By the end of this program, students should be able to: 

• Critique his or her work and that of his or her peers from a well informed perspective including knowledge of historical, creative, and technical aspects of art and design
• Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and skills necessary to be successful in the field by actively engaging in classroom critiques, assigned readings, course projects, or independent research
• Identify and use the appropriate production tools and techniques to complete advanced work in design
• Create a sophisticated body of work that demonstrates proficiency or expertise in design
• Identify and use the appropriate production tools and techniques to complete advanced work in animation
• Create a sophisticated body of work that demonstrates proficiency or expertise in animation
• Identify opportunities for continued education and training for advancement in the field