Students majoring in Studio Arts (STAR) should know:
- The basic definitions, concepts, and techniques in visual arts
- How to discover their unique capabilities and personal artistic expression
- How to solve creative and aesthetic problems in the visual arts
Students majoring in Studio Arts (STAR) should be able to:
- Represent a distinct sensibility
- Make artistic decisions based on an awareness of traditional and current art movements and technological advancements
- Expand their cultural and critical view of the history of art
- Critically analyze and assess artworks and concepts
- Prepare a portfolio needed to enter graduate studies or a professional career
Students majoring in Studio Arts (STAR) are encouraged to value:
- The on-going learning and development of overall technical knowledge
- The abilities of others
- Expertise in the arts
- The awareness of art history within the larger human context
- The pursuit of new skills and insights for personal growth
- Service to others and the promotion of justice