Program Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria.

Design Concept and Process

• Use an iterative design process to incorporate feedback and refine proposals.
• Articulate and extend conceptual thinking through diagrams.

Fundamental Design

• Develop proposals for built environments that address site and program needs.
• Apply criteria to compare and evaluate design decisions.
• Produce accurate orthographic, isometric, and perspective drawings to convey design intent.
• Develop fluency in using digital and analog tools in combination for ideation and iteration.
• Demonstrate commitment to a high level of craft and attention to detail.

Presentation

• Explain design proposals using professional vocabulary.
• Create visual presentations with logical sequencing, layout composition, and a hierarchy of information.

Leadership and Community

• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse lived experiences in the design of sustainable and equitable built environments.

Environmental Stewardship

• Protect ecology and reduce environmental impacts in the design of built environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Incorporate regulatory requirements and sustainability principles in site design.
• Produce construction documents using industry-standard drawing conventions.

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 skillsrelevant to their field.
4. Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
5. Use professional terminology to evaluate their work and work in the field.
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
8. Engage with a variety of communities beyond the classroom through internship opportunities, study abroad programs, athletics, student interest clubs, and participation in collaborative, civic, and pro bono projects.