Fine Arts-Painting, Drawing, Ceramics and Sculpture Curriculum Map

Shown below are the 3000- and 4000-level courses required for: Fine Arts-Painting, Drawing, Ceramics and Sculpture (0-3 with 3 being the most pertinent; 0= N/A, not done in this course)

Student Learning Outcomes
ART 1201C ART 1300C ART 2203C ART 2301C ART 2330C ART 2500C ART 3332C ART 3504C ART 3560C ART 4805C ART 4965C
(2D) (Drawing I) (3D) (Drawing II) (Figure Dr) (Pntng Fund) (Fig Drw II) (Pntg Studio) (Fig Pntng) (Pntn/Drw R) (Fine Arts Portfolio)
Content Knowledge/Disciplinary Knowledge
Demonstrate a general knowledge of the nature, origins and contributions of major civilizations 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 3 3
Demonstrate a general knowledge of the methods and traditions of analysis in the history of art. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
Interpret and ascribe meaning in the visual arts. 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3
Demonstrate mastery or competence in
a variety of technical skills and basic processes
specific to the discipline
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Demonstrates understanding of visual elements
and principles of design
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Knowledge and application of professional standards used for developing and presenting works for xhibition 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3
Critical Thinking Skills
Analyze works of art and architecture within the concentrations of art history, ceramics & sculpture, photography and painting 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Judge and evaluate the cultural context and relevance of photography from the past/contemporary settings 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3
Develop and refine skills necessary to critique examples
painting and drawing
2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Develop and refine problem-solving skills to enhance
creative thinking
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Understand the characteristics of various media
and their effects on a work of art
3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3
Develop and refine basic skills in conducting research
in the humanities
1 1 2 2 0 2 1 1 3 3 3
Consider, analyze and respect values and ideas transmitted
in the arts that are difficult, challenging and controversial
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Communication Skills
Communicate a complex idea in spoken or written form. 2 2 2 2 3 2 3        
Discuss the conceptual basis of works, communicating
the ideas being explored
2 2 2 2 3 2 3        
Craft an effective artist’s statement describing formal,
technical and conceptual foundations
1 1 2 1 0 1 0