Year- End Report Web Design and Graphics AAAS 160 (combining 144, 160, 161) 2013-2014 Department: Computer Information Systems Document Prepared By: Luann Keizer, Professor May 1, 2014
Department Information Annual Updates Review & Documentation: Current year goals & outcomes The first goal for this year was to combine the AAAS digital graphic design degree (144), the AAAS in web design (160), and the AAAS in web design technical support (161) into one degree. This goal also included the discontinuation of the certificates in programs 162 and 163. This goal has been accomplished. The second goal for the year, which we did not achieve, was the curricular alignment and course revisions. The learning curve required to understand the goals and processes necessary to revise curriculum have taken the bulk of the year. Now that there is a better understanding, the degrees can be updated and revised. Goals for next year Align curriculum with employment and business need by: Benchmarking with community college programs in Michigan Eliminate two credit courses Review revisions with advisory board for input and feedback Survey students on changes to courses Internal collaborations and partnerships We partnered with the GRCC art department on their NASAD Accreditation in March 2014. During meetings with the Accreditation Team, they agreed that our graphic design degree could not stand on its own and should be incorporated into the web design and development degree. External collaborations and partnerships GRCC will collaborate with other community colleges including Kalamazoo Valley and Henry Ford and Lansing to exchange information on curriculum. Departmental needs for support from other departments within the college None Program accreditation Updates None
Description of departmental advising plan and outcomes Students enrolled in the degree program will be advised in Fall/Winter semesters by email and an advising day each semester per the department advising plan approved 3/14. The goal is to increase retention and graduation rates. Departmental professional development activities Increased understanding of college policies and processes relative to new degrees, discontinued degrees and curriculum redesign is required. The processes necessary to modify degrees are extensive and not currently formalized. Student Awards none Other department updates This academic program is one of many the CIS department is reconstructing. Progress is being made, though it has taken longer than anticipated. Part of the reason for the delay is that the pre-major degrees we started with (which we thought would be very quick and simple) turned out to be much more complex than we originally had hoped, and so we needed to spend more time working on them.
Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Annual Updates Professional Development Activities As is the case with all degrees, CIS faculty, both new and existing, will need to learn process and procedure for effectively updating degrees and courses. EOL/Release Time Work none Faculty & Staff Accomplishments/Awards none Faculty Development for Upcoming Year For this degree, the Adobe suite of products will require new learning and modifications to at least 8 courses.
Perkins Indicators CIP Code 50.0499 144 11.0801 160 11.1004 161 Program Code 3p1 Retention & Transfer Program 1p1 Technical Skills 2p1 - Degree/Cert Award 4p1 Placement 5p1 Non Trad Participation Digital Graphic Communications N/A yes yes no yes no Web Developer/ Design N/A yes yes no N/A N/A Web Developer/ Technical N/A yes yes no N/A N/A 5p2 Non Trad Completion Perkins Indicators Analysis & Summary As GRCC CIS faculty move through the revisions to the degree programs, it will be important to build-in the knowledge of the placement and employability of students graduating with an AAAS degree. We have anecdotal evidence of employment, but we need to develop a post-grad survey to learn how successful the degree is. In addition, as this degree is developed into a multiple-track structure, the CIP code will need to be revised and employers surveyed for employment projections and needs. The department faculty will need to be more aware of retention and transfer rates, particularly for non-traditional students. Program : Computer Applications Web Developer Technical 161 1. Provide students who complete an AAAS degree the skills needed to successfully seek employment as Internet professionals who can develop programs and structure on a web server to enhance the capabilities of a web site. 2. Qualify for memberships or certifications by organizations such as the Association of Internet Professionals, World Organization of Webmasters, and the Certified Webmaster Professional Program. 3. Successfully pass the CIW Web Design Specialist certification test.
Program Learning Apply creative design principles to develop efficient, secure, marketable Web sites for organizations such as businesses, charities, and non-profits. Gain skills needed to structure and administer a web server, write computer programs to form content on a web client, connect to and administer a database on the web server, and provide for security and privacy. Communicate effectively with co-workers in person and in writing (Communication ILO) Translate customer desires into a design consisting of detailed specifications Interact in a professional and effective manner with individuals of varying cultural and social diversities Develop timeliness, reliability and Critical Thinking Project development CO 146, CO-268 Critical Thinking Project development CO 268 Communication, Critical Thinking Communication, Social Personal 268 268 268 Course completion rate
Program Learning organizational skills demonstrated by regular attendance and participation in class. Computer Applications Web Design/Development Certificate (162) Program : 1. Provide students with the courses they need to gain employment as Internet professionals who are able to develop marketable web sites using appropriate tools and technologies 2. Apply all course work in this certificate program to the Associates Degree in Web Design/Development (160). Program Learning Apply creative design principles to develop efficient, secure, marketable Web sites for organizations such as businesses, charities, and non-profits. Communicate effectively with co-workers in person and in writing Translate customer desires into a design consisting of detailed specifications Critical Thinking Project completion CO 146, 148, 241, 268,247 Communication Communication, Critical Thinking Projects, discussion board posts, presentations Project completion CO 146, 241,268,247
Program Learning Interact in a professional and effective manner with individuals of varying cultural and social diversities Develop timeliness, reliability and organizational skills demonstrated by regular attendance and participation in class. Social Personal Projects, discussion board posts, presentations Course completion rates Computer Applications Web Design/Development 160 Program : 1. Provide students who complete an AAAS degree the skills needed to successfully seek employment to develop marketable web sites using appropriate tools and technologies. 2. Provide students who complete an AA degree the ability to transfer to a university to obtain a degree in Computer Science with specialization in Web Design or other areas. 3. Qualify for memberships or certifications by organizations such as the Association of Internet Professionals, World Organization of Webmasters, and the Certified Webmaster Professional Program. 4. Successfully pass the CIW Web Design Specialist certification test. Program Learning Apply creative design principles to develop efficient, secure, Critical Thinking Project development CO 146, 148, 268
Program Learning marketable Web sites for organizations such as businesses, charities, and non-profits. Communicate effectively with co-workers in person and in writing Translate customer desires into a design consisting of detailed specifications Interact in a professional and effective manner with individuals of varying cultural and social diversities Develop timeliness, reliability and organizational skills demonstrated by regular attendance and participation in class. Communication Communication, Critical Thinking Social Personal 268 148, CO 268 268 Course completion rates in all courses
Computer Information Systems Digital Graphic Communications 144 Program : 1. Provide students who complete an AAAS degree the skills needed to successfully seek employment in the digital graphics field. 2. Provide students who complete an AA degree the ability to transfer to a university to seek a degree in the digital graphics field. 3. Provide students who complete an AA degree the ability, through transfer, to obtain an advanced degree employed in the graphics industry. Program Learning Communicate effectively Communication Project presentation, written with co-workers in person and in writing. documentation Understand the Critical Project creation in CO complete processes of generating graphics communications from concept through development, creation, and production of digital pieces. Thinking 120,122,150, 152, 252 Use state of the art Critical Project creation in CO complete computer software and hardware to design professional images for electronic publication. Thinking 120,122,150, 152, 252 ly interact with Social Project presentation, written complete
Program Learning individuals with diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Develop timeliness, reliability and organizational skills demonstrated by regular attendance and participation in class. Personal documentation Course completion rate complete