After successfully completing three specific studio art courses students may submit a very specific portfolio of art works. These are reviewed by a panel of three art faculty, who make recommendations on acceptance into the program. Those students not accepted may reapply to this program or transfer into the studio art concentration. The review committee reports back to the departmental faculty on areas of quality and areas needing attention in the curriculum as revealed in an overview of the portfolios. The first review in this area has just taken place this semester.
Primary results indicate that students strengths tend to be in applications technology to the arts.
Area in need of attention seem to be in the area of art and design fundamentals. As part of the regular courses in studio art and graphic design students prepare end of the semester portfolios which are reviewed by the faculty. These, coupled with courses evaluations, are indicators of the course content and teaching assessment . This process informs professors individually on the relative strengths of the students. It also enables the faculty to evaluate the value and quality of class room activities and assignments.