Develop your studio practice while learning how to design interdisciplinary educational experiences for diverse communities in a variety of settings.
The BFA program in art with a concentration in art education involves creative teaching and learning processes and strategies, first-hand experience teaching art for a range of ages, the study of art history and global cultures, and practice in a variety of studio areas.
The program focuses on engaging with artistic inquiry and education in K-12, community and museum settings. Students investigate issues related to teaching art from multiple perspectives, including:
- creativity and critical thinking
- ecological connections
- inquiry-based learning
- interdisciplinary curriculum development
- multicultural contexts
- studio and conceptual art practices
In addition to their art education coursework, students are required to take coursework in the various studio areas offered in the School of Art.
Students declare their Bachelor of Fine Arts concentration at the time of their ASU admission. Following admission, if students wish to change their concentration, they may meet with their School of Art academic advisor.
At A Glance
Art (Art Education), BFA
- Offered by: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Math Intensity: General
Required Courses
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While circumstances vary between students and their paths towards graduation (utilizing placement testing to fulfill required math or foreign language courses, fulfilling multiple General Studies requirements with one course, etc.), completing the courses listed in a major map fulfills all of the requirements for graduation.
Application requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements:
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Admission requirements
Students are admitted directly to the art education concentration upon admittance to the BFA program in art.
Career outlook
Graduates who also complete the state certification requirements for an art specialist certificate may teach in public and private elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. Graduates who do not seek state certification may find opportunities for jobs with some charter schools, art museums, nonprofit art spaces and recreational or community-oriented service groups that offer art instruction.
Example careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 5.6% | $69,690 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 3.7% | $97,500 |
| Craft Artists | -1% | $35,180 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 4.8% | $65,440 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 3.5% | $60,940 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 1% | $52,340 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 3.8% | $62,870 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 3.7% | $57,860 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 3.6% | $60,810 |
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* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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