School of Art Education

BFA Program Learning Outcomes

The objective of the School of Art Education is to provide a pathway to teaching in art museums and community-based art programs. As Art Education majors, students develop a thorough knowledge of art and design content along with the concepts for understanding and teaching their audiences. Students demonstrate their competencies in the visual arts and art education through a Final Presentation Portfolio and Journal.

BFA graduates of the School of Art Education will meet the following student performance criteria:

• Art and Design Skills

  • Create a professional portfolio of work within a specialized discipline of art and design.
  • Produce proficient work in a broad range of visual media.
  • Demonstrate competence in the technical, research and conceptual development skills related to various art and design disciplines.

• Teaching and Communication Skills

  • Research and design effective educational experiences targeted to an intended audience.
  • Understand and apply rigorous content standards such as the California Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade Visual Arts Standards.
  • Recognize and apply sound educational strategies in teaching projects and experiences in a variety of educational settings.
  • Discuss key theories and the history of Art Education.
  • Clearly present ideas and analysis.
  • Articulate the importance of art in education based on research, observation and experience.

• Visual Literacy

  • Intelligently discuss the formal and expressive properties of works of art and design as well as their content, meaning and purpose.

• Knowledge of Human Development

  • Demonstrate knowledge of human developmental stages and their application to the cognitive, social, emotional and physical abilities of children from infancy through adolescence.
  • Recognize what is important to know about art and culture as an adult learner; recognize what is important to know about art and culture for a Pre-K-12th grade student learner.

• Professional Readiness

  • Demonstrate professional-level knowledge of arts education issues through reflective writing, observations, interviews, research, and presentations.
  • Demonstrate breadth and depth of accomplishment as an artist/designer through a professional portfolio and a written statement.

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
2. Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
3. Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
4. Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
5. Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
6. Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
7. Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

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