Standards & Outcomes


As you read the lists of outcomes and standards provided in the handbook, you’re probably asking yourself why we have both Program Outcomes and State Standards instead of just one set. You may also wonder why the State objectives are generic instead of art specific. First, each college or university reflects its institutional aims as well as having to be responsive to accreditation requirements. MECA&D is a studio-based college, the practices of which have much to add to the overall field of education. By maintaining our beliefs and our educational approach, we hope to add value to the research base about how students learn best. By presenting generic standards, teacher candidates learn how overarching concepts correspond to their discipline specific content. So, as you read, resist the temptation to want to see the State Standards written in art specific terms and trust that your coursework will reflect the art specific knowledge you will eventually bring to the classroom. Familiarity with the general concepts of teaching and learning and how they translate to art education will give you “a place at the table” during faculty meetings and gatherings of educators across disciplines.