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Learning Goals (080, 081, 082, 085)


Art

  • Students will develop their ability to make critical observations.

  • Students will build an informed creative process.

  • Students will be exposed to a variety of media and the study of historical and critical perspectives of the visual arts.

  • Students will acquire technical and conceptual skills that will help them succeed in their careers as artists or designers.

Design

  • Students will develop a command of composition as a vehicle of communication.

  • Students will learn to approach technology as an ever-changing entity in order to serve their communication goals.

  • Students will gain an understanding of typography/systems and image-making in order to build effective narratives.

  • Students will learn how to conduct a rigorous research process, apply design methods and various processes for effective problem solving, and how to address complex systems.

  • Students will learn about various theoretical approaches and cultural/historical contexts in order to articulate ideas and develop a critical perspective for their creative practice.

  • Students will learn how to strike a balance between originality of expression and appropriateness of purpose for a target audience.

  • Students will be encouraged to work collaboratively to take advantage of the inherent interdisciplinary nature of design practice.

  • Students will learn to effectively navigate our sociotechnical and data-centric landscape.

  • Students will learn to prioritize people's needs and focus on a human-centered research process.

  • Students will gain an understanding of the social and ethical responsibilities of communication design practice.

Art History

  • Students will gain knowledge of a large set of art objects from a variety of cultures and periods, and they will be able to place art in historical, stylistic, and cultural contexts.

  • Students will learn how to communicate effectively about art.

  • Students will learn to pursue research in art history effectively.

  • Students will be introduced to a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to art history.

  • Students will attain the skills and knowledge to pursue a productive career or further education in art history, or to apply these skills to another career or education in which these skills can be applied.