Graduate Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<!-- PLOs from PS --><p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>MFA Thesis Project<\/p><ul>\t<li>Present an original thesis concept worthy of the MFA degree<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate the feasibility of their thesis project<\/li>\t<li>Explain the relevance of their project to their professional goals<\/li>\t<li>Complete an approved body of work which represents an advanced level of achievement in their area of focus<\/li><\/ul><p>Research & Analysis<\/p><ul>\t<li>Clearly define the problem\/opportunity, hypothesis, main objectives, and product requirements in their project brief<\/li>\t<li>Conduct adequate research and communicate findings using appropriate supporting materials<\/li><\/ul><p>Visual Communication<\/p><ul>\t<li>Produce work that demonstrates proficiency in branding, graphics, drawing, rendering, 3D modeling, and model making<\/li><\/ul><p>Design Process<\/p><ul>\t<li>Explore materials, color, form, manufacturing, ergonomics\/human factors, and sustainability<\/li>\t<li>Incorporate understanding of costs, bill of materials, and specifications into design planning process<\/li>\t<li>Use innovative processes and design methodologies to develop conceptually strong projects (including brainstorming, mapping, sketches, and synthesis\/testing of many ideas)<\/li>\t<li>Explore secondary designs: packaging, engineering, user interface, and\/or user experience<\/li><\/ul><p>Presentation Skills<\/p><ul>\t<li>Give clear and concise professional presentations (verbal and visual)<\/li>\t<li>Accurately present their ideas in writing<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul>\t<li>Produce a professional portfolio of work demonstrating their skills to a potential employer<\/li>\t<li>Organize a final, stand-alone gallery exhibit of their completed thesis project<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p>"}}"
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