Critical Thinking

Source: Adapted from the Holistic Critical Thinking Rubric and the Center for Art Education, Marryland Institute College of Arts' Toward a Holistic Paradigm in Art

Learning Outcomes	Definition	Course Outcomes
Identification	Accurately Identifies and Interprets Evidence	By being exposed to multiple voices from multiple sources participants begin to understand how the research can be done in the arts. Lectures are designed to help students in the course connect points of view and different observations to bring a new understanding (rather than a value of good or bad).
Alternate Consideration	Considers major alternative points of view	Because of the wide variety of sources, (scholarly resources, New York Times, Vox, Bustle, YouTube, etc.) creating a conversation of diverse voices interpreting film, participants come to understand the history of the art from a more authentic place. Taking in-class quizzes together, with questions that live in the objective areas of critical art interpretation, creates opportunities for small discussion. Thus, students express their different points-of-view and collaborate with one another creating a conclusion (a correct answer) from alternate points of view.
Accurate Conclusions	Draws warranted, judicious, non-fallacious conclusions	Each week, students are presented with a full-length film or multiple short films that demonstrate techniques used and often failures of implementation. By witnessing art that reflects discussions posed by different authors, along with discussions with peers, participants can witness the artistic phenomenon and assess cultural relevance first-hand.
Justification	Justifies key results and procedures, and explains assumptions and reasons	While the weekly quizzes hold some value to an overall grade (to encourage attendance and participation) the culminating final is weighted the largest for quarterly points. This is a collaborative creation of a short vlog, documentary, or scene. Students not only work together utilizing their smart phones or other devices they already own but also analyze art from their own perspective. They gather sources and practice application of skills needed for future classes and employment.