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Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of ArtsProgram Code 110

Report on Academic Year 2009-2010

2Student-Learning Outcomes: List of All Program Student-Learning Outcomes

2009-10 Priority Outcomes

STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOMES

BLOOM’S TAXONOMY LEVEL OF THINKING

REQUIRED BY ACCREDITING AGENCY

1 BA students will have on graduation a competent level of knowledge in the visual fine arts

Remembering NA

2 BA students will demonstrate on graduation the ability to draw realistic images

Applying NA

3 BA students will demonstrate on graduation journaling as an integral part of their creative process

ApplyingCreating

NA

4 BA students will have on graduation higher-order thinking skills CreatingEvaluatingAnalyzing

NA

5 BA students will reveal on graduation a high level of professionalism Applying NA

6 BA students will produce on graduation competent visual fine art Applying NA

7 BA students will hold a public exhibition befitting of that degree Applying NA

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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 a number of art-related professions or endeavors by completing a broad, yet organized,

curriculum in both art history and studio-related courses

Strategic Plan 2013Core 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

4Student-Learning Outcomes: Measures of Student-Learning Outcomes

APPROVED MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNINGDirect 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

5Student-Learning Outcomes: Program Methodologies That Address Shortfalls in Learning

Program methodologies that address shortfalls in student learning prior to graduation

• Studio course critiques provide direct feedback for improvement

• Curriculum structure and faculty interaction

• Mid-level review

6Program Actions Since Last Assessment Presentation: Evidence That Action Is Being Implemented

Student-learning outcomeBA students will use the journal to record the conceptual progression and developmentof imagery, to include the analysis and synthesis of accumulated information

Evidence that action is being implemented

Action item: Create a “blueprint” to make journal components consistent throughout studio courses• An Academic Journal “blueprint” prototype was formulated for use in studio courses to systematize

an approach for documenting all or selected components of the creative process

2007-08Priority Outcome 1

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Student-learning outcomeBA students will identify and analyze the elements and principles of design within compositions of various styles

Evidence that actions are being implemented

Action item: Expand emphasis on form analysis and use of design vocabulary when analyzing works of art in advanced studio courses during critique sessions

• Students are now required to complete analyses of their own artwork as well as others, with particular emphasis on addressing the use of the elements and principles of design

Program Actions Since Last Assessment Presentation: Evidence That Action Is Being Implemented

2007-08Priority Outcome 2

8Program Actions Since Last Assessment Presentation: Evidence That Action Is Being Implemented

2007-08Priority Outcome 3

Student-learning outcomeBA students will demonstrate ability to evaluate and interpret works of art through the process of formal analysis

Evidence that actions are being implemented

Action item: Expand emphasis on form analysis through writing in advanced studio courses

• Students are required to complete a written formal analysis of a specific artwork, addressing the use of the elements and principles of design and subsequent interpretation

Action item: Develop a formal analysis rubric to ensure consistency of evaluation

• A formal analysis rubric for measuring the essay was developed to increase reliability and validity of the results

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2009-10 PRIORITY OUTCOMES

10Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements

2009-10Priority Outcome 1 New

STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

(2) BA students will demonstrate on graduation the ability to draw realistic images

Drawing 1113, 1123, 3133

Performance measurement

Face validity Inter-rater reliability

Annually in the Spring semester

11Display of Assessment Data

2009-10Priority Outcome 1 New

Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory

Realistic drawing: singular or mixed drawing medium

Realistic drawing: technical skills witha drawing medium

GRADUATES PER RATING

Aggregate mean result = 3.7 (excellent rating)

Superior Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

2 0 0 0

Superior Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

0 2 0 0

12Analysis of Assessment Data

2009-10Priority Outcome 1 New

00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10Data 3.7 4.1 4.5 3.2 3.7 1.3 2.3 3.4 NA 3.7Students 1 3 3 2 5 1 1 3 0 2

Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory

13Action Plan

2009-10Priority Outcome 1 New

STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME

ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS TIME LINES RESOURCES

(2) BA students will demonstrate on graduation the ability to draw realistic images

Write a grant to obtain funding for a series of DVDs documenting realistic drawing techniques

Spring 2011 Faculty

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2009-10Priority Outcome 2 New

STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

(4) BA students will have on graduation higher-order thinking skills

Art History I and II

Advanced studio courses

Art History Seminar

Capstone course

Essay: formal analysis

Class presentation of design concepts

Essay: topic-specific

Multiple choice exam: design identification

Essay: reflection

Face validity

Content validity

Inter-rater reliability

Annually in the Fall or Spring semester

15Display of Assessment Data

2009-10Priority Outcome 2 New

Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory

Multiple choice exam: design identification

Essay: formal analysis

Essay: reflection

Essay: topic specific

Class presentation of design concepts

GRADUATES PER RATING

Aggregate mean result = 3.3 (excellent rating)

Superior Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

0 2 0 0

Superior Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

0 1 1 0

Superior Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

0 0 1 1

NA

Superior Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

2 0 0 0

Superior Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

0 0 0 0

16Analysis of Assessment Data

2009-10Priority Outcome 2 New

Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory

00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10Data 3.8 3.4 3.6 3.4 2.5 2.2 3.1 3.5 NA 3.3Students 1 3 3 2 5 1 1 3 0 2

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2009-10Priority Outcome 2 New

STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME

ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS TIMELINES RESOURCES

(4) BA students will have on graduation higher-order thinking skills

Develop curriculum materials for proposed writing course within the discipline (one credit hour)

Submit writing course proposal to the Curriculum Committee

Spring 2011

Fall 2011

Faculty

Faculty

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STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME

CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE

MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME

Measurements

Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments

Methods used to determine reliability of measurements

Schedule for measurements

(6) BA students will produce on graduation competent visual fine art

All studio courses

Performance measurement

Face validity Inter-rater reliability

Annually in the Spring semester

Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements

2009-10Priority Outcome 3 New

19Display of Assessment Data

2009-10Priority Outcome 3 New

Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory

Portfolio review: creativity

Portfolio review: technical skill, design, and media

GRADUATES PER RATING

Aggregate mean result = 2.9 (satisfactory rating)

Superior Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

0 2 0 0

Superior Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

0 0 2 0

20Analysis of Assessment Data

2009-10Priority Outcome 3 New

00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10Data 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.0 3.3 2.0 3.8 4.2 NA 2.9Students 1 3 3 2 5 1 1 3 0 2

Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory

21Action Plan

STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME

ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS TIME LINES RESOURCES

(6) BA students will produce on graduation competent visual fine art

Develop mid-level review for BA students during the Fall of their junior year

Fall 2011 Faculty

2009-10Priority Outcome 3 New

22Ancillary Actions

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

• 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

ADVISEMENT AND RETENTION

• Host annual freshmen orientation for art majors

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ACADEMIC YEAR 09-10ENTERED GRADUATE SCHOOL

EMPLOYED IN DISCIPLINE OTHER

Summer 2009 NA NA NA

Fall 2009 NA NA NA

Spring 2010 0 1 1

TOTAL 0 1 1

Published Information on Graduates

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Report on Academic Year 2009-2010