Fine-Arts-SLOs

Upon completion of the BFA degree program, students should be able to:

• Recognize and apply the formal and conceptual vocabularies of art.
• Through the implementation of creative problem solving, directed research, and adaptive learning, students shoud be able to demonstrate the ability to think critically, analytically, and conceptually about art.
• Demonstrate the ability to select and manipulate materials and techniques in order to clearly define both form and content.
• Utilizing srategies for project development, including inspiration, edeation, iteration, and resolution, students should e able to design, create, and critique an original body of work.
• Demonstrate and practice professional standards in the production, presentation, and dissemination of their work.

Upon completion of the MFA degree program, students should be able to:

• Represent and communicate their ideas visually through art. 
• Adeptly analyze, explain, and interpret visual art.
• Effectively write about contemporary visual art and its cultural contributions.
• Understand professional practices and career models as they relate to the visual arts.                                                           

Upon completion of the BA degree program, students should be able to:

• Identify works of art and architecture from a range of time periods and places and to understand their historical context and cultural importance.
• Think critically, analytically, and conceptually about art.
• Write and speak about art in academic discussions and essays.
• Communicate ideas that are researched and documented within the appropriate visual, historiographical and theoretical frameworks of art.

Upon completion of the MA degree program, students should be able to:

• Identify works of art and architecture from a wide range of time periods and places and to understand their historical context and cultural importance while developing one area of specialization with a more highly advanced level of literacy.
• Think critically, analytically, and conceptually about art with an understanding of the theoretical frameworks of art.
• Write and speak about art effectively in both formal/professional presentations and academic papers.
• Formulate original ideas that are well research and documented within the appropriate visual, historiographical, theoretical and methodological frameworks of art in the format of an academic paper.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Identify works of art and architecture from a wide range of time periods and places and to understand their historical context and cultural importance with a highly advanced level of literacy in two areas of specialization. Students should be able to think critically, analytically and conceptually about art with an advanced understanding of the theoretical and methodological frameworks of art.
• Think critically, analytically and conceptually about art with an advanced understanding of the theoretical and methodological frameworks of art.
• Write and speak about art effectively in a format consistent with academic journal writing and professional conference presentations. We hope that students regularly attend and present at annual conferences. Students should be able to formulate original ideas unique in the field of art history that are thoroughly researched and documented with a mastery of historical and current methodologies.  Such research should be an original contribution to the field of art history and the humanities through a significant project that follows a standard format for publication in a peer-reviewed national journal.
• Formulate original ideas unique in the field of art history that are thoroughly researched and documented with a mastery of historical and current methodologies.  Such research should be an original contribution to the field of art history and the humanities through a significant project that follows a standard format for publication in a peer-reviewed national journal.

Upon completion of the BFA degree program, students should be able to:

• Recognize and apply the formal and conceptual vocabularies of art.
• Through the implementation of creative problem solving, directed research, and adaptive learning, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to think critically, analytically, and conceptually about art.
• Demonstrate the ability to select and manipulate materials and techniques in order to clearly define both form and content.
• Utilizing strategies for project development, including inspiration, ideation, iteration, and resolution, students should be able to design, create, and critique an original body of work.
• Students should be able to demonstrate and practice professional standards in the production, presentation, and dissemination of their work.

Upon completion of the MA degree program, students should be able to:

• Exhibit originality and creativity in ideation, concept development, and problem-solving by integrating innovative and imaginative elements into artwork & projects.
• Exhibit a high level of technical skill and proficiency in utilizing relevant tools & software in their application of creative projects.
• By utilizing visual elements effectively to convey ideas and messages, students demonstrate an understanding of visual language, composition, and aesthetics.
• Implementing active research through reading, discussion, and writing, students demonstrate the ability to think analytically and conceptually about art.
• Students consider, articulate, and develop professionally diverse, ethical, accessible, and inclusive approaches to technological art and design projects.

Upon completion of the certificate degree program, students should be able to:

• Identify different fine arts and business principles.
• Explain the value of learning about other disciplines and fields within the arts management conceptual framework.
• Apply different fine arts and business principles into a cohesive narrative.
• Compare and contrast different disciplinary models and their inherent values within both their existing and possible context.
• Craft and develop a business plan that is art-centric.
• Reflect upon their practicum experience.

Upon completion of the MA degree program, students should be able to:

• Apply the latest theory, knowledge and research in arts and business to  professional practice in a variety of  contexts including developing and  advancing plans of strategy, fund development, financial management, entrepreneurial action and evaluation.  
• Communicate effectively in verbal,  written, and visual form to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.  
•  Lead, manage and facilitate teams effectively in a variety of settings.
•  Foster innovation and manage change within the culture of the organization.
• Build and maintain cross-sector professional networks with peers, industry professionals, faculty and alumni, both at the individual and organizational level.  
• Engage in ethical decision- making that is sensitive to issues of access and belonging to inform leadership practices in arts management.
• Apply critical thinking, evidence- based decision-making and creative problem-solving skills to complex, real-world scenarios.         

