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Electronic media and university curricula: a case study of an associate degree program's development within a rural town community

Fennmore, Gabrielle Melissa
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1044284442

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2003, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Art Education.
This descriptive case study is an examination of the collaboration between a regional campus of a large university; representatives of the local community in which the regional campus is located; and an art education doctoral student as they planned and implemented an interdisciplinary, community-based curriculum for a new Associate Degree in Electronic Media. The overarching question of the study asks: Is it necessary to, and what would it take to create an interdisciplinary, collaborative, art and technology program in Electronic Media with the Ohio University Regional system; specific to the commnity needs of the Lancaster branch. Research methodology and methods consisting of case-study reviews, personal survey response, and multiple case method rsearch such as narrative and observation are used to investigate four areas contributing to the development of the Associate Degree. a descriptive analysis is used to present and analyse the data which is derived from the material collected and reviewed. Findings of the research indicate that incorporating community input directly into the program development process, both promotes and encourages commitment, support, confidence, and success when designing programs to meet the needs of area businesses and employment venues. This study also suggests that collaborative experiences in teaching and administration are most successful when all members are involved in initiating the program, share a commitment to the process, and are open to the concept of shared teaching and learning. This study suggest institutions should be more supportive and accountable in their roles in the communities in which they reside. Identification of community expectations, faculty and administrative commitment, budget confirmation and scale of the project should be primary considerations of new university program development.
Patricia Stuhr (Advisor)
176 p.
art education; visual art; art and technology; curriculum development; community college; associate degree

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  • Fennmore, G. M. (2003). Electronic media and university curricula: a case study of an associate degree program's development within a rural town community [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1044284442

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Fennmore, Gabrielle. Electronic media and university curricula: a case study of an associate degree program's development within a rural town community. 2003. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1044284442.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Fennmore, Gabrielle. "Electronic media and university curricula: a case study of an associate degree program's development within a rural town community." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2003. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1044284442

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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