Dance Division School of Dance, Film & Theater

Appendix A Student Learning Outcomes for Dance Composition/Choreography Faculty:

Date:

Student:

Year/Level:

Location – Circle one: Workshop, Senior Capstone, Junior Project, Other

Point meanings 5 points: outcome evident > 90% 4 points: outcome evident 80 - 90% 3 points: outcome evident 70 - 80% 2 points: outcome evident 60 - 70% 1 point: outcome evident < 50%

I. Fundamental Elements of Dance: embodied exploration and integration of elements of dance. Student demonstrates: Willingness to engage in and experiment with approaches to creating new movement Kinesthetic (physical) understanding of elements of dance: Time, Space and Energy Fluency with elements of dance in creation, development and refinement of movement sequences. II. Form and Structure: Use of tools as compositional device. Student demonstrates: Skill in creating short movement sequences with defined beginnings, middles and ends. (Phrase sensibilities) Skill in creating longer movement phrases through manipulating movement materials Skill with integrating and using sound/music effectively in choreography Facility with basic choreographic forms and structuring devices (ABA, motif development and non-linear development). III. Development of artistic voice. Student demonstrates: Command of choreographic devices Facility with form and structure in development of idea. Ability to create solo or group choreography with clear thematic idea and development. Ability to develop concept for choreographic work and enlists appropriate choreographic tools to support the idea IV. Communication and Professionalism. Student demonstrates: Organizational skill necessary to communicate and coordinate effectively

throughout creative and production process Work habits that support learning Ability to give constructive feedback to others (including performers, and classmates. Appropriate classroom Protocol – exhibits professional etiquette, timeliness, etc.

Dance Division School of Dance, Film & Theater Appendix B Student Learning Outcomes for Dance Technique Faculty:

Date:

Student:

Student year/Level:

Location – Circle one: Technique:

Point meanings 5 points: outcome evident > 90% 4 points: outcome evident 80 - 90% 3 points: outcome evident 70 - 80% 2 points: outcome evident 60 - 70% 1 point: outcome evident < 50%

(specify) Workshop, Repertory Performance Other

I. Kinesthetic Competence. Student demonstrates: Ability to move with physical clarity and specificity including body articulation and coordination. Physical Attributes of training necessary to support physical work including strength, flexibility, endurance and breath support Body level organization necessary to injury free activity: alignment, balance, eg. Command of basic movement vocabulary skills and term comprehension.

II. Performance Presence: Student demonstrates: Accurate movement reproduction in shape, rhythm, and spatial clarity Effective sequencing of movement in time, space and energy Utilizes dynamic accents and emphases to support musicality in phrasing Rhythmic accuracy Ability to move with awareness of and in relationship to others Sensitivity and awareness in performance

III. Standards of Professional Behavior: Student demonstrates: Collaborates effectively and well with others Work habits that support learning: Focus, Concentration

Timeliness, responsibility, Utilizes feedback well Provides constructive feedback to others Effects of outside work through improvement

Dance Division School of Dance, Film & Theater Appendix C Student Learning Outcomes for Academic Skills in Dance

Faculty:

Date:

Student:

Year/Level:

Location – Circle one: Dance History _____________ Senior BA/BFA Capstone, Pedagogy: Other- teaching nonmajor

Point meanings 5 points: outcome evident > 90% 4 points: outcome evident 80 - 90% 3 points: outcome evident 70 - 80% 2 points: outcome evident 60 - 70% 1 point: outcome evident < 50%

I. To demonstrate comprehension of historical, cultural, anatomical, and pedagogic dimensions of dance, student will: Enlist dance knowledge accurately to support a position, clarify a perspective or elaborate a thesis. Write clearly and cogently utilizing appropriate support materials to support a perspective or point of view. (as seen in student midterm evaluations) Speak clearly, in an organized manner that utilizes appropriate support materials to support a perspective or point of view. Design and construct materials that are anatomically and pedagogically sound.

II. To demonstrate utilization of critical thinking skills and creative problem

solving evincing comprehension and application of dance knowledge, student will: Enlist dance knowledge effectively in multiple arenas to approach problem solving. Provide thoughtful, accurate and informed application of dance knowledge. Present materials in multiple venues in a clear and cogent manner Design and construct materials that support the learning of others (pedagogy)

IV. To support communication and exemplify standards of professionalism, student will demonstrate: Organizational skill necessary to communicate and coordinate effectively

Work habits that support learning Ability to give constructive feedback to others Appropriate classroom Protocol – exhibits professional etiquette, timeliness, etc. Ability to express oneself effectively in written and oral forms of communication.