Coordinator: Erika Gentry
Assessment Progress
| Stage | 5. Course/program/service has undergone at least one full closed-loop cycle – implemented improvements have been assessed. Process is now on a continual cycle of repeated assessment and review. |
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| Number of Outcomes | 7 |
| Number of Outcomes Assessed to Date | 3 |
| Assessment and Analysis Frequency | Every semester |
Improvements
| Details | The outline was re-written so the MLOs were adjusted as a reponse to revised lower division classes. This meant that activities such as assignments were modified. |
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Assessment and Analysis Review
| Assessment Methods | Students were assessed based on creative exercises specifically the final project. Objectives: 1. To create a cohesive body of work (minimum of 1-3 pieces) that employ excellent use of photographic and photoshop techniques as well as posses a strong creative concept and/or idea. You may choose to revisit an assignment from this semester and “re-do” it with new images for example – or you may propose something new. 2. To use a successful workflow including tonal and color corrections, retouching, burning and dodging, interpretive controls, special effects, sharpening, collage, etc to make a successful images. Images must go a step beyond using photoshop as a “digital darkroom”. 3. To submit a written email or verbal proposal to work before you begin, and to receive Instructor support and feedback along the way. 4. To make a beautiful and successful outputs. To begin to think about presenting a series of work in a portfolio and to a gallery. Turn In: 1. 8x10s or larger in a clean presentation format. If you would like to propose alternative image presentation ideas they must be approved in advance. 2. Provide a written artist statement describing the work and your process. Participate in the class critique. 3. A folder with your name on it in the drop box of all Assignments (1-final) in a 72ppi, jpg format for my archives. I’ll show the work of many artists relevant to this project in class. Don’t miss these lectures NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED FOR THIS PROJECT. Grading Criteria: Maximum Points: 200 1. Demonstrated understanding of fundamental craft and concepts relating to chosen presentation through examples drawn from text sources, lecture, and personal experience. (50pts) 2. Completed assignment successfully and onetime according to guidelines (50pts) 3. Actively participated in final critique, provided artist statement and put files on server.(Assignments 1-final put in a folder with your name in a 72ppi jpg forma.(50pts) 4. Shared work in progress at least one time with Instructor for feedback (50pts) 5. Presentation has proper borders for handling, nice clean prints, no marks, good tonal values (50pts) 6. Over all creativity and uniqueness (50pts) |
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| When Was Data Gathered? | Week 17 data was gathered Week 18-20 it was reviewed. |
| Discussion Logistics | Faculty and staff in the same program as well as ongoing faculty meetings regarding the redesign of our curriculum which affects the incoming skills in this course. |
| Number Assessed | 13 |
| Data and Analysis Summary | 100% of students received a score of 168 or higher (out of 200 total points) on all rubric elements for our capstone assignment except "shared work in progress at least one time with Instructor for feedback". A score of 160/200 was considered to have met the outcomes measured. Our benchmark goal is to have 100% of our students meet the outcomes as this is a third semester course. Based on these results, we feel we are doing fine in all areas except "shared with Instructor more than one time for feedback". |
| Future Improvements | Future improvements include adjusting the skill level of the course as it is advanced. As Beginning Photoshop is no longer offered this class is in flux and the course outline needs to be rewritten once faculty can agree on the exit skills from the courses preceding this one. |
Program Review Request
| 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 | Spring 2015 |
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| Details | I plan to asses other Major Learning Outcomes in the course outline. |
Extra
| Details | Alumni of this course have contributed and volunteered for Operation Photo Rescue: http://erikagentry.com/2010/05/12/intermediate-students-retouch-photos-damaged-in-natural-disasters/ |
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