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EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Art Gallery
PROGRAM REVIEW
2010-2011
Submitted by
Willie Brownlee, Professor of Art
Susanna Meiers, Art Gallery Director/Curator
Diane L. Hayden, Fine Arts Division Faculty Coordinator
June 8, 2011
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Table of Contents
Program Description
1. Program objectives, college mission, vision, strategic initiatives and core competencies
2. Student population served
3. Results of student participation in program
4. List of notable achievements
5. Prior program review recommendations not implemented
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
1. Creation, discussion and review of SLOs
2. Program SLO assessments
3. Program SLO assessment results
Program Improvement
1. Activities to improve services to students
2. Use of metrics
3. Patterns in student success, retention and persistence
Program Environment
1. Description
2. Staff and faculty
3. Facilities and equipment needs
4. Schedule of hours of availability
5. External factors impacting program
Customer Service
1. Customer service survey
2. Service improvements
Conclusions and Recommendations
1. Program strengths and areas of improvement
2. List of prioritized recommendations
3. Continue program
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EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Art Gallery
PROGRAM REVIEW
2010-2011
Program Description
1. Describe the program emphasizing the program’s objectives and how the program supports the
college’s mission and vision statements, strategic initiatives, and core competencies.
The El Camino Art Gallery provides unique services to the ECC campus supporting Strategic
Initiatives A, B, and C; Core competencies I, II, III, IV, V and VI; and the larger college
vision to create an accessible and rewarding learning community conducive to student success
that respects people, integrity, diversity and excellence.
The Art Gallery fulfills the college’s mission and vision for open access to quality,
comprehensive educational programs and services by offering exhibitions of diverse interest and
complementary programs designed to engage a wide population of viewers and to deepen their
appreciation for art.
As an integral part of the ECC Fine Arts program, The El Camino Art Gallery supports and
enhances the Art department’s instructional program, expanding on the classroom instructional
methods for studio and art history students alike in support of Strategic Initiatives A and B. In
addition, the Gallery is a potent link to our diverse community, promoting and making accessible
a wide variety of quality exhibitions. The Annual Student Show features student work selected
by studio art faculty from both Fall and Spring semesters each year. The faculty show represents
current work by the ECC Fine Art Department faculty, including art and photography. The four
other exhibitions are curated by the Gallery Director who must stay actively conversant with the
current trends in the art world through visiting studios, commercial art galleries, and museum
exhibitions. Exhibitions evolve through a curatorial process of linking art trends and ideas to the
needs of the art department and the greater college. The final design of the exhibitions is the
expression of this curatorial vision.
The Art Gallery strengthens student learning by enhancing core competencies, such as, critical,
creative, and analytical thinking by serving as a visual arts laboratory for studio art, programs
(Core Competency II), developing students’ visual literacy and perceptual skills (Core
competency I) and offering students the opportunity to discover practical applications to
theoretical concepts (Core Competency VI). The Gallery is also a fully integrated component
of the art appreciation and art history programs, providing a forum for student critiques and
discussions with artists (Core Competency V).
In addition, the Gallery offers opportunities for students to learn about gallery installations and
management through the Certificate of Achievement in Gallery Management. Students who
complete the Certificate of Achievement in Gallery Management will be able to comprehend and
implement the basic principles of gallery management including budget,
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Program Description (continued)
economics, insurance, shipping, handling, and personnel; demonstrate the principles and
techniques necessary to install art exhibitions; and evaluate exhibitions in terms of layout,
lighting, wall labels/color, and title wall design. Gaining this kind of vocational knowledge is in
line with the expectations of Core Competency I, content knowledge specific to a chosen career
or discipline.
The Art Gallery is an important part of the cultural landscape of the South Bay, attracting many
outside visitors to the campus each year. The Gallery offers a valuable opportunity to students
and interested community members to explore and experience contemporary and historical
works of art from many cultures supporting students’ appreciation of local and global diversity
(Core Competency V). The Gallery’s innovative exhibitions also provide a springboard for
discussion for the wider campus including programs in the divisions of Industry and Technology,
Behavioral and Social Sciences, and the Humanities. In this capacity, the Art Gallery is a focus
for support of the core competencies of professional and personal growth by stimulating
students’ intellectual curiosity and reflection. The ECC Art Gallery initiates a pattern of
attending museum and galleries by students. This experience supports life-long learning (Core
Competency IV) by teaching them the value and enjoyment of broadening their cultural
horizons. In addition, the gallery fulfills Strategic Initiative C by fostering a positive learning
environment and sense of community and cooperation through an effective process of
collaboration and collegial consultation.
The gallery bolsters student learning by offering an alternate instructional method for
understanding the significance of classroom learning, fulfilling the goals of Strategic Initiatives
A and B for strengthening and enhancing student learning. Each year, the art gallery produces
six high-quality, thought-provoking exhibitions, featuring the work of professional artists,
faculty and students, in a broad variety of media including sculpture, painting, drawing, design,
jewelry, photography, illustration, digital media, printmaking, performance and mixed media
installation. Please see Art Gallery website for an exhibition history:
www.elcamino.edu/commadv/ArtGallery.
For many students, the Art Gallery may be their first exposure to visiting an art exhibit. In
addition, instructors are able to schedule private time in the gallery for their classes to view and
discuss the exhibitions. The Art Gallery makes each exhibition more accessible by scheduling a
lecture by the exhibiting artists(s) as well as providing a study guide for use by students and
members of the community. (See Appendix A) This process reinforces the core competencies
of communication and comprehension (Core Competency III) by challenging students to
analyze and discuss a wide range of art forms and emphasizing visual communication and artistic
expression as an alternative to written expression.
In addition to its other shows, the Art Gallery hosts an annual Student Show. The annual
Student Show reinforces excellence by showing students that artistic goals are attainable. It also,
develops Core Competency I, content knowledge, by teaching students more specifically about
the art profession: how to prepare art for exhibition, how to receive and process input from an
“audience”, and how to see one’s work (anew?) in the context of a larger exhibition, a
fundamental part of understanding what it means to become a professional artist.
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Program Description (continued)
Art Gallery Staffing and Operating Budget
The Art Gallery operates on a budget of $95,000 for staffing (Gallery Director, Exhibition
Manager, Gallery Attendants, and Installation Crew) and an operating budget of $14,000. The
Art Gallery stages six high-quality exhibitions each year, which includes the popular Annual
Student Show, faculty show and four exhibits of work by professional artists.
Art Gallery Director/Curator
Over the last 10 years, the Art Gallery Director position and Exhibition Manager position have
undergone significant changes. The Art Gallery Director has increasingly assumed new
responsibilities, partly due to past reduction of the Exhibition Manager’s hours in the gallery.
Increasingly, the Art Gallery Director/Curator has been expected to assume responsibilities
ordinarily assigned to full-time faculty positions. These include:
attending all Art Department Faculty meetings
Art Gallery Program Review
overseeing Art Gallery website
committee responsibilities (heading the Art Gallery Committee and member of the Open
House Committee)
SLO development and assessments
newly mandated supervisory hours which curtail the ability to visit artists’ studios and art
galleries in order to curate exhibitions, an essential part of this position.
These demands require that the Special Assignment Category currently assigned to the position
of Art Gallery Director/Curator needs to be re-evaluated with an eye towards an increase of
hourly rate and an increase in number of hours.
Art Gallery Exhibition Manager
The Special Assignment Category currently assigned to the Exhibition Manager position needs
to be re-evaluated in light of increased demands for work hours.
Additional supervision of Art 34ab students beyond regular Lab hours while working in
the Art Gallery to assist installation process and reception preparation due to reduction of
part time lab assistants
The addition of mandatory supervision of Gallery worker during Gallery Hours on
Wednesday from 3:10-8:00 p.m.
Additional hours are required to complete some exhibitions in a timely manner: these
include the faculty and students exhibitions and occasionally extenuating circumstances
in other exhibitions.
Art Gallery Operating Budget
The operating budget of $14,000 pays for advertising-hardcopy publications and online; packing
materials, shipping; equipment for exhibitions, i.e. video projectors, monitors, DVD player, etc.;
gallery preparation such as paint, tools, hardware, pedestals, label production, etc.; receptions;
postcard announcements; website updates; photography for each exhibition, artist lectures and
performances; and honoraria.
