Department of Theatre Arts School of Liberal Arts B.A. in Theatre Arts Local Code: 170 CIP Code : Fall Program Quality Improvement Report

Student-Learning Outcomes #1 - The student will demonstrate a competent level of knowledge in Theatre and Drama. #2 - The student will display the ability to communicate about Theatre verbally and with the written word. 2 Program Quality Improvement Report

#3.A - The student will demonstrate competency in the area of Performance. #3.A.1–The student will create line readings and interpretations that are appropriate and skillful. #3.A.2 - The student will create a physical interpretation that is appropriate and skillful. #3.A.3 - The student will create an emotional interpretation that is appropriate and skillful. Program Quality Improvement Report

#3.B - The student will demonstrate competency in the area of Technical Theatre. #3.B.1 –. The student will create a design that is integrated within the production concept. #3.B.2 – The student design will display a practical use of the elements (use of color, line, texture, mass, and composition) of design. Program Quality Improvement Report

#3.B.3 – The student stage manager will demonstrate effective basic skills. #3.B.4 –The student stage manager will show effectiveness as a liaison with the production staff. #3.B.5 – The student technician will demonstrate effective basic skills. Program Quality Improvement Report

#4 - The student will display the knowledge and resources needed as a Theatre practitioner or for admission to graduate study. #5 - The student will demonstrate computer literacy. *These outcomes reflect Bloom’s taxonomy. +We do not have any outcomes mandated by an accrediting agency. Program Quality Improvement Report

Alignment with Cameron University Mission Statement 1. Education for Effective Living - All of the learning outcomes contribute to the Theatre Arts student being better prepared to present their work to the student population of Cameron University. - The diversity of the presentations enable debate on a variety of issues including social tolerance. 7 Program Quality Improvement Report

2. Education for Specialized Fields of Endeavor - All of the learning outcomes contribute to the development of a Theatre Arts student as a scholarly artist. Program Quality Improvement Report

3. Education through Community Service - All of the learning outcomes contribute to the development of a Theatre Arts student in order to present dramatic productions to the campus and Lawton-Ft. Sill Community. Program Quality Improvement Report

Alignment with the School of Liberal Arts Mission Statement All of the learning outcomes contribute to the Theatre Arts student being better prepared to present their work to the student population of Cameron University as well as the Lawton- Ft. Sill Community. This allows the enrichment of our cultural lives as participants or audience members. Program Quality Improvement Report

Alignment with the Department/Program of Theatre Arts Mission Statement The Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Theatre provides a program of study focusing on opportunities for personal and artistic development and growth, as well as opportunities to develop collaboration, communication, reasoning and leadership skills required for life-long learning, professional careers in theatre or related areas. Program Quality Improvement Report

Students pursuing the program in Theatre Arts should achieve a level of competence in performance, technical theatre, and the academic areas of theatre history, literature and criticism/ analysis. They acquire skills in each of these areas through the department’s course offerings, as well as through its production program. Program Quality Improvement Report

Alignment with Strategic Plan 2013 Core Values Student learning as our top priority. All of the learning outcomes meet this core value. Program Quality Improvement Report

Leadership in our community and region that emphasizes: Providing cultural and social development All of the learning outcomes meet this core value. Program Quality Improvement Report

Diversity among our students, faculty, and staff as demonstrated by: Providing access to educational and teaching opportunities for all constituents Promoting tolerance through a free and open exchange of ideas Program Quality Improvement Report

All work in the production program is open to everyone. Many of the plays we produce promote tolerance and the exchange of ideas meeting this core value. Program Quality Improvement Report

University of Choice The program provides traditional college experiences. – Attending Plays – Performing Plays – Working behind the scenes Program Quality Improvement Report

Goal 1.6 Provide opportunities for students and faculty to demonstrate their scholarship in regional and national levels. Program Quality Improvement Report

This past February students competed in the Irene Ryan Acting Competition at the regional level. Students also entered the stage management and property design competition at this level. Program Quality Improvement Report

Goal 2.9 Enhance and promote an active campus life by focusing on athletics, cultural events, student programs, and organizations. The department provides a minimum of four productions each year. Additionally the department provides the support for all events in the University Theatre complex. Program Quality Improvement Report

Measures of Learning Outcomes Program Quality Improvement Report

Direct Measurements 1.Core Curriculum Exam 2.Final “Capstone” Project 3.“Critical Eye” Critiques 4.Mock Auditions/Interviews 5.Production/Performance Evaluations 6.Portfolio Review 7.Electronic Portfolio Review Program Quality Improvement Report

Indirect Measurements 1. Survey of graduating seniors 2. Exit interviews Program Quality Improvement Report

