The Master of Arts degree in Studio Art serves students with art or design undergraduate experience wishing to continue building skills within a specific studio discipline (textiles, sculpture, printmaking, painting, jewelry/metals/enameling, glass, drawing or ceramics). Students may use the degree to produce a portfolio of work as a pathway to an M.F.A. degree, as an avenue to promotion or advancement in an existing career, or to hone technical skills in a specific studio disciplines for use in industry.<br><br>Program Learning Outcomes<br><br>Graduates of the program will be able to:<br><br> Enhance student communication and presentation skills through participation in graduate seminars, critiques and engagement with professional standards.<br> Develop deeper awareness of historical and cultural contexts of art and craft production leading to advanced skills of aesthetic judgement and assessment.<br> Develop capacities of independent inquiry research strategies, problem solving and self-reflexivity with regard to creation of a body of work.<br> Build a strong portfolio to enhance opportunities for further education and/or career and entrepreneurial options.