GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE PROPOSAL

                                                    WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY

                                                             CREATIVE ARTS

Area:   CREATIVE ARTS (CA)

Date:   ______________________________

College: _____________________________                                   

Department:    _______________________

Catalog Abbreviation: _________________

Catalog Title: _____________________________________________

Course Number: _____________________  

Credit Hours: _____

Substantive: ______                                                  

New: ______                                                    

Revised: ______

Renewal: _____

Effective Date Semester: ____________

Course description as you want it to appear in the catalog:

Creative Arts General Education

Foundational Principles

1)   We believe the arts and humanities play a fundamental role as tools for the analysis, interpretation, creation, and expression of human ideals, challenges, and desires across cultures.

2)   Perspectives from the arts and humanities apply to other academic disciplines and to society at large.

3)   We value open inquiry into complex problems, and the ability to reflect on, analyze, and appreciate diverse viewpoints and schools of thought.

Although the broad foundational principles outlined above are explored in both Creative Arts and Humanities courses, important distinctions of emphasis characterize these two branches of knowledge. The specific learning outcomes for the two areas are laid out in the forms for each area.

Creative Arts General Education Student Learning Outcomes

Objective 1: Students will create works of art and/or increase their understanding of creative processes in writing, visual arts, interactive entertainment, or performing arts.

Justification:

         Objective 2: Students will demonstrate knowledge of key themes, concepts, issues, terminology and ethical   standards employed in creative arts disciplines.  They will use this knowledge to analyze works of art from various traditions, time periods, and cultures.

Justification:

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING

1.   Has this proposal been discussed with and approved by the department?

2.   List those general education courses in other departments with similar subject matter and explain how this course differs.

3.   If the proposed new general education course affects course requirements or enrollments in other departments, list the departments and programs involved and attach comments from each.

4.   Attach a syllabus of the course.  Include the number of contact hours per week and the format of these hours (e.g., lecture, lab, field trip, etc.).

New Courses Only:

5.   Discuss Explain how you will assess student learning outcomes associated with this course

Current General Education Courses and Existing Courses Seeking General Education Status:

6.   Discuss Explain how you have assessed the applicable or identified student learning outcomes associated with this course. (Attach General Education Assessment Data)

7.   How has this assessment information been used to improve student learning?

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE APPROVAL PAGE

Approval Sequence:

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Department Chair/Date

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Dean of College/Date

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University Curriculum Committee/Date

Passed by Faculty Senate_____________________________Date