Program Methodologies that address shortfalls prior to graduation 1. Core Curriculum Exam - given yearly 2.“Critical Eye” Critiques - every semester Program Quality Improvement Report

Three Previously Chosen Outcomes Program Quality Improvement Report

#1 - The student will demonstrate a competent level of knowledge in Theatre and Drama. The department uses the core curriculum exam to measure this outcome. Last year the department began implementing the exam for all students on a yearly basis instead of just when they are Freshmen and graduating Seniors. Program Quality Improvement Report

Results Assessment Exam Graduating Senior81%1Student Incoming Freshmen 47%8 Students Program Quality Improvement Report

Intro to Theatre Technical Production Stage Management86666 Acting I Directing Theatre and Drama Program Quality Improvement Report

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#2 - The student will display the ability to communicate about Theatre verbally and with the written word. The department instituted mock auditions/interviews as a way to improve the student’s abilities to communicate about Theatre verbally. Program Quality Improvement Report

Results Acting11 Students Assessed Choice of Material7.8 Voice8.1 Physicality7.8 Emotional Line7.9 Interview7.2 Program Quality Improvement Report

Technical4 Students Assessed Interview8.5 These scores will serve as a benchmark. Program Quality Improvement Report

#4 - The student will display the knowledge and resources needed as a Theatre practitioner or for admission to graduate study. During the mock auditions/interviews, the department reviewed each student’s current portfolio. Program Quality Improvement Report

Results Acting11 Students Assessed Resume7.8 Head Shot7.6 Documentation6.6 Program Quality Improvement Report

Technical4 Students Assessed Resume7.8 Images6.1 Documentation5.7 These results will serve as a benchmark. Program Quality Improvement Report

This Year’s Outcomes 41 Program Quality Improvement Report

Student-learning outcome and measurements PROGRAM OUTCOME CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME Measurements Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements Schedule for measurements #3.B.1 –. The student will create a design that is integrated within the production concept. Production Program THTR 4203 Scenic Design THTR 4303 Lighting Design THTR 4503 Costume Design Locally developed production evaluations criteria-referenced scores Inter-rater reliability Every Year 42 Program Quality Improvement Report

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Student-learning outcome and measurements PROGRAM OUTCOME CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME Measurements Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements Schedule for measurements #3.B.2 – The student design will display a practical use of the elements (use of color, line, texture, mass, and composition) of design. Production Program THTR 4203 Scenic Design THTR 4303 Lighting Design THTR 4503 Costume Design Locally developed production evaluations Criteria-referenced scores Inter-rater reliability Every Year 45 Program Quality Improvement Report

Display of Data 6 Students assessed in Program Quality Improvement Report practical use of elements

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Student-learning outcome and measurements PROGRAM OUTCOME CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME Measurements Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements Schedule for measurements #3.B.3 – The student stage manager will demonstrate effective basic skills. Production Program THTR 3403 Stage Management Locally developed production evaluations Criteria-referenced scores Inter-rater reliability Every Semester 48 Program Quality Improvement Report

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Student-learning outcome and measurements PROGRAM OUTCOME CURRICULUM AREA OR TARGET AUDIENCE MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME Measurements Methods used to determine validity of measurement instruments Methods used to determine reliability of measurements Schedule for measurements 3.B.4 –The student stage manager will show effectiveness as a liaison with the production staff. Production Program THTR 3403 Stage Management Locally developed production evaluations Criteria-referenced scores Inter-rater reliability Every Year 51 Program Quality Improvement Report

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Action Plan #3.B.1 –. The student will create a design that is integrated within the production concept. Design meetings will be held immediately following the department’s weekly production meetings to discuss with student designers the changes necessitated, to implement and integrate them into the production design. Program Quality Improvement Report

#3.B.2 – The student design will display a practical use of the elements (use of color, line, texture, mass, and composition) of design. The design faculty will implement a parallel structure and set of exercises on the use of the principles and elements in all design classes. Program Quality Improvement Report

#3.B.3 – The student stage manager will demonstrate effective basic skills. The department will increase the mentoring in this area. The mentor will meet at least weekly with the student stage manager to insure that they are generating and distributing the necessary paperwork needed for success as well as their promptbook being kept in an orderly fashion. A new set of exercises emphasizing the clarity and organization of the promptbook will be implemented in class. Program Quality Improvement Report

#3.B.4 –The student stage manager will show effectiveness as a liaison with the production staff. The department will increase the mentoring in this area. The mentor and director for the production will insure that the rehearsal reports are being generated and distributed to the proper personnel and clarify the stage manager’s relationship to the cast and crew. Program Quality Improvement Report

Published information on graduates 58 Academic Year Entered Graduate SchoolWorking In Discipline Other Summer 2009 Fall 2009 Spring Total 1 Program Quality Improvement Report