Studio Art, AS

The Studio Art program provides a strong basic foundation in the visual arts along with a background in general education. Furthermore, it prepares students for continued study or for employment by enabling them to build a portfolio of artwork that exhibits their proficiency in Studio Art. For students seeking greater personal and creative fulfillment, this program also promotes art as an avocation. For more information, call Nicholas Halko at (203) 285-2241 or e-mail at (nhalko@gatewayct.edu).

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to:

• Demonstrate skills, techniques, and manipulation of tools and equipment necessary for studio or graphic arts as described in the course syllabi
• Demonstrate an understanding of art and design concepts and problem solving as described in the course syllabi
• Compile a portfolio of work reflecting knowledge, techniques, and creativity gained during a student’s course of study
• Demonstrate an understanding of the process of creating a finished work of art or design concept
• Communicate and critique using specific art vocabulary