DRAFT—Abilities “MAP” for the BA in Art and BS in Art Education—11/9
Art Major
Outcome
Perceptual
Ability
Description of Outcome
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Conceptual
Ability
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Use of tool
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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*
Project identified for each course
Art 112*
Design portfolio - Visual Comm. (2)
Art 321
Advanced print portfolio – Creative
Thinking (4)
Drawing portfolio – Creative Thinking,
(4)
Painting Series – Creative Thinking,
(4)
Ceramic Series – Creative Thinking,
(4)
Digital images of Foundation portfolio
Technology - Selects (2)
Print edition portfolio – Technology,
Applies (2)
Painting Portfolio – Technology,
Applies (2)
Ceramic portfolio – Technology –
Applies (2)
Written and spoken analysis of one’s
own art and the art of others (critique)
Written and Spoken (3-4)
Formal presentation of the artwork of
non-western peoples - Spoken (3)
Formal presentation of contemporary
artwork – Spoken (3)
Art 331*
Art 341*
Art 381*
Art 111*
Art 221*
Art 241*
Art 281*
Critical
Analysis
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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
Art 322/332/342
382
Art 311*
Art 312*
Art 490*
Art 230/370/400
Drawing portfolio – Visual Comm. (3)
Formal analysis of one’s artwork
(artist’s statement) Written (4)
Lesson plan portfolio - Written (3, 4)
Matching VCSU Ability, Skill,
& Target Level for Graduation
Communication Ability,
Visual, Level 5
 Applies visual
information in a new
setting
 Presents visual
information in a new
setting
Problem Solving Ability,
Creative Thinking, Level 5
 Formulates a creative
explanation (artwork)
for the problem
Technology Ability
Applies, Level 3
 Analyzes task/tech.
relationship
 Applies appropriate
tech. to accomplish a
specific task
Communication Ability
Written, Level 4
Spoken, Level 4
 Evidences critical
thinking skills
 Understands and
appropriately applies art
language
 Communicates art
concepts
 Verbally critiques
Professional
Portfolio
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Presents artwork professionally
Art 490*
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Documents work professionally
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Presents vita appropriately
Senior exhibition – Self-Management
(5)
Slide and digital documentation of
artwork - Self-Management (4)
Appropriate portfolio – SelfManagement (4)
Wellness Ability
Self-Management, Level 5
 Assess commitment
 Integrates commitment
 Designs high standards
 Evaluates effectiveness