The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art Education at the University of Georgia prepares art teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels to promote the central role of the visual arts in the lives of their students.
Majors take 45 hours in art courses beyond their core courses including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, a studio sequence, art education, and art history. In addition, they must take 18 hours in professional education courses including 9 in student teaching; the B.F.A. is a prerequisite for initial teacher certification. Successful B.F.A. graduates will demonstrate a professional knowledge of fundamental art concepts, materials, and teaching techniques in order to nurture aesthetic understanding, critical thinking abilities, and visual literacy in the field.
Employment opportunities are most sought after in urban areas, but it is sometimes easier to find positions in outlying areas. Institutions such as hospitals, day care centers, homes for the elderly, scout groups, camps, art and community centers, museums, and church-related programs also employ Art Education graduates.
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