- Understand the elements of art and the principles of design.
- Ability to develop and successfully convey artistic concepts.
- Ability to envision and develop original approaches to art making.
- Craftsmanship (skill, sensitivity, consistency of technique).
- Expressive quality (concept, style, choice of media, etc.).
- Representative skill (proportions, perspective, etc.).
- Verbal communication (professional presentation skills).
- Physical presentation (professional presentation skills).