BachelorofofFine
FineArts
Arts
Bachelor
Program Code 111
Report on Academic Year 2009-2010
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2009-10 Priority Outcomes
STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOMES
BLOOM’S
TAXONOMY
LEVEL OF
THINKING
REQUIRED BY
ACCREDITING
AGENCY
1
BFA students will have on graduation a competent level of knowledge in
the visual fine arts
Remembering
NA
2
BFA students will demonstrate on graduation the ability to draw realistic
images with specified media
Applying
NA
3
BFA students will demonstrate on graduation journaling as an integral
part of their creative process
Applying
Creating
NA
4
BFA students will have on graduation higher-order thinking skills
Creating
Evaluating
Analyzing
NA
5
BFA students will reveal on graduation a high level of
professionalism
Applying
NA
6
BFA students will produce on graduation significant visual fine art
Applying
NA
7
BFA students will hold a public exhibition befitting of that
professional degree
Applying
NA
Student-Learning Outcomes: List of All Program Student-Learning Outcomes
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Institutional Mission
• Provide quality educational opportunities
• Prepare students for professional success
• Act as a driving force in the cultural life of the region
School and Departmental Mission
• Prepare students for entry into graduate school or a number of art-related professions or personal endeavors by providing
learning opportunities that lead to the completion of a specialized curriculum in one of several studio disciplines
Strategic Plan 2013
Core Values
• The Department values student learning as a top priority
• The Department focuses resources to achieve optimal student learning
• The Department provides cultural and social development
Goals
• The Department maintains and enhances Cameron’s commitment to providing programs of the highest quality in instruction,
research, and service to better meet the needs of the citizens of the region. (Plan 2013 Goal I.1.1)
• The Department ensures effective assessment of student learning, including experiential learning. (Plan 2013 Goal I.1.3)
• The Department provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their scholarship in regional and national forums.
(Plan 2013 Goal I.1.6)
• The Department makes effective use of existing and new facilities. (Plan 2013 Goal III.3.1)
• The Department expands the number of educational, cultural, and social opportunities for the region.
(Plan 2013 Goal III.3.6)
• The Department increases Cameron University Alumni Association membership by expanding visibility through
off-campus events, developing services, and creating opportunities that engage alumni. (Plan 2013 Goal IV.4.4)
• The Department develops partnerships with area businesses and industries, including encouraging use of conferencing
facilities and matching educational offerings to employer needs. (Plan 2013 Goal IV.4.9)
Student-Learning Outcomes: Alignment of Student-Learning Outcomes
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APPROVED MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING
Direct measures

Portfolio review

Performance rating

Locally developed and validated examinations
Standardized examinations

Capstone course
Benchmark against similar programs
Indirect measures

IDEA student reactions to instruction and courses

Exit interviews
Survey of graduates (1 year after graduation)

