Missouri State University

Graduate College

2013-14 Graduate Catalog

Preliminary Edition
published April 2013

Department of Art and Design

Ellis Hall, Room 308, Phone: (417) 836-5110, Fax: (417) 836-6055
Email: ArtandDesign@MissouriState.edu
Website: http://art.missouristate.edu/
Department Head: Carolyn L. Cardenas

Graduate faculty

Professor:  Keith A. Ekstam, Billie J.A. Follensbee, Judith Fowler, Sarah Perkins, Bruce J. West, Steve C. Willis, Vonda Yarberry

Emeritus Professor:  Dwaine Crigger, Rodney S. Frew, Wade Thompson

Programs

Master of Science in Education - Secondary Education: Art Area of Emphasis

Contact Judith Fowler to see program requirements for the M.S.Ed., Secondary Education, under Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs.

Prerequisites and Admission Requirements 

Admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited art program, with a major equivalent to certification by a state agency to teach Art (K-12); a minimum of 9 hours in art history with significant exposure to non-western art; a course in modern or contemporary art history; and approval of departmental entrance committee.

Program Requirements in Art 

A minimum of 15 hours of course work in art is required.  With permission of their advisor, students may apply 1-6 additional hours of art electives (21 total) to the 32-hour degree minimum.

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
ART 700    Historical Perspectives in Art Education   3 hrs
ART 760 Contemporary Issues and Current Trends in Art Education 3 hrs
  Art Electives 9 hrs
  Optional course work (generally in Art)
chosen in consultation with the advisor
0-6 hrs
  Total 15-21 hrs

Students may choose a concentration in art education, art history, or art studio.  A minimum of 6 hours is required in art education, and students may select additional course work in art education, art history, or art studio to total 15 hours.  In the studio area, students may choose from a series of workshops dealing with various studio areas, independent study in one studio area, or a combination of the two.  Portfolio review of work in the chosen studio area will be required.

Art Courses

ART 690 Art Studio Workshops

Focused study in specific studio area, emphasis on upgrading skills and extending understanding of aesthetic and visual qualities. May be repeated to a total of 5 hours. Variable Content Course. May be taught concurrently with ART 590. Cannot receive credit for both ART 590 and ART 690.

ART 698 Seminar in Art Education

In-depth study of specific topics and/or interaction with leaders in the fields of aesthetics, art criticism, art history, art making, and art education. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with ART 598. Cannot receive credit for both ART 598 and ART 698. Supplemental course fee.

ART 700 Historical Perspectives in Art Education

A history of ideas in art education and the individuals who have made significant contributions to the field; overview of beliefs, values, and practices and the role of art and art education in society.

ART 760 Contemporary Issues and Current Trends in Art Education

Critical examination of current issues and theories concerning the teaching of art; analysis of relationships between historical purposes and current practice; interpretation and evaluation of recent research.

ART 783 Practicum in Art Education and Educational Workshops

Prerequisite: ART 360 and ART 366 and 30 hours of studio art. Observation and classroom teaching experiences; writing unit and lesson plans; classroom motivation, management and discipline; educational seminar workshops; and exhibition of K-12 student artworks.

ART 794 Independent Study in Art History

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual projects and special problems in Art History. Permission granted only in special circumstances. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours.

ART 795 Graduate Internship in Art History

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Student will complete various duties as assigned with art history-related organizations. These include local museums, galleries, and/or various resource-media collections. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours.

ART 799 Independent Study

Prerequisite: portfolio review of work in selected studio area. Independent work in one studio area, directed and critiqued by studio advisor. May be repeated to a total of 9 hours.