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Program Description (continued)
2. Describe the student population served by the program using available data.
The Art Gallery serves students across many disciplines such as art history, art appreciation and
studio art as well as students campus-wide. Students from English, history, sociology,
anthropology and psychology frequently use gallery exhibitions as a springboard for discussion
and written papers on a broad variety of subjects.
Currently, the Art Gallery has arrangements with 11 Fine Arts instructors to support an elective
grade component for 18 classes in the Fine Arts Division. This arrangement alone
reaches over 900 students. In addition, 26 Fine Arts instructors regularly bring their classes
to the Art Gallery in any given semester, increasing the number of students exposed to a primary
art experience in the Gallery. Other departments from the wider campus, especially in the
Humanities, also bring their classes to exhibitions at the Gallery on a regular basis. In the recent
past, seven organizations from outside the campus (southland colleges, high schools and middle
schools) have brought groups to visit the Gallery. (See Appendix B)
The Art Gallery provides a unique environment for students to communicate, interpret, and
discuss artistic messages outside the classroom. The Gallery is beginning to track attendance
more closely in order to quantify the number of student and outside visitors. Appendix E is a
compilation of data collected from the Art History faculty showing their use of the Gallery in the
classroom. A short term goal is also to identify exactly how many studio instructors and
instructors from the wider campus utilize the Gallery as a source for classroom discussion,
critical analysis and/or visual expression.
In an attempt to broaden the reach of the Art Gallery program, the Director plans to develop
email lists to inform specific faculty about scheduled exhibits relating to their departmental
areas. The goal for this outreach is that non-art instructors incorporate gallery visits into their
classes whenever possible.
3. What happens after students participate in the program’s activities? If applicable, address whether
students are successful in meeting their educational goals.
The working draft of the Art Gallery Program SLO is the following:
Through visiting the Art Gallery, students are introduced to the cultural community of the
visual arts.
Visiting the campus gallery is often the first experience many students have visiting an art
gallery. The study guides, provided by the Art Gallery, deepen the students’ understanding and
appreciation of the concepts presented. Students articulate their responses through answering
study guide questions and written course assignments.
4. List notable achievements that were linked to the College’s Strategic Initiatives that have occurred
since the last review.
There is no prior Art Gallery Program Review, however, a notable achievement that was linked
to the college’s Strategic Initiatives C and E for collaboration and improvement through
effective assessment occurred during the spring 2009 semester. The gallery
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collaborated with the art department in the assessment of the art department’s program SLO. The
following SLO was assessed:
After completing an A.A. Degree, a certificate, or a transfer curriculum in art, students
will be able to comprehend, and discuss art works in terms of form, medium, and content.
The art gallery staff designed, mounted, and supervised the 2009 Annual Student Art Show
which served as a staging event for students to respond to a series of survey questions related to
specified art works and the above mentioned program SLO. The assessment process verified
students’ ability “to comprehend, and discuss art works in terms of form, medium, and content.
Through the students’ direct involvement in the gallery show, the Art Department was able to
confirm that all students fulfilled the department’s standards for success commensurate with the
amount of instruction they received. The Art Department faculty discovered that a more specific
evaluation survey dealing with medium, form, etc. would give more accurate information on
students’ ability to use terminology and critically assess artworks. (See Appendix C)
In a separate effort, in support of Strategic Initiative E, the gallery has compiled a notebook to
document the extent to which its exhibitions have impacted the community and students. This
notebook includes a selection of exemplary gallery exhibitions and events, exhibition study
guides, press coverage, promotional postcards for shows and letters of support and praise from
the greater Southern California community regarding the El Camino College Art Gallery
Program as well as student papers written by students from the English Department in response
gallery exhibitions. (Appendix G)
All of the ECC Gallery shows include an opening reception for the exhibiting artists and
community. Sometimes the receptions include performances by artists and other departments
such as music and dance reinforcing college collegiality and community (Strategic Initiative
C). The Annual Student Show is always very popular. This year there were over 1,000 guests at
the opening reception which included a flash mob and Dance Department presentation.
5. What prior program review recommendations were not implemented, if any, and why? What was
the impact on the program and the students?
Since this is the first ECC Art Gallery Program Review, there are no prior program review
recommendations.
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
1. Describe how program personnel are engaged in the creation, discussion, and review of SLO -
statements, assessment results, and reports.
The Gallery Director works with the Gallery Committee, which is comprised of full-time art
faculty, the SLO facilitator, and the faculty coordinator to develop plans for the creation, review,
and assessment of the Art Gallery Program SLO.
The proposed Program SLO for the Art Gallery is:
Through visiting the Art Gallery, students are introduced to the cultural community of the
visual arts.
This SLO is specific to the Art Gallery Program and will be a measure of its service.
In addition, the Art Gallery is instrumental in the Program SLO for the whole Art Department
through designing, mounting and supervising the Annual Student Art Show that serves as the
staging event for the department’s program SLOs.
2. How does the program ensure that SLO’s are assessed consistently?
The Art Gallery is working on quantifying the impact the gallery has on its student population in
the following ways:
A student survey is being developed as an Art Gallery Program SLO assessment tool that
will gauge whether students are becoming more accustomed to participating in the
cultural community of the visual arts. (See Appendix D)
The Art Gallery will obtain results from the Art Department Program SLO assessment as
a measure of its success in providing opportunities for students to apply their developing
analytical skills and appreciation of art works.
The Art Gallery will track the number of students who attend as part of an ECC class.
The Art Gallery will keep count of the overall number of visitors who come to the
Gallery as a way to measure the total population served.
The Art Gallery SLO Assessment is planned for Fall 2011 and a longer range timeline is to be
determined. A Student Survey is being considered as an assessment tool. (See Appendix D)
3. Have the SLO assessment results indicated the need to change or modify components of the
program? If so, were the changes implemented?
There are no previous SLO assessment results for the Art Gallery.
The Art Department, however, conducts its own Program SLO Assessment using the Art Gallery
exhibitions as its basis. The results of the Art Department SLO Assessment support the Art
Gallery as a continuing fundamental resource to the viability and success of the Art Department
and its students. The use of the Gallery encourages applied critical thinking beyond the
classroom and studio.
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Program Improvement
Explain what changes need to be considered to improve the program.
1. What activities has the program engaged in to improve services to students?
The Gallery consults regularly with art department faculty to determine the most relevant
activities and scheduling for student success. In addition to providing excellent lectures and
performances that accompany each exhibition, the Gallery is constantly working to improve the
technology and delivery systems of exhibitions. The Gallery staff has written proposals to
acquire funds to purchase new, replacement technology needed to keep pace with an ever
changing art scene.
In order to remain current, we propose to acquire the following (See Plan Builder Appendix H
for details):
Purchase computer for audio/visual gallery displays
Redesign art gallery website, completely revamping the format and function.
Purchase multimedia video projector for use in gallery displays.
Purchase additional lights for gallery track system.
In addition, the Art Gallery Director developed and conducted a Customer Satisfaction Survey
for the Spring 2011. The results confirmed that the Art Gallery is fulfilling its mission well. The
results also suggest that more advertising and web presence would be beneficial to the program
in attracting more visitors from the greater Los Angeles community. (See Appendix F)
2. How have program personnel used metrics to improve program services? (Provide metrics from the
last four years.)
Since the elimination of art gallery “lab courses”, statistics have not been collected and saved.
Improving metrics is one of the goals for the program.
Implementation of an Art Gallery Program SLO assessment survey and tracking visitors more
closely will allow the Art Gallery to evaluate outcomes and collect metrics for future analysis
and improvement of services and programs.
3. If applicable, explain any patterns in student success, retention, and persistence in terms of student
characteristics and program objectives and discuss planned responses or changes.
N.A.
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Program Environment
1. Discuss the program environment, including the relationship among program staff and students
and involvement with other programs or support areas.
