2. 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)
3.
4. Step 1Identify
Learning
Goals
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
5. Step 1Identify
Learning
Outcomes
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
7. Step 1Drawing
Demonstrate 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
8. Step 1Drawing
At 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
9. Step 1Design
Apply basic elements
and principles of
design, with an
emphasis on two-and
three-dimensional
design
10. Step 1Color
Apply 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
15. 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
29. Reflect on Results
Improve Teaching and
Learning
Incomplete portfolios Mandatory course
portfolio
Emphasis on portfolio
pieces embedded in all
classes
31. Reflect on Results
Improve Teaching and
Learning
Transfer students Make transfer
contingent on portfolio
review
Include only WCC work
in assessment portfolio
37. Reflect on Results
Improve Teaching and
Learning
Personal Voice/Mastery
of skills
Establish level 2
proficiencies
Create an advanced
projects course
39. Step 1
Changes
New A.S. degree will
have 60 credits
Fewer elective choices
Visual Arts A.S. Degree
1st Semester (16 cr) 2nd Semester (15 cr)
Writing + Research Writing + Literature
Art History 1 Art History 2
Drawing 1 Drawing 2
2D Design 3D Design
Digital Fundamentals Visual Arts Elective
Freshman Seminar
3rd Semester (15 cr) 4th Semester (13 cr)
Math Science + Lab
Beh/Soc Science History
Art History 3, Language,
or Other World Culture
Visual Arts Elective
Visual Arts Elective Visual Arts Elective
Visual Arts Junior
Seminar
Mandatory Portfolio
Review
