Program Review Update 2015-16 Performing Arts (Report Due: October 15, 2016) Program Description (source: Faculty) Performing Arts programs offer a wide range of courses in music, theater and dance, including fundamentals, appreciation, theory, history, technique and performance practice. Instrumental and vocal ensembles along with theatrical productions provide public performance opportunities to majors and non-majors alike. Performing Arts at College of the Desert is rooted in the passionate belief that the arts are an essential part of life and education, integral in the social development of every person, and vital to the understanding of diverse cultures. Students learn to express themselves artistically, both as individuals and in collaboration with others. Our community sees, supports, and sustains performing arts education not only for the immediate values of performance, but for ways of understanding the world, for the development of the mind and body, and for many underlying skills and understandings that are necessary for success in life. It is the goal of the performing arts program to: help students develop their artistic and intellectual potential to the highest possible level. provide a broad foundation of knowledge in the theory, history, literature and practice of performing arts for students wishing to pursue degree, certificate, transfer and vocational agendas. promote community awareness of the relationship between the performing arts and the history of human values, cultural diversity and the liberal arts tradition. promote the development of discipline-specific skills appropriate to the training of those who wish to teach, those who will pursue advanced studies or professional employment, and those who will use their artistic training in community settings and other cultural service areas. enable all students to benefit from the cultural richness of our heritage through both traditional and experimental performance practices. Students Served (source: Faculty) General education students benefit from courses that fit GE patterns for CSU, UC and IGETC. Performing Arts majors, lifelong learners and general education students benefit from performing opportunities in music, theatre and dance. Students pursuing performing arts degrees benefit from courses of study, both academic and applied, in music, theatre and dance. Vocationally-inclined students benefit from courses in digital audio and technical theater. 1 Program Review Update 2016
Discipline/Program Learning Outcomes (source: Curriculum Specialist) Students completing courses in this category will demonstrate an ability to: (C3) Communicate effectively in many different situations involving diverse people and viewpoints. Demonstrate knowledge of the variety of forms of expression and how those are used to communicate social, cultural, and personal ideas, feelings, and concepts; Demonstrate knowledge of how and why the visual and performing arts are unique and how inherent meaning in the arts transcend written and verbal communication; Effectively communicate and express themselves and make themselves understood through visual, auditory, tactile, and symbolic means. (C5) Understand and appreciate diverse local, national, and world context. Connect knowledge of self and society to larger cultural contexts. Articulate the differences and similarities between and within cultures. Identify cultural themes of immigrant and native groups within the United States of America. Value the contributions to American culture of each group studied. 2 Program Review Update 2016
Course Level Assessment Completed (source: Faculty & OAC Coordinator) (See Appendix G of Academic PR) CYCLE 1 COURSES: ASSESSMENT ANALYZE, REPORT & DISCUSS COORDINATE and IMPLEMENT CHANGES COMMENTS MUS-001 15/SP 15/FA 16/SP AR completed MUS-002 15/FA 16/SP 16/FA AR completed MUS-003 15/SP 15/FA 16/SP AR completed MUS-004 15/FA 16/SP 16/FA AR completed MUS-005 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-006 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-007 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-010 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-012 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-021A 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-021B 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-021C 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-022A 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-022B 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-023 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-027 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-028 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-029 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-031 