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Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
1.         The ability to address complex visual and/or conceptual themes, to understand the relationship between form and content, and to display selectivity and judgment in the creation of his or her own artwork.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
2.         The ability to analyze and evaluate artwork from various perspectives and to receive responsively suggestions about and criticisms of his or her own work from others. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
3.         The ability to identify sources and tools for art historical research, to reflect on gallery and museum exhibitions on paper, and to produce a formal research paper. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
4.         The ability to write an artist’s statement, an exhibition announcement, a press release, and to present his or her work professionally.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
5.         Familiarity with an appreciation for a wide range of culturally and socially diverse art forms, representations, and practices.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, and V.)
6.         Technical and conceptual expertise in the creation of visual statements.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
7.         An understanding of the principles of design and elements of composition. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
8.         The ability to choose appropriate techniques, tools and technologies and the expressive and sensitive handling of those materials in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
9.         Productivity, diligence, exploration, and experimentation.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
10.       An understanding of the health risks for artists and safe handling of materials and equipment. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes V, and VI.)
11.       Effective planning, teaching, and assessment skills for art education in an elementary and/or secondary institution as prescribed by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)

Art Education Major (Secondary Education)

Note: In addition to completing the Secondary Professional Education Sequence, students desiring K-12 licensure for education must also complete ELED 290A Art Methods for Elementary Education and ELED 298 Pre-Professional Experience: Elementary

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
1.         The ability to address complex visual and/or conceptual themes, to understand the relationship between form and content, and to display selectivity and judgment in the creation of his or her own artwork.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
2.         Ability to analyze and evaluate artwork from various perspectives and to receive responsively suggestions about and criticisms of his or her own work from others. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
3.         The ability to identify sources and tools for art historical research, to reflect on gallery and museum exhibitions on paper, and to produce a formal research paper. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
4.         The ability to write an artist’s statement, an exhibition announcement, a press release, to design and install, and light an exhibition, to design and prepare a portfolio, and to present his or her work professionally. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
5.         Familiarity with an appreciation for a wide range of culturally and socially diverse art forms, representations, and practices. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, and V.)
6.         Technical and conceptual expertise in the creation of visual statements. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
7.         An understanding of the principles of design and elements of composition. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
8.         The ability to choose appropriate techniques and tools and the expressive and sensitive handling of those materials in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
9.         Productivity, diligence, exploration, and experimentation.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
10.       An understanding of the health risks for artists and safe handling of materials and equipment. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes V, and VI.)

Art Entrepreneurship Major

Majors in Art Entrepreneurship also must complete the Entrepreneurship for Non-business Students Minor.

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
1.         The ability to address complex visual and/or conceptual themes, to understand the relationship between form and content, and to display selectivity and judgment in the creation of his or her own artwork.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
2.         The ability to analyze and evaluate artwork from various perspectives and to receive responsively suggestions about and criticisms of his or her own work from others. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
3.         The ability to identify sources and tools for art historical research, to reflect on gallery and museum exhibitions on paper, and to produce a formal research paper. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
4.         To write an artist’s statement, an exhibition announcement, a press release, and to present his or her work professionally.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
5.         Familiarity with an appreciation for a wide range of culturally and socially diverse art forms, representations, and practices.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, and V.)
6.         Technical and conceptual expertise in the creation of visual statements. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
7.         An understanding of the principles of design and elements of composition. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
8.         The ability to choose appropriate techniques and tools and the expressive and sensitive handling of those materials in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
9.         Productivity, diligence, exploration, and experimentation.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
10.       An understanding of the health risks for artists and safe handling of materials and equipment. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes V, and VI.)

Art Major

Art Minor

Art Education Minor (Elementary Education)

Art Education Minor (Secondary Education)