COMP 9907: DESKTOP PUBLISHING II
Stage 5
Rudy Padilla
Basic Information
Number of Outcomes | 8 |
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Number of Outcomes Assessed | 8 |
Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
Analysis Frequency | Every semester |
Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
Number of Course Sections | 8 |
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Number of Instructors | 4 |
Improvement Details
Details | Course is taught using two software applications MS Publisher and Adobe InDesign. The following revisions were made to Adobe InDesign class: • Online final exam revised • Course projects redesigned to promoting program offerings • Writing assignments introduced to course work |
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Assessment Methods
Methods | • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
Term | Fall 2013 |
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How and With Whom | Data reviewed with students to improve final exam and project based course work. |
Number Assessed | 16 |
Data Summary | FINAL: 70% Required for Passing Final, Plus InClass Final Project. Scores for the second part of this course tend to be lower as the noncredit course advisories are by-passed by students who did not enroll in the part 1 (45hrs) Points Possible 41 Low Score 19 (46.3%) High Score 41 (100%) Mean 30.75 (75%) Median 31.5 (76.8%) 36/41 87.8% 19/41 46.3% 37/41 90.2% 39/41 95.1% 24/41 58.5% 24/41 58.5% 24/41 58.5% 38/41 92.7% 22/41 53.7% 32/41 78% 41/41 100% 29/41 70.7% 25/41 61% 34/41 82.9% 31/41 75.6% 37/41 90.2% |
Planned Improvements | • Encourage students to comply with advisories before enrolling in second section of course • Collaborate with instructors in other similar classes to understand any interventions or recommendations • improve in-class project based work • obtain industry standard software to meet student demand • give more emphasis and weight to project based portfolio work |
Program Review Link | No answer |
Future Plans
Term | Fall 2014 |
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Activities | Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps, Implementation of planned changes and reassessment |
Details | • Recommend conversion of advisories to prerequisites in course outline of record • Obtain Adobe Create Suite • Obtain industry standard metric testing • Create program opportunities for students to contribute to marketing effort with portfolio work |
Highlights | • Student demand for industry standard software is high with enrollment at capacity for Adobe products • Software applications are becoming more user friendly and students are requesting training for employment marketability outside of traditional MS Office products • Noncredit students have a comprehensive online final exam that lends itself for immediate feedback • Course offers individualized assistance, such as explaining important concepts and principles in a thoughtful student-centered coaching manner. No lectures while coaching. |