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Music, B.A. Student Learning Outcomes

College Visual and Performing Arts
Major Music
Degree B.A.
Date Revised October 19, 2012

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. An understanding of interrelationships among the many aspects of the field of music including performance, theory, history, pedagogy, learning, and culture.
  2. Skills and knowledge of repertoire that are requisite for artistic self-expression including solo performance and ensemble performance.
  3. An understanding of musical elements, structure, and style, through both aural and visual analysis, and the ability to communicate such understanding to others.
  4. The ability to compose, arrange, and improvise.

Methods of Assessment

  • Sophomore-level competencies (2)
  • Senior Recital (2)
  • Theory assignment (1,3,4)
  • Aural skills assignment (1,3,4)

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