Art Education Composite (B.A.)

Art Education Composite Introduction

The Art Education Composite Bachelor’s degree at BYU-Idaho prepares students to become skilled artists and effective educators, equipping them for Idaho teacher certification with a K–12 endorsement in art. The program blends a strong foundation in art history, contemporary practices, and hands-on experience across a variety of media with practical training in teaching.

Students develop their own artistic voice while learning to design engaging curriculum, plan and deliver instruction, assess student learning, and manage a classroom environment. With opportunities to emphasize areas such as 2D or 3D studies, photography, graphic design, or illustration, the degree fosters both creative growth and professional readiness.

Graduates leave prepared to inspire creativity in others through knowledgeable, thoughtful, and professional art education.