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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Major Learning Outcomes of the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (MALOs) are common to the international standards for art studies and relate to all of the specializations. Graduates in Art and Design will achieve a level of proficiency with the following learning outcomes:

• Theory and History of Art and Design: Graduates from the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises will successfully utilize theories and ideas pertaining to contemporary issues in their artwork, as well as historical and conceptual analysis, They will also be knowledgeable of the historical progression of art, including the comprehension of art and design as a cultural system.

• Professional Art and Design Practice: Graduates from the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises will be proficient in the practical and ethical use of art and design skills as a vehicle for self expression. They will accumulate capabilities for independent art and design work, and provide an informed response to global concepts that demonstrate social responsibility.

• Critical Thinking: Graduates from the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises will be proficient in the use of visual media expressions and technologies. they will also display an integrated approach utilizing multiple art and design media expressions and technologies in their professional portfolio in an ethical manner.

• Visual Literacy: Graduates from the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises will demonstrate the formulation of complex visual and spatial problems as well as responsive development of innovative solutions. They will engage in analysis and interpretation of visual culture, and demonstrate an understanding of the principles and processes pertaining to visual art and design work.

• Information Technology: Graduates from the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises will be proficient in the use of a number of technologies and will display an integrated approach utilizing multiple technologies in their portfolio in an ethical manner.

• Teamwork and Leadership: Graduates from the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises will cooperate among group members while assuming responsibility for self and group outcomes. They will offer creative and constructive input to the group and accept similar feedback. They will also consider multiple perspectives of others prior to pursuing a stated goal.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum for the major in Art and Design has been developed to be consistent with the accreditation standards of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) in the USA. Three culminating efforts provide the framework within which fourth- year students mature as artists or designers:

• The internship: provides a career-related, experience-centered professional work opportunity from which students gain skills training and professional life experience.

• The Senior Project: while taking on a variety of forms, records their culminating skills, process, and research. The goal of the process is for students to create a body of work that demonstrates growth as artists/designers, thinkers, and new members of the artistic and professional community.

• The Senior Exhibition: provides an opportunity for a group show in a public venue, which gives students public recognition for their work.

In addition to academic and studio work, art students participate in field trips to museums, galleries, archaeological and architectural sites and become involved in various University events and other activities which demonstrate their versatility and competence.

ACCREDITATION

Zayed University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (USA), which assures internationally recognized programs from a quality-assured university. The College of Arts and Creative Sciences programs are recognized as substantially equivalent by the National Association of Scools of Art and Design (USA).