Muskegon Community College

Graphic Design Program Assessment & Proposal

Presented by: Doug Borton, Graphic Design Faculty

10.26.15

Goal

Assessment Methodology

Findings & Interpretations

Program Proposal

Role Proposal

Learning Environment/Goal for Student

Questions & Next Steps

Agenda

To provide an assessment

of the current Graphic Design

program at MCC that supports

an informed proposal

for future direction.

GOAL

Assessment Methodology

STEPS

My Academic Experience1

Course/Curriculum Program Review3

CurrentStudent

6

AcademicResearch4

InstructorInterviews2

Field Research5

Software courses too “lean”.

No “clearly defined” sequence or path.

Too many degrees/courses with no pre-reqs.

Needs more interdisciplinary blend.

Outdated courses and curriculum.

Assessment Findings

Articulation separate vs. combined.

Integrate articulation into new program.

Revise & streamline program into one degree.

Combine/eliminate courses where needed.

Interdisciplinary focus.

Update curriculum and infuse technology.

Program Proposal

Create clear core sequence (next slides).

What is Core Sequence & Why?

Sequence, Courses & Timeline…

Foster articulations, adjuncts, internships.

Develop 1, 3 , 5 year plan with objectives.

Create sequential program & curriculum.

Build modern online portal with “canned” courses.

Raise awareness and build healthy enrollment.

Role Proposal

Build course and program assessments.

Requires multiple hats/roles for person:

Course Design.

Student Advising.

Teaching Expertise.

Program Building.

Vision for Student Success.

On Current Program Need & Role…

Program Need & Role

Requirements to Fulfill Objectives

Will require reasonable “release time” in recognition

and support of exhaustive effort over 1 – 3 year

timeframe. Also will necessitate collaboration with

administration and included programs/divisions

(Business, Applied Technology, Art).

www.mccgraphicdesign.com

MCCGraphic Design

Learning EnvironmentSample

Online Learning Environment Vision & Test Drive

www.mccgraphicdesign.com

MCCGraphic Design

Learning EnvironmentSample

Online Learning Environment Vision & Test Drive

3 Uniform for all courses = familiarity/comfort.

1 Clearly Organized.

2 Provides hybrid/online options.

Online Learning Environment…

4 Efficient for training adjunct faculty.

5 Addresses industry direction & learning styles.

Questions & Next Steps?