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Westchester Community College Visual Arts Program

Visual Arts Program Review

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Westchester Community CollegeVisual Arts Program

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What is Assessment? Assessment involves

the use of empirical data on student learning to refine programs and improve student learning.  (Assessing Academic Programs in Higher Education by Allen 2004)

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Step 1Identify LearningGoals

1. To provide students with the foundation level knowledge and skills necessary to pursue an avocation or career in the visual arts

2. To prepare students for successful transfer to a four-year BFA or Liberal Arts program

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Step 1Identify LearningOutcomes

1. Demonstrate skill in the use of drawing media and ability to translate observation to image

2. Apply basic elements and principles of design, with an emphasis on two-and three-dimensional design

3. Apply color theory in the creation of successful color compositions

4. Create self-directed/concept-driven works that communicate meaning/personal voice

5. Use digital tools to create, manipulate, edit, and archive art work

6. Speak and write critically about personal and peer artworks using art vocabulary

7. Demonstrate knowledge of art historical and contemporary periods, movements, and styles, and familiarity with art historical terminology

8. Assemble a portfolio of work suitable for academic transfer in digital and hard copy formats

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Step 1Identify LearningOutcomesWork backwards from standard portfolio requirements

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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

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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

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Step 1DesignApply basic elements and  principles of design, with an emphasis on two-and three-dimensional design

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Step 1ColorApply 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

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Step 1VoiceCreate self-directed/concept-driven works that communicate meaning/personal voice

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Step 1VoiceWorks that go beyond assignment parameters

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Step 1VoiceWork that is finished/fully resolved

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Step 1DigitalUse digital tools to create, manipulate, edit, and archive art work

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Step 1Variety•Subject 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

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Step 1ArticulateSpeak and write critically about personal and peer artworks using art vocabulary

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Step 1Art HistoryDemonstrate knowledge of art historical and contemporary periods, movements, and styles, and familiarity with art historical terminology

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Step 1PortfolioAssemble a portfolio of work suitable for academic transfer in digital and hard copy formats

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Step 1LearningOpportunitiesNext step: create a curriculum designed to meet learning goals and outcomes

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Step 1LearningOpportunitiesCurriculum sequences work backward from 3rd semester VA Seminar

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Step 1AssessStudent LearningNow we must evaluate our success

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Step 1AssessStudent LearningAssessment isn’t about evaluating teachers

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Step 1AssessStudent LearningIts about measuring student learning

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Step 1AssessStudent LearningIt’s also about bringing faculty together to establish common standards and goals

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Sample Portfolios

http://wccvaprogramreview.wordpress.com/visual-art-seminar-outcomes/sample-student-portfolios/

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Step 1ReflectWhat did we learn?

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Step 1Improve Teaching and LearningHow can we improve?

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Incomplete portfolios

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Incomplete portfolios Mandatory course portfolio

Emphasis on portfolio pieces embedded in all classes

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Transfer students

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Transfer students Make transfer contingent on portfolio review

Include only WCC work in assessment portfolio

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Following curriculum in reverse

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Following curriculum in reverse

Improve academic advisement

Enlist the help of adjuncts

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Academically under-prepared students

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Academically under-prepared students

Freshman Seminar Establish

benchmarks

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Personal Voice/Mastery of skills

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Reflect on ResultsImprove Teaching and Learning

Personal Voice/Mastery of skills

Establish level 2 proficiencies

Create an advanced projects course

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Step 1

ChangesNew college core that aligns with SUNY

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Step 1

ChangesNew A.S. degree will have 60 creditsFewer elective choices

Visual Arts A.S. Degree1st Semester (16 cr)

2nd Semester (15 cr)

Writing + Research Writing + LiteratureArt History 1 Art History 2Drawing 1 Drawing 22D Design 3D DesignDigital Fundamentals Visual Arts ElectiveFreshman Seminar3rd Semester (15 cr)

4th Semester (13 cr)

Math Science + LabBeh/Soc Science HistoryArt History 3, Language, or Other World Culture

Visual Arts Elective

Visual Arts Elective Visual Arts ElectiveVisual Arts Junior Seminar

Mandatory Portfolio Review

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Step 1

ChangesSUNY Seamless transfer means that 4 year schools will be setting the agenda

SUNY Seamless Transfer

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Step 1

ChangesPossible increase in contact hours

Visual Arts A.S. Degree

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Step 1

ChangesPossible classes for majors and non-majors

Visual Arts A.S. Degree

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Step 1

ChangesMore faculty development workshops

Visual Arts A.S. Degree

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Step 1

ChangesMore standardized process of assessment

Visual Arts A.S. Degree

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