GRPH 27 - Survey of Print Production - Stage 4 - Nathan Atkinson
Assessment
| Assessment Methods | Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs |
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| Assessment Description | SLO – Demonstrate an understanding of terms and processes used in the industry. Students were asked to place eight randomly listed print production terms in the correct order of sequence for offset exercise #3 and write a few sentences explaining the process. A total of 5 points was awarded for each correct sequencing and explanation of the process as it related to this exercise. SLO – Perform simple finishing exercises for completing work. The offset exercise #3 required the processes of folding, creasing, gathering, manual saddle stitch and trimming to final size a small booklet. These three methods are commonly used in the finishing process. In order to achieve a proficiency of 75%, student had to complete this exercise and turn in a finished sample. |
| Learning Outcomes | SLO – Demonstrate an understanding of terms and processes used in the industry. SLO – Perform simple finishing exercises for completing work. |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Number of Instructors | 2 |
| Number of Students | 31 |
Data Analysis
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| Data Summary | SLO – Demonstrate an understanding of terms and processes used in the industry. 50 % of the students in the morning section 9:00 to 12:00 noon of GRPH 27 were able to score 30 or better. While 53.85 % of the evening section 6:00 to 9:00 students were able to score 30 or better. A score of 30+ indicated a 75% comprehension of this SLO SLO – Perform simple finishing exercises for completing work. 77.78% of the students in the morning section 9:00 to 12:00 noon and 84.62% in the evening section 6:00 to 9:00 were successful in completion and turning in a finished sample. |
| Analysis Summary | SLO – Demonstrate an understanding of terms and processes used in the industry. Additional class time was spent with a discussion of how to respond to this question, but did not result in an increase of successful responses. This may be a result of the changing direction of our department from Graphic Communications to Visual Media Design. The understanding of concepts in the current GRPH-27 curriculum is being addressed with the rewriting of the curriculum and new SLO’s. SLO – Perform simple finishing exercises for completing work. 77.78% of the students in the morning section 9:00 to 12:00 noon and 84.62% in the evening section 6:00 to 9:00 were successful in completion and turning in a finished sample. This was an improvement from the Fall 2012 results of 80% and 56.25% found in the successful completion of this exercise. Additional emphasis of completing the assignment resulted in the achievement of this SLO. |
| Next Steps Planned | A rewrite of the curriculum to reflect the new learning outcomes is being developed, as the department makes its change from Graphic Communications to Visual Media Design. |
| Learning Outcomes | All outcomes will change or be modified |
Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| Activities | Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements) |
| More Details | Since this course is being rewritten, the outcomes and assessments have not yet been developed. |
SLO Details Storage Location
- HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)
- ELECTRONIC COPY - On a department web server or shared document system