Developing a knowledge of, and an appreciation for, the arts that heightens understanding of the human condition and how it is revealed, discovered, and expressed through the creative process.

Fine Arts:
Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of three (3) semester hours of approved course work in the fine arts. Courses in the fine arts shall involve those disciplines that deal theoretically and experientially with the aesthetic dimensions of individuals and groups. Courses will concern the creative experience that takes into account the perspectives of both the artist and the public. These courses will also provide students with an appreciation of how the disciplines fit within fine arts and relate to their everyday experiences.

The learning outcome goals for Fine Arts include:

• Students will demonstrate the ability to explain the social, historical, cultural, intellectual and/or ethical contexts of works of creative expression. 
• Students will demonstrate some knowledge of the stylistic analysis, appropriate vocabulary, symbolism and techniques appropriate to the study of the fine arts and an understanding of the tradition and achievement of the creative process.
• Students will demonstrate awareness of the relationship of the fine arts to everyday life.

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