What is Art K-12?

The Art K-12 Minor at MSU-Northern blends creativity with teaching methodologies, preparing you to inspire young minds through art. Designed to complement elementary and secondary education majors, this minor provides hands-on experience in studio art, art history, and classroom teaching strategies, equipping you with the tools to bring art into the classroom. 

Why Choose a Minor in Art K-12?

Adding an Art K-12 Minor to your degree enhances your ability to integrate creativity into teaching. With a focus on hands-on learning, this program helps you develop artistic skills in ceramics, painting, and design while exploring effective methods for teaching art.

  • Develop Artistic Expertise – Gain hands-on experience in various art mediums, including ceramics and painting.
  • Prepare for K-12 Art Teaching Endorsement – Qualify to teach both elementary and secondary school art.
  • Enhance Interdisciplinary Teaching – Combine art with other subjects to create engaging, well-rounded lesson plans. 

The Art K-12 Minor pairs well with education-focused majors, adding a creative dimension to teaching. Recommended pairings include: 

  • Elementary Education (Kindergarten to grade 6) – Incorporate art into general classroom instruction or specialize in elementary art education.
  • Secondary Education (grades 7-12): General Science – Combine art and science for interdisciplinary teaching opportunities. 

The Academic Map provides a clear semester-by-semester breakdown of the courses required to complete the program.

Sample Courses:

  • Ceramics
  • Visual Language – Drawing 
  • Global Visual Culture 

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