Assessment Impact by Unit Objectives
El Paso Community College
SLO Assessment Task Force
Discipline - Drama (SLO's)
Discipline Mission To expand the students' understanding and appreciation of the basic theories and practices associated with
Statement: Theatrical Performance
Outcome: Drama - Distinguising Characteristics
A student will identify and differentiate distinguishing characteristics of various historical periods, styles, and playwrights.
Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment
Means of Assessment
Standard - Criteria for Success Schedule
Active
-Essay Question on
Final Exam
-Total of 21 students
80% of students will score 80%
or better
Yes
Summer I and II
Assessment Tool:
Essay
Related Courses
- DRAM1120 - BASIC THEATER PRACT I
- DRAM1121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT II
- DRAM1310 - INTRO TO THEATER (C)
- DRAM1330 - PRINCIPLES SCENIC LIGHT\DESIGN
- DRAM1351 - ACTING I
- DRAM1352 - ACTING II
- DRAM2120 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT III
- DRAM2121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT IV
- DRAM2336 - VOICE FOR THE THEATER
- DRAM2362 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE I
- DRAM2363 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE II
Results
Result
Recommendation
Essay - 08/11/2011 - 15% scored 90% or above
25 % scored between 80% and 89%
35% scored between 70% and 79%
25% scored between 60% and 69%
Result Type:
Standard Met
Essay - 03/26/2010 - 67.25 %
Result Type:
Standard Not Met
08/11/2011 1:26 PM
03/26/2010 - More course time should
be spent on this aspect of Theatre for
a clearer understanding of its
significance. Instructors will collaborate
on the interpretation of the outcome.
To be assessed again in Fall 2010
Based on our first year assessment,
revision of standard was necessary
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Follow-Up
Recomme
ndation
Status
0 - No
Recomme
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Outcome: Drama - Analyze & Identify Structure and Context
A student will analyze a dramatic piece or production by identifying its formal structure and its historic, social, and artistic contexts.
Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment
Means of Assessment
Standard - Criteria for Success Schedule
Active
Critical Review of two live productions at the Trans Mountain
Campus.
Assessment Tool:
Essay
80% of students will score Good Fall
or Excellent on the Critical
Review.
Yes
Related Courses
- DRAM1120 - BASIC THEATER PRACT I
- DRAM1121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT II
- DRAM1310 - INTRO TO THEATER (C)
- DRAM1330 - PRINCIPLES SCENIC LIGHT\DESIGN
- DRAM1351 - ACTING I
- DRAM1352 - ACTING II
- DRAM2120 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT III
- DRAM2121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT IV
- DRAM2336 - VOICE FOR THE THEATER
- DRAM2362 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE I
- DRAM2363 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE II
Results
Result
Recommendation
Follow-Up
Essay - 12/08/2010 - 40% of students scored 90%
or better
20% of students scored between 80 and 89%
20% of students scored between 70 and 79%
20% of students scored between 60 and 69%
Result Type:
Standard Met
Recomme
ndation
Status
0 - No
Recomme
ndation
Necessary
Outcome: Drama - Compare & Contrast Theater vs. Other Performing Arts
A student will compare and contrast theater and the other performing arts.
Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment
Means of Assessment
Standard - Criteria for Success Schedule
Active
Essay question on Final Exam
80% of students will score 80%
or better
Yes
Assessment Tool:
Essay
Summer I and II
Related Courses
- DRAM1120 - BASIC THEATER PRACT I
08/11/2011 1:26 PM
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- DRAM1121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT II
- DRAM1310 - INTRO TO THEATER (C)
- DRAM1330 - PRINCIPLES SCENIC LIGHT\DESIGN
- DRAM1351 - ACTING I
- DRAM1352 - ACTING II
- DRAM2120 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT III
- DRAM2121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT IV
- DRAM2336 - VOICE FOR THE THEATER
- DRAM2362 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE I
- DRAM2363 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE II
Results
Result
Recommendation
Follow-Up
Essay - 08/11/2011 - 30% scored between 90%
and 100%
25% scored between 80% and 89%
30% scored between 70% and 79%
15% scored between 60% and 69%
Result Type:
Standard Met
Essay - 03/26/2010 - 65%
Result Type:
Standard Not Met
03/26/2010 - Outcome too demanding
especially for a five week Summer
Term. Instructors will collaborate on
the interpretation of the outcome.
New assessment will be conducted
Summer I and II 2010
Recomme
ndation
Status
0 - No
Recomme
ndation
Necessary
2Recomme
ndation
Document
ed
Outcome: Drama - Prepare & Perform Audition Material
A student will prepare and perform appropriate audition material showcasing his/her individual talents through scenes and monologues of different
styles, genres, and lengths.
Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment
Means of Assessment
Standard - Criteria for Success Schedule
Three critiques of monologues and scenes during the semester. 80% of the students will be 100% Spring
prepared to use one of the
Assessment Tool:
monologues for an academic
Presentation/Performance
program audition or professional
audition.
Active
Yes
Related Courses
- DRAM1120 - BASIC THEATER PRACT I
- DRAM1121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT II
- DRAM1310 - INTRO TO THEATER (C)
- DRAM1330 - PRINCIPLES SCENIC LIGHT\DESIGN
- DRAM1351 - ACTING I
- DRAM1352 - ACTING II
- DRAM2120 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT III
08/11/2011 1:26 PM
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- DRAM2121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT IV
- DRAM2336 - VOICE FOR THE THEATER
- DRAM2362 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE I
- DRAM2363 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE II
Results
Result
Recommendation
Follow-Up
Presentation/Performance - 05/04/2011 - 80% of
the students scored 100%
20% scored between 80% and 89%
Result Type:
Standard Met
Recomme
ndation
Status
0 - No
Recomme
ndation
Necessary
Outcome: Drama - Analyze Educational Aspects of Theater
A student will analyze the educational aspects of theater through hosting student groups at regular EPCC performances and by participating in
outreach performances at schools and other community venues.
Start Date: 08/01/2008
Outcome Status: Active
Means of Assessment
Means of Assessment
Standard - Criteria for Success Schedule
Active
A musical play dealing with a social issue was performed by
EPCC students in the public high schools.
Assessment Tool:
Presentation/Performance
100% participation in the
performance and Q and A
session after the performance.
Yes
Spring
Related Courses
- DRAM1120 - BASIC THEATER PRACT I
- DRAM1121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT II
- DRAM1310 - INTRO TO THEATER (C)
- DRAM1330 - PRINCIPLES SCENIC LIGHT\DESIGN
- DRAM1351 - ACTING I
- DRAM1352 - ACTING II
- DRAM2120 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT III
- DRAM2121 - BASIC THEATRE PRACT IV
- DRAM2336 - VOICE FOR THE THEATER
- DRAM2362 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE I
- DRAM2363 - THEATER HIST AND LITERATURE II
Results
Result
Recommendation
Presentation/Performance - 05/04/2011 - 100%
met the standard
Result Type:
Standard Met
08/11/2011 1:26 PM
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Follow-Up
Recomme
ndation
Status
0 - No
Recomme
ndation
Necessary
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