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-033 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-039A 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-039B 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-050A 15/FA 16/SP 16/FA AR completed MUS-050B Not offered Not offered Not offered Not scheduled MUS-078A 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-078B 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-078C 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-084 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-085 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-086 15/SP 16/SP 17/SP AR completed MUS-090 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-091 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-092 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed MUS-099 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed DANC-010 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not scheduled DANC-015 15/SP 16/SP 17/SP AR completed DANC-024 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not scheduled DANC-025 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not scheduled DANC-026 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not scheduled DANC-050 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not scheduled DANC-070 Not offered Not offered Not offered Schedulesd 17/SP DANC-073 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed DANC-075 Not offered Not offered Not offered Schedulesd 17/SP DANC-076 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed 3 Program Review Update 2016
TA-001 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed TA-002 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed TA-003 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed TA-004 15/SP 16/SP 17/SP AR completed TA-009 14/FA 15/FA 16/FA AR completed TA-010 15/SP 16/SP 17/SP AR completed TA-020 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed TA-021 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed TA-022 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed TA-030 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed TA-031 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed TA-032 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed TA-080 14/FA 15/SP 15/FA AR completed Changes Implemented as a Result of the Assessments (source: Faculty utilizing OASR form) Results are meeting expectations no curriculum changes necessary at this time. Student success rates expected to increase with the support of additional faculty and staff. Student Success Data (source: Office of Institutional Research) Courses: DANC, MUS, TA 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Student Success Rate: 79.3% 75.7% 73.7% 74.2% Retention Rate: 91.6% 89.6% 86.1% 86.7% Note: Success rate is the percent of students who earned a grade of A, B, C, or Cr/P in course out of total enrolled in course at census. Retention rate is the percent of students retained in course until the end of the term out of total enrolled in course at census. 4 Program Review Update 2016
Narrative Interpretation (source: Faculty) Program enrollments continue to grow with increased enrollments as more sections are added. Most sections are full, particularly those courses that serve general education. Newer aspects of the program have added students, e.g., jazz and musical theatre programs/certificates. Success and retention rates are steady and higher than the college average. 5 Program Review Update 2016
Resources: Staffing (source: Research Office) FT by Faculty Load: Narrative Interpretation (source: Faculty) Fulltime instructors in Theatre Technology, Commercial Music and Dance and are needed to enable full curriculum offerings (degrees + certificates) and develop a transfer degree in Dance. Facilities (source: Faculty) 1) List of all facilities (Please indicate if any of these were added last year): Theater Too (T1); Stagecraft Center (STG) M2; SOC 11; CMH-4 Faculty offices: CMH; T; 2) Assessment of adequacy of current facilities: Inadequate, see Program Challenges. Performing spaces (Pollock Theatre/Theatre Too) lack wings and fly spaces. T1 roof was repaired on the outside, but inside damage continues to occur whenever there is rainfall. Front doors of the Pollock still need matching paint! Restrooms in CMH have been partially updated. Old sinks & toilets were re-installed and still leak. Ceiling still needs to be painted; inside doorjamb still needs to be repaired & painted. Rehearsal spaces for instrumental and vocal ensembles barely meet minimum standards. M2 reconfiguration is a small step in the right direction. Desperately need an additional classroom space due to the loss of CMH-1. Must be soundproofed. The need for dedicated dressing room space for performances that occur in T1 was addressed upon completion the Stagecraft Center. Still need dressing room space (modulars?) for Pollock Theatre. Anticipate a future need for additional Wenger practice modules due to increasing enrollments in Applied Music. A Performing Arts Center with classrooms & theatres is a high priority need. 6 Program Review Update 2016
