I want each student to understand what it means to be an artist. Being an artist means more than simply being able to draw well, or being a little apart from the mainstream. Art is about communication. Through art we investigate what it is we communicate to others. It is more than skill or manual dexterity.
Artists make a statement.
I'd want to make sure that a student who is interested in art understands all of this and is willing to work towards that. It takes thick skin, dedication, intuition, a combination of mind and body. It's like a recipe. It takes foresight, an ability to take risks, and add to that a couple teaspoons of willingness to have fun. The Senior Art Major's Exhibit is currently on display in the art gallery.