Art Education (B.A.)
The Art Education program offers instruction in the theory and practical aspects of teaching art from kindergarten through high school in a variety of settings. The B.A. in Art Education focuses on studio arts, art history and professional education course work. Practical hands on learning in schools, museums, and cultural institutions provide students with the necessary skills needed to be successful Art Educators. Students also explore past and current issues in Art Education and ways in which political, social, and cultural viewpoints influence Art Educational practice and policy. Old Dominion University’s B.A. in Art Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Virginia Department of Education, and National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Art Education (B.A.)
Description
What is Art Education at ODU like?
The Art Education program offers instruction in the theory and practical aspects of teaching art from kindergarten through high school in a variety of settings. The B.A. in Art Education focuses on studio arts, art history and professional education course work. Practical hands on learning in schools, museums, and cultural institutions provide students with the necessary skills needed to be successful Art Educators. Students also explore past and current issues in Art Education and ways in which political, social, and cultural viewpoints influence Art Educational practice and policy. Old Dominion University’s B.A. in Art Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Virginia Department of Education, and National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Program Highlights
What makes Art Education at ODU unique?
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Students create and facilitate art workshops for youth at museums and cultural institutions in Hampton Roads as part of their capstone course work.
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Students create hard copy and eportfolios, which include teaching philosophies, resumes, lesson plans, and studio art.
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Students create and teach mini art lessons in the public school.
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Students complete a final semester of student teaching in both elementary and secondary settings under a supervising art teacher.
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
Art Education
Degree Level:
Undergraduate
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$78,720
MEDIAN SALARY
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
$66,590
MEDIAN SALARY
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Employers
Graduates from this major have gone to work at
Hampton Roads Public Schools (including Norfolk, Suffolk, VA Beach, Chesapeake, etc.), Hermitage Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art
Courses
What are some courses offered in Art Education at ODU?
ARTS 305:
Elementary Art Education Methods and Classroom Management
Designed for students majoring in art education and early childhood education, this course covers the conceptual foundations of art education in the early years. An exploration of art materials and teaching methods for kindergarten and elementary school teaching. It provides introduction to unit planning, lesson planning and classroom management. Demonstrations, workshops, and community service learning place special emphasis on the scope and philosophy of art in the elementary curriculum. Prerequisites: junior standing. Pre- or corequisite: TLED 301.
ARTS 406:
Secondary Art Education Methods and Classroom Management
This course is designed to prepare pre-service art educators for student teaching by addressing theoretical and practical aspects of lesson and unit planning, curriculum content and design, and various innovative instructional approaches to secondary visual arts education. Prerequisites: ARTS 305 and TLED 301.
ARTS 231:
Drawing I: Fundamentals of Drawing
An intensive studio course that fosters observational and visualization skills through a comprehensive exploration of composition, linear perspective, and sighting and measuring techniques. These principles are executed by utilizing line and value with a variety of media including graphite, charcoal, and ink. Investigations of the discipline's historic and contemporary dimensions support the course objectives.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Art Education at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program in Art Education should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
All students must apply for and be admitted into the approved art education program. Students must meet the required criteria for admission by passing the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments and earn the minimum required grade point averages (GPA). Application forms for admission to teacher education programs are available on the Teacher Education Services website, http://odu.edu/tes, and are to be submitted to the art education program director or Art Department chair before being submitted to Teacher Education Services.
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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Location:
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Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-3255
Email:
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International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
Transfer
I like this program and want to transfer. What are my next steps?
At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful transition, engagement, and academic achievement of transfer students. The services and programs offered to you as a Monarch are endless so take advantage of every opportunity. Even before you set foot on campus, we encourage you to Explore, Experience, and Engage! Visit our Transfer Students page for more information.
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Are there other programs at ODU I may be interested in?
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