OATdb Archive

2008 - 2009

Art BA (Studio Art)

Goal
Provide A Quality Liberal Arts Curriculum In Studio Art
The BA in Studio Art will offer will provide students with skills and knowledge necessary for contemporary art practices.

Objective
Art History
Students will learn the History of Art..

Indicator
GPA In Art History Courses
The student's GPA in ART 260 and ART 370.

Criterion
2.0 Average
It is expected that 90% of the BA students will receive a 2.0 (C) average or better.

Action
Monitor BA Student GPA In Art History
The Art Department will monitor the GPA of BA students in Art History classes.

Objective
Foundation Skills
BA students will learn the basic skills and techniques associated with Drawing, 2 Dimensional and 3 Dimensional Design.

Indicator
GPA In Foundation Courses
The Student's GPA in ART 161, 163, 265, and 271.

Criterion
2.0 Average In Foundations
It is expected that 90% of the BA students will attain at least a 2.0 (C) average in the foundation courses.

Action
Monitor BA Student GPA In Foundations
Art Faculty will monitor and document the GPA of BA students in foundation courses.

Objective
Advanced Techniques
The BA student will learn advanced studio techniques and have the ability to express concepts in 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional form.

Indicator
Upper Level Course Completion
The BA student's GPA in upper level (300-400 numbered Art courses) studio courses.

Criterion
2.0 Average In Upper Level Art Courses
It is expected that 90% of BA students will have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in Upper Level Art courses.

Action
Monitor BA Student GPA In Upper Level Studio Courses
Art Faculty will monitor and document the GPA of BA students in upper level studio courses.


Update to previous cycle's plan for continuous improvement

Plan for continuous improvement The BA in Studio Art is the liberal arts degree in Art. Students who prefer a Liberal Arts Degree over a professional degree will pursue the BA. Students who do not pass the BFA review may choose to pursue the BFA. The Art Department will continue to offer the BA degree with the curriculum that is developed for the BFA.