Assessment in Creative Disciplines: Quantifying and Qualifying the Aesthetic

Every Chair of any department in an Art 's College or University should read this book. Not only provides ample arguments in regards to often disputed topics such as the value of creativity, but also a theoretical framework for the assessment and evaluation of creativity.Several examples and case studies provide information and inspiration.The book is structured as to make clear what to expect from each chapter and provides a useful summary at the end of each one. The chapters are short enough to allow for reflection and easy "digestion".

Really brilliant and long overdue!! Assessment in the Creative Disciplines is a necessary addition to every professor's library. The book is filled with very practical examples of successful strategies for assessment that can inspire and be adapted to multiple disciplines particularly General Education. It is an excellent resource and fills a significant gap!!

Assessment in Creative Disciplines: Quantifying and Qualifying the Aesthetic takes on the most challenging and controversial aspect of art education… defining standards for assessment.The authors, David Mills Chase and Jill Ferguson, set the stage by defining the context of assessing creativity and exploring the literature in the field; then they examine learning and assessment models and frameworks and explore the challenges that these structures present; after that, they offer a practical hands-on approach giving real world advice on how to establish creative assessment structures in your institution whether onsite or online; and they conclude with a roadmap to success, qualifications for the valuation of art, and real-world case studies.As both a fine artist and a university educator, I appreciate the challenge that this work entails, and the fact that the authors have gone to such lengths to provide not only the theoretical foundation, but to offer a straight forward approach to applying assessment structures in your institution. Because every creative program has its unique criteria, the book concludes with case studies that demonstrate how the foundational principles and practical methods can be adjusted to your unique learning environment.If you are a teacher or administrator in a creative department — whether it is fine art, music, dance, or another discipline — this book is essential for developing a structured approach to assessment.

This book is an essential for those assessing creative disciplines. This book contains specific examples that are easily adaptable. It breaks the steps for assessing creative disciplines into easy to follow strategies. This book is worth your investment.