Los Angeles Valley College

Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Cycle Report

Courses and Programs

Discipline: Broadcasting Department: Media Arts

Program/Course: 46 Fundamentals of Television Production Semester/Year: Fall 2011

SLO Representative: Gail M. Nastasia Department Chair: Eric Swelstad

Student Learning Outcome Assessed / Students will demonstrate directing and producing skills, operation of audio equipment, camera operation, character generator operation, switcher operation, lighting equipment operation and the design of storyboards, floor plan and lighting plot
Description of Assessment Method
a.  Describe the assessment tool and how the data was analyzed (e.g., student activity, rubric elements, etc.). Attach rubric if applicable.
b.  Describe the sampling methodology (i.e., how sampling was done, number of students and faculty/staff involved out of the total)
c.  Describe how inter-rater reliability was achieved / a. The assessment tool was a student self evaluation of what they learned in the class throughout the semester.
b. Random samples of 1/3 of the class self evaluations were then compared rated and was assessed using the rubrics to determine overall quality levels of comprehension.
c. Ratings of each sample of self evaluations were then assessed by the instructor, any discrepancies discovered in the ratings of representative student self evaluations were resolved quickly. In no case would a grade for the course have been changed based on the self evaluations. Norming was achieved by having the student work assessed by the instructor as well as two other industry professionals who came to agreement on individual student performances. There was minimal disagreement between the instructor and the industry pros.
Assessment Results
a.  Describe the relevant findings according to the criteria set by the assessment tool / Overall, the self evaluations were considered fairly uniform, although there were definite and definable differences noted between the individual self evaluations and the scope of the course information.
Students had difficulty in two areas:
a.  Half of camera experienced difficulty with framing the image and keeping subjects in focus.
b.  Two thirds of student directors had trouble multi-tasking while calling shots and chyron within their projects.
How Results were Used for Course/Program Improvement
a.  Describe how the results are going to be used for the improvement of teaching, learning, or institutional effectiveness based on the data assessed.
b.  Describe how results will be shared with others in the discipline/area. / More class time should be devoted to students practicing and applying principles of what was learned in class to their work.
a. Instructors will provide Camera persons more practice framing and focusing in class prior to recording. More instruction will be given on the practicals of framing shots and preparation ahead of time. Additional practice will be given to preparing for changes in framing while cameras are not “live” and to be available for director.
b. Instructors will provide more time for planning and practice for calling out shots. Additionally, directors will be given practice in observing three camera monitors rather than program monitor to prepare for upcoming shots.
These results will be shared with other instructors who may be teaching the course in the future, along with a list of potential problems and solutions that will help instructors reach the same level of familiarity in all areas of the discipline/area.


Broadcasting 46

Final Rubric

Assessment Measure / Excellent / Meets Expectations / Needs work
Follows class guidelines / ·  Follows all directions
·  Turns in all assignments on time
·  Length and other specifications for classwork/tests are exact
·  Follows all class parameters for an introductory course / ·  Follows most directions
·  Turns in all assignments with no more than one late
·  Length and other specifications for classwork/tests are close to requirement
·  Follows most class parameters / ·  Does not follow directions on a regular basis
·  Missing assignments or significantly late on more than one
·  Length and other specifications for classwork/tests are not in compliance with deliverables
·  Does not follow most class parameters
Textbook and lecture proficiency
·  Writing
·  Directing
·  Producing
·  Camera
·  Audio
·  Graphics / ·  Synthesizes most material and can interrelate different sources
·  Can utilize most elements of the text and lectures, and technical elements / ·  Can repeat most of the information from disparate sources but not necessarily draw unique conclusions or synthesize facts
·  Can utilize most elements of key text and lectures but not necessarily and technical elements / ·  Unable to explain or utilize key elements of text, lectures and technical elements
Visual literacy / Innovative interpretation of visual and aural materials. Can explain all or most technical elements and styles / Recognize and identify key visual and aural elements and materials. Can explain majority of technical elements and styles. / Inability to differential visual and aural elements and technical elements
Written proficiency / Utilizes proper formatting and standard English for all assignments. Fluid writing style and strong organization. / Utilizes proper formatting and standard English for all assignments, but has occasional typos or grammatical errors. Some lack of structure may be evident. / Poor use of proper English and a lack of clarity in presentation.