Course Outcomes--Suggested Template

Updated 2/7/08

Course number and title: 1120 Experiencing the Arts

Submission date: 3/5/08

Submitted by: John O'Connor

Course: INTR 1120 Experiencing the Arts

Instructors (name/email): Connie Edwards/

Marian Hollinger/

John O’Connor/

Date: 03/05/08

Course Outcomes / Direct assessment measures / Satisfactory performance standards
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to…(fill in the course outcomes below) / Student performance with respect to this outcome will be measured by (fill in below the direct measurement tool to be used for each outcome) / Satisfactory student performance on the direct assessment measure will consist of (fill in the level of proficiency on the direct measure that will indicate that a student meets the associated outcome)
1.  Define the purposes of music, the visual arts, and theatre based on a demonstrated understanding of the historical, cultural, social, and political milieu surrounding the production of theatre. / Class discussions
Exams
Concert, gallery, and production reviews / 75% attendance
70% on exams
Grade of C on essays and reviews
2.  Define the elements of music, the visual arts, and theatre based on a demonstrated understanding of the historical, cultural, social, and political milieu surrounding the production of theatre. / Class discussions
Exams
Concert, gallery, and production reviews / 75% attendance
70% on exams
Grade of C on essays and reviews
3.  Define the processes of music, the visual arts, and theatre based on a demonstrated understanding of the historical, cultural, social, and political milieu surrounding the production of theatre. / Class discussions
Exams
Concert, gallery, and production reviews / 75% attendance
70% on exams
Grade of C on essays and reviews
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between music, the visual arts, and theatre – their similarities and differences as unique forms of human self-expression. / Class discussions
Exams
Concert, gallery, and production reviews / 75% attendance
70% on exams
Grade of C on essays and reviews
5.  Demonstrate an understanding of how music, the visual arts, and theatre impact their lives. / Class discussions
Exams
Concert, gallery, and production reviews / 75% attendance
70% on exams
Grade of C on essays and reviews