SAMPLE PROGRAM MATRICES

DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY

OUTCOME ASSESSMENT MATRIX 2008-2009

FIGURE 1: COLLEGE VALUES AND ART AND ART HISTORY PROGRAM LEARNING GOALS
Art and Art History Learning Outcomes. Students completing the Art and Art History program should be able to:
1. Articulate the formal qualities of the various fine and applied arts media.
2. Show competence in one or more areas of the fine or applied arts.
3. Write creatively and critically about the arts and understand research methods and principles.
4. Critically read and interpret art historical texts and art criticism.
5. Understand and articulate the inter-relationship between the arts.
6. Describe the fine and applied arts in relation to history and culture.
7. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate their own and others art works.
8. Apply the principles and concepts of the field(s) to new situations.

College Values Learning Outcome Goals

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Value 1: Imaginative, innovative, and creative approaches to all endeavors √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Value 2: Respect for self in the development of personal, social, physical and √ √ √ √ √ √
intellectual abilities
Value 3: Caring and collaborative relationships among members of our √ √ √ √ √ √ √
community
Value 4: Respect for the varied qualities of individuals, communities, and the √ √ √ √ √ √
world
Value 5: An appreciation of beauty and elegance in the search for truth √ √ √ √ √ √
Value 6: Inquiry into and the pursuit of social justice
Value 7: Ethical and responsible citizenship, including service to the √ √ √ √
community
Value 8: The pursuit of ecological sustainability
Value 9: Continuous learning and a lifetime of personal achievement √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Types of Assessment Used:

1. Writing samples
2. Artwork samples
3. Comprehensive final exam/Portfolio presentation (Periodic/Final)
4. Reviewed research presentation/exhibition
5. Capstone project within course or program
6. Foundation review

E = .elementary skill level; I = intermediate skill level, A = advanced skill level

FIGURE 2: COLLEGE VALUES AND ART AND ART HISTORY COURSES
Course Number and Name College Values
Art-Art History Courses Required? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
AR 1110 Two-Dimensional Design Yes E E E E E
AR 1230 Intro Art and Art History Yes E E E E E E
AR 1310 Art and Diversity Elective E E E E E E E
AR 1610 Drawing I Yes E E E
AR 1710 Photography I Yes E E E E
AR 2120 Three-Dimensional Design Yes E E E
AR 2220 Women and Art Elective I I I I I I I I
AR 2410 Graphic Design I Yes I I I I
AR 2420 Design and Illustration Yes I I I I
AR 2610 Drawing II Yes I I I I
AR 2710 Photography II Yes I I I I
AR 2990 Introductory Topics in Art and Art History
AR 3220 Renaissance Art Elective A A A A A A
AR 2230 American Art Elective I I I I I I I I
AR 3240 19th Century Art Elective A A A A A A I A
th
AR 3250 20 Century Art Yes I I I I I I I I
AR 3260 History of Photography Yes I I I I I I I I
AR 3310 Printmaking Yes I I I I
AR 3420 Graphic Design II Yes I I I I I I
AR 3510 Sculpture Yes I I I I I I
AR 3610 Painting I yes E E E I I E
AR 3620 Painting II Yes I I I I I I
AR 3630 Water-Based Media Elective I I I I I
AR 3640 Figure Painting and Drawing Elective A A A A
AR 3650 Drawing and Mixed Media Studio Elective A A A A
AR 3710 Photography III Yes A A A A
AR 3990 Intermediate Topics in Art and Art History
AR 4230 Contemporary Issues in Art Elective A A A A A A A
AR 4630 Advanced Studio I Elective A A A A
AR 4640 Advanced Studio II Elective A A A A
AR 4730 Professional Photography Yes A A A A
AR 4810 Directed Study in Art
AR 4830 Independent Study in Art
AR Internship/Apprenticeship in Art
AR 4990 Advanced Topics in Art and Art History
AR 4980 Senior Project in Studio Art Yes A A A A A A A
AR 4981 Senior Project Art History Yes A A A A A A A
FIGURE 3: ART AND ART HISTORY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COURSES
Course Number and Name: Learning Outcome Goals
Art-Art History Courses Required? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
AR 1110 Two-Dimensional Design Yes E E E E
AR 1230 Intro Art & Art History Yes E E E E E
AR 1310 Art and Diversity Elective E E E E E
AR 1610 Drawing I Yes E E E E
AR 1710 Photography I Yes E E E E
AR 2120 Three-Dimensional Design Yes E E E E
AR 2220 Women and Art Elective E E E E E
AR 2410 Graphic Design I Yes I I I I
AR 2420 Design and Illustration Yes I I I I
AR 2610 Drawing II Yes I I I I
AR 2710 Photography II Yes I I I I
AR 2990 Introductory Topics in Art and Art History
AR 3220 Renaissance Art Elective I I I I I
AR 2230 History of American Art Elective I I I I I
th
AR 3240 19 Century Art Elective I I I I I I
AR 3250 20th Century Art Yes I I I I I I I I
AR 3260 History of Photography Yes I I I I I I I I
AR 3310 Printmaking Yes I I I I
AR 3420 Graphic Design II Yes I I I I
AR 3510 Sculpture Yes I I I I
AR 3610 Painting I Yes E E E E
AR 3620 Painting II Yes I I I I
AR 3630 Water- Based Media Elective I I I I
AR 3640 Figure Painting and Drawing Elective A A A A
AR 3710 Photography III Yes A A A A
AR 3990 Intermediate Topics in Art and Art History
AR 4230 Contemporary Issues in Art Elective A A A A A A
AR 4630 Advanced Studio I Elective A A A A
AR 4640 Advanced Studio II Elective A A A A
AR 4730 Professional Photography Yes A A A A
AR 4810 Directed Study in Art
AR 4830 Independent Study in Art
AR Internship/Apprenticeship in Art
AR 4990 Advanced Topics in Art and Art History
AR 4980 Senior Project in Studio Art Yes A A A A A A A A
AR 4981 Senior Project Art History Yes A A A A A A
FIGURE 4: ASSESSMENT TYPES AND ART AND ART HISTORY COURSES
Course Number and Name: Assessment Methods
Art-Art History Courses Required? 1 2 3 4 5 6
AR 1110 Two-Dimensional Design Yes √ √ √ √
AR 1230 Intro Art & Art History Yes √ √ √ √
AR 1310 Art and Diversity Elective √ √
AR 1610 Drawing I Yes √ √ √ √ √
AR 1710 Photography I Yes √ √ √ √ √
AR 2120 Three-Dimensional Design Yes √ √ √ √
AR 2220 Women and Art Elective √ √
AR 2410 Graphic Design I Yes √ √ √ √
AR 2420 Design and Illustration Yes √ √ √
AR 2610 Drawing II Yes √ √ √ √ √
AR 2710 Photography II Yes √ √ √ √
AR 2990 Introductory Topics in Art and Art History √ √
AR 3220 Renaissance Art Elective √ √ √
AR 2230 History American Art Elective √ √ √
th
AR 3240 19 Century Art Elective √ √ √
AR 3250 20th Century Art Yes √ √ √
AR 3260 History of Photography Yes √ √ √
AR 3310 Printmaking Yes √ √ √
AR 3420 Graphic Design II Yes √ √ √
AR 3510 Sculpture Yes √ √ √
AR 3610 Painting I Yes √ √ √ √
AR 3620 Painting II Yes √ √ √
AR 3630 Water-Based Media Elective √ √ √
AR 3640 Figure Painting and Drawing Elective √ √ √
AR 3650 Drawing and Mixed Media Studio Elective √ √ √
AR 3710 Photography III Yes √ √ √ √
AR 3990 Intermediate Topics in Art and Art History √ √ √ √
AR 4230 Contemporary Issues in Art Elective √ √ √
AR 4630 Advanced Studio I Required/Elective √ √ √ √
AR 4640 Advanced Studio II Required/Elective √ √ √ √
AR 4730 Professional Photography Elective √ √ √
AR 4810 Directed Study in Art √ √ √ √
AR 4830 Independent Study in Art √ √ √ √
AR Internship/Apprenticeship in Art √ √
AR 4990 Advanced Topics in Art and Art History √ √ √ √
AR 4980 Senior Project in Studio Art Required √ √ √ √ √
AR 4981 Senior Project Art History Required √ √ √ √ √
 INVENTORY OF EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS INDICATORS
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outcomes?
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Art History listed in this course, as well as record in the to adjust the
Programs document and through informal capstone course curriculum.
plans exist to interviews with our interprets the Curriculum was
publish them in the students and some evidence. changed last year,
Academic Catalog. graduates. Alumni Department faculty partially out of
(Course specific surveys through the members discuss consideration of
outcomes are noted Office of Career the interviews. the evidence.
in the syllabi.) Development.
Art and Art History Program Benchmarks

