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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:BA-Theatre Arts _
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Expected Learning Outcomes
To analyze scripts, characters and techniques in a
scene, play or dance.
To demonstrate familiarity with the periods and genres
of theatre and dance history and the special vocabulary
of theatre and dance
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 or
stage manager in a realized production.
Develop a basic level of competency in stage craft,
costume construction, stage electrics as well as in
costume lighting, and scenic design.
DEPARTMENT:
Theatre and Dance___
Relevant Courses
TH A 2302 Principles of Acting I, TH A 3335 Script Analysis, and
TH A 4302 Stage Directing Methods
TH A 1303 Introduction to Theatre, TH A 3308 History of Theatre
I, and TH A 3309 History of Theatre II
TH A 1301 Introduction to Theatre and TH A 3105 Rehearsal &
Performance
TH A 1101 Theatre Activities: Scenery & Properties, TH A 1102
Theatre Activities: Lighting & Sound, and TH A 1103 Theatre
Activities: Costume & Makeup
TH A 3303 Principles of Theatrical Scenery, TH A 3304 Principles
of Theatrical Lighting, and 3305 Principles of Theatrical Costuming
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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: BA-Theatre Arts
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Written assignments and passing grades in THA 2302, 3335, and 4302 at 100%. 90% of the students taking the exit exam will
achieve scores of 60% or better.
Written assignments and passing grades in THA 1303, 3308, and 3309 at 100%. 90% of the students taking the exit exam will
achieve scores of 60% or better.
Critique of scenes and productions and evaluations and grades in THA 1301 and 3105 at 100%. 90% of the students taking the
exit exam will achieve scores of 60% or better.
Practicum class evaluations and passing grades THA 1101, 1102, and 1103 at 100%. Each year, 70% of current BA students
will function in at least one TTUT play as actor, crew member, or stage manager.
Evaluations and passing grades in THA 3303, 3304, and 3305 at 100%.
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DEPARTMENT:
Theatre and Dance
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: BA-Theatre Arts
Item
Data
Use of Data
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TH A 2303: 95% of the BA students passed; 82%
received As. TH A 3335: 87% of the BA students
passed. TH A 4302: 100% of the BA students passed.
55% of the BA students taking the exit exam (6 out of
11) achieved a score of 60 or higher.
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TH A 1303: 93% of the BA students passed; 39%
received As; 26% received Bs. TH A 3308: 83% of the
BA students receive grades of C or better. TH A 3309:
100% of the BA students passed. 55% of the BA
students taking the exit exam (6 out of 11) achieved a
score of 60 or higher.
TH A 1301: 100% of the BA students passed; 83%
received grades of A or B. TH A 3105: 100% of the
BA students passed; 95% received As. 55% of the BA
students taking the exit exam (6 out of 11) achieved a
The assessment mechanisms need to be changed: eliminate use of
course grades as outcomes assessments. The exit exam has been
revised to correct wrongly keyed answers, improve questions, etc.,
and incentives have been added to encourage more students to take
the exam.
Some slight improvement noted over previous assessment period in
grade inflation in TH A 2303.
The assessment mechanisms need to be changed: eliminate use of
course grades as outcomes assessments. The exit exam has been
revised to correct wrongly keyed answers, improve questions, etc.,
and incentives have been added to encourage more students to take
the exam.
Previous grade inflation problem in TH A 1303 was eliminated.
The assessment mechanisms need to be changed: (1) eliminate use
of course grades as outcomes assessments; (2) reconsider
performance of students on exit exam as pertinent in assessing this
outcome.
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score of 60 or higher.
Grade inflation problems persist in TH A 1301 & TH A 3105.
TH A 1101: 96% of the BA students passed; 78%
received As. TH A 1102: 89% of the BA students
passed; 78% received As. TH A 1103: 100% of the BA
students passed; 100% received As.
74% of BA students (54 out of a total of 73) acted,
stage managed, or served on crews in TTUT
productions, as follows: 25 performed, 46 ran crew, & 5
stage managed; 22 participated in 2 of the 3 areas.
TH A 3303: 100% of the BA students passed; 81%
received grades of A or B. TH A 3304: 100% of the
BA students passed; 100% received grades of A or B.
TH A 3305: 100% of the BA students passed; 94%
received grades of A or B.
The assessment mechanisms need to be changed: eliminate use of
course grades as outcomes assessments.
Some improvement in grade inflation problems in TH A 1101 & TH
A 1102; grade inflation problems persist in TH A 1103.
Production participation goal met.
The assessment mechanisms need to be changed: eliminate use of
course grades as outcomes assessments.
Grade inflation persists unchecked in these tech principles courses.