Major Photography Major
Stage 4

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods
  • Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes
  • 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)
  • Capstone projects or final summative assignments
Assessment DescriptionQuestions: 1) What roll does color play in the production of portraits? 2) What is the difference between reflective and incident light meters? Projects: 1) Construct a working pinhole camera. 2) Process film with homemade developer.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Courses"15"
Number of Students"250"

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Faculty and staff within the same department

Data Sharing Methods

Website review and commentary

Data SummaryThe majority of students were able to complete activities.
Data AnalysisStudents have achieved outcome if they completed 70% of assignments.
Next Steps Planned

Since many objectives were written years ago, we will likely review and revise outcomes by the end of the Fall 2013 semester.

Learning Outcomes

ALL

Changes

Details

Simplified assessments and had fewer student self-assessments.

Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermSpring 2014
Assessment Activities

Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements)

Assessment DetailsRevisions will be included in new Course Outlines.

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...PSLO 3: Apply concepts such as the elements & principles of design and aesthetics to create and evaluate photographic images
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...No answer
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...No answer
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment PlansWe don't currently plan to be conducting any program-level SLO assessments in Fall (as indicated earlier)

SLO Details Storage Location

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