Students enrolled in Otis College Extension Certificate Programs will learn to:
- Identify and apply art and design elements, principles, and terminology in the creation and improvement of work.
- Demonstrate effective use of media and techniques while creating works of art and/or design.
- Express themselves aesthetically and/or creatively while making works of art and /or design.
- Identify visual strengths and weaknesses to promote aesthetic resolution and clear intentions in works of art and/or design.
- Distinguish between subjective and objective assessment through critique of art/design work.
- Demonstrate inventiveness through the use of problem-defining and problem-solving processes and skills.
- Identify and apply sustainable art and design practices in their chosen media.
- Investigate, experiment with, re-visit, and refine ideas and concepts as works of art and/or design.
- Demonstrate professionalism by managing time and media to meet deadlines and elevate the quality of works produced.
- Use the larger metropolitan community as a creative and learning resource.
- Identify and transfer professional skills to gain employment in their area of study.
- Recognize historical and/or cultural influences as a source of inspiration for and influence on art/design.