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2018-19 Instructional Program Review

First name

Rory

Last name

Nakata

nakata@smccd.edu

Program Name

Please select your program. For CTE programs, use the 2018-19 CTE Instructional Program Review form.

Art 3-D

Division

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Creative Arts/Social Science

Submission Date

Oct-26-2018

1a. Provide a brief description of the program and how it supports the college’s Mission and Values Statements, its Diversity Statement, CSM’s and SMCCCD’s Strategic Plans, and the college’s Educational Master Plan. You may also discuss any factors that have impacted the program and its enrollment. Include changes in student populations, statewide initiatives, transfer requirements, advisory committee recommendations, legal mandates, workforce development and employment opportunities, and community needs.

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The 3D art program provides students with the opportunity to explore and express themselves through person exploration and interaction with media in three dimensions. Through an introduction to three-dimensional design (Art 401) and newly expanded sequences in ceramics and sculpture, the program support art majors, students in other fields, and those with a life-long passion for art.

The accessibility of Art 401 and the introductory levels of ceramics and sculpture makes these course attractive for new students and has allowed it to be offered in local high schools, supporting Strategic Goal #1 – Improve Student Success. The advanced levels of the ceramics and sculpture sequences support Strategic Goal #2 – Promote Academic Excellence.

List of class:

1 section Art 401
1 section Art 405
1 section Art 406
1 section Art 409
1 section Art 410
2 sections Art 411
2 sections Art 412
2 sections Art 417
2 sections Art 418
2 sections Art 400 (Hillsdale H.S.)
1sections Art 401 (Halfmoon Bay H.S.)

2a. Describe the results of your previous Program Review’s action plan.

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The last program review I focused on changes to the material fees and the definition of materials. Most of the issues I had concerns with have been resolved. We have a system where the extra supplies needed by the students can be provided. However it is not a ideal solution, and may need some refining.

2b. Program coherence and effectiveness: Explain any curriculum changes since last program review, including SLO alignments.

There were two changes instituted from the last PR .One was the writing and publishing of a textbook and publishing that text on canvas. The second was using the grade function in canvas to log the student progress as they completed their project during the course of the semester. While the grades of the students have risen because of this change the success rate has stayed flat years 15-16 was 78.8 years 16-18 was 78.8. However the percentage of retention rose slightly from 89.1 to 89.7 during the same period. The total number of student enrolling rose from 74 to 112 more than a 30% jump. The SLO comletion rate is up as reflected by the rise in letter grades.
A recent change was to double the number of required work for ceramics 1.

2c. Student success and equity: Discuss what your program has done to address equity gaps between student populations and between modes of delivery (online, hybrid, and face-to-face), describing your successes, works in progress, and/or ongoing challenges.

There are too few black students in my classes as they have historically been excluded from the art world. Also mainly those student from a privileged background would be aware of the great potential for earnings in the field. Multi millions of dollars are spent for a single work of art. For example a recent black American artist (Basquiat) work sold for $110 Million. As the initiative to place students in fields where they believe they can earn a living goes forward I believe those people of color and not from a privileged class will not pursue art, because historically they have been excluded and are not aware of the possibilities. Also a student not of a privileged background may be afraid of the risk associated with a career in the arts.
On a positive note the numbers of hispanic from years 16 to 17 has risen from 22 to 44 a 100% jump mainly though word of moth and increases in the number of hispanic students overall.
Retention of the students of color is the focus of the department. By adding new artist of color as they are recognized by the field is the best way to encourage and retain students of color in the arts.

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2d. Provide an update on any long-term plans that are still in progress (if applicable).

The focus of the department is to always expand the possibilities of student expression though 3-D art. Whether by new techniques, technology or equipment. New potters wheels were requested. Some new techniques have been added which is reflected in the new required ceramics project. A 3-D printing project has been successfully incorporated into art 401 and is to be developed further.

3a. Course and program assessment. Discuss the results of your program assessment. Explain any strategies, research, initiatives, curriculum development or other activities intended to improve student learning and promote educational equity in your discipline, either at the course or program level.

The focus of the department is to always expand the possibilities of student expression though 3-D art. Whether by new techniques, technology or equipment.

3b. General Education / Institutional assessment. Discuss participation in any General Education, Core Competencies, institutional or interdisciplinary assessment activities.

There is a written component to each of my classes. There are critiques all my classes which demand critical thinking.

4a. Provide a brief description, including actions, measurable outcomes, and timelines

I have always lectured about the possibilities of 3-D art as it about ideas as much as objects. I am encouraged by the recent trends in the field and the increase in media coverage of the arts as part of the fabric of a society. I plan to continue to add contemporary issues and trends into my lectures. As I believe all the arts are a living, changing, moving not a dead static historical artifact.I will add 5 new artist to the viewing list. As well as adding at least 5 new artist of color and 5 new present day artist to my lectures and discussions.

4b. What will your program do to increase student success and promote student equity in the next two years? What kind of professional development and institutional support will be engaged and enacted to meet these goals?

As stated earlier the goal is to expand the possibilities for the student. Adding new artist of color to my lecture. Adding equipment and techniques as the become available. Art is sometimes not something that can be planned but evolves. The goal is to be open to possibilities. The plan is to add new techniques and ideas as they are introduced.

4c. Describe other professional development activities and institutional support and collaborations that would most effectively ensure that the program achieve its goals and plans.

New throwing classes as part of the ceramics curriculum are being written. This will mirror the UCs and State Universities offerings. A new genre class where there is collaboration between various art medias and departments such as Video. digital media and music is being explored.