In each course satisfying the Creative and Artistic Expression ULR, evidence is assessed to determine if you have satisfied the outcomes.
You can also meet the requirements for this ULR through assessment of prior learning or life experience. To complete alternative assessment, you must submit a portfolio demonstrating achievement of the learning outcomes.
While one's independent pursuits may not fit neatly into the outcomes, your work needs to address the outcomes. we encourage you to reexamine your work and reflect upon whether it demonstrates achievement of the outcomes. The creative process is broad and variable and the outcomes are meant to operate as organizational guides within which your creative endeavors can be examined.
The work you submit should be in one of the following forms:
NOTE: Alternative assessment assumes that you have already attained mastery of the outcomes. It is not an independent study. Students may not use CSUMB courses or coursework from CSUMB courses that do not meet the Creative and Artistic Expression ULR in assessment.
FIRST: Obtain prior approval
You must have prior approval in order to pursue independent assessment by registering for ASMT 421. If you think that your work will meet the outcomes, contact the chair:
SECOND: Produce a proposal to do an independent assessment.
THIRD: Register for ASMT 421.
FOURTH: Produce a portfolio of your work.
This can take a variety of forms. If you have questions regarding your portfolio preparation, please contact the chair for more information. The chair may direct you to another faculty member more suited to your portfolio.
Guiding questions:
FIFTH: Arrange a time to present your portfolio to the committee.
This can be arranged through the ULR chair. The assessment process is not only a process of evaluation but also one of learning.
After review of your portfolio/presentation, the ULR chair and committee members will contact you with a decision within a few weeks.
Last revised 12/12/05