ART DEPARTMENT
2039 Kennedy Boulevard . Jersey City . New Jersey . 07305 Phone: 201-200-2000
Alumni Survey - Spring 2006
Please answer each of the following questions.
Your input and comments are greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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Degree or certificate received from NJCU:
Please check all that apply.
BA
BFA
MA
MFA
Art Teacher Certification
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Number of years to complete degree/certificate program:
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Other:
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Year in which degree/certificate was conferred:
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Other:
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Art concentration:
Select one of the following.
Art History
Digital Design and Illustration
General Crafts
Illustration
Photography
Sculpture
Art Therapy
Drawing/Painting
Graphic Design
Jewelry/Metals
Printmaking
Other: (Provide a response in the box provided below.)
Ceramics
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Did your studies prepare and encourage you to continue making art or design works?
Yes
No
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Have you or will you attend a graduate school in your studies?
Yes
No
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Are you currently employed or practicing in an art, design or art related position?
Yes
No
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If not, have you ever been employed or practicing in an art, design or art related position?
Yes
No
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If you answered "yes" to either of the above questions, is or was your occupation in the area of concentration you studied?
Yes
No
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Has your education prepared you for your current position?
Yes
No
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Did your studies in the Art Department provide you with:
Please check all that apply.
Fundamental skills in art and design?
The knowledge to defend your views about contemporary art and design?
Expertise in digital media as it applies to your discipline?
The knowledge to differentiate between various styles of art and/or design?
The ability to use a variety of materials?
The knowledge to differentiate between diverse interpretations of art and/or design?
The ability to use a variety of art or design processes?
A knowledge of art or design history applicable to inform your current work?
Professional skills necessary to succeed in your field?
An awareness of cultural developments and their impact on your creative work?
The ability to solve complex problems that involve critical thinking and assessment?
A sense of value toward work habits; the discipline to be productive in your field?
The ability to realize personal goals and aspirations?
The ability to collaborate with others?
The ability to synthesize diverse information to create works of art or design?
An increased interest in art and culture?
The knowledge to write effectively about art and/or design?
A sense of respect for the creative processes of others?
Please rate the effectiveness of the following to your studies:
Rate Low to High (for each)
Or, select here, if any item is "Not Applicable"
Low
High
1
2
3
4
N/A
Independent studio work
Working with a mentor
Participation in exhibitions
Internships/Co-ops
Please rate the importance of the following to developing your career goals:
Rate Low to High (for each)
Or, select here, if any item is "Not Applicable"
Low
High
1
2
3
4
N/A
Independent studio work
Working with a mentor
Participation in exhibitions
Internships/Co-ops
Rate the importance of the following elements in your decision to attend NJCU:
Rate Low to High (for each)
Low
High
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4
Reputation of Art department
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Assistantship/Scholarship
Recommendation of an acquaintance
Recommendation of a teacher
Cost of tuition
Faculty/Student ratio
Presence of a particular faculty member
Portfolio Day experience
Presentation at your school
(Location) Close to Manhattan
(Location) Close to home
(Location) Close to work
(Location) Convenient commute
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Did your studies adequately prepare you for your senior project, exhibition, portfolio, or thesis?
Yes
No
N/A
If "no", please explain:
If "yes", please explain:
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Were your senior project faculty mentors or advisors effective in assisting you?
Yes
No
N/A
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Would you recommend NJCU’s Art department to someone considering studying in your field?
Yes
No
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