Art Licensing Program (K-6)

Standards for Teachers of Fine Arts

Standard 1: Fine Arts teachers have developed and can clearly communicate a philosophy of and justification for lifelong learning in the fine arts as well as their specific fine arts discipline.

Standard 2: Fine Arts teachers demonstrate knowledge of curriculum theory and structure in their specific fine arts discipline and use skills in development, implementation, and revision to provide arts curricula that meet the educational goals of the learner and the local community.

Standard 3: Fine Arts teachers understand than many instructional options are available and use a variety of strategies that are developmentally appropriate for students and for their specific fine arts.

Standard 4: Fine Arts teachers understand the core concepts and structures of the specific fine arts discipline they teach and are knowledgeable about diverse student learning styles.

Standard 5: Fine Arts teachers demonstrate knowledge of and skill in assessing curriculum, instruction, programs, and student achievement in their specific fine arts discipline.

Standard 6: Fine Arts teachers understand that classroom management which creates a classroom environment conducive to learning depends on the consistent, objective use of a reasonable system of procedures in a fair and compassionate manner.

Standard 7: Fine Arts teachers understand the importance of continuous professional growth and development, and demonstrate commitment to the profession by participating in personal and professional development activities.

Required Testing for Indiana Licensing
PRAXIS I ( Reading, Writing, Mathematics)
PRAXIS II (Art: Content Knowledge 0133)

Requirements for Successful Completion of the Licensing Program

• Successful completion of performance assessments through Phases 1, 2, and 3
• Minimum of “C” in required courses in the major and licensing programs
• 2.5 minimum GPA in the major, all licensing areas, and overall

Required courses for the major: elementary art

Required courses for teaching primary and intermediate grades (K-6)