Art Education - Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Art Education from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Art Department Mission The mission of the Art Department at Mansfield University is to develop and sustain flourishing programs within the visual arts that support the needs of its undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and continuing education students, as well as members of the community seeking personal enrichment. The Art Department's three undergraduate programs and graduate program will continue to meet the needs of tomorrow's students, helping them to cultivate careers as art educators, art historians, graphic designers, museum facilitators, and as leaders and entrepreneurs within our communities. Through all interactions, the Art Department strives to exemplify and teach respect for the art and scholarly community, engendering positive character, the ability to think critically, give and receive constructive feedback, and conduct their actions in an ethical and professional manner. Seamlessly imbedded into the curriculum, is a focus on visual literacy and global awareness, creating a vibrant and comprehensive visual arts program - inherent to the fabric of any strong, liberal arts university and essential in developing individuals who will grow, care for, and leave a positive imprint on the world. Art Department Vision The Art Department will serve as a cultural center of the visual arts for the University and outlying communities. Through ongoing evaluation of program goals, content and structure, the Art Department will keep these programs vital, innovative, and in step with current best practices. By continuing to foster a creative and flexible program structure, the Art Department will seek to provide an educational format that provides students with the ability to acquire necessary life and career competencies. With the support of the University, the Art Department will continue to offer a gallery venue through which professional artists, students, and faculty may exhibit their artwork - further establishing accessibility of the arts within our region. Art Education Program Mission The Art Education program guides prospective teachers to meet the certification requirements of Pennsylvania Department of Education by providing a rich foundation in studio art production skills, art history, aesthetics, theory, and practice of art education . Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the graduate is qualified to teach art in the pre-kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools (PreK-12). Character Students will learn how to insightfully probe and observe artwork and understand the differences that exist in the classroom. We respect and value the backgrounds, abilities, and interests of all students. Culture We understand that individuals' identity can be shaped by the social and cultural groups to which they belong. We strive to embrace diversity of peoples, philosophies, and cultural histories in instruction, consistently modeling for students the importance of understanding and valuing of others. Service We are involved on our community by sponsoring opportunities for professional development conferences, art gallery exhibitions and artist talks, art classes and summer camps. We provide teacher-candidates with opportunities to participate in the student chapter of both Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) and National Art Education Association (NAEA). Scholarship Art is a core discipline and we practice high standards in its study and practice of art production, art history, aesthetics, and art criticism. Future art teachers must value art as a means of communication, as historical components of civilization, and as a provider of a unique form of knowledge. We work to ensure that our students are exposed to campus-wide faculty and community/national/international art educators and leaders who are strongly committed to the advancement of scholarship and teaching in visual arts . View more details on Mansfield University of Pennsylvania . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.