Abilities “MAP” for the BA in Art and BS in Art Education—10/10/10
VCSU Ability
Description of Outcome
Communication Ability,
Visual, Level 5
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Applies visual
information in a new
setting
Presents visual information in a
new setting
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Problem Solving Ability,
Creative Thinking, Level 5
Formulates a creative
explanation (artwork) for the
problem
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Technology Ability
Applies, Level 3
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Analyzes task/tech.
relationship
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Applies appropriate
tech. to accomplish a
specific task
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Communication Ability
Written, Level 4
Spoken, Level 4
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Evidences critical
thinking skills
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Understands and
appropriately applies
art language
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Communicates art
concepts
Verbally critiques
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Demonstrates the knowledge
of art
Making language
Draws (sculpts, fabricates)
perceptually
Demonstrates the theoretical
understanding of the
concepts of art making
beyond replication of what is
observed
Demonstrates the practical
understanding of the
concepts of art making
beyond replication of what is
observed
Uses systems (proper use of
tool)
Works with systems (studio
operations)
Courses which meet
this Ability
Art 231* Drawing I
Project identified for each course
Art Major Outcome
Drawing portfolio – Visual Comm. (3)
Perceptual
Ability
Art 112* Design
Design portfolio - Visual Comm. (2)
Art 322/332/342
382
Printmaking, Drawing
Painting, Ceramics
Art 321 Printmaking
Final portfolio – Visual Comm. (4 -5)
Art 331* Drawing II
Advanced print portfolio – Creative Thinking (4)
Drawing portfolio – Creative Thinking, (4)
Painting Series – Creative Thinking, (4)
Ceramic Series – Creative Thinking, (4)
Conceptual
Ability
Print edition portfolio – Technology
Applies (2)
Painting Portfolio – Technology, Applies (2)
Use of Tool
Art 341* Painting II
Art 381* Ceramics II
Art 221* Printmaking I
Art 241* Painting I
Art 261* Sculpture
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Demonstrates understanding
of the history of art making
Demonstrates understanding
of critical analysis of art and
art making
Demonstrates the ability to
critically analyze artwork of
others
Demonstrates the ability to
critically analyze one’s own
artwork
Presents artwork
professionally
Art 281* Ceramics
Ceramic portfolio – Technology –Applies (2)
Art 322/332/342/382
Studio II level
Written and spoken analysis of one’s own art & the
art of others (critique) Written and Spoken (3-4)
Art 311* Art History I
Formal presentation of the artwork of non-western
peoples - Spoken (3)
Formal presentation of contemporary artwork –
Spoken (3)
Formal analysis of one’s artwork (artist’s
statement) Written (4)
Art 312* Art History II
Art 491* Professional
Practices
Art 230/370/400
Art for Elementary
Craft Activities
Secondary Art Methods
Lesson plan portfolio - Written (3, 4)
Critical
Analysis
Wellness Ability
Self-Management, Level 5
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Assess commitment
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Integrates commitment
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Designs high standards
Evaluates effectiveness
Professional
Portfolio
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Documents work
professionally
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Presents vita appropriately
Art 491* Professional
Practices
Senior exhibition – Self-Management (5)
Slide and digital documentation of artwork - SelfManagement (4)
Appropriate portfolio – Self-Management (4)
Professional
Portfolio