The Art Gallery program provides programming and curriculum to the Art Department. Its staff
effectively interfaces with students, faculty, visiting artists, and the general public to further an
understanding of the arts and the people who make art. Together with the Center for the Arts,
the Art Gallery completes the picture of performing and visual arts to be found at El Camino
College.
The Art Department utilizes the Art Gallery to support the course, Art 34ab - Art Gallery
Management/Artist Career Issues, a course that develops practical skills that are invaluable to the
developing artist, such as, resume writing, presentation and display of artwork, photographing
artwork, and publicizing art related events. This course is taught in tandem with the events
sponsored by the art gallery and is an integral part of the gallery’s art education outreach. The
Art Department is considering the feasibility of converting the Gallery Management certificate to
a CTE certificate.
Students who complete Art 34ab - Gallery Management/Artist Career Issues are able to
comprehend and implement the basic principles of gallery management including budget,
economics, insurance, shipping, handling, and personnel, demonstrate the principles and
techniques necessary to install art exhibitions, and evaluate exhibitions in terms of layout,
lighting, wall labels/color, and title wall design. These important lessons are relevant to gallery
managers and exhibiting artists, alike.
Additionally, the Art Gallery facilities are also used for numerous receptions, functioning as a
stimulating center for community for the College.
Although the Art Gallery is visited by many students, faculty and off-campus visitors, this
valuable resource could be more fully enjoyed through better exposure. The website needs a
major overhaul and campus signage is woefully inadequate.
2. Describe the number and type of staff and faculty (include current organizational chart).
The art gallery staff works on a part-time basis and consists of
A Director/Curator (part-time/special assignment faculty) who reports to the Dean of
Fine Arts
An Exhibition Manager/Instructor (part-time/special assignment faculty) who reports to
the Dean of Fine Arts (Art 34 - This position includes installation duties and the
instruction of Gallery Management/Artist Career Issues Art 34ab class)
Three Gallery Attendants (part-time temporary) who report to the Director and monitor
each exhibition and login students for extra-credit class work.
Four Casual Workers/Gallery Installers (part-time temporary) who assist the Gallery
Director and the Exhibition Manager in the mounting of each exhibition.
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Program Environment (continued)
Art Gallery Director/Curator
Current responsibilities of the Art Gallery Director/Curator are among the following:
to remain abreast of the current trends in the art world through visiting studios, galleries
and museums
development of concepts for all exhibitions
selection of artwork through studio visits and website contact
placement of artwork in exhibit space (final choice depends on curator but responsibility
is shared with Exhibition Manager)
design and production of exhibit announcements
mailing list of gallery contacts
press releases and advertising for all shows
study guides and questions to accompany exhibitions
record keeping and label production for all shows, financial record keeping for gallery
preparation of loan forms for insurance for artwork
scheduling of all shipping of artwork
hiring, scheduling and supervision of all Casual and student employees
Time sheets for payment of employees
ordering of supplies (shared with Exhibition Manager)
communication with facilities when necessary (shared with Exhibition Manager)
assist in mounting shows (responsibility for supervision of mounting of shows shared
with Exhibition Manager)
maintenance of public relations within the El Camino College Community
initiation of budgetary transactions for gallery
scheduling and payment for all lectures, performances and special events
purchasing of food and paper goods for receptions
preparation for receptions
Increasingly, the Art Gallery Director/Curator has been expected to assume responsibilities
ordinarily assigned to full-time faculty positions. These include:
attending all Art Department Faculty meetings
Art Gallery Program Review
overseeing Art Gallery website
committee responsibilities (heading the Art Gallery Committee and member of the Open
House Committee)
SLO development and assessments
newly mandated supervisory hours which curtail the ability to visit artists’ studios and art
galleries in order to curate exhibitions, an essential part of this position.
These demands require that the Special Assignment Category currently assigned to the position
of Art Gallery Director/Curator needs to be re-evaluated with an eye towards an increase of
hourly rate and an increase in number of hours.
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Program Environment (continued)
Art Gallery Exhibition Manager
The Special Assignment Category currently assigned to the Exhibition Manager position also
needs to be re-evaluated in light of increased demands for work hours. (For current job
responsibilities see Appendix I.)
Additional supervision of Art 34ab students beyond regular Lab hours while working in
the Art Gallery to assist installation process and reception preparation due to reduction of
part time lab assistants
The addition of mandatory supervision of Gallery worker during Gallery Hours on
Wednesday from 3:10-8:00 p.m.
Additional hours are required to complete some exhibitions in a timely manner: these
include the faculty and students exhibitions and occasionally extenuating circumstances
in other exhibitions.
3. Describe facilities or equipment needs for the next four years.
The Art Gallery is an L shaped facility of approximately 2,000 sq. ft., 18’ ceilings, with a Uni-
strut, steel beam grid construction overhead, at 12 ft. (at 4’ intervals) that supports moveable wall
units. These units (12’x4’x2”), each weighing about 250 lbs., are moved with a specialized
dolly, and clamped in position by sliding steel framework that extends from the top edge of the
wall. This pneumatic wall system functions with the use of internal air bladders that are inflated
with the use of an electric pump to raise the steel interlocking brace, engaging it with the Uni-
strut grid overhead. The wall system was purchased in the early 1970s from the Air Wall
Company (pneumatic partitions) in Paramount, CA.
The gallery lighting system, purchased from Entertainment Lighting Services in 2003-04,
consists of Intense Lighting ITL98, grid, and a programmable Dimmer Rack, housed in the
closet adjacent to attendant’s desk in gallery. The lighting grid is located at the height of 12’
above gallery floor. There is an additional control panel for system in shop area. The lighting
system uses a variety of lights ranging from floodlights, to spotlights, pinspots and barndoor
spots. The gallery lighting system currently includes 90 fixtures that are suitable for both flood
and spot light bulbs. Additionally there are 14 high power floodlights (2 varieties in this
category), 8 wall washer floods, 6 pin spots, and 6 barn door spotlights. These lights and the
skills for directing their use are all unique to gallery lighting and do not correspond to theater
lighting.
There is a Denon sound system with old Marantz receiver that supplies sound for art gallery
when desired. Controls for sound system are housed in gallery office in the cupboard behind the
gallery director’s desk. Speakers for system are in gallery. With the exception of the Marantz
receiver, this system was installed by Entertainment Lighting Services at the same time as the
lighting system, in 2003-04.
There are approximately 60 pedestals and shelves ranging in size from 24”x4’x8’ to
40”x10”x10”. There are also a range of acrylic pedestal tops used in protecting objects on
display.
The Art Gallery Shop contains the following power woodworking tools:
1 DeWalt panel saw, 1 Rockwell/Delta band saw, 1 DeWalt mitre saw with attached table, 1
Craftsman table saw and 1 DeWalt chop saw.
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Program Environment (continued)
Immediate facilities, equipment, and technology needs include the following:
TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS
o Purchase computer for advanced audio/visual gallery displays (See Appendix H for
details)
o Redesign art gallery website, completely revamping the format and function. (See
Appendix H for details)
o Purchase multimedia video projector for use in gallery displays. (See Appendix H
for details).
o Purchase furniture for green room.
o Purchase new large-scale, eighty-cup coffee maker for use with gallery receptions.
o Purchase ergonomic chair for gallery attendant station.
o Purchase additional lights for gallery track system (See Appendix H for details)
o Purchase three (2) new cordless drills.
o Purchase six (6) additional Plexi Glas Vitrines for tops of gallery pedestal (6 pieces)
FACILITIES NEEDS
o Restore gallery entrance (repair floor and paint walls of foyer to match the interior
walls of the gallery).
o Install new lights in patio ceiling near gallery entrance to illuminate patio for
receptions.
o Create and install adequate directional signage leading to the Art Gallery.
This would include, but not be limited to, signage leading from Lots J and K .
4. Describe how well the scheduled hours of availability meet student demand and indicate the
specific hours the program operates.
The current hours of operation for the Art Gallery are Monday & Tuesday 10:00am -3:00pm,
Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am – 8:00pm, and Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm.
In order to accommodate students attending early morning art appreciation and art history
classes, the Art Gallery needs to be open between 8:00am and 10:00am, Monday and Tuesday.
