New Mexico
Competencies for entry-level visual arts teachers
6.64.13.1 ISSUING AGENCY: State Board of Education[6.64.13.1 NMAC - N, 07-01-02]
6.64.13.2 SCOPE: All persons seeking an endorsement in performing or visual arts education to a New Mexico educator license.
[6.64.13.2 NMAC - N, 07-01-02; A, 09-30-03]
6.64.13.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 22-2-1, 22-2-2, and 22-10A-3, NMSA 1978.
[6.64.13.3 NMAC - N, 07-01-02; A, 09-30-03]
6.64.13.4 DURATION: Permanent
[6.64.13.4 NMAC - N, 07-01-02]
6.64.13.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2002, unless a later date is cited in the history note at the end of a section.
[6.64.13.5 NMAC - N, 07-01-02]
6.64.13.6 OBJECTIVE: This regulation establishes entry-level competencies that are based on what beginning performing and visual arts education teachers must know and be able to do to provide effective arts programs in New Mexico schools. The competencies were developed to ensure alignment with the New Mexico’s Content Standards and Benchmarks and with the national standards for the arts. These standards must be used by New Mexico institutions of higher education to establish performing and visual arts education preparatory programs.
[6.64.13.6 NMAC - N, 07-01-02]
6.64.13.7 DEFINITIONS: [RESERVED]
[6.64.13.7 NMAC - N, 07-01-02]
6.64.13.8 REQUIREMENTS:
A. Beginning teachers seeking an endorsement in visual arts to an initial level I New Mexico teaching license, must satisfy all of the requirements of the license as provided in state board of education rule for that license, which includes, among other requirements, 24-36 semester hours in visual arts and passage of a content area test in visual arts as provided in Subsection B of 6.60.5.8 NMAC.
B. Teachers seeking to add an endorsement in visual arts to an existing New Mexico teaching license of any level where the candidate has less than five full academic years of teaching experience shall meet one of the following requirements:
(1) pass the content knowledge test(s) of the New Mexico teacher assessments, or predecessor New Mexico teacher licensure examination or accepted comparable licensure test(s) from another state in visual arts as provided in Subsection B of 6.60.5.8 NMAC; or
(2) successfully complete an undergraduate academic major (24-36 semester hours), or coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major or a graduate degree in visual arts; or
(3) obtain certification in visual arts for the appropriate grade level of New Mexico licensure from the national board for professional teaching standards.
C. Persons seeking to add an endorsement in visual arts to an existing New Mexico teaching license of any level where the candidate has at least five full academic years of teaching experience, may do so by meeting the requirements of Paragraphs (1), (2) or (3) of Subsection B of 6.64.13.8 NMAC, or by demonstrating the teaching competencies for entry level visual arts teachers as provided in 6.64.13.9 and 6.64.13.10 NMAC through the state's high objective uniform standard of evaluation (HOUSE) for demonstrating competence in the core academic subjects and other endorsement areas as set forth in 6.69.4.9 NMAC.
[6.64.13.8 NMAC - N, 07-01-02; A, 09-30-03]
6.64.13.9 CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL ENTRY-LEVEL VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION TEACHERS: All teachers of the arts shall develop arts education programs that provide all students with a strong background of study in broad knowledge and skill areas. To accomplish this, the teacher of the arts shall demonstrate:
A. knowledge of content and pedagogy, skills and technical demands specific to their discipline (visual arts).
B. an in-depth knowledge of the unique meaning and function of the arts in the creative development of all students.
C. an integrated knowledge of visual arts and the connections and parallels among arts disciplines as well as other content areas.
D. an understanding of the purposes and dynamics of the creative process.
E. abilities to observe, discuss, analyze and make informed critical judgments about artistic works.
F. knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity of diverse peoples and cultures through visual and performing arts.
G. competence with the technological tools for art creation and pedagogy appropriate to their discipline.
H. abilities to interact with and engage communities in the arts.
I. knowledge and understanding of life-enrichment, career opportunities and economic impact of the arts.
6.64.13.11 COMPETENCIES FOR ENTRY-LEVEL VISUAL ARTS TEACHERS:
A. The teacher demonstrates sufficient entry-level knowledge, skills and technical demands specific to the visual arts. The teacher implements a well-rounded curriculum that helps all students to learn about the visual arts and produce art that is relevant in their lives. Competency is demonstrated through application of:
(1) the elements i.e., line, shape, form, color and texture; and principles i.e., movement, balance, repetition, rhythm and contrast of visual arts design.
(2) various art media and related techniques.
B. The teacher demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the unique meaning and function of the visual arts in the creative development of all students. The teacher develops a repertoire of teaching strategies appropriate to the needs of all students.
C. The teacher demonstrates an integrated knowledge of visual arts and the connections and parallels among art disciplines as well as other content areas. The teacher identifies and shares with colleagues, art resources that can be explored in an interdisciplinary manner, as a central part of the school curriculum.
D. The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the creative processes. The teacher identifies the established stages of individual artistic development in terms of both art-making and responses to art.
E. The teacher demonstrates knowledge of cultural and historical contexts surrounding works of art and abilities to observe, discuss, analyze and make informed critical judgments about artistic works. Competency is demonstrated through the observation and analysis of artwork on the basis of cultural as well as technical criteria.
F. The teacher demonstrates knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity of diverse peoples and cultures through the arts. The teacher will be familiar with the history of art, specific artists and art forms of various cultures. The teacher demonstrates knowledge of differing theoretical and philosophical approaches to art and engages in thoughtful oral and written inquiry into the nature of art. Competency is demonstrated by incorporating the elements of: artists and their works, art of various eras and cultures, and the influence of geographic location.
G. The teacher utilizes technological tools for art creation and pedagogy appropriate to visual arts. He or she incorporates a variety of technologies to support and enhance visual arts education.
H. The teacher demonstrates abilities to interact with and engage the community. He or she provides opportunities for all students to demonstrate their accomplishments in the visual arts to peers and the community using school-based and community resources.
I. The teacher demonstrates knowledge and understanding of life-enrichment, career opportunities and economic impact of visual arts, and communicates these ideas to all students, administrators and colleagues.
[6.64.13.11 NMAC - N, 07-01-02]
HISTORY OF 6.64.13 NMAC: [RESERVED]