1 Bachelor of Fine Arts Program Code 111 Report on Academic Year

2 Student-Learning Outcomes: List of All Program Student-Learning Outcomes STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOMES BLOOM’S TAXONOMY LEVEL OF THINKING REQUIRED BY ACCREDITING AGENCY 1BFA students will have on graduation a competent level of knowledge in the visual fine arts RememberingNA 2BFA students will demonstrate on graduation the ability to draw realistic images with specified media ApplyingNA 3BFA students will demonstrate on graduation journaling as an integral part of their creative process Applying Creating NA 4BFA students will have on graduation higher-order thinking skillsCreating Evaluating Analyzing NA 5BFA students will reveal on graduation a high level of professionalism ApplyingNA 6BFA students will produce on graduation significant visual fine artApplyingNA 7BFA students will hold a public exhibition befitting of that professional degree ApplyingNA Priority Outcomes

3 Student-Learning Outcomes: Alignment of Student-Learning Outcomes 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 graduate school or a number of art-related professions or personal endeavors by providing learning opportunities that lead to the completion of a specialized curriculum in one of several studio disciplines Strategic Plan 2013 Core 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)

4 Student-Learning Outcomes: Measures of Student-Learning Outcomes APPROVED MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING Direct 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

5 Student-Learning Outcomes: Program Methodologies That Address Shortfalls in Learning Program methodologies that address shortfalls in student learning prior to graduation BFA entrance exam and review serves as a mid-level assessment Studio course critiques provide direct feedback for improvement Curriculum structure and faculty interaction

6 Program Actions Since Last Assessment Presentation: Evidence That Action Is Being Implemented Priority Outcome 1 Student-learning outcome BFA students will demonstrate the ability to write and think critically within the discipline Evidence that action is being implemented Action item: Focus the essay topic on aesthetics Selected philosophy-based topic Action item: Create a higher-order thinking skills rubric to reflect the essay topic Developed a higher-order thinking skills rubric to score the essay

7 Student-learning outcome BFA students will demonstrate the critical thinking strategy, generating or assessing solutions to a concept and the reasoning for determining the best solution for the intended communication Evidence that actions are being implemented Action item: Develop a rubric to evaluate specific components of the objective Developed a rubric to score the objective during class critiques Program Actions Since Last Assessment Presentation: Evidence That Action Is Being Implemented Priority Outcome 2

8 Program Actions Since Last Assessment Presentation: Evidence That Action Is Being Implemented Priority Outcome 3 Student-learning outcome BFA students will compile a professional portfolio of artwork with accompanying resume and artist statement in print and electronic media Evidence that actions are being implemented Action item: Develop guidelines and a rubric for evaluating artist statements Developed guidelines for writing an artist statement and a rubric to score the artist statement Artist statement is now a separate measurement under the new Student Learning Outcome 5: BFA students will reveal on graduation a high level of professionalism Action item: Require students to purchase a professional quality portfolio case to enhance the visual presentation Students purchased professional quality portfolio cases

PRIORITY OUTCOMES

10 Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements 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) BFA students will have on graduation higher-order thinking skills Art History I and II Advanced studio courses in area of emphasis 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 Spring semester Priority Outcome 1New

11 Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory Display of Assessment Data Priority Outcome 1New 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) SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 0811 SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 4321 SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 0811 SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 0410 SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 6301

12 Analysis of Assessment Data Data Students Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory Priority Outcome 1New

13 Action Plan STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONSTIMELINESRESOURCES (4) BFA 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 Priority Outcome 1New

14 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 (5) BFA students will reveal on graduation a high level of professionalism Advanced studio courses in area of emphasis Capstone course Participation: competitive exhibitions Computer literacy: digital portfolio Portfolio review Lecture: public presentation of artwork Face validityInter-rater reliability Annually in the Spring semester Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements Priority Outcome 2New

15 Display of Assessment Data Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory Priority Outcome 2New GRADUATES PER RATING Aggregate mean result = 3.3 (excellent rating) SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 5221 SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 4123 SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 8101 Computer literacy: digital portfolio Portfolio review Participation: competitive exhibitions Lecture: public presentation of artwork

16 Analysis of Assessment Data DataNA Students Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory Priority Outcome 2New

17 Action Plan STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONSTIMELINESRESOURCES (5) BFA students will reveal on graduation a high level of professionalism Increase participation in competitive exhibitions by requiring students to enter at least 3 juried exhibitions before graduation. The measurement will shift from the Capstone Course to advanced studio courses Encourage students to join and participate in professional organizations specific to their discipline (e.g., OVAC, IAO, AIGA, OAEA) Sponsor professional development workshops Invite alumni working as professionals in their field as guest speakers Create guidelines and a rubric for the artist resume Include the artist statement and the artist resume as separate measurements under Student Learning Outcome 5 Spring 2011 Faculty Departmental and SAFAC budget allotment Faculty Priority Outcome 2New

18 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 (7) BFA students will hold a public exhibition befitting of that professional degree Capstone coursePerformance measurement Rubric Face validityInter-rater reliability External evaluator Annually in the Spring semester Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements Priority Outcome 3Repeated

19 Display of Assessment Data Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory Priority Outcome 3 Repeated Evaluation: Cameron Art Department Faculty Evaluation: external evaluator GRADUATES PER RATING Aggregate mean result = 3.6 (excellent rating) SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 4420 SuperiorExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory 4411

20 Analysis of Assessment Data DataNA Students Data rating: 5-4 = Superior, <4-3 = Excellent, <3-2 = Satisfactory, <2 = Unsatisfactory Priority Outcome 3 Repeated

21 STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONSTIMELINESRESOURCES (7) BFA students will hold a public exhibition befitting of that professional degree Bring in expert (e.g., museum curator, gallery director) to address exhibition best practices as well as take field trips to galleries to view professional exhibitions Spring 2011Departmental and SAFAC budget allotment Action Plan Priority Outcome 3 Repeated

22 Ancillary 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

23 ACADEMIC YEAR ENTERED GRADUATE SCHOOL EMPLOYED IN DISCIPLINEOTHER Summer 2009NA Fall 2009NA Spring TOTAL244 Published Information on Graduates

24 Report on Academic Year