Additionally, the gallery needs to add four (4) weekend hours either on Saturday or on Sunday.
5. Describe the influences that external factors such as state laws, changing demographics, and the
characteristics of the students served have on the program and services and how the program addresses
these factors.
The gallery served as mandatory a co-requisite lab for art history/art appreciation classes for a
number of years. During this time, record numbers of students attended art exhibitions and artist
lectures. A ruling by the Chancellor eliminated this option. Nevertheless, the Art Gallery has
continued to attract significant numbers of students and visitors; however, State budget issues
have a great effect on the ability of the gallery to upgrade pay of personnel, hire sufficient staff,
upgrade equipment, and mount technologically oriented exhibitions. The gallery addresses the
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diverse student/public demographic by presenting artists and exhibitions that reflect a broad
range of cultural view points.
Customer Service 1. Administer a customer service survey and list the major findings. Describe exemplary services that
should be expanded or shared with other programs.
In addition, the Art Gallery Director developed and conducted a Customer Satisfaction Survey
for the Spring 2011 to be used as a guide for further improvements. The results confirmed that
the Art Gallery is fulfilling its mission well. They also suggest that more advertising and web
presence would be beneficial to the program to attract more visitors from the greater Los
Angeles community. (See Appendix F)
Additionally, the Fall 2010 Campus Climate Survey statistics state that 90% of ECC students
regularly access the ECC website. By updating and increasing accessibility of the Art Gallery
website, the gallery program would become more visible campus-wide.
Currently, all lectures, performances and receptions are free to students and the public, the
gallery staff tracks extra-credit hours for various art classes, and provisions are made to allow
faculty to reserve the gallery for one hour for class lectures and discussions.
In addition, the Art Gallery facilities are used for numerous receptions, functioning as a center
for community for the College. Some of the departments who have used the Gallery for their
events, among others, are: the ECC Foundation, the Athletics Department, and the English
Department poetry readings.
2. What aspect of the program’s service needs improvement? Explain how the program will address
service improvements.
The public relations aspect of the program needs more attention and funding. The art gallery is
one of the public faces of the College. It produces top-notch exhibitions that are reviewed in the
press and visited by people throughout Southern California. The college website is unwieldy and
inadequate to serve the public relations needs of the art gallery.
The art gallery website needs to be completely redesigned and updated in terms of format and
complexity. A state-of-the-art website is a necessity in today’s art gallery landscape. We receive
many complaints, however, that the website is deficient. Additional funds need to be spent to
adequately publicize the exhibitions and present a more professional image of the College and
the art department. The gallery has requested funds for this purpose. (2011-2012 Plan Builder)
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Conclusions and Recommendations
Present a brief summary of the program’s strengths and areas for improvement. List all recommendations
in a prioritized manner for subsequent placement into the program’s annual plan.
1. Summarize the program’s strength and areas that need improvement.
The ECC Art Gallery serves a wide array of students, faculty, and general public. It provides
state-of-the-art exhibitions and lecture/demonstrations by a diverse group of artists. The gallery
is visited by people throughout the district and beyond. Its emphasis on art education is one of its
greatest assets. The many and varied art exhibitions expose students and the public alike to a rich
cultural experience. However, the program is in great need of updating its technological
capabilities and expanding its support personnel in order to be able to present increasingly more
complex exhibitions and installations.
2. List prioritized recommendations. (Provide proposed organizational chart if appropriate.)
STAFFING NEEDS due to increased responsibilities
Re-evaluate the Special Assignment Category currently assigned to the position of Art
Gallery Director/Curator position in light of increased responsibilities.
Re-evaluate the Special Assignment Category currently assigned to the position of
Exhibition Manager position in light of increased responsibilities.
TECHNOLOGY NEEDS to keep up with changing art technology
Redesign Art Gallery website in order to create a more contemporary, interactive and
user-friendly format. (Plan Builder, Objective 2.4, Requested Amount: $ 5000)
Purchase 27” Imac to enhance display of digital and video art work. (plan Builder,
Objective 2.1, requested amount = $3,000)
Purchase one Epson PowerLite XGA Multimedia Projector to update the capacity of the
art gallery to present state-of-the-art video presentations.
Purchase 13-inch MacBook Pro to be used by Gallery Director to document studio visits
and data for upcoming exhibitions.
Purchase additional lights for gallery track system (See Appendix H for details)
EQUIPMENT NEEDS
Purchase six (6) additional Plexi Glas Vitrines for tops of gallery pedestal (6 pieces)
Purchase three (2) new cordless drills.
Purchase ergonomic chair for gallery attendant station.
Purchase furniture for green room.
Purchase new large-scale, eighty-cup coffee maker for use with gallery receptions.
FACILITIES NEEDS
Restore gallery entrance (repair floor and paint walls of foyer to match the interior walls
of the gallery).
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FACILITIES NEEDS continued
Install new lights in patio ceiling near gallery entrance to illuminate patio for receptions.
Create and install adequate directional signage leading to the Art Gallery. This would
include, but not be limited to, signage leading from Lots J and K .
3. _X__ Continue Program
___ Discontinue Program (Explain how the program’s services could be handled by other
services on campus if the program has been declining or is no longer fully utilized)
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Appendix A - Sample Art Gallery Instructional Guide
Study Guide CROSS-POLLINATION The art of collaboration Edith Abeyta, Oksana Badrak, Paul Bailey, Kay Brown, Raoul De la Sota, Judith Duran, Antonio Escalante, Jocelyn Foye, George Geyer, Emelda Gutierrez, Cidne Hart, Joyce Kohl, Nancy Kyes, Peter Liashkov, Jose Lozano, Poli Marichal, Max Markowitz, ing, Tom McMillin, Andres Montoya, Miguel Angel Murillo, Don Newton, Dick Pio, Lois Pio, Nancy Romero, Victor Rosas, Stuart Rapeport, Victor Raphael, Marianne Sadowski, Marc Salazar, Tim Sellars and Artichoke, Pen Tsou, and David Jordan Williams November 22-December 17, (gallery closed for Thanksgiving, 11/25 & 11/26) Reception: Thursday, December 2, 7-9 p.m. with participatory performance, Me, You, Us by Edith Abeyta. Puppet show by Poli Marichal on Tuesday, December 7 at 1 p.m. Mix it up! Are two heads better than one? Is a group better still? Cross-Pollination is an exhibition of over 30 artists who are collaborating in pairs, trios, groups of 5 or whatever combination best serves the muse of the moment. The means of collaboration varies from artist to artist, each pair or grouping expressing something of the pollinating effect of one to the other. The visual artist in his/her studio, a world that is most typically solitary, is opened to the exploration of what transpires when one creative mind meets another and a third, unknown and unexpected element emerges. El Camino College Art Gallery is delighted to present the fertile works of this entire group assembled.
CROSS-POLLINATION
Questions
1. The Cross-Pollination exhibition presents the works of more than 30 artists, all
of whom are collaborating on their artworks. There are many ways in which
artists can collaborate. Select three pieces in this exhibition that you find
interesting and state the artists’ names and titles of works, then describe the
nature of the collaboration. (For example, if two painters are working together to
make one image, state that.)
2. Edith Abeyta presents Me, You, Us, a mixed media installation that deals with
the art of cooperation. In this installation Abeyta presents her handmade
backpacks, made from clothing that has been donated to her. She invites the
viewer to collaborate with her by making something of equal size to trade for a
backpack and place on a shelf in the gallery where the backpack has been. In
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this way the viewer becomes the artist and the vision is shared. Consider what
you might want to make as an exchange for one of these backpacks. Describe it
in detail. Feel free to fully realize this fantasy and make the piece a reality in this
collaboration.
3. George Geyer and Tom McMillin have been doing collaborative work together
for over 30 years in addition to having their own individual careers in visual arts.
Their piece, Double Gravity Bend, is comprised of the elemental materials: glass
and steel. These materials are used in a very unusual way, taking the materials
to the limit of their endurance. Describe in detail what you see in this piece and
talk about your intellectual and emotional reaction to this piece.
4. How does collaborative artwork differ from solo/individual creations? List at least 3 elements that you think demonstrate this difference.
