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Theatre Arts
Assessment Plan
Approved 3-21-05  

Overview
The department is comprised of three majors, Communication Studies, Film Studies, and Theatre Arts. Each has its own set of student learning outcomes. Each graduating senior—in all three majors—will complete the Student Assessment of the Department [PDF].

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theatre history, literature, and dramatic theory, and have an ability to communicate effectively about these topics.

  2. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze, design and construct  theatrical scenery, lighting, costumes, sound and props using appropriate tools and technology, and have an ability to effectively communicate about this process.

  3. Students will act in a variety of performance styles, and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively their knowledge and understanding of this process.

  4. Students will direct for the theatre, and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate their knowledge and understanding of this process.

Specific Assessments
Specific assessments will be devised each year to address elements of the general Student Learning Outcomes. For example, to address Student Learning Outcome #1 we might use a Specific Assessment such as the following: "Students will effectively write a play analysis paper utilizing dramatic images." Each Assessment report will identify current Specific Assessments like the sample.

Assessment Method
The Specific Assessment will utilize an assessment form with items on a 1-10 scale, with 10 the best. For example, the following assessment form could be used to evaluate essays in THTR 323 Development of Drama II, as a means of addressing the sample Specific Assessment. Each assessment form will be custom created for each new Specific Assessment.


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