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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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DEPARTMENT:
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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.
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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
Use of Data
1
1) % of students received excellent evaluations of
written analyses in TH A 3335 (1 student)
2) The three BFA student made an A in TH A 4302
3) One BFA in TH A 3335 made a C.
2
Of the four students in 3308 and 3309, 2 made As in
3308 and 2 made Bs in 3309.
3
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.
4
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.
1) Dance has been eliminated as one of the criteria from outcomes,
since no specific dance classes are required for BFA acting students.
Students are still encouraged to take these classes.
2) TH A 4302 is now the relevant class being considered.
3) Improvement needed in Script A: perhaps more scripts studied.
4) Added performance of students on exit exam to Table 2.
1) “and dance” has been removed from Expected Learning
Outcomes, since no specific dance classes are required for BFA
acting students.
2) Removed 1303 as a relevant course, since students always take
this course before they jury for the BFA.
3) Expected learning outcomes were met in TH A 3309.
4) Added performance of students on exit exam to Table 2.
1) Removed dance classes from list of Relevant Courses in Tables 1
and 2, since no specific dance classes are required for BFA
2) “on their performance of scenes or plays” has been removed from
Table 2, since the students do not generally do scenes or plays in
voice or movement classes.
3) Feedback on voice and movement in yearly BFA jury has been
added to Table 2.
1) “House manager” is added to the Expected Learning Outcomes in
Table 1, since BFA acting students take two courses in house
management.
2) Two significant courses are added to the list of Relevant Courses
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1) No data was recorded on TH A 3100, 3101, 3102,
3103, 3104 because these courses are not required of
BFA acting students.
[Instead, data was collected on TH A 3303, 3304, 3305,
which are required courses:]
2) 90% of BFA received excellent grades. (1of 10 had
an incomplete and is retaking 3304.)
6
1) 100% of students received a “B” or above and
excellent in performance critiques in TH A 3332 (two
students).
1) 4 students received excellent critiques from
faculty on BFA Reviews. 1 has been asked to
reapply.
2) 1 student took 3106 (Auditioning) and made an
A.
7
on Table 1: TH A 3306 and 3104.
3) The words “and performance critiques should be removed from
Table 2, since the performance practicum students are only
evaluated on their attitude and work ethic, not their performance, in
TH A 3105.
4) Changed BFA expectation in course to 90-100%.
5) Added proof of experience in required areas from exit jury
resume to Table 2.
The assessment mechanisms need to be changed.
1) Remove the following courses from Tables 1 and 2: TH A 3100,
3101, 3102, 3103, since none of these courses are required of BFA
acting students.
2) Added the following courses to Tables 1 and 2: TH A 3303,
3304, 3305, since these courses are required of BFA acting students.
3) Removed the following courses from Table 2: TH A 1101, 1102,
1103, 1104, since they are not as relevant as the 3000 level courses.
4) Removed “and make-up” from Expected Learning Outcomes,
Table 1, since only 3 courses are allowed under Relevant Courses.
5) Expectations were not met in the technical theatre classes, but I
suggest that the percentages with regards to those courses not be
changed—since only one student was involved in this measuring
period.
1) Remove grade as an evaluating tool.
2) Grade raise to 90%, or the grading in the course or better.
Now the assessments are being kept. It is clear that overall the
students are being excepted into the BFA program and are of high
quality.
2) Changed Item 7 Expected Learning Outcomes on Table 1 to: To
demonstrate an understanding of the business of Theatre. (This
allows the inclusion of the Career Management Course in this
assessment).
3) Added TH A 4208 to Table 1, Relevant Courses.