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Appendix B – Tables of Instructors and Organizations Served by the Art Gallery
Instructors/Classes registered with the Art Gallery for a supplemental grade component in
Spring 2011
Instructors and Organizations who bring their classes to the Art Gallery
Instructor Number
of classes
Number
of students
Ahmadpour
Alamillo
Atherton
Brown
Drobney
Freedman
Klepper
Riggs
Whitney
Staff
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
246
55
54
50
50
54
55
107
224
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Art Department Other ECC Departments Off-Campus Organizations
Ahmadpour
Alamillo
Bloomberg
Brownlee
Busch
Dallal
Dalton
Drobney
Einstein
Foye
Hall
Harris
Huth
Kaufman
Klepper
Looney
McMillin
Micallef
Mori
Ngo
Riggs
Rowan
Storms
Stubblefield
Trepasso
Whitney
Ansite
Currey
Factor
Hilgeman
Makshanoff
Schwarz
Transition Center
Wietling
Williams
Harbor College
Hawthorne High School
Santa Ana College
CSU Fullerton
Hamilton Middle School
Long Beach Schools
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Appendix C – Art Department Program SLO Assessment Report
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT REPORT
STUDENT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT
A. Title of Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Art Department Open House – Comprehension of Form and
Content
Section 1: SLO and Assessment Proposal Directions: Complete this section to propose an SLO statement and accompanying assessment
instrument and rubric.
1A. Date Section 1 Completed
January 2009
1B. Contact Personnel
Names: Extensions: Email Addresses:
Harrison Storms x3554 [email protected]
Karen Whitney X6008 [email protected]
1C. Additional Personnel
1D. Division and Department Information
Division: Program or Department: Fine Arts Art
1E. Proposed SLO Statement
In pursuit of an A.A. Degree, a certificate, or transfer curriculum in art,
students will be able to comprehend and discuss art works in terms of
form, medium, style, and content.
How will you communicate this SLO to students?
Handouts that define formal elements and principles of art works were
given and reviewed in class, thus reinforcing terminology that is already
part of art curriculum.
1F. Related Core Competency
I. Content Knowledge
II. Critical, Creative and Analytical Thinking 1G. Proposed Assessment Process
Administer a survey at the Art Department Open House, May 2009
1H. Timeline for Assessment
May 2009
1I. Rubric and Standards for Success
Attached
1J. Resources Needed for Assessment
Institutional Research, Art Gallery
1K. Additional Notes/Comments
None
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Section 2: Report of Assessment Results Directions: Complete this section to report results of the assessment described in Section 1.
2A. Date Section 2 Completed
June 18, 2009
2B. Description of the Data
Put an “x” next to all that apply:
Formative Evaluation X Summative Evaluation
X One-Time Multiple-Step
X Direct Evidence Indirect Evidence
X Qualitative X Quantitative
2C. Narrative Report of Data
We ran the survey the week of the open house and assessed three
groups of students, grouped according to the number of art courses they
have taken. Beginning (1-4 classes), Intermediate (5-10 classes), and
Advanced (11+) students all answered the same set of questions to assess
the level at which students will be able to comprehend and discuss art
works in terms of form, medium, style, and content. Working with Irene
Graff in Institutional Research, a stratified random sample was taken of
all available evaluations (approximately 200) to ensure adequate
representation from each Student Level. The hypothesis was that
students who have taken the number of art classes similar to a
certificate or AA degree would be able to adequately evaluate an art
piece on the four aspects above.
The results show that Beginning students received an average score of
1.8 out of a possible 3 points for their response. Intermediate students
received an average score of 2.5 and Advanced students scored a 2.3.
Art Classes (range) Avg Score Count
11+ classes 2.3 7
5-10 classes 2.5 17
1-4 classes 1.8 19
We found that there were many more students with a small number of
classes than those with a high number, producing a very small Advanced
group (n=7). One evaluation in such a small sample would have a stronger
effect on the average than in other groups. Results may be combined
across years in the future to increase the sample size. For future
studies, faculty recommend that students be evaluated by each individual
aspect (medium, form, etc) in order to have more information on which to
base a holistic score.
2D. Report of Data: Does it
Put an “x” next to the one that applies:
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Meet Standards for Success
Does Not Meet Standards
Meets Some Standards
Good Enough
X Meets Most Standards
Exceptional
2E. Projected Deadline for Submission of Data Analysis
July 1, 2009
2F. Additional Notes/Comments
None
After filling out section 2, please save this document and submit it to your division, your SLO
Coordinator and [email protected]. Approval is not needed before proceeding to the reflection phase. To
analyze the assessment results, please continue to section 3 on the same form.
Section 3: Reflection on Assessment Results Directions: Complete this section to reflect on the results of the assessment of the SLO.
3A. Date Section 3 Completed
July 1, 2009
3B. What were the most important findings from the data? The data meets our expectations. Students who have taken more art classes are better
able to comprehend and discuss artworks in terms of form, medium, style, and content. This
demonstrates the art program’s success in teaching students to critically apply art
terminology outside the classroom, thus fulfilling the college’s core competency of critical
thinking.
3C. What percentage of students met the standards for success? Is this
satisfactory? All students fulfilled our standards for success because the level of their answers was
commensurate with the amount of instruction they have received.
3D. Are trends evident? Are there learning gaps? Yes, the trend is that the more art classes students take, the better the level of
comprehension of artworks. The data does not show any learning gaps.
3E. Will you change assessment methods or standards for success? Yes, future surveys will be assessed to examine individual traits as well as the overall answer
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given so we have a better understanding of their ability to assess works and use form,
medium, and style terminology appropriately.
Future survey questions should also address student academic goals, specifically their
intention to receive an AA degree, a certificate, or to transfer in art.
3F. What changes can be made to address these implications to improve
outcomes? Given the smaller sample of advanced students, we will strive to increase their participation
in the next survey. We would also want to use this as an opportunity to better understand
our advanced students, i.e. determine when most students are transferring and what percent
of our students with a high number of credits completed are continuing in a baccalaureate
art program.
3G. What resources are needed to make these changes? The changes recommended will depend heavily on the Art Gallery as an integral constituent
of the art department. The Open House annual event and Institutional Research are also
required to perform another program-level assessment.
3H. What information from this SLO Assessment Report should be added
to Plan Builder and/or Program Review for your program? The results of this survey support the Art Gallery as a continuing fundamental resource to
the viability and success of the art department and its students, as was addressed in the
Art Department’s 2008 Program Review when it stated that the Art Gallery is used “as a
laboratory to find practical application to the technical, aesthetic, theoretical, and
conceptual issues raised in the classroom” (2). Plan Builder should likewise reflect sustained
support for gallery programs as they encourage applied critical thinking beyond the
classroom and studio.
3I. What is the projected semester for this assessment to be performed again? In the Spring of 2010, the art department will perform another program-level SLO
assessment on the making of art. We have not made plans to reassess the current program
SLO.
3J. Are there any additional comments? The planning process was beneficial because it opened lines of communication among faculty about
the different ways we teach these basic terms. To some, this was the way the SLO process was
most beneficial and gave us new and unexpected information.
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Appendix D – Art Gallery Program SLO* Assessment Survey-draft
The ECC Art Gallery Student Survey
Thank you for visiting the El Camino College Art Gallery. We hope your visit will encourage you to become more familiar with the cultural community of the visual arts. Please answer the following to help us serve you better.
1. Is this your first visit to the ECC Art Gallery? Yes No
2. Is this your first visit to any art gallery? Yes No
3. Have you ever attended an ECC art opening before? Yes No
4. Have you ever attended any other art openings? Yes No
5. What attracted you to this exhibit or a previous one? (Check all that apply.) Required by a particular class Interested in a specific artist who is showing here Interested in the theme of exhibition General interest in art Other, please explain ______________________________________
6. Would you like to attend more art exhibits and openings?
Yes No 7. What is your intended major, if you have one?_________________________ If you would like to tell us more about your gallery experience, please complete a comment card available at the front desk. Thank you for your time and hope you enjoyed your visit. * Draft SLO statement: Through visiting the Art Gallery, students are introduced to the cultural
community of the visual arts.
