San Antonio College

Institutional Effectiveness Unit Review
Addendum

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DEGREE/CERTIFICATE AND CONCENTRATIONS
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
& MEASURES

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San Antonio College
Degree or Certificate Program and Concentrations
Learning Outcomes & Measures

I. Degree, Certificates or Concentration or Unit in Support of:
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Arts

II.     Expected Program/Unit Learning Outcomes:
         Upon completion of the course work required for the Associate of Applied Science     
           degree in Graphic Arts, the student :
• will have produced a print or electronic portfolio of work for an entry level job in print, interactive or sequential graphics.
• will be able to analyze and interpret print and electronic graphics in verbal and
written form.
• will be able to verbalize about graphic arts utilizing the appropriate visual arts terminology.
• will be able to interpret and incorporate formal elements of design into their graphic work.
      • will have achieved a proficient level of competency in the use of industry hardware
      and software.

   III.    Measures of Program/Unit Learning Outcomes:
• A formal Portfolio Review evaluation by all of the Graphic Arts Program faculty.
• Written exams focusing on the visual language of print, interactive or sequential
           graphics corresponding to  SCANS competency-based criteria
 • Oral class critiques of final drafts of print, interactive or sequential graphics.
 • Final evaluation of individual class projects based on SCANS competency-based criteria
 • The number of Cooperative Education collaborations with employers
• The number of graduates rated by the THECB

• List of Courses in Degree, Certificate or Concentration  Program or Unit in Support of:
  • ARTC 1325 Introduction to Computer Graphics                          
  • ARTC 1327 Typography
  • ARTC 1321 Illustration Techniques
  • ARTC 2305 Digital Painting & Imaging
  • ARTC 2311 History of Communication Graphics
  • ARTC 1317 Design Communication I
  • ARTC 1349 Art Direction
  • ARTC 1301 Basic Animation
  • ARTC 1341 3D Animation I
  • ARTC 2341 3D Animation II
  • ARTC 2347 Design Communication II
  • IMED 1316 Web Design I
  • IMED 1305 Multimedia Authoring I
  • IMED 2305 Multimedia Authoring II
  • IMED 2315 Web Page Design II
  • IMED 1351 Digital Video
  • IMED 1380 Cooperative Education
  • IMED 2311 Portfolio

A. To ensure that our unit reaches these goals, our faculty members pursue the following outcomes.

• Establish networks with the professional business community to provide for service
   learning projects and cooperative education opportunities.
• Courses comply with directives of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board with           
        regard to the WECM and the SCANS Competencies.
• Course offerings are reinforced by providing a healthy, secure and well-equipped state- 
        of-the-art technology learning environment to facilitate the working skills as demanded         
        by the rapidly evolving industry.
• Graphic Arts Curriculum is continually being reviewed to insure that students are
        prepared to qualify for entry-level positions in the business community.

B. To achieve these program/unit outcomes, the Graphic Arts Program employs the following strategies:

• Offer courses incorporating Service Learning
• Seek out opportunities for student internships in the industry
• Seek the advice of the Professional Advisory committee to keep abreast of the Graphic    
        Arts field.
• Adhere to the WECM course requirements
• Implement the SCANS competencies in the degree program syllabi
• Students enter graphic arts competitions

V.     Department Faculty and Staff (name and title)

            Chair: Richard Arredondo

APPROVED: ________________________________________    Date:____________
                           (Signature of Dean) 

Previous Five-Year Review Assessments:
The Graphic Arts five Year Program Review Recommendations are related to departmental operations (facilities, equipment, budget and human resources) and not academic related.