Equipment and Supplies (source: Faculty) Pianos in all facilities are in need of repair, regulation and a regular, frequent tuning schedule. Increase in repair budget for musical instruments and theatre equipment. Additional lighting and sound equipment upgrades in T1 and CMHPT. Additional special effects equipment needed for student training and production use. Additional state-of-the-art tools and equipment for Stagecraft Center. Additional band instruments for student use in class and performance settings. Program Challenges (source: Faculty working with Dean) Facilities and staff continue to be the biggest challenges to Performing Arts programs. FT tenure-track positions needed in Technical Theater, Commercial Music and Dance. Inferior spaces for large choral/instrumental ensembles and theater/dance productions, as well as student access to practice rooms, create a large challenge in recruiting students and serving students who do come to COD. Students who were well served by local high schools in the performing arts often choose to go elsewhere for higher education (including other regional community colleges, such as Mount San Jacinto and Riverside Community College) with the result that the students who do attend COD are less prepared technically than they should be. Shortage of accessible practice rooms for music students. Lack of working technology to track positive attendance in our practice facilities. Inadequate storage space for musical instruments and instructional music libraries. Report on completion of program objectives last year (objectives were specified on PRU two years ago) Other Program Accomplishments (source: Faculty) Successful productions were mounted fall and spring, including Rent in the Pollock Theatre (November 2015) and Victor/Victoria at the McCallum Theater (April/May 2016). A number of musical performances were staged, including guest artist presentations, free faculty and student recitals, vocal and instrumental ensemble concerts. Collaborations continued between departments on campus and with Palm Springs High School, along with several public events, including gallery openings. Current Program Objectives (taken from last year s PRU) 1. CTE approval of Commercial Music Program/Certificate Program Objectives for next year (source: Faculty, working with Dean as needed) 1. CTE approval of Commercial Music Program/Certificate 7 Program Review Update 2016
Program Name: Performing Arts 1. NEEDS A. NEW OR REPLACEMENT FACULTY PROGRAM REVIEW UPDATE ADDENDUM List faculty positions needed for the upcoming Academic Year. Please justify and explain each Faculty request based on rubric criteria for your college. Place titles on list in order (rank) or importance. Indicate New (N) or Replacement (R) Annual TCP* 1. THEATRE TECHNOLOGY Reason: Unlike the performance side of Theatre Arts program, which experienced a healthy growth pattern prior to the resignation our only FT faculty position, theatre technology has been underrepresented for a number of years. In addition to production crew classes, we attempt to offer Intro to Design and Stagecraft classes every other semester (per the college catalog). Finding qualified adjuncts to cover these classes has been such a challenge that they have been canceled for two consecutive semesters. The reinstatement of this position is essential to our transfer degree and will enable us to utilize the new Stagecraft Center facilities to offer required courses in set design, lighting design, sound design, costume design and stage management. There are solid career paths in this field. R $100,000 2. COMMERCIAL MUSIC Reason: A new certificate is being developed to train students in the commercial music field for entry into the workforce. The addition of such a program will contribute to the college s mission by helping to cultivate interdisciplinary connections in media arts and entertainment technology. There are solid career paths in this field. N $100,000 3. DANCE Reason: Dance is the only Performing Arts discipline lacking FT faculty. There are currently ten Dance courses in the catalog, seven of which have not been offered in years due to the lack of qualified adjunct faculty in this area. The remaining three courses (Jazz, Ballet & Dance History) are regularly covered by one adjunct. All of the area high schools have active dance programs, but their graduates pursue advanced training elsewhere. A full-time instructor is essential to articulation with the high schools and will contribute to the development of a transfer degree in Dance. N $100,000 8 Program Review Update 2016
