This program will give students the opportunity to extend their studio expertise by identifying challenges, exploring innovative solutions and advancing their understanding of the concepts underlying their work and the context in which it is produced. As a graduate, students be able to demonstrate high performance levels in their studio practice, and have developed a strong theoretical understanding of that practice. Students will demonstrate high-performance levels in studio practice, have developed a strong theoretical understanding of that practice, be an articulate advocate for the arts and be expected to play a major role of leadership for the arts community of the future.