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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: MFA in Performance and Pedagogy _
Item
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3
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Expected Learning Outcomes
Direct a fully-realized theatre production.
Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of theatre
genres.
Demonstrate a variety of acting skills.
Attain skills in collaborating with other theatre artists.
Develop expressive abilities using their instruments
(voices and bodies).
Demonstrate knowledge of world dramatic literature
Relevant Courses
TH A 5311, 5326, 5327
TH A 5309
TH A 5325, 5329, 5334
TH A 5303, 5304, 5305, 5323, 5307 , 5308
TH A 5343
TH A 5300, 5313, 5350
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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: MFA in Performance and Pedagogy
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Successful completion of project and critique by faculty. THA 5311, 5326, 5327
Successful directing or performing in three genres in scenes in class or onstage. THA 5309
Successful completion of all exams, papers and projects for THA 5325, 5329, 5334
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Successfully achieved positive collaboration by the advisory committee at the thesis or thesis project defense THA 5303, 5304,
5305, 5323, 5307, 5308. Successful demonstration of knowledge through teaching theatre courses as Graduate Part-time
instructors.
Successful evaluation by final faculty review THA 5343
Successful completion of all exams, papers and projects for THA 5300, 5313, 5350
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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: MFA in Performance and Pedagogy
Item
Data
Use of Data
1
100 % of the students have completed their projects
2
100% of the students have successfully completed
assignments. All MFAs have participated in significant
performance roles either in the Mainstage or Lab
seasons.
3
100 % completion by students.
4
100 % of students (4 this year) have successfully
defended. All MFAs have successfully taught
Performance courses at the university to high standards
or have served as TAs in the Cinema courses.
5
100% of students received successful evaluations.
100% of students are receiving successful evaluations
Based on number of students who are actually assigned to directing
projects per semester. Mentoring by Acting/Directing faculty has
been helpful in success of future student-directed productions.
The MFA classes continue to offer students a wide range of material
which they complete, at various levels of success per project, but
successfully overall for the whole semester. The faculty and student
directors continue to give the MFA students significant roles in their
productions. The play selection committee has also been mindful of
the need for a wide variety of genres to be explored onstage during
the season. MFA students also continue to perform in their own
classes and for their classmates in classes other than their own on
such projects as Directing or Acting Scenes.
Students are demonstrating greater and greater varieties of acting
skills, some which they bring as part of their previous training, and
many which they develop here.
Not only are all students graduating with successful projects, but
75% have already found professional work in the theatre field as
performers or instructors of theatre. Continued mentoring of these
students is recommended. Evaluations of student teaching (as
Graduate Part-time Instructors) have been valuable here. The use of
MFA students in performance courses at the university continues to
be encouraged and implemented by the department.
Evaluations are still very high, although more discussion with the
dance department would also be helpful in assessing student
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100% of students successfully completed the work.
movement data for those who take such classes. Evaluations of
student teaching (as Graduate Part-time Instructors) have also been
valuable and should be continued.
Student choice of works for directing, projects assigned in class, and
outside reading projects have led to greater success in this area.
Many students are also encouraged to take TH A 5315, the Play
Reading course, although it is not required, and many do so.
Students are currently demonstrating an even wider knowledge of
different genres including those of a multi-cultural nature, based on
their course project presentations and through paper presentations or
performances at conferences. Students should be encouraged to
participate in regional and national theatre conferences.