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Service Area: Human Services
Career Cluster: Education & Training
 

Career Pathway:
Art Educator

As an Art Educator, you will inspire and guide students in unleashing their creativity, fostering a love for artistic expression. Your role involves developing curriculum, implementing engaging art lessons, and providing constructive feedback to nurture the artistic talents of your students. Through your passion for the arts and dedication to education, you play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of creative minds.

Art teacher working with students painting on easels in class

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Exploratory Art
  • Black & White Drawing
  • Exploring Drawing Through Color
  • Expressive Drawing
  • Sculpture
  • Ceramics
  • Metals & Jewelry
  • Printmaking
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Photography
  • Video Production
  • Glass
  • AP Art & Design (or any of the previous courses) 
  • Advanced Graphic Design
  • Ceramics 2
  • Video Production 2
  • Advanced Photography
 Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Child Development 1

  • Child Development 2

  • Introduction to Early Childhood Ed

  • ECE Curriculum 

  • Early Childhood Guidance

  • Child Growth & Development

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Art Club

  • District Art Show

  • Peer Tutoring 

  • Grow Your Own - Educators Rising

  • Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

  • Quiz Bowl 

  • 3-2-1 Knowledge Masters

  • Mental Health Club

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • BA Art Education

  • BA in Art + MA in Art Education

Future
Careers

  • Art Educator

  • Art Studio Owner

  • Private Art Tutor

  • Art therapist

  • College Art Instructor

Community Partnerships

  • Riverside Theater

  • Children's Museum

  • Public Space One

  • Summer of the Arts 

  • Iowa City Schools

  • Regina

  • Children's Museum