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What is Assessment?. What is Assessment?. Assessment involves the use of empirical data to refine programs and improve student learning. ( Assessing Academic Programs in Higher Education by Allen 2004). Step 1. Learning Goals. foundation level knowledge and skills - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What is Assessment?
What is Assessment?Assessment involves the use of empirical
data to refine programs and improve student learning.
(Assessing Academic Programs in Higher Education by Allen 2004)
Step 1LearningGoals
• foundation level knowledge and skills
• prepare students for transfer to university BFA or BA program
Step 1LearningOutcomes
work backwards from standard portfolio requirements
Step 1
LearningOutcomes
observational drawingdesign principles
color theorydigital media
personal voice in workarticulate about work
art historical context for work
portfolio
Step 1drawingDemonstrate skill in the use of drawing media and ability to translate observation to image“Accomplished drawings are above all else, the heart of a successful portfolio . . . . You might be a wizard in digital media, but none of that will matter if you have poor drawings.”Clara Lieu, RISD
Beola Daly, AAS 2013
Step 1drawingAt least half of the portfolio should consist of drawing from direct observation“Do not copy your work from photographs or other sources”Clara Lieu, RISD
“Design projects and computer-generated images are not recommended for inclusion in Computer Art portfolios . . . School of Visual Arts
Step 1designApply basic elements and principles of design, with an emphasis on two-and three-dimensional design
“The work should demonstrate your abilities in the areas of drawing, composition, color and design.”Delaware College of Art and Design
Step 1colortheoryApply color theory in the creation of successful color compositions
“The work should demonstrate your abilities in the areas of drawing, composition, color and design.”Delaware College of Art and Design
Step 1colortheoryApply color theory in the creation of successful color compositions
“The work should demonstrate your abilities in the areas of drawing, composition, color and design.”Delaware College of Art and Design
Step 1digitalmediaUse digital tools to create, manipulate, edit, and archive art work
Step 1personalvoiceCreate self-directed/concept-driven works that communicate meaning
Step 1personalvoiceCreate self-directed and/or concept-driven works that communicate meaning
Works that push beyond assignment parameters
Step 1personalvoiceCreate self-directed and/or concept-driven works that communicate meaning
Works that is fully finished and formally resolved
Step 1varietysubject matter, media, scale
“[Show] that you have more than one skill set, and can move fluidly from one media into the next. Include drawings, paintings, sculptures, mixed media, digital media, printmaking, or anything else that you’ve had experience with.”Clara Lieu, RISD
Step 1articulateSpeak and write critically about personal and peer artworks
Proficient use of art & design-specific vocabulary
Step 1art historicalcontext
Demonstrate knowledge of art historical and contemporary periods, movements, and styles, and familiarity with art historical terminology
Step 1portfolioAssemble a portfolio of work suitable for academic transfer in digital and hard copy formats.
Step 1learningopportunitiescreate a curriculum designed to meet learning goals and outcomes
Step 1learningopportunitiescreate a curriculum designed to meet learning goals and outcomes
curriculum
a set of interrelated courses with an overall focus
Step 1assessstudent learningAre students learning what they need in order to achieve departmental goals?
Step 1assessstudent learningAre students learning what they need in order to achieve departmental goals?
foundation-level skills
transfer to BFA/BA
Step 1assessstudent learningAre students learning what they need in order to achieve departmental goals?
foundation-level skills
transfer to BFA/BA
Step 1assessstudent learningAre students learning what they need in order to achieve departmental goals?
Faculty must work together to establish consistent standards & expectations
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Incomplete portfolios
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Incomplete portfolios Mandatory course portfolio
Emphasis on portfolio pieces embedded in all classes
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Transfer students Make transfer contingent on portfolio review
Include only work completed while enrolled at Westchester Community College in assessment portfolio
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Transfer students
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Students follow curriculum “in reverse”
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Students follow curriculum “in reverse”
Improve academic advisement
Enlist the help of adjuncts
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Academically under-prepared students
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Academically under-prepared students
Freshman Seminar Establish
benchmarks
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Personal voice Skills development
reflect on results Improve Teaching and Learning
Personal voice Skills development
Establish level 2 proficiencies
Create an advanced projects course
Step 1ChangesSUNY Seamless transfer
Step 1ChangesNew college-wide “academic core” that aligns with SUNY
Step 1ChangesNew A.S. degree will have 60 credits
Fewer elective choices
Step 1ChangesPossible increase in faculty contact hours
Step 1ChangesMore standardized process of assessment
Step 1ChangesMore faculty development workshops