Assignments

Methods of evaluation Grades are determined by the following: • FOUR Weekly Response Papers (500 words each) by the conclusion of the semester Due in Week 6, 8, 10 and 13 > 40% of final grade • 1 large research paper (900 words) DUE: WEEK 9 > 20% of final grade • Gallery Exhibition Catalogue work due at the conclusion of the semester DUE: Week 14 > 40% of final grade Standards for evaluation + grading overview - Grades are based on a number of factors that include class participation, attendance, attitude, effort, project execution, project evolution, and improvement. - It is important that the student be prepared to initiate discussion regarding current readings and come to class with thorough notes. - Intellectual understanding and exploration of the readings and individual drive are significant factors in grading a student’s level of participation. - Superior excellence in all of these areas, on a continual basis, will earn an “A” for the course. - Continuing to show improvement and quality of work is constantly well executed, will earn a “B” for the course. Fulfilling the requirements of the course is considered average and will earn a “C”. Grading is an individual process, but general standards will be used to evaluate your performance in order to assign a letter/numerical Assignments will be the primary source of your grade and you will be expected to work outside of class approximately one hour for every hour of class. - Informed speculation and experimentation are encouraged. It is important that each student is prepared in the course and initiate discussion regarding their research and projects. - Intellectual understanding and exploration of the readings and projects, the ability to initiate research, and individual drive throughout each project are significant factors in grading a student’s level of participation. Hard work and improvement are recognized. Therefore, in addition to completing exquisitely crafted projects, engaged work and participation will positively impact a student’s grade. ----------