Art education students are artists in their own right and are always encouraged to express themselves in a wide variety of visual arts methods, media, and techniques. Teaching, then, is not only a practical way for an artist to "make a living" – but also a way for work to be fulfilling. Our art education grads are well-prepared and highly sought, for AU has a long history—and earned a solid reputation—for providing schools with successful art teachers. In the studio and the classroom, future art teachers gain valuable experience as both artist and instructor.