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Foundations of Art

• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will demonstrate an awareness and competence in the fundamentals of visual art and design 
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will develop a foundational knowledge of art history from prehistoric to contemporary art and a working knowledge of non-western art 
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will demonstrate an ability to contextualize their own art ideas and creations within the larger framework of art history
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will gain critical thinking skills specifically with respect to visual art cognate studies including Anthropology, Art History, Education, Psychology, and Philosophy

Competency

• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will incorporate current digital technology creatively and in an innovative manner in their work
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s demonstrate a competence of the aesthetic and technical aspects of the studio arts
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will be able to successfully articulate concepts and ideas in their artwork
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will demonstrate an awareness and competence in the media, concepts, and topics of their concentration (Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Art History, Art Therapy, and Visual Art Education)

Communication

• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will be conversant in the critical theory of the visual arts 
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will be able to objectively analyze and critique artwork in an individual or group setting 
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will be able to demonstrate Visual Literacy and Intelligence in their work and their field of study
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will demonstrate an ability to write effective art historical analyses

Professional Development 

• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will obtain competence in developing individual portfolios for each course taken
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will develop a professional portfolio in completion of the art program for graduate school or professional career
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will gain and use industry related terminology to compete in the job market
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½s will gain experience with industry related equipment and materials to compete in the job market and graduate school