1. Program Achievements: Upper level (3000 and above) Art History Courses utilize research and
are evaluated for content, clarity and substance. Students in all Art History courses develop and
incorporate the vocabulary of the visual arts and art history which is reinforced in studio courses.
Students in all Art History courses learn to critique and clearly articulate their ideas about works of
art both orally and in written form.
2. Writing Proficiency: All art and art history majors must demonstrate a writing proficiency equal to
“C” level work, meeting the college wide standard.
3. Portfolio Presentation in Studio Courses: All students must submit during the course of the
semester a sample portfolio of works for (periodic) evaluation. At the completion of the semester.
The final portfolio must exhibit that the student has met the minimum requirements for each of the
projects and has grasped the visual and theoretical concepts presented to them.
4. Foundation Review: All declared majors (and at the start of their fourth semester) must undergo
the “Art Major Review” at the completion of the Core courses. Each student must submit to the
faculty a portfolio containing two to four examples from each studio art course or art history course
completed or in progress. The student must also submit to the faculty a written self-assessment
statement specifying his/her strengths and weaknesses, as well as discuss their academic interest(s)
and career goals.
5. Capstone Courses for Studio Majors: During their senior year all studio majors must participate
in these capstone courses. As stated in our Academic Catalogue, the Senior Project in Studio Art
will consist of a self-determined study under faculty supervision to create and develop a body of
work for portfolio and/or senior exhibition. A minimum of six to ten presentation quality and/or
exhibition ready works is required. The project will include a short thesis addressing influences,
direction, chronology, and working methods. The project will normally be undertaken at the start of
the senior year and culminate at the end of the senior year with an exhibition.
6. Capstone Courses for Art History Majors: During their senior year all art history majors must
participate in the Senior Project in Art History. This capstone experience will take the form of a
research project in a topic mutually decided upon by the student and his/her advisor and will result
in a written thesis or substantial curatorial project. The project will normally be undertaken at the
start of the senior year and culminate at the end of the senior year with a public presentation.