The Department of Art and Art History offers the Major in Art, B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) with two options of study: the Art Education Concentration, and the Studio concentrations. Both are considered professional degrees.<br><br>The curriculum progression in the department for the B.F.A. is similar within the concentrations and some concentrations may have restrictions. First-year students complete Foundations courses in form and observation, time and structure, color and composition, materials and space, and global art history. Sophomores explore various concentration courses and become familiar with studio practices for the concentration studios housed in dedicated classrooms that feature large, well-equipped studio spaces designed for exploration. Juniors and seniors focus on advanced topics in their chosen concentration by taking one upper-division course in their chosen field each semester. Additionally, at this level art education students are engaged in pedagogical course work.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Students will demonstrate:<br><br>Fundamental knowledge and mastery of media and processes necessary to communicate meaning in a work of art.<br>Ability to communicate clearly about their own art and the art of others in terms of both content and visual form.<br>Knowledge about contemporary art and the motivation to view and discuss current local, regional, and national exhibitions.<br>In addition to the outcomes above, students with an Art Education concentration will be able to:<br><br>Integrate literacy, numeracy, and other skill-building aptitudes while providing appropriate accommodation and differentiation strategies in the art experiences they develop for their students. <br>Effectively document, analyze, and reflect on student learning and make appropriate changes for more effective instruction.<br>Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards.