Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education

Bowling Green State University

Students who intend to become visual arts teachers in PreK-12th grade education settings and/or Community Arts Education establishments enroll in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art Education. They acquire strong knowledge and skills through both Studio Arts and Art Education curricula, employing a wide range of 2D and 3D as well as digital art and graphic design media and processes. Students gain a conception of art education that integrates art making, art history, visual culture, art criticism, philosophies of art, art education theory, social-justice influences, and community-based artistic engagements. Also addressed in the curriculum are the ways interdisciplinary aspects of art education can affect societal beliefs, values, and behaviors. A selection of required courses at the College of Education and Human Development contribute to the range of academic experiences necessary for quality preparation of future art educators.There are several advantages to completing the BFA degree in Art Education, which requires approximately 15 semester credits beyond the typical Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at colleges of education. Because of the greater studio emphasis in the BFA program, students are more qualified for internship placements in schools with specialized art courses. Studio expertise also serves our graduates well when seeking employment and/or making graduate school decisions. Holding a BFA degree positions graduates to apply to Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) programs in the visual arts as well as Masters of Arts (MA) programs in art education.

College of Arts and Sciences