ART 100: 2020-2021
| Intended Outcomes | Means of Assessment | Criteria for Success | Summary & Analysis of Assessment Evidence | Use of Results |
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| SLO 1:. The student will identify the style or medium based category of a work of art based on visual clues. | Evaluation 1: Embedded multiple choice questions on exams. The number and content of questions may vary by instructor but should consist of approximately 10 questions specifically related to this outcome. | Eval 1: 70% of students will answer the questions correctly. | AY 2020-2021 18 Sections (all online) 627/680 = 92% Semester Breakdown Fall 2020 8 sections 279/293 = 95% Spring 2021 10 Sections 348/387 = 90% | Summary: The SLO was met as 92% of students successfully identified the style or medium based category of a work of art based on visual cues. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (19-20): In AY 2019-2020, the success rate was 89% overall. To reinforce the objective, instructors included more detailed demonstration slides to provide students with more practice of using visual cues to identify the style or category. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (20-21): The success rate for this SLO increased by 3.37% over the previous year. Instructors will continue to use more detailed slides, including adding an activity entitled “Write Me a Test Question” in which students write a multiple-choice question each week for this SLO based on the style or medium based category of the relevant chapter. This method alerts the instructors to what information is standing out to the students, and where they need clarification. Instructors note students seem to feel empowered by participating in test creation, even if the instructors revise the questions. |
| SLO 2:. The student will apply art terminology to describe the themes, intentions, and motivations of artists from different time periods. | Evaluation 2: Written Assignment: Descriptive Analysis of a Work of Art. | Eval 2: 70% of students will successfully analyze a work of art, using art terminology to describe the theme, intentions, and motivations of artists from different periods. Grading Rubric | AY 2020-2021 18 Sections (all online) 622/680 = 91% Semester Breakdown Fall 2020 8 sections 281/293 = 96% Spring 2021 10 Sections 341/387= 88% | Summary: This outcome was met as 91% of students successfully applied art terminology to artists’ themes, intentions, and motivations. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (19-20): In AY 2019-2020, the success rate was 91%. Instructors focused on art terms and relating the values of a period and a society to the art made in that period as the backbone of the entire ART 100 class. In this course students used online apps such as Inquisitive to learn and practice using art terms. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (20-21): The success rate in AY 2020-2021 was identical to that of 2019-2020. Going forward, instructors can direct students to a website with lists of descriptive words to critique art. This resource, as well as the online application Inquisitive prepares students for incorporating as many of the visual elements, design principles, and art terms as applicable in their essays. Instructions for the essay will also encourage students to identify artistic themes to understand the motivations and intentions of the artists. |
| SLO 3:. The student will analyze the cultural significance and influence of art and visual expression in society. | Evaluation 3: Written Assignment: Descriptive Analysis of a Work of Art. | Eval 3: 70% of students will successfully analyze a work of art, using art terminology to describe the theme, intentions, and motivations of artists from different periods. Grading Rubric | AY 2020-2021 18 Sections (all online) 621/680 = 91% Semester Breakdown Fall 2020 8 sections 281/293 = 96% Spring 2021 10 Sections 340/387 = 88% | Summary: This outcome was met as 91% of students were able to successfully analyze the cultural significance and influence of art and visual expression in society. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (19-20): With the addition of this new SLO, instructors changed the assessment model to an essay assignment for a more appropriate assessment. The revised assignment includes a specific question for students to address in the essays about the cultural significance of a work of art and its influence, along with sentence starters to guide students in their writing. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (20-21): The success rate in AY 2020-2021 increased by nearly 6%. The essay assessment now includes a specific section on cultural significance and impact of artwork in society. To facilitate students’ abilities to better analyze the cultural significance and impact of artwork on society, instructors are adopting a strategy of making the subject relevant to the “real world” and events happening around us. Some strategies include “Art in the News” articles from sites such as NPR’s Art & Design Website which will be shared with students for class discussion and application to their current textbook chapter. Another strategy will give students additional practice in discussing impacts of public art, for example. |