Program Evaluation of Department Leadership
In the sweltering heat of July in Tempe, Arizona, the Education team at [Institution Name] gathered for their annual online program review meetings. Led by Dr. Meryl Epstein, the Director of Education, the team met with program heads to discuss and implement changes aimed at keeping their creative programs relevant and up-to-date.
One of the key focuses of these meetings was the review of feedback from the Advisory Board, which provided insights into industry trends. The team carefully analysed this feedback and came up with a range of creative ideas to ensure programs continue to evolve to meet the needs of students and creative industry employers.
The changes will be implemented for the Fall term starting August 26th, 2019. One of the most significant changes is the overhaul of program requirements and course sequences across several creative programmes.
In the AOS in Illustration, DES 102 Typography II I will be replaced by ADV 207 Creative Concept Development. The AOS in Web Design will see a shift, with WEB 233 Web Portfolio Design and WEB 206 Web Accessibility being replaced by WEB 222 UX/UI Design.
The AOS in Advertising Design will replace WEB 101 HTML and CSS I with DES 206 Branding and Identity. The AOS in Digital Media will undergo a major transformation, with DES 131 Logo Design, PHO 104 History of Photography, and WEB 231 Web Design I being replaced by DIG 222 Creative Process, DIG 210 Animate I, and WEB 222 UX/UI Design. The AOS in Graphic Design will replace WEB 213 Bootstrap I with WEB 222 UX/UI Design.
In the AOS in Digital Media, DIG 210 Animate I will replace DIG 203 Animate I and PHO 104 History of Photography.
The changes were not limited to coursework. The Education team also reviewed student portfolios and conducted an audit of program objectives, structure, and sequence.
Faculty members such as Felicia Kieselhorst in Digital Photography, Kristen Becker in Ad Design, and Andrew Shalat in Graphic Design, were present and played a crucial role in these discussions.
The team emphasised that these changes are designed to better prepare students for the ever-evolving creative industries. They encouraged students to contact Student Services at advisor@our website for any questions about these program modifications.
With these exciting changes in place, the creative programmes at [Institution Name] are set to offer an even more enriching and industry-relevant learning experience for the 2019-2020 academic year. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in 2020.
In the innovative landscape of creative programs, the AOS in Graphic Design will incorporate a transformation by replacing WEB 213 Bootstrap I with WEB 222 UX/UI Design, aligning with the ever-changing technological advancements in graphic design. Meanwhile, the lifestyle aspect of these programs will evolve, as the AOS in Advertising Design will replace WEB 101 HTML and CSS I with DES 206 Branding and Identity, nurturing students in adapting to the dynamic advertising industry.
