The requirements, reviews, and curriculum for CCA's Painting and Drawing program are designed such that graduating students successfully achieve the following program learning outcomes:

Student uses critical thinking processes to synthesize ideas and materials in the support of a cohesive body of work.

Student can develop their ideas and make work that expresses themselves with the conceptual, material, and technological skills consistent with expectations for entry-level professional practice.

Student develops a sustainable studio practice in the development of a strong artistic voice, cohesive body of work, and the ability to employ reflection and critical thinking to support future projects.

Student can apply their knowledge of historical and contemporary art and design practices to contextualize their work within historical landscapes and contemporary dialogues.

Student understands typologies of different exhibition formats and demonstrates ability to select and install work for solo and group exhibitions, including senior program exhibition and culminating BFA solo exhibition.

Students can engage with diverse and global perspectives, histories, and values, including the cultural relevance of larger systems of power and privilege.

Students demonstrate an understanding of sustainability as a global, social, economic, environmental, and practice-based concern.