PHOT 50A: History of Photography Before 1946
Stage 4
Erika Gentry
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 8 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 2 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every year |
| Analysis Frequency | Every year |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Improvement Details
| Details | This semester, I added an MLA exercise and required library workshop on the topic by librarian Kate Connell the first week of the semester to try and improve this. I also re-wrote the course outline and updated the recommended course pre-requisites. I furnished an examples of an “A†paper using proper citations. I also developed a course blog with Instructor approved resources. http://photo50a.wordpress.com/ |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | Primary Method of Assessment: 25 Students each produced a paper comparing two historical that were reviewed on the following ruberics and rankings. Instructions: Write a 3 to 4 double-spaced (1000 words) typewritten page paper comparing and contrasting two specific photographs and photographers that you admire and that have some acknowledged historical significance. Examine each photograph carefully and make specific comments regarding each photographer’s technique, composition, and vision. Make sure to name the photographer and title of both photographs. The questions listed above for the Think Piece paper could be a good place to start when looking at the images you’ve chosen to write about. Also refer to the Szarkowski article topics for discussion. Discuss what you think may have been the maker’s intention; or how the photograph has inspired you personally. Additionally, comment on how the two photographs are similar to or different from one another. Any two images from the 19th, 20th centuries pre-1945 are fair game. Include MLA style citations and copies of the images stapled to your paper. See course website for examples and help. Visit the CCSF Library and take a workshop on successful writing and using MLA citations. In the text of your paper: The first gambling Web site appeared in 1995, and online gambling has since become the most lucrative Internet business (Will 92). or, George Will reported that in 2002 Internet gambling surpassed pornography to become the Internet's most lucrative business (92). In your Works Cited list: Will, George F. "Electronic Morphine." Newsweek 25 Nov. 2002: 92. |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | faculty and staff in other programs (History); staff in same program |
| Number Assessed | 25 |
| Data Summary | Ruberic1: Correct MLA style citations and copies of the images stapled to the paper. 2(poor) 9(fair) 10(good) 4(excellent) Ruberic 2: 3 to 4 double-spaced typewritten page paper comparing and contrasting two specific photographs 2(poor) 11(fair) 8(good) 4(excellent) Ruberic 3: Refered to the Szarkowski article/think piece topics for discussion. 2(poor) 16(fair) 5(good) 2(excellent) Ruberic 5: Discuss what you think may have been the maker’s intention; or how the photograph has inspired you personally and comment on how the two photographs are similar to or different from one another. 0 (poor) 2(fair) 8(good) 15(excellent) Ruberic 6: Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling etc. 2(poor) 5(fair) 10(good) 8(excellent) Conclusion Based on the results, students are not entering into the course fully understanding how to properly implement MLA inline and end of paper citations. Additionally, several students struggle with college level writing skills. This semester, I added an MLA exercise and required library workshop on the topic by librarian Kate Connell the first week of the semester to try and improve this. I also re-wrote the course outline and updated the recommended course pre-requisites. I furnished an examples of an “A†paper using proper citations. I also developed a course blog with Instructor approved resources. Given all this – students still did not fully follow instruction or understand the MLA citation format fully. |
| Planned Improvements | In Fall 2014 I think it’s logical to perform the same assessment method in the next class to see if adjusting proposed teaching strategies improves the portfolio sequencing deficiency. In addition to the writing exercise – I may give an exam at the beginning of the semester on the topic of proper MLA citation. Given that this is a History course and not an English course – I will also re-emphasize the course pre-requisites. In additon in Fall 2013 the course outline was re-written so the outcomes were updated. |
| Program Review Link | Yes, the above future improvements require resources that will be requested during the next annual PROGRAM REVIEW cycle. Examples: additional staff, equipment, software, consulting services, etc. |
Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2014 |
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| Activities | Rewrite coruse outline |
| Details | The course outline will be submitted as rewritten in Fall 2013 to reflect current curricula sequencing. |
| Highlights | No answer |