BFA Graphic Design
Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop writing and verbal competencies commonly used in the description and analysis of visual art and graphic design.
- Students will create original design work that exhibit a distinct personal voice.
- Students will create and develop graphic design that meets the specifications and requirements of communication problem.
- Students will have a professional design experience in which they demonstrate competency with graphic design industry standards.
Course requirements for the degree
Curricular Map
The curriculum map shows how each required course contributes to the program's learning outcomes.
Annual Learning Outcomes Assessment Report(s)
In a process called assessment, the faculty of each degree program measure student attainment of program learning outcomes goals on an annual basis. The assessment processes used by this program can be found in the link (PDF) below:
» Learning Outcomes Assessment Process (PDF)
Assessment Rubric
In assessing learning outcomes, program faculty often develop rubrics which establish criteria and expectations showing how outcomes are evaluated. The assessment processes used by this program can be found in the link (PDF) below:
» Learning Outcomes Assessment Rubric (PDF)
Program Review
Program review represents Chapman's commitment to excellence in academic programs through periodic review of educational effectiveness. Every 5 to 7 years, program faculty members prepare a self-study report, which is reviewed by external, expert reviewers, numerous Chapman faculty governance councils and committees, and the Office of the Chancellor. Program review provides an opportunity for each program to reflect on its educational effectiveness as well as its contribution to the university's mission and strategic plan. The results of program review guide institutional planning, budgeting and decision-making.
Program Review Schedule: 2000-2001, 2011-2012, 2016-2017, 2021-2022
2011-2012 review timeline below:
- Self Study: Spring 2012
- External Review/Site Visit: Spring 2012
- External Reviewers Report Submitted: Spring 2012
- Departmental Response Letters to External Report: Spring 2012
- Long Range Planning Council Response: Spring 2012
- Assessment Committee Response: Fall 2012
- Faculty Academic Response: Summer 2012
Learn More
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