Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education

The BFA degree in Art with a concentration in Art Education leads to licensure for Colorado K-12 Art Education. Students in this major will focus on a broad overview of the visual arts. The program includes coursework in art theory and art history, while in art practice students learn several studio art media that can be taught in a K-12 setting. Art teaching methods are developed with coursework in Elementary and Secondary Art as an integral part of the degree plan. All students accumulate over 200 hours of classroom experience before they begin student teaching. School districts throughout western Colorado provide opportunities to gain experience with children of all ages and backgrounds in a variety of school settings. The degree can lead to professional employment in art schools, both public and private.