Art and Design B.F.A. with Grades EC-12 Art Certification

Develop Critical Thinking Skills About Visual Culture

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design with EC-12 Teacher Certification from University of Houston-Clear Lake, you’ll become part of a flexible arts program that uses a solid liberal arts foundation to prepare you for the classroom and graduate study. Your coursework introduces you to work graphic design, studio art, lens media and visual communication while you learn how to teach these concepts to students of all ages and abilities. 

Help Students Communicate Through Art

Visual arts education is an essential part of a child’s development. Become an art educator who instructs, inspires and helps students express themselves creatively. Your EC-12 Teacher Certification will train you to teach students to explore their creativity and give voice to their imaginations. You will learn how to include a balance of theoretical and practical knowledge in art theory, color theory, design, and art history in your instruction.

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