Discipline Mission Statement: Student Learning Outcomes Fashion Technology - Mathematical Principles - The student will apply mathematical principles to address and solve apparel industry problems. Students competently use fractions, decimals, and percentages to determine profitability and cost analysis. Area Effectiveness Plan Report - Four Column El Paso Community College Discipline - Fashion Technology (SLO's) The mission of Fashion Technology is to prepare individuals through quality instruction and hands-on experiences for successful entry-level employment or advancement in various fields of the fashion industry including apparel design, apparel manufacture, wholesale, retail, product display, sales promotion, advertising, fashion show production, and fashion illustration. Scores on exams and critiques of course projects related to topic with embedded questions and final collections. Inclass - Test 03/26/2010 03/26/2010 - Scores on exit exams and tally sheets for semester projects. on scores and tallies 12/15/2009 - FSHN 2305 final exam scores showed: 38% (5) of students scored between 93-100% 15% (2) of students scored between 83-92% 31% (4) of students scored between 77-82% 15% (2) of students failed the entire course as well as the embedded math questions. The data shows that the majority of students evaluated comprehend the required 05/07/2010 - Scores in FSHN 2305 suggest that more math practice will facilitate greater comprehension and clarity. More practice drills will be added to courses next semester. Embedded questions on the final exam in FSHN 2305, and embedded questions in the semester project for FSHD 2343 Embedded Test Questions 12/13/2011 - FSHN 2305 final exam scores showed: 33% (4) of students scored between 100%; 25% (3) of students scored between 90-97%; 8% (1) of students scored between 82%; 33% (4) of students failed the embedded math questions. 08/24/2012 - These assessments aid us in determining what additional math problems we can give in the future to aid the students in their learning. 08/31/2012 3:17 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 1 of 5
67% of all students received a math grade of B or better. This information helps us confirm that addtional math problems are needed to further develop these math skills. 12/13/2011 - In the Fall 2012 semester, add more math homework to encourage students to learn the required mathematics more in depth. Embedded questions in the semester project for FSHD 2343 12/13/2011 - FSHD 2343-100% (13) of the students scored between 96-100% All students were able to successfully develop the mathematics skills necessary to perform all necessary costing and mark up. The Assessment is an effective method to aid us in determining how to best teach and evaluate these lessons. We will continue to offer multiple practice to assure that students succeed in 08/24/2012 - Because we see that adding more math practice helps the students to improve math scores and show a greater understanding of the use of mathematics in business, we will continue to give these additional. 12/15/2009 - FSHD 2343-100% (13) of the students scored between 93-100% The data shows that the majority of students in both classes comprehend the required 08/24/2012 - Because the addition of more math practice problems helped the students achieve higher math scores and show a more comprehensive understanding of the use of mathematics in business, we will continue to give these addtional. 08/31/2012 3:17 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 2 of 5
Fashion Technology - Problem Solving - The student will access, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize information using multiple resources, including current information technology, to address and solve both practical and theoretical apparel design and production problems. The student outlines and employs various methods of information gathering needed to make profitable decisions. Critiques of the design and costing of the line plus critiques of the development and execution of a Final Collection. on scores and tallies of project forms. 05/11/2011 08/11/2011 - FSHD 2371 semester project scores showed: 100% (4) of students scored between 93-100%. The course sampling is small because the course is new to the program. The course semester project tally form clearly is suitable for assessment of student achievement of the set goals. 03/26/2010 - Critiques, practical exams and scores on course final exams and projects on scores and tallies 08/24/2012 - Because we see the positive outcomes in this area, we will continue with problem solving tasks and projects so that the students will continue to achieve success in being able to access, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize information at a high level for use in the apparel industry. Fashion Technology - Fashion Collection - The student manages designs and oversees a fashion collection including the design and production of a sample line of clothing including sourcing, costing, and image development. Critiques of the design and costing of the apparel line plus critiques of the lines production and execution. on scores and tallies of the Product Development forms. 12/15/2009 08/11/2011 - FSHD 2344 and FSHD 2371 semester project scores showed: 100% (5) of students scored between 93-100%. The assessment tools worked well for these courses and competencies. 03/26/2010 - Critique sheets for project plans, development and execution show that 82% of students received a score of 85% or higher. 08/24/2012 - Assessment results show us that work assigned aided the students in their comprehension of the complex design and production process required to create a sample line. We will continue to assign a number of tasks that lead to this type of student success. 05/07/2010 - The discipline will be looking at possible changes to the assessment tools to achieve more 08/31/2012 3:17 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 3 of 5
The assessment tool works well but more reliable data will be reflected with the changes that are being implemented in the tool. reliable data. Fashion Technology - Design and Market Plan - The student will develop a basic design and market plan for the apparel production or retail industry including competent development of designs based on both creativity and the current movement of fashion trends, economic trends and consumer wants and needs. Critiques of course projects and tally sheets related to design and marketing on scores and tallies of the Market Plan forms. 12/13/2011-92% of students received 90% or higher on their collection tally scores, with 54% receiving a score higher than 95%. The use of the semester project works well to evaluate the students' learning outcomes. 03/26/2010 - Scores on exit exams and tally sheets for semester projects showed that not all students were able to achieve a grade of 85% or higher. Evaluation tool shows that the learning for this SLO is being achieved but the rate of student success needs to improve. 08/24/2012 - We can use this assessment to determine that the students are learning. For the sake of continual improvement, we will continue to add exercises that aid the students in their development of excellent design and marketing plans. Critiques of course projects and tally sheets related to design and marketing as well as a Final Collection. 12/09/2009 - FSHD 2343 100% (13) of the students scored between 93-100% 08/24/2012 - Based on the assessment, we will continue to give students tasks that help them to develop the ability to create competent development plans. 08/31/2012 3:17 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 4 of 5
on scores and tallies of the Market Plan forms. The discipline will be looking at possible changes to the assessment tools to achieve more reliable data. 08/11/2011 - The success of the Results show that the learning is being achieved. 08/31/2012 3:17 PM Generated by TracDat a product of Nuventive. Page 5 of 5