BA in Art History ULO CWMLO 4 Learning Outcome Courses Measure/Assessment Techniques 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 a broad knowledge of the major monuments of western art through survey courses. ARTH 150, 151 80% of students will receive a 80 or better on final exam Starting fall 2016 Review delivery of course content 2 4.1 Demonstrates an understanding of the characteristics of the major stylistic periods and artists of western art at a more advanced level. ARTH 300 level 80% of students will receive a 80 or better on their final grade for course Starting fall 2017 Review delivery of course content 2 4.1 Demonstrates a familiarity with at one area of art at a survey level. ARTH 210 80% of students will receive an 80 or better on their final exam Starting fall 2018 Review delivery of course content 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 abilities in art historical research materials and methods and utilization of those materials and methods in course work. ARTH 492 80% of students will receive an 80 on research paper Starting fall 2019 Review research practices 4.2 4.2 Exposure to various methodological and theoretical approaches to art history. ARTH 111 80% of students will receive an 80 on final paper Starting fall 2016 Review course content & delivery
4.2 4.2 Examination of the philosophy, ethics, and practices of museums, galleries, and related display venues. ARTH 308 Will review pending faculty hire (not currently offered since 2013) 4.3 Specialized skills Become proficient in the scholarship of their discipline and demonstrate specialized skills needed to pursue a career and/or graduate school 4.3 Specialized skills: Developing proficiency in one’s specialized area of study sufficient to pursue a career and/or continue education at the graduate level Demonstrates an ability to conduct independent research in art history and related areas. ARTH 492 80% of students will receive a 80 or better on their final grade for course Starting fall 2016 Review course content & delivery 4.3 4.3 Demonstrates an ability to analyze and discuss visual images and related texts both orally and in writing. ARTH 492 80% of students will receive a 80 or better on their comparison & analysis contrast paper Starting fall 2017 Review practices for teaching comparison & analysis 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 Acquires the necessary knowledge to pursue graduate study and/or professional employment in art history. ARTH 490 Will review pending faculty hire (not currently offered since 2013) 5 4.4 Demonstrates knowledge of sources of information and opportunities for employment and the practice of art history as a profession. ARTH 490 Will review pending faculty hire (not currently offered since 2013) 3. Faith knowledge & application Develop informed and mature convictions about Christian faith and practice 4.5 knowledge & application: Articulating how faith connects to one’s specialized area of study and to potential career options in that area of study Articulates the relationship between the arts and other areas of study such as history, religion, philosophy, literature, social sciences, and technology. ARTH 492 80% of students will receive an 80 or above on integration paper Starting fall 2018 Review content of course