Art Education Composite: Drawing and Painting (B.A.)

Make a Difference Through Art

Ready to make a lasting impact? Learn to teach art and empower students! 

- ****Create Your Own Art:**** Get hands-on training in drawing, painting, photography, and ceramics.
- ****Learn to Be a Great Teacher:**** Master the skills to plan lessons, manage a classroom, and help every student succeed.
- ****Inspire Creativity:**** Teach students how to express themselves and think in new ways.
- ****Get Your Idaho Teaching License:**** Become a certified art teacher for all grades (K-12) in Idaho.

> "Being in the art-ed program allowed me to pick exactly what fine art courses I wanted to take. ... My education professors were inspiring and guided me to be a better teacher. ... I love being an art teacher, and I feel that I am providing a great way for young students to learn problem solving and creativity."

AUTUMN G.,
BYU-I GRADUATE

## Highlighted Career Paths

A degree in Art Education has a wide array of rewarding careers. Check out some of the top careers below or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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K-12 Art Teacher

The Art Education Degree prepares students to become art teachers in public education. 
 
Most opportunities are at the secondary level (middle or high school), but there are also some at the elementary school level.

Art Professor

An art professor teaches art at a college, university, or art school. Responsibilities include: 

- Guiding student projects
- Helping students build their portfolios
- Working with students in a classroom or fine arts studio

Art Director

Art directors' responsibilities include: 

- Formulating design concepts and presentation approaches for visual media like print, broadcasting, video, and film
- Directing a team of artists and designers as they create artwork and layouts

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## Getting Started in This Degree

If you are interested in Art Education, start with one of the following major-specific courses:

ART106 - Freshman Art Orientation Seminar

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ART107 - Design and Color

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ART110 - Drawing I

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ART201 - Art History I

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ART202 - Art History II

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4-Year Plan

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## Next Steps

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