Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Visual and Performing Arts

Assessment Report, 2015-2016

CLASS, Visual & Performing Arts

Assessment Identifiers

College / School:
Savannah State University

Department:
Fine Arts, Humanities, and Wellness

Program / Major / Certificate:
Visual and Performing Arts

Assessment Coordinator(s):
Darryl H. Thompson

Has there been a change to the Assessment Coordinator(s) since the last assessment plan?
Yes

Person(s) responsible for writing and/or submitting this report:
Darryl H. Thompson

Program Mission Statement

The Visual and Performing Arts program provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. The program utilizes individualized instruction to develop aesthetic and technical competency, a global perspective on the arts and an appreciation of diverse modes of expression. Building on the robust artistic culture of the community and region, the program encourages collaboration, creating opportunities for students to exhibit their artistic skills and to explore varied careers in the visual and performing arts.

Has this mission statement been revised since the last plan?
No

PSLOs

1. The students will be able to produce meaningful creative work.

2. The students will be able to apply knowledge in interdisciplinary context.

3. The students will be able to employ professional entrepreneurial practices.

4. The students will be able to demonstrate effective communication.

5. The students will be able to utilize technology.

LINK TO: Assessment Report, 2015-2016 – Supporting Documents

Assessment Results (PSLOs)

SSU Strategic Plan Goal	PSLO	Semester	Professor	Courses	Assessment Artifacts and Instruments	Target Levels	Results and Analysis of Results	Actions in Response to Results
Academic Engagement and Achievement	1. The students will be able to produce meaningful creative work.	Fall 2015	Christen Clougherty	FINE 4999 Senior Thesis	Digital Portfolios (scanned or photographed images of their artwork) - PSLO #1 Rubric	At least 90% of students will score Moderate/ Average	TARGET 1 MET 100% of the students scored Above Average	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2014-2015 academic year that is being addressed in the 2015 – 2016 academic year: TARGETS 1-4: We planned on continuing to use the same targets as we did in previous year(s). First year teaching the music section of 4999 class; students previously were asked to present a research paper. This assignment did not address PSLO 1. Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2015-2016 academic year: TARGETS 1-4: No changes or improvements were made. In the 2015-2016 academic year, 4999 students were required to prepare and perform their senior recital as a part of the Senior Thesis requirement to demonstrate creative work (PSLO 1) as well as prepare a research paper addressing issues in the arts. There were only two student recordings collected for this academic year. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2016-2017 academic year: TARGETS 1-4: We will continue to use the same targets as we did this academic year. We will reconsider the targets in 2016-2017 if targets are met. If we see an exceptional change in performance we will reassess our targets in Spring 2016. In the 2016-2017 academic year, 4999 students will continue to use their senior recital to demonstrate creative work (PSLO 1), as well as submit a thesis on their recital materials (composer information, background information on the pieces performed, etc.). Students will also submit an artist portfolio. All performances given during the semester will be recorded and assessed.
		Fall 2015	Jaquelyn Hamilton				TARGET 2 MET 100% of the students scored Excellent. It should
		Spring 2016	Christen Clougherty		Digital Portfolios (scanned or photographed images of their artwork) - PSLO #1 Rubric		TARGET 3 MET 100% of the students scored average or above.
		Spring 2016	Jaquelyn Hamilton				TARGET 4 MET 100% of the students scored Excellent.
Academic Engagement and Achievement	2. The students will be able to apply knowledge in interdisciplinary context.	Fall 2015	Christen Clougherty	FINE 2999 Legal Aspects of the Arts	Research Paper - PSLO #2 Rubric	At least 90% of students will score Moderate/ Average	TARGET 1 MET 100% of students scored Average or above. 94% scored Above Average or higher.	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2015-2016 academic year: TARGETS 1-3: The program will continue the practices that allowed this target to be met.
		Fall 2015	David Poole	FINE 2101 Arts Practices	Arts Paper - PSLO #2 Rubric		TARGET 2 MET 92% of students scored Average/Moderate or higher. 64% of students scored Above Average or higher.
		Spring 2016	Christen Clougherty	FINE 2909 Arts Administration	Grant application and presentation -PSLO #2 Rubric		TARGET 3 MET 96% of students scored Average/Moderate or Above. 73% of students scored Above Average.
Academic Engagement and Achievement	4. The students will be able to demonstrate effective communication.	Fall 2015	David Poole	FINE 2104 Portfolio/Career Marketing	Digital Portfolios (writing samples, images of their artwork) - PSLO #4 Rubric	At least 90% of students will score Moderate/ Average	TARGET 1 MET 78% of students scored Average/Moderate. 17% of students scored Above Average or Excellent.	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2015-2016 academic year: TARGETS 1-4: The program will continue the practices that allowed this target to be met.
			Nicholas Silberg	FINE 3999 Internship	Site Supervisor Reports - PSLO #4 Rubric		TARGET 2 MET 100% of students scored Average/Moderate or above.
			Christen Clougherty	FINE 4999 Senior Thesis	Digital Portfolios (scanned or photographed images of their artwork) - PSLO #4 Rubric		TARGET 3 MET 100% Students exceeded expectations and scored Above Average.
			Christen Clougherty	FINE 4999 Senior Thesis			TARGET 4 MET 80% of students scored Average.
Academic Engagement and Achievement	5. The students will be able to utilize technology.	Fall 2015	Nicholas Silberg	ARTS 3311 Printmaking II	Handling of Media - PSLO #5 Rubric	At least 90% of students will score Moderate/ Average	TARGET MET Students exceeded targets. 67% of students scored Above Average.	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2014-2015 academic year that is being addressed in the 2015 – 2016 academic year: On average students scored somewhat higher in the foundations class than in a lower division studio class this year. More opportunities for assessment are needed for this PSLO. Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2015-2016 academic year: Studio art classes are now being assessed under this PSLO. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2016-2017 academic year: We will be looking at potentially eliminating or changing this PSLO since we do not have many classes that can be assess under the current definition.

