Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Art

(120 credits hours) Requirements are subject to change.

Students selecting this major also major in Education and seek licensure as a teacher of visual arts (PreK–8, 5–12).  The art major offers students an opportunity for the unique development of their talents in a wide range of visual arts courses and concentrations. A full spectrum of studio courses affords students the development of their personal talents in the visual arts. An assortment of methods, techniques, materials, and philosophies challenge art majors to express themselves to their fullest potential. It is the underlying philosophy of this major that students maturing as art educators have a responsibility to share and lead in developing a better and more meaningful society. This commitment to artistic and social responsibility by the Visual and Performing Arts Department, its faculty, and its students is the essence of the Springfield College humanics philosophy. The prime objectives of the art major are to:

• Develop the creative and imaginative skills of each student in the visual arts.
• Sensitize each student to the aesthetic needs of people.
• Encourage all students to use their talent in the visual arts for constructive change of the highest order within society.
• Help each student, as an emerging artist, to focus on the many new professional career opportunities in the visual arts.

All students select a practicum placement and student teach in their senior year. This opportunity gives each student the chance to experience an on-the-job, real-world situation and is of great value in helping students make realistic choices about their future professional life.

Whenever possible, prospective students arrange to meet with the chairperson of the Visual and Performing Arts Department to review their art portfolios. Details of portfolio preparation and other related information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Simone Alter-Muri of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, at (413) 748-3752. For general information about the art major, contact Professor Maggio or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

Download an Art / Education / Secondary Teacher Licensure Program Checksheet