Program Name: Performing Arts B. NEW OR REPLACEMENT CLASSIFIED STAFF List classified staff positions needed for the upcoming Academic Year. Please justify and explain each Classified Staff request based on rubric criteria for your college. Place titles on list in order (rank) or importance. Indicate New (N) or Replacement (R) Annual TCP* 1. FT Lab Assistant MUSIC/COMMERCIAL MUSIC/RTV Reason: This position is necessary to support instruction and positive attendance lab time for students in the following facilities: Digital Audio Lab, Piano Lab, RTV Lab, Recording Studio, Practice Rooms. All of these facilities are currently unavailable for student practice/log-in outside of facultysupervised class time. N $60,000 * TCP = Total of Position for one year is the cost of an average salary plus benefits for an individual. New positions (not replacement positions) also require space and equipment. Please speak with your college Business Officer to obtain accurate cost estimates. Please be sure to add related office space, equipment and other needs for new positions to the appropriate form and mention the link to the position. 9 Program Review Update 2016
Program Name: Performing Arts 2. Equipment (excluding technology) Needs Not Covered by Current Budget List Equipment or Equipment Repair Needed for the upcoming academic year. Please list/summarize the needs of your unit on your college below. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance. Instructional or Non- Instructional per item Annual TCO Number Requested Total of Request (incl. tax) 1. Adams Gen 2 Timpani Set 20,23,26,29,32 2. Sound Equipment (Tascam CD-200il, Behringer Speaker, Denon DN-500AV) Reason: Supplement sound system for Theatre Too dance classes acting classes and productions. 3. Sure 93 mics Reason: Replace broken wireless mics as they for use in Theatre Too, the Pollock and the McCallum. 4. Contrabass Clarinet Leblanc L7182 5. Compressor California Air Tools CAT-6310 Reason: Keep students current with basic airbrush techniques for stage makeup class TA080. 6. Milwaukee Cordless Drills + Extra Batteries (Dewalt 14.4v) Reason: For Scene Shop in the new Stagecraft Center. Needed for use in construction of scenery and props for student productions. 7. Dress Forms Reason: For ume Shop in the new Stagecraft Center. Needed for use in construction and alteration of costumes for student productions. 8. Gemeinhardt 4W Wood Piccolo 9. Yamaha YBL-421G Inter Bass Trombone, Single Rotor I $14,324 1 $15,470 I $3,300 1 $3,300 I $78 10 $850 I $3,775 1 $4,077 I $550 1 $550 I $290 3 $1,185 I $330 3 $1,070 I $1,245 1 $1,345 I $2,050 1 $2,214 10 Program Review Update 2016
10. Dataton WATCHPAX 4 and Software Video Media Server Reason: Improve production value of shows. Improve/keep up with current technology. 11. Conn 8D French Horns 12. Elation Pro Lighting Epar QA 14x 5W Quad Color RGBA Reason: Expose COD students to current theatre technology. Improve the quality of our production value. 13. Yanaglsawa B901 Baritone Saxophone 14. Scenery Automation starter kit Reason: Introduce students to safe automation in theater scenery. Improve our production value of shows here at COD. Keep up with current technology. 15. Yanaglsawa TW01 Tenor Saxophones 16. Yamaha YBB-321WC Intermediate 4-Valve Tuba w/case 17. Elation Pro Lighting CUEPIX Batten 10x30W COB Batten Reason: Expose COD students to current theatre technology in theatre lighting. Improve the quality of our production value. 18. Yamaha YEP-321 4-Valve Euphonium 19. Wahlberg Winch 10 scenery automation Reason: Introduce students to basic automation in theatre scenery. Improve our production value of shows here at COD. Keep up with current technology. 20. King 608f Trombone I $16,000 1 $16,000 I $3,379 2 $7,298 I $275 18 $5,400 I $4,215 1 $4,553 I $27,000 1 $30,000 I $2,475 2 $5,346 I $4,725 1 $5,103 I $699 10 $8,000 I $1,795 1 $1,939 I $1,525 9 $15,000 I $1,006 1 $1,087 11 Program Review Update 2016