Assessment Results (POs)

SSU Strategic Plan Goal	PO Goal	Enabling Strategies	Measures	Targets	Results and Analysis of Results	Actions in Response to Results
Academic Engagement and Achievement	Maintain number of majors	a. Continue faculty presence at Open Campus Day. b. Update potential student information cards. c. Create high quality VAPA brochure for recruitment d. Create high quality VAPA events calendar	i. Data will come from Black Board Analytics ii.Submission of information cards	150 majors	TARGET NOT MET Fall 2015 enrollment is 144 Shortfall 6 students This decrease may be due to previous years� miscommunication with the Center for Academic Success around advising (freshmen and sophomores should be enrolled in lower level major classes). Approximately 50 information cards were submitted.	OVERALL: TARGET NOT MET Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2015-2016 academic year: Each concentration resubmitted the four year plan and the grids to the Center for Academic Success. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2016-2017 academic year: Visual and Performing Arts students will be able to meet the VAPA faculty directly which will in turn help faculty have better opportunities for student retention. The program will create a Recruitment and Retention departmental committee.
Academic Engagement and Achievement	Redesign credit hour structure for Dance Performance Ensemble sequence	Offer students course credit and valuable performance experience our six credit two semester sequence performance requirement as six credit six semester sequence.	Course enrollment data for the Dance performance sequence each semester	15% course enrollment increase in performance classes. 20% increase in student dance performance events.	TARGET MET We exceeded our targets with over 50% increased enrollment for Spring 2016 over Spring 2015. We exceeded our targets by 50% adding two additional student dance performances	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2014-2015 academic year that is being addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: In spring of 2013 to spring of 2014 FINE 2999 had 32 students enrolled in one class offering. After implementing the changes, we had 54 students enroll spring of 2015 and 2016. FINE 2909 was not on regular rotation before spring of 2015 and was not offered in either spring of 2013 or in 2014. Since the change the course has been offered in rotation twice in 2015 and 2016. Total enrollment was 56. FINE 2104 was only offered once a year, and averaged 32 students a year. After the change we say a total of 45 students enroll in 2015-2016 with a Fall and Spring option. Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2015-2016 academic year: Better communication with CAS since four year grids are not being used. This can be observed in rising Junior course enrollment. We saw a decrease in enrollment from 160 in fall 2014 to 144 in fall 2015. We also experienced a devastating fire which displaced students and their classes. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2016-2017 academic year: The program will be providing more opportunities for student dancers enrolled in performance classes. We will edit four year grids to reflect the course change from a two semester sequence to a six semester increase.
Academic Engagement and Achievement	Faculty Development	Attendance at faculty workshops and conferences	Faculty submission/Travel Authority forms/Department Minutes	One faculty per concentration (Art, Music, Theatre/Dance) attend workshop/conference yearly	TARGET MET 4 professors participated in 4 faculty development opportunities Jacquelyn Hamilton, Assistant Professor Music:American Choral Directors Association Southeastern Conference, Chattanooga, TN Spring 2016 Nick Silberg, Associate Professor Arts: awarded a winter residency at Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC, Spring 2016 Davis Poole, Instructor Fine Arts/Theatre: Best Practices in Online Teaching, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA, Fall 2015 Darryl H. Thompson, Associate Professor Fine Arts/Theatre: Global Education Conference, Savannah, GA, Fall 2015 27^th Annual International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL Spring 2016	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2016-2017 academic year: The program will have faculty demonstrate how new information from faculty development will be used in the classroom.