CINE 131 - Motion Picture Directing - Stage 4 - Caroline Blair

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Student satisfaction surveys
  • Capstone projects or final summative assignments
Assessment DescriptionSurvey of students in journal entries where questions were asked: What method of rehearsal did you use and why? How did script analysis help you?
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students20

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods

Face-to-face meetings

Data SummaryThe majority of students were able to cite at least a few examples of how their script analysis informs their rehearsal and directing techniques.
Analysis SummaryFurther emphasis needs to be placed on the connection between script analysis and rehearsal and directing techniques.
Next Steps PlannedCourse Reader will be revised to include more information on the following: how actors prepare, different approaches to script analysis.

More emphasis will be placed on "student scene workshops" where students get a chance to "practice" while in the safe environment of the classroom.

Students will be trained in several additional forms of improvization for later use in rehearsal.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities

Assessment (measurement) of outcomes

More DetailsIn Fall 2013, several class sessions will be modified to include more about acting and rehearsal techniques.

A deadline will be imposed for students to sign up for scene workshops (to be performed in class).

The Course Reader will be updated.

SLO Details Storage Location

Additional Highlights

The Directing class projects continue to surprise and delight students and faculty alike. Adding to the departments' commitment to technical excellence, the directing students bring enthusiasm, courage, talent and commitment to their projects. The results are always exciting.

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