Associate of Arts - Art - Creative Arts

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The Associate of Arts - Art - Creative Arts program is designed for students who seek a broad background in the visual and performing arts, such as drawing, painting, singing, instrumental performance, creative writing, dancing, and oral interpretation. Program Learning Outcomes: Students will create and critique works of art in a supportive environment using traditional and new art media according to established principles of art and design. They will be able to communicate orally and in writing about art and design related topics. Students will use critical thinking to analyze, compare and contrast world cultures and belief systems through a study of anthropology, philosophy, history, languages, and/or the humanities. Students will develop critical thinking skills as they analyze, compare and contrast, and trace the development of art forms from different parts of the world, from ancient to modern times.