BA in Music – Student Learning Outcomes Student Learning Outcome The Bachelor of Arts in Music graduate demonstrates: 1. Competency in fundamental musical knowledge and skills through analytical listening, sight-­‐singing and functional piano playing. 2. Competency in the application of knowledge of music theory through analysis, arranging and orchestrating. 3. The ability to effectively communicate in writing on topics in the field of music history through the purposeful use of evidence, insightful reasoning, and supporting details. 4. Skills in preparation for and performance of musical works that exhibit effective artistic expression. 5. The ability to assess the need for, locate, evaluate and effectively use information to accomplish the goal of preparing written music for a performer. 6. The ability to integrate skills and knowledge acquired over the course of an undergraduate education, particularly within the major, for a specific purpose that has value in the discipline. Corresponding UNCW Learning Goals Assessment Tool Foundational Knowledge MUSL 300 final exam Piano proficiency exam Foundational Knowledge Critical Thinking MUS 300 music theory project Inquiry Information Literacy Critical Thinking Diversity Thoughtful Expression Inquiry Thoughtful Expression Inquiry Information Literacy MUS 352 research paper Inquiry Information Literacy Critical Thinking Diversity Thoughtful Expression MUS 493 Senior Recital Hearing for Performance or Jazz/Commercial Music Option. (or) MUS 496 Senior Seminar Project for General or Entrepreneurship Option. Upper Level Qualifying Jury in Applied Music Lessons MUS 110 final project BM in Music Education – Student Learning Outcomes Student Learning Outcome The Bachelor of Music in Music Education graduate demonstrates: 1. Competency in fundamental musical knowledge and skills through analytical listening, sight-­‐singing and functional piano playing. 2. Competency in the application of knowledge of music theory through analysis, arranging and orchestrating. 3. The ability to effectively communicate in writing on topics in the field of music history through the purposeful use of evidence, insightful reasoning, and supporting details. 4. Skills in preparation for and performance of musical works that exhibit effective artistic expression. 5. The ability to assess the need for, locate, evaluate and effectively use information to accomplish the goal of preparing written music for a performer. 6. The ability to integrate skills and knowledge acquired over the course of an undergraduate education for the purpose of effectively teaching music to K-­‐12 students in the public schools in compliance with the competencies established by the NC Department of Public Instruction. Corresponding UNCW Learning Goals Assessment Tool Foundational Knowledge MUSL 300 final exam Piano proficiency exam Foundational Knowledge Critical Thinking MUS 300 music theory project Inquiry Information Literacy Critical Thinking Diversity Thoughtful Expression Inquiry Thoughtful Expression MUS 352 research paper Inquiry Information Literacy MUS 110 final project Inquiry Information Literacy Critical Thinking Diversity Thoughtful Expression EDN 409 Intern Performance Scale Upper Level Qualifying Jury in Applied Music Lessons BA in Music – Program Outcomes Program Outcome Corresponding UNCW Strategic Goal Assessment 1. Help students work efficiently toward graduation with the skills and desire to continue making a valuable contribution to society through quality music making and teaching. 2. Integrate varied educational opportunities to create distinctive musical experiences oriented to the student's specific needs and interests. 3. Prepare students for a wide range of career options and/or graduate study in music or other academic areas. 4. Recruit music majors who enhance our programs through dedication to the development of musicianship and to excellence in academics. Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Track time to degree and graduation rates Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Senior survey Current student survey Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Alumni survey Create the most powerful learning experience possible. 5. Recruit and foster affiliations with non-­‐music majors who have the skills to participate effectively in our student performing ensembles. 6. Offer a diversity of musical performances to the community, working collaboratively when opportunities exist. 7. Maintain a curriculum that serves to develop musicians through experiences in a diverse performance repertoire, and the study of the music of different centuries and peoples. Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Enrollment tracking report Faculty Recruitment Activities report Track acceptance rates for auditionees Average performance scale score for auditionees Track course enrollment numbers of non-­‐majors Strengthen the university’s regional engagement and outreach activities. Embrace and enhance diversity. Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Embrace and enhance diversity. Create an educational environment that prepares our students to become global citizens. Track number and genre of concerts and events annually Attendance numbers Senior survey Current student survey Departmental curriculum review BM in Music Education – Program Outcomes Program Outcome Corresponding UNCW Strategic Goal Assessment 1. Help students work efficiently toward graduation with the skills and desire to continue making a valuable contribution to society through quality music making and teaching. 2. Integrate varied educational opportunities to create distinctive musical experiences oriented to the student's specific needs and interests. 3. Prepare students for a wide range of career options and/or graduate study in music or other academic areas. 4. Recruit music majors who enhance our programs through dedication to the development of musicianship and to excellence in academics. Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Track time to degree and graduation rates Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Senior survey Current student survey Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Alumni survey Create the most powerful learning experience possible. 5. Recruit and foster affiliations with non-­‐music majors who have the skills to participate effectively in our student performing ensembles. 6. Offer a diversity of musical performances to the community, working collaboratively when opportunities exist. 7. Maintain a curriculum that serves to develop musicians through experiences in a diverse performance repertoire, and the study of the music of different centuries and peoples. Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Strengthen the university’s regional engagement and outreach activities. Embrace and enhance diversity. Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Embrace and enhance diversity. Create an educational environment that prepares our students to become global citizens. Create the most powerful learning experience possible. Strengthen the university’s regional engagement. Embrace and enhance diversity. Enrollment tracking report Faculty Recruitment Activities report Track acceptance rates for auditionees Average performance scale score for auditionees Track course enrollment numbers of non-­‐
majors. 8. Work in collaboration with K-­‐12 music teachers to impart to students the requisite skills and knowledge and the foundational experience necessary to become highly competent and effective music teachers in the public schools. Track number and genre of concerts and events annually Attendance numbers Senior survey Current student survey Departmental curriculum review Job placement statistics. Alumni survey.