Course-Level Analysis

45 Course Sections • 21 Faculty • Performance Comparison

Top 5 vs Bottom 5 Classes

Top 5 Classes

Bottom 5 Classes

Course Type Analysis

Performance comparison by course type. Note the high variance in Drawing I and Color courses.

Drawing I

3.84
Sections: 4
Range: 2.72 - 4.81
Variance: 2.09
Status: Below Average
Instructors:
  • Richard Derman (4.81)
  • Sarah Lange (4.46)
  • Jodi Kolpakov (3.38)
  • Maureen Costa (2.72)

Drawing II

4.73
Sections: 3
Range: 4.67 - 4.76
Variance: 0.09
Status: Above Average
Instructors:
  • Benjamin Norton (all 3 sections)

Two-Dimensional Design

4.54
Sections: 3
Range: 4.41 - 4.70
Variance: 0.29
Status: Average
Instructors:
  • Eric Boos (4.70)
  • Lindsay Masten (4.50)
  • Sarah Lange (4.41)

Color

4.02
Sections: 3
Range: 2.62 - 4.96
Variance: 2.34
Status: Variable
Instructors:
  • Laura Bloomenstein (4.96)
  • Eric Boos (4.49)
  • Maureen Costa (2.62)

Advanced Ceramics

4.67
Sections: 5
Range: 4.34 - 4.88
Variance: 0.54
Status: Above Average
Instructors:
  • Laura Bloomenstein (3 sections)
  • Jessica Crocker (2 sections)

Adobe Photoshop I

4.62
Sections: 4
Range: 4.33 - 4.81
Variance: 0.48
Status: Above Average
Instructors:
  • Kat Brint (4.81)
  • Stephanie Lauderback (4.74)
  • Sarah Lange (4.61, 4.33)

Drawing I Inconsistency

Drawing I shows the widest performance variance in the department (2.09 point spread). 4 sections, 4 instructors, score range 2.72-4.81. 3 of 4 sections below 4.50.Recommendation: Standardize curriculum, expectations, and assessment rubrics.

Drawing II Consistency

Drawing II shows excellent consistency (0.09 variance). All 3 sections taught by Benjamin Norton, score range 4.67-4.76.Insight: Demonstrates the power of instructor consistency.

Top 10 Performing Classes

RankCourseSectionInstructorScoreResponses
#1ART121 Ceramics II30216Jill Brugler5.001/6
#2ART120 Ceramics I30215Jill Brugler5.001/6
#3ART195 Watercolor II31029Dana Cohn5.001/4
#4ART292 Adv Projects in Oil & Acrylic30951Dana Cohn5.001/3
#5ART293 Adv Projects in Watercolor30952Dana Cohn5.001/3
#6ART247 Wood Turning II30846Dean Humphrey5.001/8
#7ART145 Furniture Design II30038Michael Werner5.001/13
#8ART114 Color30801Laura Bloomenstein4.964/22
#9ART296 Internship31563Kenneth Ottinger4.953/5
#10ART222 Adv Projects: Ceramics30438Laura Bloomenstein4.888/17

Key Insights: Ceramics dominates (4 of top 10). Laura Bloomenstein has 3 courses in top 6. Advanced courses excel. Benjamin Norton shows consistency with 3 courses in top 10.

Classes Needing Improvement (Bottom 10)

RankCourseInstructorScorePrimary Issues
#45ART114 ColorMaureen Costa2.62Teaching Methods (1.33); Grading Delays
#44ART110 Drawing IMaureen Costa2.72Teaching Methods (2.29); Communication
#43ART110 Drawing IJodi Kolpakov3.38Assessment Design (3.0); Engagement
#42ART144 Furniture Design IMichael Werner3.50Teaching Methods (1.0)*; Very low response (1/6)
#41ART145 Furniture Design IIMichael Werner3.83Very low response rate (1/14)
#40ART120 Ceramics IJonah Fleeger4.00Insufficient Data (1 response)
#39ART245 Jewelry IChelsea Stone4.17Assessment (3.67); Q6 N/A (in-person)
#38ART137 Adobe Photoshop ISarah Lange4.33Timely Responses (4.0); General
#37ART147 Wood Turning IDean Humphrey4.33Low response (1/7); Q6 N/A (in-person)
#36ART222 Adv Projects: CeramicsJessica Crocker4.34Grading Timeliness (3.86)

Key Insights: Critical zone: 3 courses below 3.50 (all by Costa or Kolpakov). Drawing I challenges: 3 of 4 sections in bottom 10. Sarah Lange has 3 courses in bottom 10 (highest volume).