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Appendix E – Faculty Who Require Students to Visit an Art Exhibit and Complete a Critical
Analysis Exercise
The ART 1 Art and Visual Culture in Modern Life curriculum lends itself to this requirement on
a semester basis. Other areas require attendance only when a particular show is directly relevant
to the subject taught. Of the eight instructors currently teaching ART 1, seven instructors require
their students to visit the Art Gallery and complete a critical analysis exercise. Several indicated
that they require two or more assignments.
Instructors Requiring Art Gallery Visit and Written Critical Analysis
Class Number of Students (Spring 2011)
Ahmadpour ART 1-3 sections 163
Alamillo ART 1-1 section 45
Brown ART 1-1 section (45) not required
Drobny ART 1-1 section 45
Freedman ART 1-2 sections 93
Klepper ART 1-3 sections 91
Miller ART 34b-1 sect. 15
Riggs ART 1-1 section 45
Whitney ART 1-2 sections 90
TOTAL INSTRUCTORS
8/9 (89%)
TOTAL
SECTIONS
14/15 (93%)
TOTAL STUDENTS
REQUIRED
587/632 (93%)
In addition, we found one English faculty member who requires a writing assignment based on a
visit to the Art Gallery from her two classes every semester, reaching approximately 65-70
students. Ansite describes her assignment as follows:
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The assignment is to visit the campus art gallery and choose three pieces from the
current exhibit and to write about each one. Each piece must be described in detail
(colors, textures, medium, size, etc) and responded to, which means the reason the piece
was attractive or appealing enough to choose as a subject to write about. In the
introductions, the students provide their previous experience with art of any kind and
how they felt about "art" before visiting the gallery. In their conclusions, the students
explain how their perceptions have changed as a result of visiting the exhibit.
For many students, this is their first contact with art that is not a traditional painting,
and often their first visit to an art gallery or art museum. I explain the difference between
a "piece" of art, and an "exhibit," and a "gallery," and a "museum," and we talk about
some of the other places art is exhibited in the Los Angeles area. For many of the
students, this is a revelation.
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Appendix F– Customer Satisfaction Survey
ECC Art Gallery Customer Satisfaction Survey
Thank you for visiting the El Camino Art Gallery. Please assist us in improving our service by taking the time to complete this short survey.
1. Are you a student at the college? Yes No
2. How did you hear about this exhibition?
Newspaper listing
Internet
Class instructor Postcard
Friend
Other_______________________________
5. Was the gallery attendant courteous?
Yes No
6. Were you able to find the Art Gallery easily? Yes No
7. Was it convenient to find parking for the gallery?
Yes No
8. Are the gallery hours convenient for you? Yes No
9. Would you plan to visit the gallery in the future?
Yes No
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. If you would like to tell us more about your experience at the ECC Art Gallery, please complete a comment card available at the front desk.
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EL CAMINO COLLEGE FINE ARTS DIVISION
ART GALLERY
Customer Satisfaction Survey -- May 2011
Analysis of Results
El Camino College Art Gallery conducted a Customer Satisfaction Survey from May
17-20, 2011. These statistics were derived from questionnaires given to visitors
attending the Student Show in the gallery during this time period.
The results (attached) are overwhelmingly positive in terms of audience satisfaction
with the Art Gallery Program services. It appears that most of the participants (89%)
are ECC students and (11%) are not students. Most visitors found out about this
exhibit from their instructors (64.48%) while only 0.34% learned about it through the
internet.
The statistics suggest that the Art Gallery is fulfilling its mission well. The results also
suggest that more advertising and additional web presence would be beneficial to
the program and would enable the college gallery to attract more visitors from the
greater Los Angeles community.
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Appendix G – Images from Selected ECC Art Gallery Exhibitions
Art of Collaboration Fall 2010
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Art of Collaboration Fall 2010
Darshan/Matthew Thomas Spring 2010
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unCommon threads Spring 2011
Student Show Spring 2010
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Melting Point Fall 2009
Branching Out Spring 2010
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In Black and White Fall 2009
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The Spaces In Between/Betsy Lohrer Hall Spring 2011
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Appendix H –Art Gallery Plan Builder 2011-2012 2011-12 Annual Program Plan
Name of Program: Art Gallery
Name of Unit: Fine Arts
Name of Area: Academic Affairs
Date Completed: 12/27/2010
Program's Mission Statement
The El Camino College Art Gallery serves as a visual arts laboratory for the art department and is an integral component of the art appreciation and art history programs. Each year, the art gallery produces six high-quality and thought-provoking exhibitions that effectively complement the various programs offered by the art department, as well as provide a positive cultural experience for the community. Exhibitions feature the work of professional artists, faculty, and students and represent a broad variety of media such as sculpture, painting, drawing, design, jewelry, photography, illustration, digital, printmaking, performance and mixed media installation. Each exhibition features a lecture by the exhibiting artist(s) as well as a study guide for use by students and members of the community. The art gallery also acts as a showcase of excellence and innovation in visual media for a population of developing artists in addition to serving as a springboard for discussion in classes such as English, history, speech and sociology. Additionally, the art gallery serves as a potent public relations vehicle for the college, attracting many visitors to the campus each year. The art gallery also serves as a resource and laboratory for Art 34ab - Gallery Management and Artist's Career Issues. This class emphasizes the business and presentation of art within the context of a gallery or museum. Taught by a member of the gallery staff, students enrolled in this class discuss issues relating to contemporary art and work with artists exhibiting in the gallery. These students receive first-hand experience with exhibition design, curatorial practices and public relations techniques through creating and promoting an exhibition in an outside community venue.
Overarching Outcomes
The Art Gallery presents six exhibitions per year that benefit the Art Department specifically and the college and greater community more generally. Students completing the Gallery Management Certificate Program possess entry-level proficiency in exhibition design, curatorial practices and public relations techniques. They will also possess considerable knowledge of professional practices related to pursuing a career as an artist.
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Program's Characteristics, Outcomes, and Trends
There will continue to be a demand for the Art Gallery and its programs. As an extension of the classroom, the Art Gallery exposes students to diverse artists and artistic experiences that reflect the many concepts, techniques, and sensibilities of the current art scene. The Art Gallery also functions as a laboratory for the Gallery Management/Artist Career Issues Certificate Program as well as for other areas of the Art Department curriculum. Projected needs include audio/visual equipment for staging exhibitions, continued funding to maintain current programs, technology support for the gallery web site, and computer upgrades. The enrollment in the Art Gallery Management Class has increased beyond the capacity of the gallery lounge where the class is currently held and may need to be relocated to a classroom. Additionally, the Art Department is interested in creating a separate exhibition space for year-round display of student artwork.
Program's Strengths and Weaknesses
The El Camino College Art Gallery program and the Art Gallery Management/Artist Career Issues class are very strong and viable programs that bring not only great enrichment to the academic community but also serve as powerful tools of public outreach for the college. The gallery programs would be greatly enhanced by an increase of funding for necessary advertisement of gallery events. On-line advertising and newspaper ads are mandatory for reaching the greater public. Additional funds of $3,000 per year would be of enormous help to the gallery in providing public outreach.
Program's Opportunities and Challenges
El Camino College Art Gallery must stay abreast of the trends in the contemporary art field in terms of technical equipment. This includes computers, projectors, and sound equipment. Additionally, the gallery needs to upgrade its website to an interactive program with more complex capacity for viewing exhibitions, links to artist websites, and complete gallery information. Funds are necessary in order to hire a web designer to create this upgrade and to continually add to the site as exhibitions develop. The Art Gallery Management class needs additional funding for the creation of a website devoted to student-created exhibitions. Classroom computer availability with Photoshop is essential. The lounge area that is attached to the Art Gallery is used as a meeting location for most art department functions. It has been furnished with chairs scavenged from the warehouse and a good quality couch. It would be desirable to have 3 or 4 comfortable new chairs, a lamp, and a functioning garbage disposal in the existing kitchenette unit. Gallery restrooms need painting and refurbishing.
