1. Instructional Program Review 2007-2008

2. Description of the Program Review Research and Writing Process
Faculty Members Involved
Betty Nelsen, Matthew Stoehr, Jiayi Young
Staff Member Involved
Marlene Huttner
Met over meetings + communications
Jessica Dove: 3d rendering

3. Recommendations from The Previous Program Review
program will continue to modify and design relevant curriculum that satisfy industry demands and student needs
faculty members will continue to actively engage in professional development opportunities to provide our students with a quality education.
Matthew Dove: digital imaging

4. Program's Major Goals and Objectives Over The Last Six Years
developed new curriculum in the areas of Web Design and 3D Animation
developed on-line delivery for appropriate courses
moved 3D Animation to Natomas, and offered other ArtNM courses in Natomas
upgraded the hardware and software in the 127 Mac lab to adequately support the high- end technical demands of Art New Media courses
Jeremy McCain: book pages

5. Devon Letzen: digital imaging
Findings: 1
Were the goals and objectives achieved?
All goals and objectives were achieved.
Three out of the four goals were wise and one is not.
Moving our 3D Animation program to Natomas proved to be unsuccessful
Devon Letzen: digital imaging

6. Findings: 2
Were the recommendations implemented and what were the results?
Yes, the recommendations were implemented.
Our program continues to grow.

7. Ryan Krasovich: digital imaging
Findings: 3
What other major developments and accomplishments occurred over the last six years?
We continued to identify students needing extra assistance with students who qualified to tutor.
We partnered with 4-yrs & feeder high schools.
We collaborated with English, CISW, and Art.
We continue to rely on our advisory committee.
Ryan Krasovich: digital imaging

8. Conclusion: Strength of Program
With the steady 26% increase in enrollment, we are meeting student and community needs by offering appropriate courses consistent with the college goals.
Michael Panco: digital imaging

9. Conclusion: Areas in Need of Improvement
improve student retention and student success rate, particularly for age groups of
address enrollment decline in 3D Animation.
address lack of budget planning for professional development
Christopher Le: “dark” spanish script study

10. Recommendations for The Next Program Review Cycle
Develop orientation/advisory events for Art New Media students.
Remodel RM127 to create an identity for art new media in order to provide a sense of community for our students.
Move 3D Animation back to the main campus.
Building professional development funds into budget planning.
Paul Rubi: poster design