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| Description change | Prerequisite change | Change credit hours | |||
| Undergraduate | Others |
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| Course Prefix & Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| A316 | Intermediate Three-Dimensional Design | 3 - 0 |
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| Course Prefix & Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| A316W | Intermediate Three-Dimensional Design | 4 - 0 |
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Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces) Intermed 3D Design |
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Current Course Description: Advanced study of design theory with studio practice. Emphasis on three-dimensional exploration. Prerequisites: A 115, A 116, A 130 |
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New Course Description: Advanced study of design theory with studio practice. Emphasis on three-dimensional exploration. Self-exploration and an examination of other 3-D artists and their work are investigated through readings, discussion and writing opportunities. Prerequisites: A 115, A 116, A 130 and one of the following 200 level courses: A220, A222, A230, A250, A260, A270, A280, A290 |
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Justification for changing the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.): Justification for changing this course from 3 to 4 credits is that students will be expected to complete 4 projects instead of the 3 projects that were previously required. Students were previously required to take 2 intermediate level theory courses (A315 and A316). The program change reduces that requirement to 1 intermediate level theory course of the student¿s choice. It is useful that they both have a ¿W¿ designation so that students can improve writing skills specific to a working artist¿s needs, and also to help fulfill the university writing intensive requirement within the major. Adding the writing intensive designation to this course will increase the workload and content. Students will be required to write formally and informally about their own work, other¿s work and art theory. Explorations in historical artists¿ writings, art criticism and analysis will be required. This course change proposal is part of a larger reorganization process to shift all studio art courses from 3 credits to 4 credits. This change will enable students to complete the program efficiently in a four-year degree plan. As a result, the reduced course load will allow students to invest more time per course and increase the potential for greater progress in each subject. This change will also ease the department¿s scheduling grid, and permit increased student access to studio equipment and workspace as students prepare artwork between class sessions. This change in credits will align our program with art programs in both the 4-year universities and 2-year community colleges in Oregon. Students transferring from quarter and/or semester academic programs will typically experience more accurate credit equivalencies with WOU art courses under this proposed system. For Dean Review only: How and when will the effectiveness of these changes be determined? We will determine the effectiveness of these changes through our current assessment practices, which are reviewed every year during faculty retreats. Upon acceptance of this proposal, we will develop updated assessment pre-exams that reflect reorganized course content and expanded work in upper division courses. It will take a four-year cycle to determine the effectiveness of the shift from three to four credits through pre- and post-test assessment. The faculty will also monitor changes and compare results in student proficiency scores evaluated during portfolio presentations required in A429 and A498. We anticipate immediate improvement in ease of scheduling, both in departmental planning and student advising. Advising will be less complex; students will have an easier time understanding major and minor requirements and completing plans recommended during individual and group advising sessions. |
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Students/Program affected: Art major, Studio Art minor, BFA candidates. |
| Step | Approver | Decision | Timestamp |
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| 1 - Department | Jodie Garrison | Approved | February 23 2012 |
| 2 - Division | Scott Grim | Approved | February 27 2012 |
| 3 - Division Curriculum | Jodie Garrison | Approved | March 06 2012 |
| 5 - Curriculum Committee | Thaddeus Shannon | Approved | May 31 2012 |
| 6 - Faculty Senate | Keller Coker | Approved | October 09 2012 |
| 7 - Dean | Stephen Scheck | Approved | October 11 2012 |
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Comments: Part of the 3 to 4 credit art program change launched in 2011. Total credits for graduation remain the same, primarily redistribution of course content into fewer individual courses. SS |
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| 8 - Provost | Kent Neely | Approved | October 12 2012 |
| A316W_Form&Syllabus_Attachment.pdf | Download | |
| A316 WIform Final.pdf | Download | |
| A316W Syllabus.pdf | Download |
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