Bachelor of Arts - Art and Art History

Curriculum Map

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of aesthetic traditions and conventions, including contemporary criticism, in assessing the merit and value of artwork; acquire critical thinking skills and the ability to articulate concepts and present arguments
2. Analyze the methodologies used in art historical interpretations, theories, and arguments, while expanding knowledge of the chronology, concepts, and vocabulary of art from pre-history to the present
3. Acquire and demonstrate technical and craftsmanship skills across a wide range of media, along with practical knowledge of maintaining a well-functioning studio and equipment
4. Examine the role of art in light of social, political, religious, racial, aesthetic, and economic issues
5. Demonstrate skills in personal discipline (studio habits, ability to focus, to work independently) effectively applied to problem-solving, intellectual rigor in research, and the acquisition of skills to conduct serious inquiry, and continued research in post-graduation arenas

1. Students must demonstrate proficiency in written communication.
2. Students must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language through the intermediate level.
3. Students must become informed global citizens and gain intercultural awareness through a study abroad experience.
4. Students must become acquainted with different ages, societies, and cultures and learn how to use a variety of historical sources.
5. Students must be able to reason abstractly and appreciate the elegance of abstract structure.
6. Students must understand the methods of scientific discovery and experimental design.
7. Students must acquire problem-solving and research capability by identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using information.
8. Students must be able to analyze and understand the creative process, assimilate experience, and communicate it.
9. Students must be able to interpret words, images, objects, and/or actions that are expressions of human culture.
10. Students must understand the complex nature of social structures and/or human relationships that involve issues of inequality and difference.
11. Students must explore ecological, policy, social, cultural, and/or historical dimensions of human relationship to the environment.