bachelor of fine arts

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Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelor of Fine ArtsProgram Code 111

Report on Academic Year 2009-2010

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

STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOMES

BLOOM’S TAXONOMY LEVEL OF THINKING

REQUIRED BY ACCREDITING AGENCY

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

Remembering NA

2 BFA students will demonstrate on graduation the ability to draw realistic images with specified media

Applying NA

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

ApplyingCreating

NA

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

NA

5 BFA students will reveal on graduation a high level of professionalism

Applying NA

6 BFA students will produce on graduation significant visual fine art Applying NA

7 BFA students will hold a public exhibition befitting of that professional degree

Applying NA

2009-10 Priority Outcomes

3Student-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)

4Student-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

5Student-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

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

2008-09

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

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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

2008-09

Priority Outcome 2

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

2008-09

Priority Outcome 3


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 thevisual presentation

• Students purchased professional quality portfolio cases

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2009-10 PRIORITY OUTCOMES

10Student-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

2009-10

Priority Outcome 1 New

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

Display of Assessment Data

2009-10


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 8 1 1


4 3 2 1


0 8 1 1


0 4 1 0


6 3 0 1

12Analysis of Assessment Data

00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10Data 4.2 3.6 3.8 3.9 2.8 3.3 2.6 3.2 3.4 3.3Students 1 3 3 6 5 15 8 10 14 10


1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0

Data Trendline

2009-10


13Action Plan


ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION AND PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS TIMELINES RESOURCES

(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

Faculty

2009-10


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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 validity Inter-rater reliability


Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements

2009-10


15Display of Assessment Data


2009-10





10 0 0 0


5 2 2 1


4 1 2 3


8 1 0 1

Computer literacy: digital portfolio

Portfolio review

Participation: competitive exhibitions

Lecture: public presentation of artwork


00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10Data NA 4.3 4.1 3.8 4.5 4.5 3.5 3.3 3.7 3.3Students 1 3 3 6 5 15 8 10 14 10


1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0

Data Trendline

2009-10


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(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

Spring 2011

Spring 2011

Spring 2011

Spring 2011

Spring 2011

Faculty

Faculty

Departmental and SAFAC budget allotment

Departmental and SAFAC budget allotment

Faculty

Faculty

2009-10


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Measurements




(7) BFA students will hold a public exhibition befitting of that professional degree

Capstone course Performance measurement

Rubric

Face validity Inter-rater reliability

External evaluator


Student-Learning Outcomes and Measurements

2009-10

Priority Outcome 3 Repeated

19Display of Assessment Data


2009-10


Evaluation: Cameron Art Department Faculty

Evaluation: external evaluator




4 4 2 0


4 4 1 1


00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10Data NA 4.0 4.3 4.3 4.1 4.4 2.9 4.0 4.2 3.6Students 1 3 3 6 5 15 8 10 14 10


2009-10


1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0

Data External evaluator Trendline

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(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 2011 Departmental and SAFAC budget allotment

Action Plan

2009-10


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 2 4 4

TOTAL 2 4 4

Published Information on Graduates

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Report on Academic Year 2009-2010

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