Communication, Media & Design Arts Learning Outcomes

A student receiving a degree in a CMDA program will be able to apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving in their practice with self-reliance, curiosity, and compassion.

Upon completion of the program, a student receiving a BA in Communication will be able to:

  1. Deliver a public and/or professional presentation for an audience within a specified timeframe;
  2. Effectively and ethically communicate in multiple formats appropriate to situation, audience, and medium;
  3. Critically evaluate and produce media.

Upon completion of the program, a student receiving a BFA in Design or a BA in Studio Arts will be able to:

  1. Analyze artistic expression from a variety of current and historical sources;
  2. Demonstrate effective human-centered communication throughout the creative process and in artistic execution;
  3. Demonstrate a dedicated approach to art and design practice, with strong technical skills and a commitment to refining their craft.

Upon completion of the program, a student receiving a BA in Art History will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the history of art through the study of diverse periods, styles, and individual works;
  2. Understand and critically apply a range of art-historical methodologies in research, writing, and public presentation;
  3. Show facility in one or more studio art techniques.

 

Effective as of January 2026