Upon completion of the BFA degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate artistic ability and growth.
• Develop Technical skills in dance while in the classroom/studio as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Students will develop improvisational skills that demonstrate increased awareness, responsiveness, and creativity in spontaneous movement.
• Students will broaden their movement vocabulary, break habitual patterns, and cultivate ensemble collaboration while also refining individual movement aesthetics.   

Upon completion of the MFA degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to develop independent research resulting in original contribution to knowledge in the focused areas of their MFA program.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills consistent with the focus of their graduate program.

Upon completion of the BFA degree program, students should be able to:.

• Demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following disciplines of Performance, Design, Dramaturgy, and Stage Management.
• Demonstrate Proficiency in one or more of the following disciplines of Performance, Design, Dramaturgy, and Stage Management.
• Collaborate with others and solve problems in the planning and production of theatrical productions (Drama, Musical Theatre, Opera, or Dance)

Upon completion of the MA degree program, students should be able to:

• Understand and practice standard research methods in the field of theatre and drama.
• Write publishable quality research papers and critical analyses of theatre and drama.
• Analyze historical and contemporary scripts for scholarly or production purposes.

Upon completion of the DMA degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate technical and artistic skills in their area of creative activity.
• Apply knowledge of music theory to their area of creative activity.
• Apply knowledge of musicology to their area of creative activity .

Upon completion of the BA degree program, students should be able to:

• Apply knowledge of music theory to performances on their major instrument/voice.
• Apply knowledge of music history to performances on their major instrument/voice.
• Demonstrate research and writing skills within the field of music studies.

Upon completion of the BM degree program, students should be able to:

• Apply knowledge of music theory to performances on their major instrument/voice.
• Apply knowledge of music history to performances on their major instrument/voice.
• Demonstrate technical and artistic skills on their major instrument/voice or through original compositions.

Upon completion of the BMA degree program, students should be able to:

• Apply knowledge of music theory to performances on their major instrument/voice.
• Apply knowledge of music history to performances on their major instrument/voice.
• Demonstrate technical and artistic skills on their major instrument/voice or through original compositions.

Upon completion of the DMA degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate technical and artistic skills in their area of creative activity.
• Apply knowledge of music theory to their area of creative activity.  
• Apply knowledge of musicology to their area of creative activity.

Upon completion of the MM degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate technical and artistic skills in their area of creative activity or research.
• Able to apply knowledge of music theory to their area of creative activity or research.
• Apply knowledge of musicology to their area of performance or research.

Upon completion of the MME degree program, students should be able to:

• Design and implement appropriate research-based curricula.
• Reflect critically upon personal philosophy and practice within the context of contemporary music education.
• Demonstrate effective skills in measurement and evaluation.
• Apply knowledge of music theory and musicology/ethnomusicology to their area of music education.

Upon completion of the MME degree program, students should be able to:

• Apply knowledge of music theory to performances on their major instrument/voice.
• Apply knowledge of music history to performances on their major instrument/voice.
• Demonstrate technical and artistic skills on their major instrument/voice or through original compositions.
• Demonstrate effective music classroom teaching skills.

Upon completion of the PhD degree program, students should be able to:

• Design and implement appropriate research-based studies that are significant and contribute to the discipline.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of the philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations of music education.
• Apply knowledge of music theory and musicology/ethnomusicology to their area of research.

Upon completion of the BFA degree program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate skills in singing and musicianship while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques with acting and dance skills in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Demonstrate skills in acting and characterization while in the classroom/studio, and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Demonstrate skills in musical theatre dance while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop skills in singing and musicianship while in the classroom/studio as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop skills in dance while in the classroom/studio as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop skills in acting while in the classroom/studio as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in singing and musicianship while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques with acting and dance skills in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in acting and characterization while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a preprofessional bachelor of fine arts curriculum. 
• Develop and demonstrate skills in musical theatre dance while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a preprofessional bachelor of fine arts curriculum. 
• Develop and demonstrate skills in singing and musicianship while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques with acting and dance skills in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in acting and characterization while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a preprofessional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in musical theatre dance while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a preprofessional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in singing and musicianship while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques with acting and dance skills in the context of a pre-professional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in acting and characterization while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a preprofessional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in musical theatre dance while in the classroom/studio and in fully produced performances, as well as the ability to integrate those techniques in the context of a preprofessional bachelor of fine arts curriculum.

Upon completion of the BFA degree program, students should be able to:

• Recognize and apply the formal and conceptual principles and elements of design.
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically, analytically, and conceptually about design with an understanding of the theoretical frameworks of the discipline.
• Design, develop, and critique an original body of work.
• Select and manipulate a variety of materials that effectively integrate form and content into meaningful communication and user experiences.
• Demonstrate professional standards in the design, production, and presentation of their work. (The ability to design and produce appropriate solutions that successfully communicate visual literacy and demonstrate creative concepts together with an effective use of materials and techniques).
• Contextualize the relationship between a social/cultural problem and a design solution.
• Employ appropriate design methods and analysis for investigation.
• Execute the design idea for a target user group.
• Articulate the design process for a general audience.