Arts Education

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Description

The Studio Arts major presents two choices of degree paths, Studio Arts and Studio Arts in Arts Education. Students can pursue either a B.S. or a B.A. degree. Both paths include instruction in specific technical skills, application of theory and conceptual development encouraging personal direction in preparation for professional practice and/or graduate study.

For each emphasis, the student completes the System Requirements (30 credit hours), Institutional Requirements (8-9 credit hours) and the Department's Reviews; Visual Arts Core of studio courses and art history courses, and ARTH Advanced Writing Requirement.

Visual Arts' graduates and students can find employment in a wide array of outlets as diverse as the students themselves. Students and graduates can pursue employment as freelance artists, art educators, graphic designers, or animators.

Internships are a most valuable component of an academic program. Students are encouraged to explore internship experiences independently or work with faculty on earning credit toward their degree. Students and graduates often find both internships and employment in fine arts, graphic design, and art education. Listed below are just a few of the places Visual Arts' experiences have taken students and graduates.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee
  • USD 7904 Year (National)
  • USD 18044 Year (International)
Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
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  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

For the Studio Arts degree, students complete

  • the Department's Visual Arts core of studio courses, the Department Reviews and art history courses and ARTH Advanced Writing Requirement); the System Requirements (SGRs-30 credit hours) and Institutional Requirements (IGRs-8-9 credit hours).
  • a minimum of one (1) certificate designation for the degree. A certificate is achieved by completing 12 credit hours in one studio area (art history, animation, ceramics, painting, printmaking or sculpture) in addition to the prerequisites. Students may earn more than one certificate.
  • an additional 18 hours of electives taken from ART, ARTD, ARTE or ARTH are required to complete the degree. Studio Arts students are encouraged to pursue multiple certificates to achieve breadth and depth in the degree.

For the Studio Arts in Art Education degree, students complete

  • the Department's Visual Arts core of studio courses, the Department Reviews and art history courses and ARTH Advanced Writing Requirement; the System Requirements (SGRs-30 credit hours) and Institutional Requirements (IGRs-8-9 credit hours);
  • Teacher Education coursework (32 credit hours); and
  • 15 credit hours in art including coursework in discipline-based methods. Students can pursue either a B.S. or a B.A degree. The department strongly recommends a double major or certificate, in order to strengthen the student's artistic or design capabilities.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

  • Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.
  • The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.
  • Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.
  • Work Experience

    No work experience is required.

    Related Scholarships*

    • Academic Excellence Scholarship

      "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

    • Alumni Study Travel Fund

      Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

    • Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

      The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

    * The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

    Funding

    Students in the Department of Visual Arts have numerous opportunities to earn and be awarded scholarships for academic development and art-related travel. Organizations and events that offer scholarships to Visual Arts’ students include DVAGI and the Annual Student Art Exhibition and Competition held each April with winners exhibited in the Ritz Gallery throughout the summer. Department Scholarships include:

    • Larson Manufacturing Scholarship in Graphic Design
    • Bertha Schuland Macksam Scholarship
    • Anita Moore Scholarship
    • Ernest Telkamp Award in Visual Arts
    • The Eileen and J. Huber Denn Award
    • Young/Caldwell Scholarship
    • Dr. Scotty and Ardelle Roberts Scholarship in Visual Arts
    • Alice Berry Award in Visual Arts
    • Kenneth and Elizabeth Redman Scholarship
    • Madeline Ritz Award in Visual Arts
    • The Visual Arts Group Award
    • DVAGI Travel Awards

    Accreditation

    South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:

    • Dedicated faculty and staff
    • Quality new facilities
    • Excellent student leadership
    • Shared governance
    • Partnerships with local community
    • Robust and Integrated assessment program
    • Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics

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