Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

PHOT 81A - Intermediate Photo: B & W Film/Darkroom - Stage 4 - Steven Raskin

Assessment

Assessment Methods	Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs Capstone projects or final summative assignments
Assessment Description	As these three Student Learning Outcomes are very direct extensions of Beginning Photography skills, it is not a surprise that most students in the class did quite well, scoring Above Average or Excellent. Metering methodology was the weakest skill, and this might be attributable to less discussion of metering technique before reaching PHOT 81A, particularly as it pertains to black and white film exposures.
Learning Outcomes	A. Compare and contrast the available lens focal lengths, aperture settings, and camera shutter speeds as they relate to motion and depth of field. B. Calculate camera exposures including equivalent exposures. C. Compare different metering methods.
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	20

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within our department
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings
Data Summary	1=POOR; 2=BELOW AVERAGE; 3=AVERAGE; 4=ABOVE AVERAGE; 5=EXCELLENT SLO 1 2 3 4 5 A - - 5% 10% 85% B - 3% 6% 23% 78% C - 4% 4% 28% 64%
Analysis Summary	Students should be able to achieve Average, Above Average, or Excellent results in order to achieve the goals of these outcomes.
Next Steps Planned	More emphasis on metering basics at the beginning of the semester followed by more intensive work with metering technologies and techniques as the course subject matter extends into Zone System introduction.
Learning Outcomes	All

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More Details	Continued assessment of remaining un-assessed course SLOs Discussion of results with Department Chair, instructors of "feeder" class. Discussion of results and plans with instructors of subsequent courses. Modification of instructional methodology to enhance future outcomes.

SLO Details Storage Location

ELECTRONIC COPY - On a department web server or shared document system

Additional Highlights

By exploring the three "image capture stage" SLOs during this assessment period, students with prior digital photography experience have learned how silver-based media (film) responds differently to light exposure than do digital sensors. As a result, better image capture has been achieved and a subsequent broadening of students' image production skills.

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