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Appalachian State University Department of Art

Art Education

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General Education

44 sh

ART 2030 and ART 2130 taken for the major may count toward General Education

Professional Education

24 sh

A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required in each course.

To be admitted to teacher education, students must take and satisfy testing requirements for all areas of Praxis I (Reading, Writing & Mathematics); SAT or ACT scores may be used in lieu of Praxis I provided required minimum scores are met. Praxis II Specialty Area Exam is required prior to or during Student Teaching.

For teacher education admission criteria, testing requirements and additional information, please refer to the Undergraduate Teacher Education Handbook listed under Quick Links at www.ced.appstate.edu.
CI 2300Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age Entry course to teacher education required prior to teacher education 2
FDN 2400Critical Perspectives on Teacher and Learner Required prior to teacher education. Prerequisite or Corequisite CI 23002
PSY 3010Psychology Applied to Teaching May be taken prior to or after admission to teacher education. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CI 23003
SPE 3300Creating Inclusive Learning Communities Admission to Teacher Education required. Prerequisites: CI 2300, FND 2400, PSY 30103
CI 3400Policies and Practices in Educational Assessment Admission to Teacher Education required. Prerequisites: CI 2300, FND 2400, PSY 30102
CI 4900Student Teaching 12

Foundations

9 sh

ART 1001Foundations I3
ART 1002Foundations II3
ART 1003Foundations Drawing3

Art History

12 sh

ART 2030Art from Pre-history to 14003
ART 2130Art from 1400 to the Present3
Art History Electives
Select 6 sh of Art History Elective:
6
ART 2230History of Graphic Design3
ART 3400Women Artists (WID)3
ART 3530-3549Selected Topics in Art History3
ART 3600History of Modern Art (WID)3
ART 3630African Art (WID)3
ART 3650Art of Late Antiquity3
ART 3700Oceanic Art (WID)3
ART 3730Native Arts of the Americas (WID)3
ART 3750History of Roman Art3
ART 3800Art Since 1945 (WID)3
ART 4020History of Museums and Collecting3
ART 4030Seminar in Art Criticism & Theory3
ART 4730Asian Art (WID)3

Art Education

12 sh

Note: 3 sh of relevant courses may be taken outside of art
Art 2222Introduction to Art Education3
Art 2420 The Child as Cultural Construct3
Art 2444Materials and Processes in Art Education3
Art 3969Art Education and the Exceptional Learner3

Art Electives

24 sh

At least 12 sh must be taken in one studio area, including one course at the 4000 level. Students wishing to receive a studio concentration must take at least 18 sh and no more than 24 sh in one area.
ART 2103Drawing II3
ART 2104Digital Imaging3
ART 3100Painting II3
ART 3200Painting III3
ART 4300Special Topics Adv. Painting & Drawing3
ART 3103Contemporary Issues: Adv. Drawing3
ART 2101Sculpture I: Modeling & Casting3
ART 2201Sculpture I: Carving & Construction3
ART 3201Sculpture II: Contemporary Issues3
ART 4301Special Topics in Adv. Sculpture3
ART 2025Printmaking: Relief3
ART 2125Printmaking: Screenprinting3
ART 3225Printmaking: Intaglio3
ART 3325Printmaking: Lithography3
ART 3410Book Arts3
ART 4325Special Topics in Adv. Printmaking3
ART 2009Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design I: Fabrication3
ART 3009Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design II: Casting3
ART 3111Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design II: Enamel3
ART 3109Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design II: Holloware3
ART 3110Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design II: CAD Jewelry3
ART 4309Special Topics in Adv. Metalsmithing & Jewelry3
ART 2107Clay I: Throwing3
ART 2007Clay I: Handbuilding3
ART 2040Clay I: Moldmaking & Casting3
ART 3107Clay II: Throwing3
ART 3007Clay II: Handbuilding3
ART 3040Clay II: Moldmaking & Casting3
ART 4307Special Topic in Advanced Clay3
ART 2008Fibers: Materials & Processes3
ART 2602Fibers: Weaving I3
ART 3017Fibers: Weaving II3
ART 3208Fibers: Surface Design I3
ART 3408Fibers: Surface Design II3
ART 3308Fibers: Structure I3
ART 3508Fibers: Structure II3
ART 4308Special Topics in Adv. Fibers3
ART 2026Photographic Design I3
ART 3226Photographic Design II3
ART 3227Special Topics in Photography3
ART 4326Advanced Photo Design3
ART 1102Introduction to Graphic Design3
ART 2302Calligraphy3
ART 2500 / 3500Independent Study3
ART 3520Instructional Assistance1
ART 3530-3549Selected Topics/Studio Art3
ART 3013Intro to NY/Washington Art Scene1
ART 4012Exhibitions Practicum3
ART 3900Internship1-6
ART 4900Internship: Field Experience10-12

Free Electives

3 sh

Total Major Hours128 sh
GenEd that double counts (Art 2030 and Art 2130-6 sh
A cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation & teacher licensure

Net Total Major Hours

122 sh

Checksheets

For a more detailed look at degree requirements (with prerequisites) follow these links to checksheets: