Student Learning Outcomes for
Courses in the Creative and Fine Arts
Courses in the Creative and Fine Arts
Courses in the creative arts introduce understanding of materials, processes and their application. Students learn to think both concretely and intuitively through hands on experiences. Instructors provide historical and contemporary models to convey these concepts. Learning through the visual arts allows students to acquire a variety of separate but interrelated concepts and skills:
The following seven categories list the outcomes for courses in the Creative and Fine Arts. These categories are listed separately but are interrelated concepts and skills. Correlations to CAS core values/methodologies are listed under each heading in italics.
1. CREATIVE/COMPOSITIONAL METHODS- Graphic and Symbolic Communication-Artistic Expression.
Courses emphasize expressing creativity while learning the fundamentals of composition and design in creating works in the studio. Students will be able to demonstrate clear methods of composition and design.
2. CRAFTSMANSHIP- Directed and Engaged Learning, Artistic Expression
Students will be able to determine and demonstrate standards of craftsmanship.
3. CREATIVE PROCESS-Expand Expressive Capabilities, Experiential Learning.
Students will know and be able to demonstrate concrete methods and processes for research and the creation of work in the studio.
4. PERSONAL VOICE-Expressive Capabilities.
Students will develop work that has a distinct personal voice and utilizes their interests and experiences.
5. CRITICAL THINKING- Develop Skillful Thinking
Students will learn methods to critique and discuss works of art as well as be introduced to skills in writing about art.
6. ART HISTORICAL PLACEMENT- Acquire Knowledge (and Context)
Students will be introduced to historical and contemporary styles and strategies of expression and use some of this knowledge to create works of art.
7. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY- Connections to the Outside World-both Personal and Interpersonal.
Students will be encouraged to link their study of art with other disciplines and have the opportunity to create work that expresses their personal backgrounds and interests.
