ART DEPARTMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. a. b. c. d. e. 2. a. b. c. d. 3. a. b. c. 4. a. b. c. d. 5. a. b. c. d. e. 6. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. 7. a. b. c. d. e. f. Fundamentals of Technique and Design chooses appropriate techniques and tools demonstrates expressive and sensitive handling of materials applies concepts of color theory, design, composition and drawing produces two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and digital artwork understands health risks for artists and demonstrates safe handling of materials and equipment Productivity and Creative Experimentation works productively and diligently practices creative and technical exploration and experimentation sees value in unexpected results utilizes the Studio beyond classroom expectations. Personal and/or Cultural Identity integrates personal or cultural values in the work produces artwork demonstrating awareness of issues stemming from popular culture, history, politics, psychology, literature, or spirituality articulates personal goals and a professional direction Critical Thinking addresses complex visual or conceptual themes in his/her work work shows problem solving, development of ideas, selectivity, and purposeful reflective judgment work demonstrates understanding of the relationship between form and content is open and responsive to suggestion and criticism by faculty Speaking, Reading and Writing attaches an annotated bibliography of five or more significant books and articles read per year in the University (Sophomores present 10+, Juniors 15+), Seniors 20+) Uses journals to record ideas and reflect on research, exhibits, personal progress, etc. writes or speaks in creative, persuasive, and informative modes of expression assesses these skills and writes outcome statements that demonstrate knowledge of rules of grammar, punctuation, paragraph construction, and essay writing, and submits them on time develops and uses appropriate art terminology Art Historical Research identifies sources and tools for art historical research develops a sense of historical perspective understands the similarities, differences, and relationships among the various fine arts areas analyzes works of art/design perceptively and evaluates them critically places works of art/design in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts Connects his or her personal and/or cultural identity to art historical research. produces a formal research paper with bibliography and citations Senior Exhibition writes an exhibition statement designs an annotated exhibition floor plan produces an exhibition flier or announcement writes a press release installs and lights an exhibition presents work professionally