Visual Arts with a concentration in Art Teaching (BA)
The study of the basic principles of art is divided into three areas: practice, theory and history. Courses on art history from ancient times to contemporary times serve the purpose of giving the student an overview of the development of the arts. Courses aimed at the use of technology offer students the necessary tools to carry out graphic design and digital art. Art education courses are aimed at providing the body of knowledge, skills and attitudes that future visual arts teachers need to function as competent and effective professionals in the field of education.
The San Germán Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Graduate profile
Knowledge
- Know the methodology in art teaching.
- Know the techniques and fundamental concepts that make up the visual arts and the historical and philosophical framework of art teaching.
Abilities
- Handle the plastic media, tools, materials and equipment necessary to carry out the plastic work.
- Apply technology in the field of education and visual arts.
- Use appropriate evaluation and assessment processes for artwork.
Attitudes
- Assess the work of art in its formal and conceptual aspects in art teaching.
- Promote respect and appreciation of the visual arts.
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN VISUAL ARTS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN ART TEACHING
I. Admission Requirements for the Concentration in Art Teaching
- Meet the admission requirements of the Teacher Education Program.
II. Teaching practice
- To be admitted to the Teaching Practice (ARED 4913), the student must:
- Have passed the core courses required by the program.
- Have approved the number of credits established in each concentration.
- Have an index of no less than 2.50 in concentration, in professional studies and 2.50 or more in general index.
- Make a formal request and have approval from the Division or the Department of Education.
- Both public and private schools serve as laboratories for students to acquire experiences in the areas of teaching and learning.
III. Other Stipulations
- Teaching practice may be validated through the portfolio or experience certification modality for students who have had a satisfactory experience teaching art and who request it. Said validation will be subject to:
- The student has been teaching full-time art in a school accredited by the Puerto Rico Department of Education for two school years within a four-year period.
- The experience recognized by the University corresponds to the requirement of the degree that the student hopes to obtain at the Institution.
- The student will pay 50 percent of the tuition cost for the Teaching Practice (6 credits) for its validation.
IV. Withholding Requirements
- Pass the ARED requirements courses with a C or higher.
- Meet the satisfactory academic progress requirements of the Teacher Education Program (PEM).
V. Graduation Requirements
- Meet the graduation requirements of the Teacher Education Program (PEM).
REQUIREMENTS OF THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN VISUAL ARTS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN ART TEACHING
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General Education Requirements
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54 credits
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Core Requirements
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39 credits
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Concentration Requirements
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46 credits
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Elective Courses
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3 credits
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Total
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142 credits
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Concentration Requirements - 46 credits
Fundamentals - 26 credits
Processes and Technology - 14 credits
| ARED 1080 | Field Experiences in the Teaching of Arts I | 1 |
| ARED 2000 | Theory and Fundamentals of the Teaching of the Arts | 3 |
| ARED 2060 | Integration of Technology in the Teaching of the Arts | 2 |
| ARED 2080 | Field Experiences in the Teaching of Arts II | 2 |
| ARED 3860 | Methods in the Teaching of Fine Arts in the Elementary and Secondary School | 4 |
| ARED 4902 | Research in the Teaching of Fine Arts | 2 |
Clinical experiences - 6 credits
| ARED 3080 | Clinical Experiences in the Teaching of Fine Arts I | 2 |
| ARED 4913 | Clinical Experiences in the Teaching of Fine Arts II | 4 |
General Education Requirements - 54 credits
Fifty-four (54) credits of General Education Requirements are required for this concentration. In addition to GEHS 2010, students will take GEHS 3020, 4020, and 4030 from the Historical and Social Context category.
Core Requirements - 39 credits
Elective Courses - 3 credits