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Evaluation of Program's Performance
In progress
Program's 3-5 Year Strategic Directions
As the contemporary art world evolves, we at the art gallery will be challenged to keep pace with the ever changing exhibition trends and staging techniques. These changes will strongly impact the technological and personnel capabilities of the Art Gallery in terms of our ability to adapt to new demands for staging art events. We will need to strongly advocate and justify our relevance in a world of diminishing resources. In light of increased responsibilities for the Gallery Director and the Exhibition Manager, serious consideration is warranted to determine whether pay rate and load percentage increases are justified. Further consideration should also be given to whether the two positions need to be elevated to full-time status. To assess the ongoing needs of the Art Department for exhibitions that satisfy the academic and laboratory needs of the various programs, the Art Gallery staff will continue to consult and collaborate with the Art Department through the Art Gallery Committee which is composed of eight Art Department faculty members.
Goal #1 Long term (2-5 years) Status: in progress
Strengthen quality educational and support services to promote student success. Evaluation of Goal Ongoing assessment of the efficacy of Art Gallery programs by the Art Gallery Committee, art faculty, and student surveys.
Objective #1.1 Status: complete
On-going funding for Casual staff: Staff works as gallery attendants when exhibitions are open to the public. Currently, Art Gallery attendants are hired in the category of CW I. The Art Gallery is currently open 34 hours per week X 23 weeks per year X $8 per hour = $6,256 per year.
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Impact of Objective on Other Programs, Units, and/or Areas Impact on the Fine Arts Program: Art The Art gallery serves as a learning lab for art appreciation/history and the various studio art courses. Resources Needed: Additional Budget Object Code: 5000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND SERVICES Required for How Long: Ongoing Requested Amount: $ 6256 Description: $6,256 yearly would allow the Art Gallery to remain open 34 hours per week to accommodate student and general public attendance at the art gallery exhibits. The amount of money remains constant year to year. Supporting Rationale Currently, some students are unable to meet course requirement to attend Art Gallery exhibits due to the gallery being closed prior to 10:00am. ________________________________________
Objective #1.2 Status: in progress
Increase wage rate for the position of gallery installer from $14 per hour to $19 per hour. Resources Needed: Additional Budget Object Code: 5000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND SERVICES Required for How Long: Ongoing Requested Amount: $ 7980 Description: Increase wage rate for the position of gallery installer from $14 per hour to $19 per hour. Art Gallery Installers-CWWI, rate 5 Currently paid $14 per hour Currently the gallery is allowed 70 hours per show X $14 per hour X 6 exhibits = $5,880. With upgrade in pay rate from $14 to $19 per hour: $7,980 Supporting Rationale The current CWWI Rate 5 pay rate of $14 per hour is significantly below the average pay rate for gallery installers which ranges $25 - 40 per. An upgrade in pay rate allows the Gallery to be competitive with other galleries in attracting qualified installers.
Objective #1.3 Status: in progress
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Re-evaluate the Special Assignment categorization of Art Gallery Director/Curator position in light of increased responsibilities . Resources Needed: Additional Budget Object Code: 5000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND SERVICES Required for How Long: Ongoing Requested Amount: $ 57773 Description: Increase hours for the Gallery Curator/Director from 24-32 hours per week at Pay Rate I. Supporting Rationale The job duties of the Gallery Director/Curator position have increased significantly over the last three years and now include committee work, faculty meetings, public relations, and responsibility for Program Review and SLOs. Current hourly pay rate is significantly below industry standards for the position of Gallery Director/Curator.
Objective #1.4 Status: in progress
Re-evaluate the Special Assignment categorization of Art Gallery Director/Curator position in light of increased responsibilities. Resources Needed: Additional Budget Object Code: 5000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND SERVICES Required for How Long: Ongoing Requested Amount: $ 26960.64 Description: Upgrade the pay rate of the Exhibition Manager position/part time faculty/ special assignment from $53.25 per hour to $60.18. Supporting Rationale Current compensation is significantly below industry standards for equivalent position.
Objective #1.5 Status: in progress
Reschedule two - four gallery hours in order to accommodate students that attend classes prior to 10:00 am thereby providing early morning students an opportunity to attend gallery exhibition and fulfill course requirements.
Objective #1.6 Status: in progress
Lobby for increased funding for public outreach for the Art Gallery in the form of on-line advertising, art magazines and newspaper ads.
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Rationale: Increased public relations outreach for the Art Gallery is necessary to attract a larger, more diverse group of artists for exhibitions, better inform students and the greater community of the presence of the gallery and the many programs it offers. Additionally, such an outreach attracts prospective students to the College Evaluation of Goal Track attendance for gallery exhibitions and related events as well as increased press coverage to determine effectiveness of public relations outreach. Requested amount: $3,500 Resources Needed: Additional Budget Object Code: 5000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND SERVICES Required for How Long: Ongoing Requested Amount: $ 3500 Description: Public outreach for the Art Gallery in the form of on-line advertising, art magazine and newspaper ads. Supporting Rationale Increased public relations for the gallery exhibitions serve to increase awareness of the college and the many things it has to offer by the greater south bay community. It also attracts prospective students to sample art courses and other programs on campus.
Goal #2 Long term (2-5 years) Status: in progress
Support facility and technology improvements to meet the needs of students, employees, and the community Evaluation of Goal Ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of Art Gallery exhibitions by the Art Gallery Committee, art faculty, and student surveys. .
Objective #2.1 Status: complete
Purchase 27” Imac, Quad-Core Resources from Other Sources Resources from Block Grant/Bond Funds Required for How Long: 1 time Requested: $ 3000
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Received: $ 0 Reason for the difference between the amounts: No funds allocated to date. Resources Needed: Additional Technology Technology Classification: Computer Hardware Requested Amount: $ 3000 Description: Quantity 1 Unit Price $2,079,00 Purchase 27” Imac, Quad-Core Part #ZOJP ATI Radeon HD 5750 1GB Part #065-9457 GDDR5 SDRAM 8GB 133MHz DDR3 SDRAM Part#0659452 -4x2GB Accessory Kit Part# 065 9500 ITB Serial ATA Drive Part# 065-9454 Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (English) + User’s Guide Part # 065-9944 Apple Magic Mouse Part # 065-9940 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Part # 065-0056 Corei5 8X double-layer SuperDrive Part # 065 9458 RecyclingFee$16.00 AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac S3228LL/A 1 $119 3 Year Warranty Total before warranty and shipping: $2,198.00 Reason: Enhance display of digital and video art work. Location: El Camino College Art Gallery New or Replacement: Replace Existing Services Required: None
Objective #2.2 Status: in progress
Purchase compatible replacement lights for existing lighting system in Art Gallery. Resources Needed: Additional Budget Object Code: 4000 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Required for How Long: 1 time Requested Amount: $ 1087.2 Description: CTL140 PAR38 Flat Back Cylinder Line Voltage Track Fixture made by Con-Tech Lighting Available through Walter’s Wholesale in Torrance. Unit price $45.30 X 24 lights = $1,087.20
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Supporting Rationale Replace lights and broken parts to track light system.
