History of Costume A.A.S. Fashion Merchandising Educational Effectiveness Assessment Plan Version 1.0 Adopted by The Fashion Merchandising Faculty: Spring 2016 Submitted to The Dean of Academic Affairs UDC-CC - Spring 2016 Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 1 of 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Statement 3 Course Introduction 3 Assessment Process Introduction 3 Course Outcomes 4 Table 1: Association of Assessment Measures to Course Outcomes 5 Assessment Measures 9 Table 2: Course Outcomes Assessment Measures and Administration 9 Assessment Implementation & Analysis for Course Improvement 10 General Implementation Strategy 10 Method of Data Analysis and Formulation of Recommendations for Course Improvement 10 Modification of the Assessment Plan 10 Appendix A: <Measure Name> Error! Bookmark not defined. Measure Description: Error! Bookmark not defined. Factors that affect the collected data: Error! Bookmark not defined. How to interpret the data: Error! Bookmark not defined. Appendix B: <Measure Name> Error! Bookmark not defined. Measure Description: Error! Bookmark not defined. Factors that affect the collected data: Error! Bookmark not defined. How to interpret the data: Error! Bookmark not defined. Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 2 of 10
MISSION STATEMENT The Fashion Merchandising Program was developed to support the mission of the Community College to serve the City s residents by integrating workforce preparation, employability, skill development, quality education, employer linkages, school-to-career training, and provide new opportunities to DC citizens, employers, and the District of Columbia. The History of Costume course of the Fashion Merchandising program will provide the student with an overview of the history of fashion from ancient civilizations to the 21 st century. COURSE INTRODUCTION The History of Costume course studies the history of clothing from ancient civilizations to the 21 st century. Through research and museum resources, it examines the influences of American and international history, politics, media, psychology, and culture on the costume. This course also investigates the people, art, film, photographers, music, image-makers, architects, and events that have contributed to shaping various aesthetics in fashion. ASSESSMENT PROCESS INTRODUCTION This document defines the expected student learning outcomes for the Fashion Merchandising History of Costume Course and outlines a plan for assessing the achievement of the stated outcomes. The development of the outcomes consisted of faculty discussion, student feedback, and industry feedback. This is the first formal Outcomes Assessment Plan for the Fashion Merchandising Program. The faculty met and accepted the outcomes and assessment processes on January 7, 2016. Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 3 of 10
COURSE OUTCOMES At the completion of this Course, students are able to: 1. Understand the forces that shape fashion and costume 2. Analyze current trends and their connections to historical periods 3. Understand ways fabric production technologies are significant in the evolution of costume 4. Recognize the way fashion and clothing reflect the values of society 5. Identify appropriate sources for the research of costume and fashion history 6. Present clearly, compellingly, and professionally in class discussion, class presentations, and written assignments. Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 4 of 10
Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Outcome 3 Outcome 4 Outcome 5 Outcome 6 Table 1: This table is intended to help map Course outcomes to College-wide student learning outcomes. College-Wide Outcomes Course Outcomes Critical thinking/analysis/problem Solving, Creativity/Innovation Collaboration/Teamwork/ Leadership Demeanor/Dispositions/ Professionalism/Ethical and Social Responsibility/Lifelong learning and Self Direction/Work Ethic Competence in the use of computer as a tool Oral Communication Written Communication Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning/Creativity/Innovation Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 5 of 10
Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Outcome 3 Outcome 4 Outcome 5 Outcome 6 College-Wide Outcomes Course Outcomes Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 6 of 10
Class participati on Fashion article presentatio n Midterm Exam Final Project Final Exam TABLE 2: ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSMENT MEASURES TO COURSE OUTCOMES This table is intended to help organize outcomes and the measures that are used to assess them. Each measure contributes information on the students achievement of a different set of outcomes. That contribution is tracked in this table. The table also provides a plan for assessing student outcomes at critical points in the course. This table also forms the basis of the template for reporting and analyzing the combined data gathered from these measures. That is shown in the report section. Outcomes When is this outcome assessed? [Please specify. Understand the forces that shape fashion and costume Weeks 2 16 Analyze current trends and their connections to historical periods Weeks 2-16 Understand ways fabric production technologies are significant in the evolution of costume Weeks 2-16 Recognize the way fashion and clothing reflect the values of society Weeks 2-16 Identify appropriate sources for the research of costume and fashion industry Week 2 8 Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 7 of 10
Present clearly, compellingly, and professionally in class discussion, class presentations, and written assignments Weeks 15-16 0 = Measure is not used to measure the associated outcome. Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 8 of 10
ASSESSMENT MEASURES A description of the measures used in the assessment of the course outcomes and their implementation are summarized in Table 3 below. The measures and their relationships to the course outcomes are listed in Table 2, above. There is a separate appendix for each measure that shows the measure itself and describes its use and the factors that affect the results. TABLE 3: COURSE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT MEASURES AND ADMINISTRATION Measure Class participation Fashion Article Presentation Midterm Exam Final Project Description Students contribute to class discussions on assignments. Students read, analyze, and evaluate a current article and present to class using reasoning and communication skills and submits written report to instructor Student exam on content covered up to Weeks 8 Written historical research project which includes visual aids and which requires student to visit costume collection at the Smithsonian Museum Core Competencies Frequency / Start Date Week 2 16 Week 2-16 Week 8 Week 15 When is this measure administered? [Please specify - at entry, during, exit from Course, after graduation. During During During Exit Collection Method Observation evaluation of oral report and written paper Written exam Student submits research paper Administered by Final Exam Written exam on all course content Week 16 Exit Written exam Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 9 of 10
ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION & ANALYSIS FOR COURSE IMPROVEMENT General Implementation Strategy As each measure is taken, student competencies will be recorded on a rubric for each measure. At the end of the semester, the rubrics for all students will be compiled to show totals for each class. These charts will be used for discussion at the Data Summits. Method of Data Analysis and Formulation of Recommendations for Course Improvement The faculty teaching the course will meet at least once a year to review the data collected using the assessment measures. At these DATA SUMMITS, recommendations for course changes or improvements are designed to enhance performance relative to the course s outcomes. The results of the data collection, an interpretation of the results, and the recommended course changes will be forwarded to the Office of Academic Affairs (in the required format) by May 10 th each year. A plan for implementing the recommended changes, including advertising the changes to all stakeholders, will also be completed at this meeting. The proposed course changes may be any action or change in policy that the faculty deems as being necessary to improve performance relative to course outcomes. Recommended changes should also consider workload (faculty, staff, and students), budgetary, facilities, and other relevant constraints. A few examples of changes made by courses at UDC-CC include: o changes in course content, scheduling, sequencing, prerequisites, delivery methods, etc. o changes in faculty/staff assignments o changes in advising methods and requirements o addition and/or replacement of equipment o adaptations of facilities to meet course needs Modification of the Assessment Plan The faculty, after reviewing the collected data and the processes used to collect it, may decide to alter the assessment plan. Changes may be made to any component of the plan, including the outcomes, assessment measures, or any other aspect of the plan. The changes will be approved by the faculty of the course in conjunction with the Division Chair/Program Coordinator/Dean of Academic Affairs. The modified assessment plan will be forwarded to the dean/director s office and the Office of Academic Affairs. Hx Costume assessment plan July 16, 2010 Page 10 of 10