Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

ARCH 29A - Freehand Drawing - Stage 5 - Jerry Lum

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 Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
Assessment Description	Using the instructor provided photographic image, create architectural drawings using the following techniques: 1.) line only; 2.) chiaroscuro using line tone; and 3.) chiaroscuro using continuous tone. Using rapid visualization techniques demonstrated by your instructor, apply these techniques to represent interesting spatial experiences encountered in your daily life, e.g. a cafe environment, riding public transportation, an outdoor experience in a public space, etc. Record time spent drawing and keep all construction lines visible. Try to capture the light qualities generated by either sunlight or artificial lighting by carefully observing the sizes, and proportional relationships of light and dark shapes. Use sighting techniques to compose and capture accurate proportions of an instructor provided still life subject. Apply textural techniques demonstrated to successfully represent an object or artifact with at least two different material surface qualities.
Learning Outcomes	ALL
Number of Sections	3
Number of Instructors	2
Number of Students	~45

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Instructors of the same course (at CCSF) Faculty and staff within our department Students
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Wall exhibited student work
Data Summary	"90% of students achieved successes in all course SLO's when working from a printed image"
Analysis Summary	A significant majority of students achieved a compelling level of work when using continuous tone techniques to produce literal representations of architectural form and space. Less than a significant majority of students are able to produce the same from real life subjects.
Next Steps Planned	Foster increased communication between course instructors in order to refine course content and assessment. Support and encourage instructors to exhibit student work to provoke more dialogue within the Department aimed at improving course instruction and SLO assessments. Provide more opportunities for students to successfully develop and apply freehand drawing techniques to represent real life observations through repetitive practice.
Learning Outcomes	ALL

Changes

Details	To assist students with the development of their rapid visualization techniques, a series of timed drawing sessions were incorporated into studio activities. As time allotted became shorter, students were provoked to prioritize and capture essentials more efficiently. Additional exercises focused on creating thumbnail studies to explore compositional options; and diagramming to emphasize or explore one quality or feature over others.
Learning Outcomes	ALL

Details

To assist students with the development of their rapid visualization techniques, a series of timed drawing sessions were incorporated into studio activities. As time allotted became shorter, students were provoked to prioritize and capture essentials more efficiently.

Additional exercises focused on creating thumbnail studies to explore compositional options; and diagramming to emphasize or explore one quality or feature over others.

Learning Outcomes

ALL

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
More Details	Analysis and assessment of student work as related to course assignments will determine the efficacy of ARCH 29A student learning as applied to design studio courses.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)

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