Master of Arts
Art Education saic.edu/maae The Master of Arts in Art Education program prepares artists, activists, designers, teachers, educators, and other professionals to be creative agents of social, cultural, and educational change. The program equips graduates to break out of the status quo and create meaningful, critical, and transformative, non-traditional educational experiences through art. Expansive educational focus The 36-credit hour program reflects the expanding art and design education field, preparing students for careers in the arts, educational and social service institutions, museums, galleries, public and private universities, cultural centers, community-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The focus is wide-ranging, including contemporary cultural production, socially engaged art and design practices, curriculum design, social justice teaching practices, audience advocacy, museum education, exhibition development and interpretation, and activism.
Flexible, customized curriculum Students can choose full or part-time enrollment. Working closely with the program’s director and other faculty, students create a personalized curriculum plan related to their area of interest and career goals. MAAE students pursue research and fieldwork in established art education settings and engage with issues of environmentalism, social practice, science, health, human rights, and literacy. The program culminates in a fieldwork project and final thesis.
Community-based teaching Studio and project-based courses are balanced with opportunities to work with various communities, audiences, and organizations through internships and fieldwork. Students develop arts-based projects, teach in community settings, and facilitate cultural programming. In addition, visiting professionals share innovative strategies for combining arts experiences, community engagement, and social activism.
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