BA in Studio Art ULO CWEO 4 Learning Outcome Courses Measure/ Assessment Technique Target Timeline Results/ Findings Action Plan 2. Breadth and depth of knowledge Develop knowledge common to the liberal arts and sciences in the fields of arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Students will also develop specialized knowledge and disciplinary expertise 4.1 Breadth and depth of knowledge: Understanding the foundational content and philosophical assumptions of one’s specialized area of study Demonstrates and applies a knowledge of foundational design skills used for composing & evaluating visual arts. (do this column next year-13/14) ART 110, 182, 282 Sophomore review Criterion #1 ( art work) Out of 14 points –the median score for criterion #1 = 10.0 Every 4 years starts 2016 Reevaluation of the curriculum 2 4.1 Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the arts and other areas of study such as history, philosophy, religion, social sciences, and technology. Demonstrates ability to identify, themes, historical time periods and cultural context of visual arts ART 150, 151 Art History survey paper 75 % of student receive a 80 or above on paper 4 years starting 2017 Consideration of hiring a full time art historian 4.2 Specialized scholarship. Become proficient in the scholarship of their discipline and demonstrate specialized skills needed to pursue a career and/or graduate school 4.2 Scholarship: Engaging in scholarship in one’s specialized area of study; Demonstrates an ability to analyze art and in a clear and coherent fashion. Demonstrates an ability to research, process and write about the visual arts ARTH 150, 151 ARTH 209 or 309 Could use one specific criterion on the rubric. Measure collected 209 course. these objectives.— Every 4 years starting 2018 write common rubrics 4.3 Specialized skills Become proficient in the scholarship of 4.3 Specialized skills: Developing proficiency in one’s Demonstrates ability to compose and Sophomore review Criterion #1 (art work) Out of 14 points –the median of 10.0 Every 4 years starting 2019
their discipline and demonstrate specialized skills needed to pursue a career and/or graduate school specialized area of study sufficient to pursue a career and/or continue education at the graduate level execute foundation level projects. score for criterion #1 4.3 4.3 Demonstrates ability to critique work using appropriate terms and concepts Sophomore review Criterion #2 (presentation) Out of 10 points –the median score of for criterion #1 = 75% above 7.0 Every 4 years starting 2016 Re-assess expectations for critique 4.3 4.3 Applies emerging technologies to solving visual problems/projects ART 112, 236, 237 Create a signature assignment in each course and use a common rubric in foundational GD&DA courses 75% of students receive an 85 on the assignment 4 years starting 2017 Re-assess teaching methods for project 4.3 4.3 Displays mastery and depth in concentration area ART 483, 485,487, Creation of a related body of work for Senior Exhibition 75% of students receive an 85 on the assignment Every 4 years starting 2018 Create a common assessment grid 5. Self-Awareness Gain awareness of identity, character, and vocational calling 4.4 Intrapersonal Awareness: Gaining an awareness of options for employment, voluntary service, and/or graduate education in one’s specialized area of study Presents a first hand knowledge of working with professional in their field ART 494 Senior dinner with professional alumni giving presentation 95% attendance required Every 4 years starting 2019 Reflected in participation grade 5 4.4 Demonstrates the ability to relate studio experience to employment possibilities. ART 483, 485, 487 Resume/ portfolio building assignment 75% of students receive an 85 on the assignment Every 4 years starting 2016 Review project assignment 5 4.4 Applies skills in the service of and ART 347 Final grade for course 75% of students receive an 85 Every 4 years starting 2017 Review course objectives
marginalized sectors of society. on the assignment 3. Faith knowledge & application Develop informed and mature convictions about Christian faith and practice 4.5 Faith knowledge & application: Articulating how faith connects to one’s specialized area of study and to potential career options in that area of study Displays an incipient understanding of the historical and formal connections between Christianity and the visual arts. ART 493 Art Seminar Paper: Integration paper 75% of students receive an 85 on the assignment Every 4 years starting 2018 Review Integration paper assignment 3 4.5 Displays an ability to articulate the relationship between faith and creative work. ART 493 Integration Paper 75% of students receive an 85 on the assignment Every 4 years starting 2019 Review Integration paper assignment Updated May 2016