Informed Decision Making

Use technology-related terms, concepts, data input strategies, and ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications.

Reflection: Throughout the TATC program we have referred back to the ideas and concepts that we explored in our Foundation course. Many of the concepts were new to me, such as the rule of thirds and the use of harmony and balance. However, as we journey through each TA subject we found that each area applied much of the same concepts. The resources given were helpful. I referred back to them several times.

Most of my students walk in the classroom wanting to jump to the assignment. They are more interested in me telling them exactly what to do than learning why the work is done a certain way. I think they do not appreciate the fact that they have to build up their skills. Some of my students will not commit to an answer unless I tell them it is correct. Without learning the basic steps it is impossible to be able to make informed decisions.

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Indicators: TA STANDARDS I, II, IV and TA TEKS: 7.1s, 7.9s, 7.11s, 7.36s, 7.37s, 8.14s, 9.15s, 10.9s, 11.10s, 7.32s, 8.17s, 7.38s, 8.41s, 8.19s, 9.38s, 8.44s, 8.47s, 9.43s, 11.39s, 7.43s, 7.45s, 7.47s, 10.43s

Artifact #7
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Descriptors: Elements and Principles of Design.

Title: Art Critique Project

Course: 100 Foundations

Date Created: August 21, 3003

Source: Internet, Course Readings

Media: WWW, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat 5

Description: TA Learners were to search for examples that represented each of the TA subject areas. After finding the examples, we were asked to analyze each for it's use of the elements and principles of design. Then, using the format of description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment, present our findings.

Rationale: I selected this artifact because it provided an early look at all TA subjects. It was one of the first assignments that made me analyze each work based on the elements and principles of design. I learned that there is purpose in each example. Each example had to gain attention long enough to communicate one or more messages. Each work no matter how simplistic, complicated, or creative, followed basic rules. (Every once in a while the rules may be broke but for a reason.) I also learned that this requires much more thought and planning than I ever imagined.

Implications for future: This assignment would be a great assignment to make students look beyond what appeals to them and make them think about why it appeals to them. I think so many times we take things at face value with out truly looking for any message or feeling. I think this type of assignment would be a great way to review the principles that have been introduced to the students.

Reviewers Comments:I thought it looked great. And I don't think any of us feels like we're doing the actual "critique" correctly, so don't feel bad--we're all in the same boat.

Nice work

Reviewer Name: Peter A. Ponce

Title: TATC Participant

Date Reviewed: August 21, 2002