Student perceptions of learning (exit survey)
Employer perceptions of student skills
Faculty perceptions of student learning
Student-Learning Outcomes: Measures of Student-Learning Outcomes
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Program methodologies that address shortfalls in student learning prior to graduation
• BFA entrance exam and review serves as a mid-level assessment
• Studio course critiques provide direct feedback for improvement
• Curriculum structure and faculty interaction
Student-Learning Outcomes: Program Methodologies That Address Shortfalls in Learning
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2008-09
Priority Outcome 1
Student-learning outcome
BFA students will demonstrate the ability to write and think critically within the discipline
Evidence that action is being implemented
Action item: Focus the essay topic on aesthetics
• Selected philosophy-based topic
Action item: Create a higher-order thinking skills rubric to reflect the essay topic
• Developed a higher-order thinking skills rubric to score the essay
Program Actions Since Last Assessment Presentation: Evidence That Action Is Being Implemented
6
2008-09
Priority Outcome 2
Student-learning outcome
BFA students will demonstrate the critical thinking strategy, generating or assessing solutions
to a concept and the reasoning for determining the best solution for the intended communication
Evidence that actions are being implemented
Action item: Develop a rubric to evaluate specific components of the objective
• Developed a rubric to score the objective during class critiques
Program Actions Since Last Assessment Presentation: Evidence That Action Is Being Implemented
7
2008-09
Priority Outcome 3
Student-learning outcome
BFA students will compile a professional portfolio of artwork with
accompanying resume and artist statement in print and electronic media
Evidence that actions are being implemented
Action item: Develop guidelines and a rubric for evaluating artist statements
• Developed guidelines for writing an artist statement and a rubric to score the artist statement
• Artist statement is now a separate measurement under the new Student Learning Outcome 5:
BFA students will reveal on graduation a high level of professionalism
Action item: Require students to purchase a professional quality portfolio case to enhance the
visual presentation
• Students purchased professional quality portfolio cases
Program Actions Since Last Assessment Presentation: Evidence That Action Is Being Implemented
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2009-10 PRIORITY OUTCOMES
9
2009-10
Priority Outcome 1
New
MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME
STUDENTLEARNING
OUTCOME
(4) BFA students
will have on
graduation
higher-order
thinking skills
CURRICULUM
AREA OR
TARGET
AUDIENCE
Measurements
Art History I
and II
Methods used
to determine
validity of
measurement
instruments
Face validity
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
Schedule for
measurements
Inter-rater
reliability
Annually in the
Spring semester
Content validity
Advanced studio
courses in area
of emphasis
Essay: formal
analysis
Class
presentation of
design concepts
Art History
Seminar
Essay:
topic-specific
Capstone course
Multiple choice
exam: design
identification
Essay: reflection
Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements
10
2009-10
Priority Outcome 1
New
GRADUATES PER RATING
Multiple choice
exam: design
identification
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
0
8
1
1
Essay: formal
analysis
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
4
3
2
1
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
0
8
1
1
Essay: topic
specific
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
0
4
1
0
Class presentation
of design concepts
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
6
3
0
1
Essay: reflection
Aggregate mean result = 3.3 (excellent rating)
Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory
Display of Assessment Data
11
2009-10
Priority Outcome 1
New
Data
Trendline
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Data
Students
00-01
4.2
1
01-02
3.6
3
02-03
3.8
3
03-04
3.9
6
04-05
2.8
5
05-06
3.3
15
06-07
2.6
8
07-08
3.2
10
08-09
3.4
14
09-10
3.3
10
Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory
Analysis of Assessment Data
12
2009-10
Priority Outcome 1
New
STUDENT-LEARNING
OUTCOME
ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION
AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
(4) BFA students will
have on graduation
higher-order thinking
skills
Action Plan
TIMELINES
RESOURCES
Develop curriculum materials for proposed writing course
within the discipline (one credit hour)
Spring 2011
Faculty
Submit writing course proposal to the Curriculum
Committee
Fall 2011
Faculty
13
2009-10
Priority Outcome 2
New
MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME
STUDENTLEARNING
OUTCOME
(5) BFA students
will reveal on
graduation a
high level of
professionalism
CURRICULUM
AREA OR
TARGET
AUDIENCE
Measurements
Advanced studio
courses in area
of emphasis
Participation:
competitive
exhibitions
Capstone course
Computer
literacy: digital
portfolio
Methods used
to determine
validity of
measurement
instruments
Face validity
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
Schedule for
measurements
Inter-rater
reliability
Annually in the
Spring semester
Portfolio review
Lecture: public
