Art Education (UTeach Art)
Major in the College of Fine Arts
Students in the undergraduate UTeach Art program earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education that prepares and certifies them to teach visual art at elementary, middle, and high school levels in Texas.
During their first year, UTeach Art students gain an introduction to the department and their major through the First-Year Core Program, a set of courses completed by all incoming students to the department that build core technical and conceptual proficiencies and prepare them for advanced study towards their degree.
As they continue in the UTeach program, students learn innovative, hands-on methods of art instruction through academic study and practical field experiences, explore contemporary issues informing socio-cultural competency, and hone their artistic skills in advanced Studio Art courses.
In their senior year, students apply their skills and develop practical experience in small classroom environments and a range of field-based sites that prepare them to become leading art educators responsive to learners.
Declaration Requirements
ShowIn order to apply for the UTeach Art Program, you must:
- Complete a UT application
- Select BFA Art Education (507000) as your first-choice major
- Provide short-answer responses (freshmen applicants) or Essay Topic A (external transfer applicants)
- Provide an artist statement
- Provide a resume (optional)
- Submit a 12-15 piece portfolio
Learn more about the undergraduate admissions process for Art Education.
The Department of Art and Art History accepts freshmen and external transfer applicants for the fall semester only.
How to Declare
ShowUndergraduates currently enrolled at UT who wish to change or add a major in Art Education need to apply for an internal transfer. Internal transfer applicants should view information on the application process and contact the admissions coordinator in the Department of Art and Art History with any questions.
Required Courses
Show- University Core Curriculum (42 credit hours)
- First-Year Core Studios (9)
- Art Education (12)
- Studio Art (18)
- Art History (12)
- Student Teaching (12)
- Electives (12)
View the art and art history degree plans for a list of required coursework in this major.
You can also read through the majors’ course descriptions.