Bachelor [Fine Arts] From Academy of Art University

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Visual Communication

• (Painting & Printmaking) Produce a consistent body of work demonstrating proficiency in a breadth of fine art disciplines
• (Sculpture) Demonstrate understanding of three-dimensional composition, crafting (technical skill) and applying underlying concept to the overall sculpted solution.
• (Painting & Printmaking) Demonstrate basic skills in composition
• (Sculpture) Demonstrate basic skills in 3D composition
• (Painting & Printmaking) Demonstrate effective use of color theory
• (Painting) Demonstrate effective use of proportion and gesture
• (Painting) Demonstrate effective use of perspective
• (Painting & Printmaking) Use value effectively when creating form
• (Painting & Printmaking) Use appropriate style and techniques to effectively execute ideas
• (Painting) Apply anatomical knowledge to accurately draw the human form
• Demonstrate craftsmanship and fine attention to detail
• (Sculpture) Develop ideas (concept) that supports the overall composition (or construction) of a sculptural form.
• (Sculpture) Devote attention to transitions and effectively solve transition problems
• (Sculpture) Present and light work in gallery-ready form, including designing effective mounting systems

Technical Execution

• (Printmaking) Demonstrate technical proficiency in the six major components of printmaking (etching, lithography, silkscreen, monotype, relief and book arts)
• (Printmaking) Demonstrate technical proficiency in editioning
• (Sculpture) Execute sculptural solutions with media-specific technical proficiency

Concept Development and Critical Analysis

• Explore and clearly articulate concepts and creative possibilities with a given topic or subject
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of concept and execution of a given artwork

Professional Communication

• Describe work effectively

Professional Readiness

• Produce a professional-standard portfolio of well-crafted artwork demonstrating coherence and personal vision