Form A
PLOs, Core Theme Alignment, and 5-Year Assessment Plan
Last updated 11/08/2013
Theatre
Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
Dixie State University
Program Learning Outcomes
List all the learning outcomes for the degree
program below. What students know, do & value.
Also, for each PLO, identify with which DSU core
theme(s) it aligns with [i.e., Learning (CT1),
Values (CT2), and Community (CT3)].
When PLOs Assessed
during a 5-Year Cycle
AY
13
14
AY
14
15
PLO 1: Have demonstrated a breadth of
knowledge of Theatre History, and how it
parallels, drives or results from human progress
(social, political, economic, etc.) with the ability to
apply it towards new and ongoing theatrical
pursuits.
(CT1)
X
PLO 2: Know the major theorists of acting and/or
design, major playwrights/works and be
conversant in their theories, themes and practices.
(CT1)
PLO 3: Have demonstrated thoughtful, systematic
processes in their artistic work.
(CT1, 2)
Date: _____________________
AY
15
16
X
X
AY
16
17
AY
17
18
X
X
X
Direct Evidence of Student Learning
Describe the instrument(s) to be used, the
course(s) in which the student artifacts will
be collected, the anticipated scoring strategy,
and the target for success.
Refer to your curriculum map.
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Data collected in
Spring to be used to
assess the PLOs for
the following AY.
THEA 3720, 2240,
1223
Papers, Exams,
Oral Presentations
THEA 3730, 4390,
3960, 2220, 3033,
2053
Lectures, Exams, Oral
Presentations
THEA 4033, 3720,
3043, 2240, 1223,
3260
Demonstration,
Lectures,
Presentations,
Papers
THEA 3730, 3113,
4390, 3960, 2220,
3033
Demonstration,
Lectures,
Presentations, Papers
THEA 4033, 3043,
2043, 1113, 2240,
1223, 1001, 3033,
1713, 1033, 3260,
1023
Demonstrations,
Lectures,
Presentations
THEA 3113, 2033,
4390, 3960, 2220,
4043, 2053, 3880
Demonstrations,
Lectures,
Presentations
Indirect Evidence of Student Learning
Describe the instrument(s) to be used, the
anticipated scoring strategy, and the target
for success.
Application of knowledge to creative
endeavors
Application of knowledge to creative
endeavors
Being able to justify all choices made and
the solid outcomes of the creative process,
in the form of a ‘final’ theatrical product
Prepared by: _____________________________
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PLO 4: Have an understanding of the Production
Process and the fulfillment of specific roles
therein.
(CT1,2,3)
PLOs, Core Theme Alignment, and 5-Year Assessment Plan
X
X
PLO 5: The ability to analyze thoroughly a piece of
dramatic literature, classic or contemporary.
(CT1)
X
PLO 6: The ability to speak publicly in an eloquent
and confident manner regarding any and all
demonstrated Program Learning Outcomes.
(CT1,3)
PLO 7: Have the proper knowledge of how further
education in their focus area works, as well as the
proper tools and sufficient entry level skills to
engage in either said further education or
professional pursuits. This includes having a
portfolio/resume prepared when they leave their
undergraduate experience.
(CT1)
Date: _____________________
X
X
X
X
X
THEA 4043, 3043,
2240, 1223, 1001,
1023
Demonstrations,
Lectures,
Presentations,
Exams, Papers
THEA 4390, 3960,
2220, 3880, 1150,
2150, 3150, 4150
Demonstrations,
Lectures,
Presentations, Exams,
Papers
THEA 3720, 2043,
1113, 2240, 1223,
1713, 1033, 1023
Lectures,
Demonstrations,
Exams, Papers
THEA 3730, 3113,
2033, 4390, 3960,
2220, 3033, 2053
Lectures,
Demonstrations,
Exams, Papers
THEA 3720, 2240,
1223, 1001, 1713,
3260
Demonstrations,
Oral Exams,
Presentations
THEA 3730, 4390,
3960, 2220
Demonstrations, Oral
Exams, Presentations
THEA 4033, 3720,
3043, 2043, 1113,
2240, 1223, 1001,
1713, 1033, 3260,
1023
Lectures,
Presentations
THEA 3730, 3113,
2033, 4390, 3960,
2220, 4043, 3033,
2053, 3880, 1150,
2150, 3150, 4150
Lectures,
Presentations
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Ability to function in any role regarding the
creation of a theatrical piece
Ability to consider all aspects of script
analysis in both the interpretation and
creation of theatrical production
Demonstrate confidence when speaking
about any given aspect of theatre required
in specific situations
Have confidence and ability to step into a
professional career under the watchful eye
but not guiding hand of the professional
faculty
Prepared by: _____________________________