Objective #2.3 Status: in progress
Purchase video projector for use in Art Gallery displays. Resources Needed: Additional Technology Technology Classification: Non-computer Equipment (e.g., copier, etc.) Requested Amount: $ 3000 Description: One (1) Epson PowerLite XGA Multimedia Projectors with Lens Vendor: www.bhphotovideo.com Unit Price: $2,357.00 (without ship/tax) Total: 2586.81 (incl free ship/tax) Reason: Update capacity to present state of the art video presentations. Location: El Camino College Art Gallery New or Replacement: Replace Existing Services Required: None
Objective #2.4 Status: in progress
Redesign Art Gallery website Resources Needed: Additional Budget Object Code: 5000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND SERVICES Required for How Long: 1 time Requested Amount: $ 5000 Description: Redesign Art Gallery website in order to create a more contemporary, interactive and user-friendly format. Estimate: $4650 Initial Consultation $500 Website design $2400 Website development $1150 Website deployment $600 Supporting Rationale Redesign Art Gallery website creating a more contemporary, complex and interactive look
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Objective #2.5 Status: in progress
Purchase 13-inch MacBook Pro Resources from Other Sources Resources from Block Grant/Bond Funds Required for How Long: 1 time Requested: $ 1797 Received: $ 0 Reason for the difference between the amounts: No funds allocated to date. Resources Needed: Additional Technology Technology Classification: Computer Hardware Requested Amount: $ 1797 Description: The Apple Store 1(800) 692-7753 MacBook Pro 13-inch = $1,797.00 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpmSuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)NoneBacklit Keyboard (English) / User's GuideiWork preinstalledNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneMacBook / MacBook Air / 13-inch MacBook Pro - AppleCare Protection Plan - Auto-enroll Reason: To be used by Gallery Director to document studio visits and data for upcoming exhibitions. Location: El Camino Clooege Art Gallery New or Replacement: New Installation Services Required: None
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Appendix A
The Art Gallery has identified the following priorities for 2011-2012: PERSONNEL Priority 1. Goal 1 Objective 1.3 Priority 2. Goal 1 Objective 1.4 Priority 3. Goal 1 Objective 1.2 Priority 4. Goal 1 Objective 1.5 Priority 5. Goal 1 Objective 1.6 EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY Priority 1. Goal 2 Objective 2.1 Priority 1. Goal 2 Objective 2.3 Priority 1. Goal 2 Objective 2.4 Priority 2. Goal 2 Objective 2.5 SUPPLIES/OTHER Priority 1. Goal 2 Objective 2.2
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Appendix I – Art Gallery Exhibition Manager Position Description
Current Responsibilities of the Art Gallery Exhibition Manager
Work with Director/Curator to design exhibitions (consider aesthetic, safety and
museum standards).
Design and fabricate appropriate gallery furniture, pedestals, shelves, mounts for art
work and technical equipment for installations.
Design and install appropriate (consider aesthetic, safety and museum standards)
lighting for the exhibitions.
Design, fabricate and install appropriate (consider aesthetic, safety, fire and museum
standards) walls, wall panels, and other free hanging structures.
Work with artists to determine appropriate hanging devices and methods and proceed
to install artwork.
Review and document conditions of art objects and equipment borrowed by the art
gallery.
Pack, unpack, handle and move art objects and equipment according to safety and
museum standards.
Design and fabricate appropriate crating or packing for the shipment of artwork and
equipment as needed.
Install artworks, technical devices, walls and gallery furniture.
Maintain exhibitions, lighting and gallery condition, train and instruct staff to operate
equipment in exhibitions.
Supervise and train casual workers and Art 34ab students in the appropriate methods
for installing artworks, technical devices, walls and gallery furniture.
Operate, inspect and maintain woodshop equipment and technical equipment for the
art gallery.
Supervise and train casual workers and Art 34ab students in the safe use of woodshop
and technical equipment for the art gallery.
Remain abreast of new developments in exhibition equipment, museum standards and
safety issues.
Order or purchase equipment/supplies as needed for exhibitions.
Communicate with facilities department any issues regarding building and equipment
maintenance.
Purchase supplies for exhibition receptions.
Supervise Art 34ab students assisting with Gallery receptions and events.
Supervise Gallery Attendant staff and gallery operation on Wednesday
Art Gallery Committee Member.
Assist Art Curator with gallery documents.
Obtain cash, handle documentation of purchases,
and process documentation and obtain approvals for miscellaneous gallery
purchases.
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Prior to reduction of hours from 16 per week (288 hrs. per semester 18 week semester) to 8
per week (plus additional weeks prior and after total 224 per semester 16 week semester plus
3 weeks of 24 hrs/week) duties included:
Assistance and discussion with Art Curator the planning of exhibitions and the
exhibition program.
Assistance with planning of shipping artworks and processing loan forms with Art
Curator.
Occasionally co-organized exhibitions with Art Curator.
Occasionally assisted with announcement designs for co-organized exhibitions.
Assisted Art Curator with educational information and student guide questions.
Response Frequency Percent Response Frequency Percent
2. How did you hear about this exhibition?1. Are you a student at the college?
Mean: 0.89 Mean: 3.83
Yes 285 89.06 Newspaperlisting
1 0.34
No 35 10.94 Internet 1 0.34Class instructor 187 64.48Postcard 13 4.48Friend 33 11.38Other 55 18.97
Response Frequency Percent Response Frequency Percent
4. Were you able to find the Art Gallery easily?3. Was the gallery attendant courteous?
Mean: 0.99 Mean: 0.98
Yes 321 99.07 Yes 318 98.45No 3 0.93 No 5 1.55
Response Frequency Percent Response Frequency Percent
6. Are the gallery hours convenient for you?5. Was it convenient to find parking for the gallery?
Mean: 0.92 Mean: 0.95
Yes 290 92.36 Yes 305 94.72No 24 7.64 No 17 5.28
Response Frequency Percent
7. Would you plan to visit the gallery in the future?
Mean: 0.99
Yes 318 99.07No 3 0.93
Art Gallery Customer Satisfaction
324 Responses
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El Camino CollegeArt Gallery
NEW Art Gallery Hours:Monday and Tuesday 10 am – 3 pm
Wednesday and Thursday Noon – 8 pm
Friday Closed
Visit the Gallery web page at
www.elcamino.edu/commadv/artgallery
Admission is free.
$2 parking permit is required (General/Student Lots only)For information, call 310-660-3010
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IN TANDEMFebruary 13 – March 9
Taking a look at work by four artist couplesJeff and Jocelyn Foye, Keiko Fukazawa and Dennis
Callwood, Barbara Jones and Gustavo Leclerc, Richardand Lois Pio, Laura Stickney and Vilma Mendillo.
Reception: February 23, 7�9 pmArtist’s talk: February 28, 1 pm
[4 Dennis Callwood and Keiko Fukazawa� Installation Shot]
THE EXPRESSIVE LINEOF WAYNE ALANIZ HEALY
March 26 – April 27Paintings, Murals and PrintsReception: March 29, 7�9 pmArtist’s talk: April 17, 1 pm
Master class: April 20, Printmaking[5 Wayne Alaniz Healy “Trio Los Pachucos,” 2005;
Acrylic on canvas; 33”x43”6 W.A. Healy and East Los Street Scapers
“Stairway to Global Health,” 1991; Bravo MedicalMagnet High School, Boyle Heights, CA.]
STUDENT SHOWMay 14 – June 1
Works in all media by El Camino CollegeFine Art Department Students
Art Department Open House and Reception: May 18, 6�9 pm
[7 Student Show]
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Susanna Meiers, Art Gallery CuratorMichael Lewis Miller, Exhibition Manager
EARTH AND SKYAugust 29 – September 23
A retrospective survey of paintings, drawingsand digital works by CARSON GLADSON
Reception: September 8, 7�9 pm[1 Carson Gladson “Sunset on the Horizon”
Acrylic on canvas; 60”x48”]
RECUERDOS VIVIDOSOctober 10 – November 4
Personal altars and images celebratingEl Dia de Los Muertos
Edith Abeyta, Rita Almanza, Mary Clark�Camargo, Mattde Haven, Raoul De la Sota, Lawrence Garcia, Daniel
Gonzalez, Joyce Kohl, Patricia Krebs, Mavis Leahy, PeterLiashkov, Pola Lopez, Poli Marichal, Rennie Rau Marquez,
Daniel F. Martinez, Kathy Mas�Gallegos, Miguel AngelMurillo, Robert Palacio, Beth Peterson, Laughing HorseRobinson, Marianne Sadowski, Katrin Wiese, and others
TBA.Folk Art from México courtesy ofThe Folk Tree in Pasadena, CA.
Reception with Puppet Procession by Beth Petersonand music by Martin Espino on October 11, 7�9 pm
Lecture by Raoul De la Sota: October 18, 1 pm[2 Mary Clark�Camargo “Skull”
Mixed Media with mosaic; 18”x18”]
FACULTY SHOW 2011November 21 – December 16
Works by El Camino CollegeFine Art Department FacultyReception: December 1, 7�9 pmArtist’s talk: December 6, 1 pm
[3 Harrison Storms “John’s Canyon”Mixed Media on Paper; 12”x9.5”]
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