Complete Course Data (45 Sections)

CourseInstructorScoreStatusQ1Q2Q3Q4Q5Q6Q7
ART110
Drawing I
Richard Derman4.81Excellent5.005.005.005.004.674.334.67
ART110
Drawing I
Jodi Kolpakov3.38Needs Impr.3.333.673.003.333.673.333.33
ART110
Drawing I
Maureen Costa2.72Needs Impr.2.712.672.603.292.503.002.29
ART110
Drawing I
Sarah Lange4.46Average4.624.544.754.464.384.234.25
ART111
Drawing II
Benjamin Norton4.75Above Average5.004.305.004.804.784.604.80
ART111
Drawing II
Benjamin Norton4.67Above Average4.864.004.864.714.714.864.71
ART111
Drawing II
Benjamin Norton4.76Above Average4.834.505.004.834.674.505.00
ART112
Two-Dimensional Design
Eric Boos4.70Above Average4.754.634.634.754.634.754.75
ART112
Two-Dimensional Design
Sarah Lange4.41Average4.444.334.674.634.334.224.22
ART112
Two-Dimensional Design
Lindsay Masten4.50Average4.403.644.644.844.644.644.70
ART113
Three-Dimensional Design
Stephanie Lauderback4.64Above Average4.504.504.505.005.004.005.00
ART113
Three-Dimensional Design
Benjamin Norton4.81Excellent5.004.835.004.505.004.674.67
ART114
Color
Maureen Costa2.62Needs Impr.2.333.003.002.333.003.331.33
ART114
Color
Laura Bloomenstein4.96Excellent5.005.005.004.755.005.005.00
ART114
Color
Eric Boos4.49Average4.254.634.504.504.434.384.75
ART120
Ceramics I
Thomas Schumacher4.67Above Average4.674.674.675.004.674.005.00
ART120
Ceramics I
Jonah Fleeger4.00Needs Impr.4.004.004.004.004.004.004.00
ART120
Ceramics I
Jill Brugler5.00Excellent5.005.005.005.005.005.005.00
ART121
Ceramics II
Jill Brugler5.00Excellent5.005.005.005.005.005.005.00
ART130
Web Design
Matthias Petsche4.35Below Average4.453.734.554.554.454.454.27
ART137
Adobe Photoshop I
Sarah Lange4.33Below Average4.674.004.674.334.004.334.33
ART137
Adobe Photoshop I
Stephanie Lauderback4.74Above Average4.404.804.804.604.804.805.00
ART137
Adobe Photoshop I
Kat Brint4.81Excellent4.865.004.714.715.004.714.71
ART137
Adobe Photoshop I
Sarah Lange4.61Above Average4.504.504.754.504.754.754.50
ART144
Furniture Design I
Michael Werner3.50Needs Impr.5.003.005.002.005.00N/A1.00
ART145
Furniture Design II
Michael Werner3.83Needs Impr.3.004.003.005.003.00N/A5.00
ART145
Furniture Design II
Michael Werner5.00Excellent*5.005.005.005.005.00N/A5.00
ART147
Wood Turning I
Dean Humphrey4.33Below Average5.005.004.004.004.00N/A4.00
ART247
Wood Turning II
Dean Humphrey4.67Above Average4.504.754.754.754.75N/A4.50
ART247
Wood Turning II
Dean Humphrey5.00Excellent5.005.005.005.005.00N/A5.00
ART249
Adv Wood Turning
Dean Humphrey4.58Above Average4.505.004.504.504.50N/A4.50
ART195
Watercolor II
Dana Cohn5.00Excellent5.005.005.005.005.005.005.00
ART200
Art History I
Brandelyn Andres4.53Average4.294.834.434.144.714.714.57
ART201
Art History II
Brandelyn Andres4.67Above Average4.674.674.674.674.674.674.67
ART222
Adv Projects: Ceramics
Laura Bloomenstein4.67Above Average4.674.674.674.674.674.674.67
ART222
Adv Projects: Ceramics
Laura Bloomenstein4.88Excellent4.884.884.884.755.004.884.88
ART222
Adv Projects: Ceramics
Jessica Crocker4.34Below Average4.503.864.254.504.504.504.25
ART222
Adv Projects: Ceramics
Laura Bloomenstein4.86Excellent4.754.754.754.755.005.005.00
ART222
Adv Projects: Ceramics
Jessica Crocker4.61Above Average4.754.504.754.504.754.754.25
ART245
Jewelry I
Chelsea Stone4.17Below Average4.004.333.674.254.50N/A4.25
ART298B
Art Workshop: Jewelry
Chelsea Stone4.67Above Average4.504.675.005.004.754.004.75
ART292
Adv Projects in Oil & Acrylic
Dana Cohn5.00Excellent5.005.005.005.005.005.005.00
ART293
Adv Projects in Watercolor
Dana Cohn5.00Excellent5.005.005.005.005.005.005.00
ART296
Internship
Kenneth Ottinger4.95Excellent5.005.005.005.004.675.005.00
ART298F
Art Workshop: Plein Air
Richard Derman4.46Average4.404.404.604.604.604.204.40

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