YorkUniversity
Faculty of Fine Arts
Department of Dance
MIDTERM SELF-EVALUATION
November 4, 2010 / February 17, 2011
NAME:______DATE:______
COURSE (Check one):4205/07 A ______4206/08 M ______
EMAIL ADDRESS:______
Self-evaluations are to be submitted IN HARD COPY ONLY during class time or date stamped by Dance Department office staff and placed in the Course Director’s mailbox by 4:00 PM on the day it is due
Due Dates: Fall term –November 4, 2010
Winter term – February 17, 2011
Please reflect on the term thus far and assign yourself a letter grade for each of the following categories. The grading criteria are clearly laid out in the course syllabus––please refer to the syllabus for grading breakdown, course content, and expectations. Discuss any concerns so they can be addressed. Keep in mind this process is not a substitute for personal interview, but rather a starting point for dialogue. To make an appointment please email me at . Your midterm grade counts for 15% of your final grade and is unofficial. There is equal weighting of the CD’s and Students midterm self-evaluation.
Please retain a copy of this self-evaluation for your journal.
After reflecting upon the course criteria below, please circle an overall grade for your work in this course thus far:
Grade Guide:
A+ 90 – 100ExceptionalA 80 – 89 Excellent
B+ 75 – 79Very GoodB 70 – 74Good
C+ 65 – 69CompetentC 60 – 64Fairly Competent
D+ 55 – 59PassingD 50 – 54Barely Passing
EMarginally FailingFFailing
I. Criteria for Artistry20%
Musicality – awareness and sensitivity to music
Rhythmic accuracy and range of tempi
DynamicRange of movement
Personal style and Creativity– confidence and honesty in performance
Use of eye and projection of focus
Use of expression, emotional commitment, intention and meaning
Attention to artistic details
Letter Grade: ______
Reflections thus far on your on-going development of the artistic components listed above:
2. Criteria for Technical Craft 20%
Postural alignment and aplomb
Stability and balance
Flexibility, agility, breath/ease
Port de Bras
Line, shape
Co-ordination and ease of movement, functional breathing
Legwork
Turnout, pelvic alignment
Appropriate use of legs
Knee and ankle alignment, foot articulation
Turns
Use of spot, clarity of turn with clean ending
Elevation
Use of plie and ballon
Endurance
Muscular, cardiovascular
Movement economy and efficiency
Letter Grade: ______
Reflections and comments thus far on your on-going development of the technical craft components listed above:
3. Criteria for Active Participation and Work Habits 30%
Physical and emotional commitment to progress, risk taking
Intellectual curiosity and questioning
Supportive and active member of classroom community
Openness to share and articulate personal and group discoveries
Proactive use and implementation of correction and feedback
Body language and grooming, professionalism
Quality and consistency of in-class performance and risk-taking
Letter Grade: ______
Reflections thus far on your on-going development of the criteria for active participation and work habits listed above:
Attendance and Participation:
Attended _____(number) classes of _____(number) classes and fully participated in
(x) (y)
____(number) classes.
(z)
Percentage of classes you fully participated in: (Z/Y) _____%
Refer to the Department of Dance Student Handbook for information on the attendance policy and Injury Guideline.
Additional Comments? Concerns?
______
Student Signature