Art (Minor Required), Studio Arts Emphasis, B.A.

Art

The goal of the art program is to provide an excellent educational experience that develops technical skills, critical and aesthetic judgment, and a sound knowledge of the visual arts appropriate to students seeking a general appreciation of the arts as well as to aspiring fine arts professionals. The faculty engage students in the discipline of visual art as a major component in the liberal arts tradition including studio practice and art history. Students complete a common group of foundation and art history courses and then choose an emphasis area to develop a solid yet individualized program.

Studio Arts Emphasis (15 Credit Hours)

(This emphasis can be used for the Art Education Endorsement)

Students choosing the Studio Arts emphasis may not receive credit for an additional ART emphasis area without the approval of the Program Coordinator.

Art Education Endorsement (9 Additional Credit Hours)

Ferrum College offers teaching licensure in art (grades PK-12) through the selection of a minor in Teacher Education with specialization in All-Level Education. This licensure requires passing state mandated testing prior to enrollment in EDU 402 - The Profession of Teaching: The Student Teaching Field Experience  and EDU 403 - The Profession of Teaching: The Student Teaching Synthesis Experience . Students pursuing licensure must complete all components of the Teacher Education Minor. PSY 211  & PSY 291  are required. (See Teacher Education Minor )

The student minoring in education must complete the Studio Arts emphasis area and include the following in their program:

• ART 206 - Introduction to Ceramics Credit Hour(s): 3
• ART 324 - Art for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
• ART 450 - Directed Study in Advanced Studio Problems Credit Hour(s): 3 (With focus on fiber arts)

Total Credit Hours Required in Major (Minor Required): 39

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121