IAIA Learning Outcomes

• Creativity

  • cultivate convergent thinking
  • nurture divergent thinking
  • develop originality
  • evelop multiple aesthetics based on an appreciation of artistic practices

• Communication

  • articulate ideas effectively
  • read and write effectively

• Critical Inquiry

  • develop problem-solving skills
  • develop ability to synthesize and integrate information and ideas
  • demonstrate a willingness to investigate and explore new perspectives

• Personal and Professional Growth

  • develop a commitment to personal achievement
  • develop active learning
  • develop expertise in a field of study through practice
  • demonstrate intrinsic motivation
  • emonstrate a willingness to investigate and explore new perspectives
• Literacies

  • 5a. Cultural Literacy
    
    • develop an awareness of indigenous and world cultures
    • understand the role of culture in shaping perception and expression
    • understand history and historical processes
    • see issues from multiple perspectives
• • 5b. Social Literacy
    • locate resources and utilize social and professional networks
    • be an effective team member
    • serve community needs responsibly
• • 5c. Visual Literacy
    • understand and utilize fundamental principles of art
    • nterpret visual images
    • translate concepts into visual expression
    • demonstrate knowledge of art histories
• • 5d. Ecological Literacy
    • understand ecological processes and human reliance upon them
    • understand environmental issues, both local and global, including sustainability
• 5e. Media & Information Literacy

  • develop competence in digital media
  • develop capacity to interpret and analyze media messages
  • develop competence in library research, including internet & online databases
  • develop capacity to evaluate information sources