Poor performance. Fails to meet course requirements and expectations.
1 pts
Minimal Achievement. Falls short of minimum criteria. Criterion may or may not include excessive tardiness or absence.
2 pts
2.25 pts
2.5 pts
2.75 pts
Moderate achievement. New abilities emerging, but inconsistently visible. Meets expected level of performance for most students and all the requirements of the course, but falls short of demonstrating rigor and mastery.
3 pts
3.25 pts
3.5 pts
3.75 pts
Strong performance and mastery of course content well above the minimum requirements. Consistent work ethic and results. Continued improvement. Minor errors.
4 pts
4.25 pts
4.5 pts
4.75 pts
Outstanding & exemplary work. Very few, if any errors. Fulfilling potential at this level. Demonstrates profound commitment to the course.
5 pts
Technical Skills: Include, but not limited to, general placement, flexibility, strength, elevation, rhythmic precision and ability to pick up combinations. Artistry: Includes, but not limited to quality of movement, use of space, energy and time, dynamics, musicality, focus and confidence. Applies the elements of artistry in technique.
Includes, but not limited to, attitude, active class involvement, participation, compliance to policies, work ethic, consistency, proactive effort, ability to listen to constructive criticism and apply corrections, goal motivation, concentration and preparedness.
Minimal Achievement. Falls short of minimum criteria. Late submission.
Moderate achievement. Meets expected level of performance for most students and all the requirements of the course.
Strong performance. Meets course requirements above expectations. Writes with depth and thorough analysis.
Outstanding & exemplary work. Exceeds expectations well above course requirements. Demonstrates profound commitment to the course. Writes a profound analysis of the subject matter and goes above and beyond requirement by adding additional comments, critique and personal application to one's development as a student, artist and individual.
Measured by completion of self-assessments or jounal. Students will be able to develop analytical and critical thinking skills. They will be given the opportunity to track their own progress and receive teacher's feedback.
Minimal Achievement. Falls short of minimum criteria.
Strong performance. Strong performance. Meets course requirements above expectations by attending other concerts outside of department.
Outstanding & exemplary work. Exceeds expectations well above course requirements. Demonstrates profound commitment to the course. Goes to concerts other than required assignments. Does research by reading articles, books and magazines about dance and its philosophies and views performances (video or live) in dance and other related arts. Makes an effort to do extra studies to develop education on arts and related disciplines.