ART 4450 Senior Capstone Seminar and Exhibition

This is a capstone course focusing on the knowledge and experience gained in the student's area of specialization in art and emphasizing professional experiences and career achievement. Presentation in class will tie together information gained throughout the student's art career at Piedmont and present issues important to emerging artists. Advanced students will use this as an opportunity to put together a final portfolio to be presented for a job interview or used for graduate school application.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Permission of the department

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall day, spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Students will complete a cohesive body of work ready for exhibition at the conclusion of the semester.
2. Demonstrate a personal aesthetic philosophy based on their artistic work.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how their personal aesthetic viewpoint aligns within the history of art.
4. Research, develop, and execute a plan for exhibiting work.
5. Select work for professional portfolio.
6. Develop professional methods and skills for applying to exhibitions, galleries, competitions, graduate school, and jobs in the arts.