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The outline provides examples of research and creative activity in the College of
Communication and Fine Arts. It should be considered as a reference only.
For a more detailed description faculty members should consult their individual departmental
tenure and promotion documents.
It is the responsibility of each academic unit to articulate the types of scholarly
and creative activities that align with the mission of the department or school, college,
and university. It is the candidate’s responsibility to demonstrate the quality and
significance of his or her work within these parameters.
The faculty review committees at the department, school and college levels assess
the record of scholarship with regard to quality, innovation, and contributions to
the field.
Department of Architecture
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Types of Research and Creative Activity
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Evidence of Quality, Innovation and Significance
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Professional practice and client-initiated projects in design.
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Significance of performance; judgment of reviewers and other professionals in the
field.
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| Application of innovative design principles to the solution of real world problems. |
Significance of discovery or solution to the field as documented by professionals
and peer review.
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| Articles, books, curatorial work, educational exhibits, presentations or interactive
media projects about architectural design and technology.
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Significance of journal, publication, or venue; judgment of reviewers and other professionals
in the field.
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Types of Research and Creative Activity
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Evidence of Quality, Innovation and Significance
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Professional practice and client-initiated projects in interior design.
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Significance of performance; judgment of reviewers and other professionals in the
field.
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Application of innovative interior design principles to the solution of real world
problems.
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Significance of discovery or solution to the field as documented by professionals
and peer review.
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Articles, books, curatorial work, educational exhibits, presentations or interactive
media projects about interior design and technology
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Significance of journal, publication, or venue; judgment of reviewers and other professionals
in the field.
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Art Education
Studio Art: Ceramics, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture
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Types of Research and Creative Activity
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Evidence of Quality, Innovation and Significance
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Public exhibitions of work in museums, galleries, alternative spaces, festivals, and
other venues; commissioned projects in the studio practice.
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Juried and invited exhibitions; critical review or publication of work in a visual
art periodical, catalog, or book; awards, grants, or honors; status of exhibition
space or venue.
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Articles, books, curatorial work, educational exhibits, presentations or interactive
media projects about studio practice.
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Significance or venue, status of conference (regional, national, etc.); publications,
citations, etc.
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Types of Research and Creative Activity
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Evidence of Quality, Innovation and Significance
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Single-Authored book-length publications.
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Significance of publisher and distribution; contribution to the field and significance
of subject.
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Catalog essays, book entries, reviews and articles.
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Significance of journal or publication venue; judgment of reviewers and other professionals
in the field.
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| Curated exhibitions |
Significance of venue, written reviews; professional and peer evaluations; internal
and external grants, awards.
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| Academic texts |
Significance of publisher and distribution; contribution to the field and significance
of subject.
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| Professional presentations |
Significance of venue; publication in conference proceedings; peer evaluations. |
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Types of Research and Creative Activity
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Evidence of Quality, Innovation and Significance
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Professional practice and client-initiated projects in print or digital media; self
authored projects in print or digital media.
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Publications, awards, grants, honors, inclusion or citation or work in anthologies,
articles, etc.; juried design exhibitions, invited design exhibitions.
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Articles, books, curatorial work, educational exhibits, presentations or interactive
media projects about graphic and communication design.
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Publication, awards, grants, honors, on-line publication of work at curated sites;
inclusion or citation or work in anthologies, articles, etc.; juried design exhibitions,
invited design exhibitions.
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Department of Communication
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Types of Research and Creative Activity
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Evidence of Quality, Innovation and Significance
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Scholarly books or articles, papers, professional lectures.
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Significance of journal or publication; judgment of reviewers and other professionals;
significance of conference; publication in conference proceedings.
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Creation and direction of films, video, audio, and other electronic media.
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Significance of venue or broadcast outlet; post-broadcast distribution; reviews; grants;
honors and awards; festival screenings; invited exhibitions; internal and external
funding.
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Creation, direction, production of public communication; i.e. political campaign strategies,
speech writing, organizational and health communication.
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Critical reviews; effectiveness of campaign strategies; critical analysis of the materials
produced; internal and external funding.
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Types of Research and Creative Activity
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Evidence of Quality, Innovation and Significance
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Publication of refereed journal articles; scholarly books and journalism textbooks;
presentations at professional conferences; editing and judging the research of other
scholars in refereed journals.
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Significance and impact of publication; selection process for refereed journals; recognition
and review by recognized scholars in the field.
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Community-based scholarship (application of skills and knowledge of journalism and
mass communication to community concerns; also called “engaged scholarship").
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Significance and impact of research project on community issues; application of research
findings to real-world problems; external funding.
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Consistent publication in non-refereed sources, such as, major newspaper articles,
trade magazines; articles and essays published in professional association pamphlets,
newsletters and magazines; electronic publications including television programs,
segments, and/or documentaries and mass media Web site development projects.
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One or more of the following: consistency of publication or production projects; external
peer review; extent of readership; advancement of professional journalism practice.
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Types of Research and Creative Activity
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Evidence of Quality, Innovation and Significance
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Scholarly research: publication of scholarly articles, chapters, books.
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Significance of journal or publication: judgment of reviewers and other professionals.
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Scholarly research: publication of editions of music.
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Significance of publisher, distribution, judgment of reviewers and other professionals.
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| Scholarly research: papers, workshops, panels at professional meetings. |
Significance of the conference, publication in conference proceedings, peer evaluation. |
| Musical performance |
Significance of performance (e.g., premiere, exploration of underrepresented repertoires,
revival of performance traditions of the past, contribution to cultural life), significance
of venue and sponsoring organization, selection criteria, written reviews, peer evaluation.
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Recordings and broadcasts (for performers, including conductors)
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Significance of performance, significance of recording label or broadcasting organization,
extent of distribution, written reviews, peer evaluation.
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| Recordings (for music industry) |
Significance of recording label, significance of performers, written reviews, peer
evaluation, grants and awards.
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Composition
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Significance of musical or cultural contribution, significance of performers and venue
or recording label, significance of publisher, written reviews, peer evaluation, awards
and grants. If recorded, extent of distribution.
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| Conducting and directing |
Significance of performance and venue, selection criteria, written reviews, peer evaluations,
honors and awards.
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Application of professional expertise to the solution of practical problems (especially
music industry: recording, sound design, entertainment law, marketing, management).
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Significance of discovery or solution to the field, as documented by professional
and peer review, and by acceptance of the technique or solution in the industry.
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Department of Theatre & Dance
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Types of Research and Creative Activity
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Evidence of Quality, Innovation and Significance
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Stage direction, choreography, and performance
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Significance of venue, selection criteria, written reviews; professional and peer
evaluations; internal and external grants; honors and awards.
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Scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design and technical production.
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Significance of venue and selection criteria; written reviews; professional and peer
evaluations; internal and external grants; honors and awards.
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| Scholarly publication of articles, chapters, or books. |
Significance of journal or publication; judgment of reviewers and other professionals. |
| Presentation of papers and workshops at professional meetings. |
Significance of venue; publication in conference proceedings; peer evaluations. |
| Application of professional expertise to the solution of practical problems. |
Value and significance of discovery or solution to the field; external evaluation. |
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Cross-disciplinary activities in scholarship; pedagogy; graphic design; film, video,
and audio production; creative writing such as the composition or adaptation of stage
scripts.
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Value and significance of cross-disciplinary activity; degree of collaborative involvement;
publication or presentation of results.
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