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>Produce an advanced-level thesis project within a digital or traditional specialization, demonstrating mastery and synthesis of the skills taught in the program<\/li><\/ul><p>Thesis Project Development<\/p><ul>\t<li>Propose a solid concept suitable for refinement and development<\/li>\t<li>Select an appropriately challenging and feasible project<\/li>\t<li>Present a cohesive body of work<\/li>\t<li>Successfully articulate the end result of the project<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate sufficient preparation for their project (research, problem solving)<\/li><\/ul><p>Conceptual and Design Skills<\/p><ul>\t<li>Make creative decisions that optimize conceptual impact, cohesiveness and personal style<\/li>\t<li>Integrate conceptual and technical elements of photography to convey a story, idea, or emotion<\/li>\t<li>Effectively deploy design elements within the composition and presentation of the imagery<\/li><\/ul><p>Technical Skills<\/p><ul>\t<li>Utilize effective lighting styles, techniques and equipment appropriate to art for commerce, photojournalism\/documentary, or fine art applications, as determined by projects and professional focus<\/li>\t<li>Master exposure, lighting ratios, and post–production skills as appropriate to the project<\/li><\/ul><p>Communication and Analysis<\/p><ul>\t<li>Communicate ideas and proposals clearly, verbally and in writing, including defending work and choices made during capture, output and presentation<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate professional behavior throughout the review process<\/li>\t<li>Critique their photographs with an understanding of technical, aesthetic, and historical context<\/li>\t<li>Build on feedback to improve their body of work<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul>\t<li>Assemble a cohesive portfolio, which shows a unique personal view and style<\/li>\t<li>Produce and present professional quality materials<\/li>\t<li>Clearly articulate future plans and goals in the area of photographic specialty<\/li><\/ul>"}}"
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