21. Wahlberg Winch 25 X2 scenery automation Reason: Introduce students to basic automation in theatre scenery. Improve our production value of shows here at COD. Keep up with current technology.. 22. Ridenour Rubber Low C Bass Clarinet 23. Serger (Juki MO-50E) Reason: For ume Shop in the new Stagecraft Center. Needed for use in construction and alteration of costumes for student productions. 24. Zildjian Two Octave Crotale Set w/case & Stands 25. Fume Hood Hemco 36" x 32" x 48" Reason: Protection of students and environment while using sprays and varnishes for props on stage productions. 26. Yamaha YFH-631G Professional Flugelhorn, Gold Brass 27. Zig Zag Machine Pfaff Passport 2.0 Reason: complete the tools needed to make costumes for stage productions 28. Buffet BC2301-2-0 E11 E-Flat Clarinet 29. Pushstick v2 Pro Starter Kit Reason: Introduce students to safe automation in theatre scenery. Improve production value of shows. Keep up with current technology. 30. Yanagisawa AW01 Alto Saxophones 31. Planer (Dewalt 13 ) Reason: For Scene Shop in the new Stagecraft Center. Needed for use in construction of scenery and props for student productions. 32. Yamaha NU-1 Digital Piano Reason: Real piano-action keyboard that will integrate into the piano/digital audio lab (SOC-11) for recording/demonstration. I $4,500 1 $5,000 I $2,807 1 $3,032 I $2,000 1 $2,160 I $2,450 1 $2,646 I $3,130 1 $3,672 I $1,452 3 $4,705 I $648 1 $700 I $1,550 1 $1,674 I $33,000 1 $33,000 I $2,310 2 $4,990 I $650 1 $700 I $5,000 1 $5,000 12 Program Review Update 2016
Program Name: Performing Arts 3. Technology Needs Not Covered by Current Budget: Annual TCO EQUIPMENT REQUESTED 1. Full Classroom Media Install for T-1 (Theatre Too) Usage / Justification: Needed for classroom instruction. 2. ProTools 12 Software for Digital Audio Lab Usage / Justification: Needed for digital audio & recording studio stations. New (N) or Replace -ment (R) Program: New (N) or Continuing (C) Location (i.e Office, Classroom, etc.) Is there existing Infrastruc -ture? How many users served? Has it been repaired frequently? per item Number Request ed Total of Request N C C yes 400 no $30,000 1 $30,000 N C C yes 125 no $299 25 $8,075 4. Facilities Needs Not Covered by Current Building or Remodeling Projects List Facility Needs for the upcoming academic year. (Remodels, Renovations or added new facilities) 1. Re-design Digital Recording Studio in Theatre Too Reason: Needs to be upgraded to industry soundproofing standards. Studio currently is affected by by air conditioning noise and adjacent class activity (classes and student outcomes also affected by studio activity). 2. Renovate Pollock Theatre Sound System Reason: Production sound is down in the Pollock. Renovation needed to make the space usable by putting production sound back into the theatre. Will also integrate film sound and podium into the booth so mics can be controlled to prevent feedback during presentation and speeches. 3. Run DMX to the light grid in the Pollock Reason: Makes the space more usable by allowing the new led lighting equipment to be used in the space. 4. Add 120v electrical outlets to the light grid in the Pollock Theatre Reason: Makes the space safer by getting rid of extension cords that are pushing circuits to the limit. That will make the space more usable by allowing the new led lighting equipment to be used in the space. 5. Install Loading door in the Pollock Reason: Makes the space more usable by allowing larger scenery and ease of use. 6. Secure, Temperature-Controlled Storage for Musical Instruments, Choral Shell and Choral Risers, Plus Cabinets for Theatre Equipment/Properties Overflow Reason: Protect valuable investments and clear existing spaces so that they are less hazardous. 7. Install Acoustical Ceiling Tiles in Art 100 Reason: Adapt classroom for sound due to addition of grand piano for music classes. Annual TCO Total of Request 13 Program Review Update 2016
5. OTHER NEEDS not covered by current budget List Other Needs that do not fit elsewhere. Please be as specific and as brief as possible. Not all needs will have a cost, but may require a reallocation of current staff time. Place items on list in order (rank) or importance. 1. Increase in Yearly Piano Tuning/Repair Budget Reason: Two additional tunings per year x12 pianos plus regulation and repairs as needed. 2. PT Marketing Coordinator Arts & Media Reason: A part time Marketing Coordinator would create, manage and oversee publicity for all of the arts disciplines. This person would meet with full time faculty to discuss productions, exhibitions and concerts, and then develop marketing plans to help increase both the on-campus and community audiences. They would also assist with recruiting events and promotions for the arts at COD. per item Annual TCO* Number Requested Total of Request $6,000 1 $30,000 3. Portable Trailers (2) Reason: Need dressing rooms for cast members during dress rehearsals and performances of productions (plays & musicals) that are presented in the Pollock Theatre. Trailers will be used for other purposes including advertising and recruitment at local high schools. 2 Completed by: Dr. Darlene Romano (Professor of Music; Chair, Arts & Media) Dr. Anthony Fesmire (Professor of Music) Matthew Neves (Instructor, Theatre Arts) J.W. Layne (Arts Specialist/Theatre Technician) Date: October 14, 2016 14 Program Review Update 2016