PHOT 81A: Intermediate Photo; B&W Film/Darkroom
Stage 4
Steven Raskin
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 14 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 11 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every semester |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Improvement Details
| Details | Additional emphasis was placed on camera metering techniques in order to improve SLO "C" from the course outline. Additionally assessment of SLOs D, E, F, & I were conducted. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | Direct review and assessment of semester-long individual projects was used to comprehensively evaluate the results of Learning Outcome: D. Describe the effects of various camera filters. E. Compare available black and white film types. F. Examine various film and paper processing chemicals. I. Analyze push and pull film processing techniques. |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | Faculty and staff within our department. |
| Number Assessed | 14 |
| Data Summary | 1=POOR; 2= BELOW AVERAGE; 3=AVERAGE; 4=ABOVE AVERAGE; 5=EXCELLENT SLO 1 2 3 4 5 D 0% 0% 14% 22% 64% E 0% 0% 14% 14% 72% F 0% 0% 0% 14% 86% I 14% 22% 43% 14% 1% |
| Planned Improvements | Modify PHOT 81A course outline to eliminate SLO I; Analyze push and pull film processing techniques. This topic should migrate to PHOT 82; Zone System Techniques. |
| Program Review Link | No answer |
Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| Activities | Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements), Assessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps |
| Details | Work with department chair to begin revision of PHOT 81A and PHOT 82 course content and SLOs as well as reduce the total number of SLOs associated with PHOT 81A as there are too many for reasonable assessment. SLOs should be made broader and more inclusive. |
| Highlights | No answer |