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The art education program at the University of Maine is the largest and most comprehensive in Maine. It offers students an integrated liberal arts program that places both theory and practice at the center of their learning experiences. As a result, students are not only prepared as 鈥渉ighly qualified鈥� art teachers, they are also well educated in the complexity and diversity of art and our visual and material culture.

The Department of Art offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education. Art Education today includes research, the study of educational theory, the development of studio skills and art historical understanding as well as practice in teaching. Students who major in art education graduate with a liberal arts education that includes minors in studio art and art history. A combination of study in studio art, art history, aesthetics and art criticism helps Art Education majors develop a comprehensive understanding of how art knowledge is organized and conveyed. In addition, students engage in research and study the historical, cultural, psychological and philosophical foundations of art education and gain practical, hands-on experience in the teaching process.

Art Education Student Learning Outcomes

Through the completion of the BA in art education, students will be competent in the Maine Common Core Teaching Standards, and be able to:

understand how students learn and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experience
use this understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that allow each learner to reach his/her/per full potential
work with learners to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, encouraging positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation
understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners
understand how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical/creative thinking and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues
understand and use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to document learner progress, and to guide the teacher鈥檚 ongoing planning and instruction
draw upon knowledge of content areas, cross-disciplinary skills, learners, the community, and pedagogy to plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals
understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to access and appropriately apply information
Be a reflective practitioner who uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her/their practice, particularly the effects of his/her/their choices and actions on others (students, families, and other professionals in the learning community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner
seek appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession

Career & Graduate Opportunities

Most graduating AED students become certified K-12 art teachers. Graduates teach in many of the K-12 schools in Maine as well as in other states around the country. Other graduates have gone on to work in museum education or in community programs.