Program Assessment Plan
American University
CAS: Music - BA
CAS: Music - BA
Contact Person for Nancy Snider
Assessment:
Primary Department: Performing Arts
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assessment method?:
Learning Outcome: Common Elements
Students are expected to be able to develop an understanding of the common elements of music--rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, form--in their interaction both through visual and aural
analysis.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 08/01/2012
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Senior Capstone Project: Written Work
Senior Capstone project is collected during Yes
Music majors in the fall semester of their
the fall semester of students' senior years.
senior year should successfully complete
their senior capstone project with unanimous The faculty meet during the spring semester
to evaluate the quality of our student Senior
approval of their jury committee in each
Capstone Project.
outcome area.
Measure Type:
Theory
Senior Capstone Project: Recitals
Measure Type:
Presentation
Exit Interview
Measure Type:
Other
Schedule/Cycle
Music majors in the fall semester of their
Recitals take place in the fall semester of
senior year should successfully complete
students' senior years. The faculty meet
their senior capstone recital with unanimous during the spring semester to evaluate the
approval of their recital jury committee and quality of our student recitals.
performance attendees in each outcome area.
Yes
All music majors planning to graduate in Each AY
the Spring will complete the Exit Interview
as partial fulfillment of the Senior Capstone
in Music course taken the Fall prior to
graduation
Yes
Related Courses
- PERF-445 - Senior Capstone
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Learning Outcome: Language
Students are expected to be able to develop a functional knowledge of the language and grammar of music.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 08/01/2012
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Senior Capstone Project: Recitals
Music majors in the fall semester of their
Recitals take place in the fall semester of
senior year should successfully complete
students' senior years. The faculty meet
their senior capstone recital with unanimous during the spring semester to evaluate the
approval of their recital jury committee and quality of our student recitals.
performance attendees in each outcome area.
Measure Type:
Presentation
Schedule/Cycle
Active
Yes
Senior Capstone project is collected during Yes
Music majors in the fall semester of their
the fall semester of students' senior years.
senior year should successfully complete
their senior capstone project with unanimous The faculty meet during the spring semester
to evaluate the quality of our student Senior
approval of their jury committee in each
Capstone Project.
outcome area.
Senior Capstone Project: Written Work
Measure Type:
Theory
Exit Interview
Each AY
Yes
Measure Type:
Other
that students meet expectations for and are every semester
able to demonstrate growth in their applied
music areas through performances that are
well prepared and consistent with curricular
goals and learning outcomes
Jury Exams
Measure Type:
Creative Work
Related Courses
- PERF-445 - Senior Capstone
Related Action Steps
* Supporting Assessment: Jury Exams
Description: Juries are performed for faculty panels who fill out evaluation forms.
We are processing the data from the evaluation forms to assure that learning outcomes and curricular goals are being met or exceeded.
Learning Outcome: Major Styles
Students are expected to be able to acquire a general knowledge of the major styles, genres, forms, and composers from the middle ages to the present.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 08/01/2012
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
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Yes
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Senior Capstone Project: Written Work
Senior Capstone project is collected during Yes
Music majors in the fall semester of their
the fall semester of students' senior years.
senior year should successfully complete
their senior capstone project with unanimous The faculty meet during the spring semester
to evaluate the quality of our student Senior
approval of their jury committee in each
Capstone Project.
outcome area.
Measure Type:
Theory
Schedule/Cycle
Music majors in the fall semester of their
Recitals take place in the fall semester of
senior year should successfully complete
students' senior years. The faculty meet
their senior capstone recital with unanimous during the spring semester to evaluate the
approval of their recital jury committee and quality of our student recitals.
performance attendees in each outcome area.
Senior Capstone Project: Recitals
Measure Type:
Presentation
Exit Interview
Each AY
Active
Yes
Yes
Measure Type:
Other
Related Courses
- PERF-445 - Senior Capstone
Learning Outcome: Social Context
Students are expected to be able to develop the ability to place compositions and stylistic perspective as well as discuss works in their social context of their creation.
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 08/01/2012
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Senior Capstone Project: Written Work
Senior Capstone project is collected during Yes
Music majors in the fall semester of their
the fall semester of students' senior years.
senior year should successfully complete
their senior capstone project with unanimous The faculty meet during the spring semester
to evaluate the quality of our student Senior
approval of their jury committee in each
Capstone Project.
outcome area.
Measure Type:
Theory
Senior Capstone Project: Recitals
Measure Type:
Presentation
12/03/2014 2:27 PM
Schedule/Cycle
Music majors in the fall semester of their
Recitals take place in the fall semester of
senior year should successfully complete
students' senior years. The faculty meet
their senior capstone recital with unanimous during the spring semester to evaluate the
approval of their recital jury committee and quality of our student recitals.
performance attendees in each outcome area.
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Active
Yes
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Exit Interview
Schedule/Cycle
Active
Each AY
Yes
Measure Type:
Other
Learning Outcome: Performance Practice
Students are expected to be able to apply a basic knowledge of music performance practices and stylistic traits within the context of their own instrument
Outcome Year: 2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
Start Date: 08/01/2012
Outcome Status: Active Learning Outcome
Assessment Plan
Assessment Method
Target
Senior Capstone Project: Recitals
Music majors in the fall semester of their
Recitals take place in the fall semester of
senior year should successfully complete
students' senior years. The faculty meet
their senior capstone recital with unanimous during the spring semester to evaluate the
approval of their recital jury committee and quality of our student recitals.
performance attendees in each outcome area.
Measure Type:
Presentation
Schedule/Cycle
Active
Yes
Senior Capstone project is collected during Yes
Music majors in the fall semester of their
the fall semester of students' senior years.
senior year should successfully complete
their senior capstone project with unanimous The faculty meet during the spring semester
to evaluate the quality of our student Senior
approval of their jury committee in each
Capstone Project.
outcome area.
Senior Capstone Project: Written Work
Measure Type:
Theory
Exit Interview
Every AY
Yes
Measure Type:
Other
Student performances are observed by jury members, who record their comments on a
jury sheet. Faculty will analyze jury reactions to various aspects of performances for
2013.
Measure Type:
Presentation
Yes
Related Courses
- PERF-445 - Senior Capstone
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