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Visual and Performing Arts ULO Rubric

Visual and Performing Arts

Foundational courses in the Visual and Performing Arts cover a wide range of topics and experiences. Students will examine how the arts have existed and thrived throughout the centuries, and how art can enhance their worldview. A diversity of viewpoints and cultural contexts are introduced and students are encouraged to find their own voice to describe these unique and valuable approaches to the arts. With the objective of fostering a lifelong appreciation of art, students will be asked to make thoughtful and critical assessments of art.

Visual and Performing Arts University Learning Outcome (ULO) Criteria

Apply knowledge and methods characteristic of visual and performing arts to explain and appreciate the significance of aesthetic products and creative activities.

  1. Content knowledge
  2. Analytical skills
  3. Reasoning and Engagement
  4. Appreciative skills

Rubric

Downloadable Version: Visual and Performing Arts ULO Rubric

CRITERIA4
Exemplary Work
3
Good Work
2
Developing Work
1
Unsatisfactory Work
1
Content Knowledge
Accurately recognizes and
understands visual and/or
performance elements and
principles within a given
context.
Displays some difficulty
recognizing visual and/or
performance elements and
principles within a given
context.
Demonstrates only occasional
recognition and understanding
of visual and/or performance
principles within a given
context.
Fails to meet minimal
standards of recognition and
understanding of visual and/or
performance principles. Does
not meet the requirements for
the assignments, or turn in
assigned work.
2
Analytical skills
Displays exceptional ability to
analyze the formal qualities
and historical contexts of art
presented in the course.
Displays a fair ability to
analyze the formal qualities
and historical contexts of art
presented in the course.
Shows limited ability to
analyze formal qualities and
historical contexts of art
presented in the course.
Fails to recognize formal
qualities and historical
contexts of art presented in
the course.
3
Reasoning and Engagement
Skillfully communicates and
applies critical thinking skills
regarding the questions
generated by works of art
presented in the course.
Demonstrates a fair ability to
communicate and apply
critical thinking skills regarding
the questions generated by
works of art presented in the
course.
Shows limited ability to
communicate and apply
critical thinking skills regarding
the questions generated by
works of art presented in the
course.
Fails to demonstrate the
ability to communicate and
apply critical thinking skills
regarding questions generated
by works of art presented in
class.
4
Appreciative Skills
Demonstrates self-reflection,
intellectual curiosity, widened
perspective and a respect for
diverse viewpoints.
Shows a moderate propensity
for self-reflection, intellectual
curiosity, widened perspective
and a respect for diverse
viewpoints.
Shows a limited propensity for
self-reflection, intellectual
curiosity, widened perspective
and a respect for diverse
viewpoints.
Is unwilling to participate in
self-reflection, intellectual
curiosity, widened perspective
and a respect for diverse
viewpoints.