Art Education University of Florida

Overview

The faculty at University of Florida continually reshapes the Master of Arts in Art Education online curriculum to meet the needs of the evolving educational landscape. Grounded in both theory and practice, the program promotes meaningful learning and art making techniques through high-level interactions, group collaboration, independent study and more. Elective and core curriculum can include the study of:

• Art Criticism and/or Art History
• Contemporary Issues in Art Education
• Curriculum in Teaching Art
• History of Teaching Art
• Methods of Research in Art Education
• Art Education in Alterative Sites
• Both conventional and digital tools as creative, expressive media
• Use of Social Media as a Professional Development and Teaching Tool

One of the unique characteristics of the University of Florida online Master of Arts in Art Education program is its emphasis on immersive, hands-on art making experiences, through the inclusion of advanced studio courses. This includes on-campus summer studio courses during the Summer term in Gainesville, Florida, as well as online studio courses involving new and traditional media. Studio experiences are available on a rotating basis and include such courses as Sketchbook, Printmaking, Digital Photography, Digital Video, Design and Painting.

The UF Master of Arts in Art Education program will help you:

• Earn your Master of Arts in a few as two years.
• Tailor your curriculum to fit your particular interests and needs.
• Pursue your area of specialization in traditional or digital art making.
• Graduate with a professional portfolio of work.
• Advance your career in meaningful and transformative ways.
• Quickly apply your learning in your classroom and community.
• Receive individual attention in close consultation with faculty members.
• Collaborate with fellow educators via blogs, chat sessions, discussion boards, and group projects.
• Participate in internships, community art events, state and national conferences.
• Enjoy the flexibility to research, study and complete assignments when it is most convenient.

University of Florida's dynamic program focuses on contemporary art and Art Education issues and, through an emerging curriculum, explores the impact that visual culture and other digital media have both upon our appreciation of art, and on the learning, schooling and lives of children. Our graduates are versed in leveraging digital media tools to create and provide impactful, humanistic art education.

What to Expect as a Student

• You will be engaged in a high-tech, high-touch educational environment, with rich studio experiences in traditional and digital media. By leveraging an online learning management system, you will participate in a close-knit online community, through the use of blogs, chats and discussion boards. As a result, you can expect high-level interaction, robust online discussions and group collaboration with your peers and professors.
• The beauty of pursuing your degree online means that you are able to determine when and where you do your work. You will collaborate with your peers to complete projects and share real-world experiences that enrich your understanding of the course content—all in a virtual classroom. Our online delivery methods allow you to log on when it’s most convenient for you.

Plus, because you will be learning through real-world applications and exposed to the most current methodologies, you can apply your new-found knowledge right away, and immediately experience the rewards of your hard work as you put your education into action.