ART 146A - Chinese Brush Painting - Stage 4 - Ming Ren

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Portfolio Review
Assessment DescriptionAssessments included individual and group critiques that included discussion of art genres and tool and material use as well as Chinese Art History and Philosophy. Exit surveys were also used to capture related information.
Learning OutcomesThe above assessments were in reference to three classic elements of Chinese art: painting, calligraphy and seal engraving.

as well as the integration of style, line, composition, and perspective

and stroke in each student's paintings.
Number of Sections2
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students~40

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Phone
Data SummaryMore than 90% of students were able to correctly answer questions related to major learning outcomes as well as successfully complete art assignments and participate in class critiques.
Analysis SummaryCumulative individual student grades based on 20 semester assignments that are higher than 80% indicate that outcomes have been achieved.
Next Steps PlannedBased on '12 - '13 SLO assessments, the 146A course outline will reflect revisions in course content.
Learning OutcomesA. Acquire an appreciation of the three classic elements of Chinese art:

painting, calligraphy and seal engraving.

B. Integrate the concepts of style, line, composition, and perspective

and stroke in his/her own paintings.

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements)
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment, update course outline
More DetailsReview of '12 - '13 data, instructional changes when working on updating of course outline.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)

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