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DEPARTMENT:
Theatre and Dance___
Table 1. Documentation that learning outcomes are incorporated into the curriculum for all undergraduate and graduate programs.
In the table below, state the expected learning outcomes from the Program-Level Assessment Plans and then list the course or courses, including
prefix, number, and title, in the Relevant Courses column that address that expected outcome. If 3 or more courses address an expected learning
outcome, list only 3 courses that are most important for students to achieve the expected outcome.
Degree Program: BFA in Acting
Item
1
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Expected Learning Outcomes
To analyze scripts, characters and techniques in a scene
or play.
To demonstrate familiarity with the periods and genres
of theatre and the special vocabulary of theatre
To describe the vocal and physical apparatuses and
demonstrate the care and use of the voice and body as
instruments in rehearsal and performance.
To perform the duties of the technician, performer,
house manager or stage manager in a realized
production
To demonstrate applied experience in scenery, lighting,
and costumes.
Relevant Courses
TH A 4302, 2312, 3335
6
To demonstrate acting skills in various theatre styles.
TH A 3302, 3322, 3332
7
To demonstrate auditioning techniques in a theatre
audition and an understanding of the business of
theatre.
THA 3106 Auditioning, TH A 4208 Career Management
2
3
4
5
TH A 3308, 3309
TH A 1301, 1302
TH A 3105, 3306, 3104
TH A 3100, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, TH A 3303, 3304, 3305
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Table 2. Discussion of the methods used to assess the learning outcomes as well as the instruments used to assess the attainment of learning
outcome goals by undergraduate and graduate programs.
For each degree program, provide a brief discussion of the methods, including specific instruments, used to assess student learning outcomes. The
Program-Level Assessment Plans, submitted in December 2005, list the methods of assessment for each expected outcome. In the boxes below
describe those methods of assessment. If national standardized exams are used state the name of the exam. The information in Table 2 should be an
overview description of the methods used. If specific assessment instruments (or assessment rubrics) need to be developed to conduct an assessment,
then clearly indicate what is still needed and when those instruments will be used (which should be Fall Semester 2006). The boxes will expand as
information is added to the box.
Degree Program: BFA in Acting
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80% receive excellent evaluations of written analyses and on performances which demonstrate mastery in THA 4302, THA
2312, and THA 3335.
100% will pass the Theatre History courses, THA 3308, 3309, 1303 and on the Exit exam in the semester of graduation.
80% will receive excellent grades in THA 1301, 1302 and receive excellent feedback during BFA juries on voice and
movement work.
 90-100% will receive excellent practicum evaluations in THA 3105.
 80% will receive excellent grades in technical theatre classes and on Practicum evaluation, exams and quizzes in TH A
3100-3104, TH A 3303, 3304, 3305
 80% will receive excellent critiques on Performances of scenes and plays, and a grade of B or above in all Period Styles
classes. THA 3302, 3322, 3332.
 100% will receive excellent critiques from faculty on BFA reviews and show proof of experience in required areas from
resumes presented at BFA juries. 80% of the BFAs will be cast in signicant roles during the school year.
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Table 3. Summarize the data collected and evidence of the use of results of those data
For each degree program, describe the data that has been collected to date and indicate how the results of the data analysis have been used. It should
be noted that in some cases, the results will indicate that at this time the expected learning outcomes are being achieved and there is not a need to
change or improve a program. However, it is unlikely that all data for all programs indicate that no improvements are needed. If no data has been
collected for a degree program assessment, indicate that is the case and provide a justification for the lack of data and a detailed discussion of how
data collection will begin in the Fall Semester 2006 and be reported in the next Annual Assessment Report.
Degree Program: BFA in Acting
Item
Data
1
1) 0% of students received higher than a B in the TH A
3335 course. (90% mades Bs and 10% made Cs.
2) 100% of the BFA students made As in TH A 4302
3) One BFA in TH A 3335 made a C.
2
All students in 3308 and 3309 made As or Bs in 3308
or 3309.
However, on the Exit exam, students are doing less well
on Theatre History questions. 50% “passed” and 50 %
“failed” the exam. (2 received marks above the 75%
percentile while 2 received marks below it.)
Voice and movement classes have to be completed in
order to be a BFA student. Therefore, all students have
completed these classes with high grades.
1) 100% of students received excellent practicum
evaluations in TH A 3105). Must do so to be BFAs.
2) 100% of students received excellent practicum
evaluations in TH A 3105. Must do so to be BFAs.
80% of the students are receiving As in the Technical
Theatre courses. 15% are receiving Bs and 5% are
receiving Cs.
3
4
5
6
100% of students received As and excellent
Use of Data
1) TH A 3335 is a class that needs more attention from and
better application by the students. Consultation with the
instructor is on-going. The study of further scripts in other
performance classes is suggested.
2) Students continue to excel in 4302. Further critiques of their
outside work following the course would be instructive.
1) Expected learning outcomes were met in TH A 3308 and 3309.
2) Further references to history and theory in performance classes
are suggested. The Exit exam instrument should be examined and
teaching should reflect the material being tested for mastery.
Feedback on voice and movement in yearly BFA juries continues to
be important as it is the mastery suggested by those courses.
Students and instructors continue to implement these programs
appropriately and successfully.
Students overall are meeting expectations, but further instruction
even within the practicum classes may be helpful in terms of their
overall success.
Students do well in these courses, especially when they continue to
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performance critiques in TH A 3332.
7
1) 8 students received excellent critiques from
faculty on BFA Reviews.
2) 4 new students were admitted to the BFA
program
3) 1 student was asked to reapply. 2 students were
suggested for the BA.
4) 11 BFAs participated significantly in the 2008
productions.
study period styles in classes outside of their performance area and
to participate in period style productions. They are also encouraged
to perform in scenes for other students’ projects, and they continue
to do so.
A component has been added in which the BFAs must show
mastery by being cast in significant roles during the school year and
performing those to high standards.
Students are already doing well in this area as they have been in the
past.