presentation of
artwork
Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements
14
2009-10
Priority Outcome 2
New
GRADUATES PER RATING
Computer literacy:
digital portfolio
Portfolio review
Participation:
competitive
exhibitions
Lecture: public
presentation of
artwork
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
10
0
0
0
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
5
2
2
1
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
4
1
2
3
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
8
1
0
1
Aggregate mean result = 3.3 (excellent rating)
Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory
Display of Assessment Data
15
2009-10
Priority Outcome 2
New
Data
Trendline
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Data
Students
00-01
NA
1
01-02
4.3
3
02-03
4.1
3
03-04
3.8
6
04-05
4.5
5
05-06
4.5
15
06-07
3.5
8
07-08
3.3
10
08-09
3.7
14
09-10
3.3
10
Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory
Analysis of Assessment Data
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2009-10
Priority Outcome 2
New
STUDENT-LEARNING
OUTCOME
ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION
AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
(5) BFA students will
reveal on graduation
a high level of
professionalism
Action Plan
TIMELINES
RESOURCES
Increase participation in competitive exhibitions by
requiring students to enter at least 3 juried exhibitions
before graduation. The measurement will shift from the
Capstone Course to advanced studio courses
Spring 2011
Faculty
Encourage students to join and participate in professional
organizations specific to their discipline (e.g., OVAC, IAO,
AIGA, OAEA)
Spring 2011
Faculty
Sponsor professional development workshops
Spring 2011
Departmental
and SAFAC
budget
allotment
Invite alumni working as professionals in their field as
guest speakers
Spring 2011
Departmental
and SAFAC
budget
allotment
Create guidelines and a rubric for the artist resume
Spring 2011
Faculty
Include the artist statement and the artist resume as
separate measurements under Student Learning
Outcome 5
Spring 2011
Faculty
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2009-10
Priority Outcome 3
Repeated
MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME
STUDENTLEARNING
OUTCOME
(7) BFA students
will hold a public
exhibition
befitting of that
professional
degree
CURRICULUM
AREA OR
TARGET
AUDIENCE
Capstone course
Measurements
Performance
measurement
Methods used
to determine
validity of
measurement
instruments
Face validity
Rubric
Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
Schedule for
measurements
Inter-rater
reliability
Annually in the
Spring semester
External
evaluator
18
2009-10
Priority Outcome 3
Repeated
GRADUATES PER RATING
Evaluation:
Cameron Art
Department Faculty
Evaluation:
external evaluator
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
4
4
2
0
Superior
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
4
4
1
1
Aggregate mean result = 3.6 (excellent rating)
Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory
Display of Assessment Data
19
2009-10
Priority Outcome 3
Repeated
Data
External evaluator
Trendline
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Data
Students
00-01
NA
1
01-02
4.0
3
02-03
4.3
3
03-04
4.3
6
04-05
4.1
5
05-06
4.4
15
06-07
2.9
8
07-08
4.0
10
08-09
4.2
14
09-10
3.6
10
Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory
Analysis of Assessment Data
20
2009-10
Priority Outcome 3
Repeated
STUDENT-LEARNING
OUTCOME
ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION
AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
(7) BFA students will
hold a public exhibition
befitting of that
professional degree
Bring in expert (e.g., museum curator, gallery director) to
address exhibition best practices as well as take field trips
to galleries to view professional exhibitions
Action Plan
TIMELINES
RESOURCES
Spring 2011
Departmental
and SAFAC
budget
allotment
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SERVICE ACTIONS
• Provide exhibitions of student artwork for the Duncan Simmons Center and the Cameron
University Theatre lobby
• Hang rotating art exhibitions in the McMahon Center InAsMuch Gallery
• Collect and format digital images of student work for display on monitors in the
InAsMuch Gallery
• Encourage Art Guild to undertake community service projects such as murals
TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVEMENTS
• Install video monitors in the McMahon Center InAsMuch Gallery for the projection of
student artwork loops
• Convert remaining classrooms to Smart classrooms
• Acquire photo paper backdrop and professional lighting system to document student work
FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS
•
•
•
•
ADVISEMENT
AND RETENTION
• Host annual freshmen orientation for art majors
Acquire storage furniture and an art preparation table for the art preparation loft
Acquire new computer tables and chairs for the Graphic Design classroom
Acquire new presentation station for Room 107
Improve studio lighting
Ancillary Actions
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ACADEMIC YEAR 09-10
ENTERED
GRADUATE SCHOOL
EMPLOYED IN
DISCIPLINE
OTHER
Summer 2009
NA
NA
NA
Fall 2009
NA
NA
NA
Spring 2010
2
4
4
TOTAL
2
4
4
Published Information on Graduates
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Report on Academic Year 2009-2010
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