Overview

Through the activities of inquiry, production, observation and practice, students of art will begin to carry out the integration of these four disciplines. An individual student may pursue art as a consumer, artist, art historian and/or art educator, with the understanding \"there is a need\" to attain a high level of visual literacy throughout their endeavors. Examples of constructivist and developmental models of teaching and learning insure the students' understanding and appreciation of art can be translated to the arts classroom.

Art Education students must possess a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the visual arts, crafts, art history, and a variety of educational theories and instructional practices. Students will be knowledgeable about the various techniques, materials, and studio procedures of art production and can translate those processes into sequentially based curricula. They, therefore, will gain knowledge, in the classroom and during field experiences, of the structure, procedures, and processes found in schools as they relate to the special area of art education. 

Vision 

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will challenge students to embrace difference and adapt to change, think critically, communicate effectively, and become responsible citizens. Working from a strong foundation in the liberal arts, we will increase opportunities to infuse our curriculum with interdisciplinary innovation while promoting undergraduate and graduate research as well as international opportunities.