Fine Arts (FF) Criteria
Mission Statement
Courses in the fine arts introduce students to ways of experiencing and understanding a variety of artistic concepts, structures, and forms by focusing on big questions, both contemporary and enduring. Such courses explore the world through diverse aesthetic viewpoints and practices and seek to foster critical and creative interpretations of artistic expression. These courses help students develop critical, creative, and interpretive skills needed to function in an increasingly diverse world and contribute to society as educated and informed citizens.
Intellectual Explorations (IE) Requirement
Students must complete two courses in the Fine Arts area.
Grading
A minimum grade of D- or CR in the approved courses is required to complete this requirement. Minimum grade does not apply to pre-requisites. Please check with the department first. If the course is a requirement for a major, it must be taken for a letter grade and CR/NC is not an option.
General Education Course Review Rubric
A. Content Criteria
Each course must address all four questions:
High (3) | Medium (2) | Low (1) | None (0) | |
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Ample and concrete evidence is provided about how the course is designed specifically to meet this criterion. | Specific evidence is provided that at least one dimension of the course design or assignment structure will meet this criterion. | Some evidence is provided but it is vague and unattached to specific elements of the course. | No evidence provided about how the course meets this criterion. |
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Ample and concrete evidence is provided about how the course is designed specifically to meet this criterion. | Specific evidence is provided that at least one dimension of the course design or assignment structure will meet this criterion. | Some evidence is provided but it is vague and unattached to specific elements of the course. | No evidence provided about how the course meets this criterion. |
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Ample and concrete evidence is provided about how the course is designed specifically to meet this criterion. | Specific evidence is provided that at least one dimension of the course design or assignment structure will meet this criterion. | Some evidence is provided but it is vague and unattached to specific elements of the course. | No evidence provided about how the course meets this criterion. |
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Ample and concrete evidence is provided about how the course is designed specifically to meet this criterion. | Specific evidence is provided that at least one dimension of the course design or assignment structure will meet this criterion. | Some evidence is provided but it is vague and unattached to specific elements of the course. | No evidence provided about how the course meets this criterion. |
B. Process Criteria (Student Learning Experience Criteria)
Each course should address at least two of the following criteria:
High (3) | Medium (2) | Low (1) | None (0) | |
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Ample and concrete evidence is provided about how the course is designed specifically to meet this criterion. | Specific evidence is provided that at least one dimension of the course design or assignment structure will meet this criterion. | Some evidence is provided but it is vague and unattached to specific elements of the course. | No evidence provided about how the course meets this criterion. |
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Ample and concrete evidence is provided about how the course is designed specifically to meet this criterion. | Specific evidence is provided that at least one dimension of the course design or assignment structure will meet this criterion. | Some evidence is provided but it is vague and unattached to specific elements of the course. | No evidence provided about how the course meets this criterion. |
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Ample and concrete evidence is provided about how the course is designed specifically to meet this criterion. | Specific evidence is provided that at least one dimension of the course design or assignment structure will meet this criterion. | Some evidence is provided but it is vague and unattached to specific elements of the course. | No evidence provided about how the course meets this criterion. |
C. Learning Outcomes
Each course must address both criteria:
High (3) | Medium (2) | Low (1) | None (0) | |
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Two learning outcomes are selected and ample and concrete evidence is provided about how students will have the opportunity to achieve those outcomes. | One or two learning outcomes are selected and specific evidence is provided about how students will have opportunities to achieve one learning outcome but not both. | One or two learning outcomes are selected and some evidence is provided about how students will have the opportunity to achieve them but the evidence is vague and unattached to specific elements of the course. | Two learning outcomes are not selected and no evidence is provided about how students will have the opportunity to achieve each learning outcome. |
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One learning outcome is selected and ample and concrete evidence is provided about how students will have the opportunity to achieve it. | One learning outcome is selected and specific evidence is provided about how students will have opportunities to achieve one learning outcome. | One learning outcome is selected and some evidence is provided about how students will have the opportunity to achieve it but the evidence is vague and unattached to specific elements of the course. | No learning outcomes are selected and no evidence is provided about how students will have the opportunity to achieve the learning outcome. |