NFE Reflections Todd 2008-9
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MCC New Faculty Experience Reflections
My Name
My Department
Mesa Community College
Contact me (mailto:myemail)
Contents |
Teaching
Courses Taught 2008-9
Fall 2008
Art 169: Two-Dimensional Computer Design
Art 183: Computer-Aided Graphic Arts I
Art 202: Survey of Digital Art
Spring 2009
Art 169: Two-Dimensional Computer Design
Art 183: Computer-Aided Graphic Arts I
Art 202: Survey of Digital Art
A Statement on Teaching
My art and design students are challenged to become active, critically informed interrogators of the media-saturated culture in which they are immersed. Additionally, they should understand the importance of their own roles as content producers within this culture, and realize that they have the potential to change it.
My project-based curriculum encourages active, multi-modal learning, and stresses both conceptual and technical aspects of the art and design production process.
Ideally, students should leave my classes deepened by their exposure to art/media history and contemporary theory, skilled in the use of a variety of tools and techniques, and inspired by their own creative productions.
Professional Development
Professional Development Activities 2008-9
New Faculty Experience (All Year)
Monthly meetings with new MCC faculty focused on orientation to campus services and broader issues of teaching and learning.
Community Engagement Conference (May 2009)
Conference providing tools for incorporating service learning and civic engagement into course curriculum.
National Portfolio Day (October 2008)
Participated in regional event for promoting art program to promising high school artists.
Faculty Art Show (November 2008)
Participated in show in the Navajo Room showcasing MCC faculty work.
"Love Letters" (January 2009)
Participated in show at the Modified Art Gallery in Phoenix involving artists from around the country.
Organic Animation Studio (July 2009)
Created stop-motion animation workshop for MCC Summer Youth College program.
Professional Development Goals 2009-10
-Participate in conferences and/or workshops for developing hybrid and/or web-based curriculum for art and design classes.
-Infuse service learning into existing course curriculum.
-Attend at least one regional or national art/design/media conference.
-Continue to publish and show art and design work.
-Work with Diversity Infusion Program to include more cultural diversity into digital media courses.
Reflection on my Experience in the NFE Community
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Understanding of MCC Culture Gained through NFE
-Tech savvy
-Offers a wide variety of innovative services for students and faculty
-Embraces cultural, social, and gender differences
-Encourages unconventional approaches to teaching and learning
Impact of NFE on my Approach to Teaching
Inspired me to incorporate service learning into course curriculum.
Reflection on My Future as a Member of the MCC Community
I plan to continue a high level of involvement with my department and to contribute to the evolution of the digital media program. I will play an active roll in the promotion and development of a new gallery/museum space on campus. I also would like to increase my participation in a variety of campus and district-wide programs. Additionally, I plan to further integrate my students' learning experiences into the broader community via service learning.
Categories: NFE | 2008-9
