The goals and objectives of this course therefore provide each student with opportunities to execute professional-type work in these areas. By way of papers, exams and critiques, the student will also demonstrate an increased understanding of photomechanical reproduction, printing, etc. These course objectives are implemented through lectures, discussion and trips. Each of the solutions to the various studio assignments is reviewed for its appropriateness to the problem, its creativity, craft and execution and reproduction capability. A minimum of two written examinations covers the intellectual and manipulative concepts of the text and studio activities.
All exams are objective in nature and form a significant part of the final evaluation.
Each studio assignment receives a written evaluation. Individual critiques are held as necessary. Group critiques of all work are held with each piece presented in a professional manner. These mandatory critiques form the bulk of in-class evaluation. Because of the experimental nature of many studio activities and demonstrations, a strict attendance policy is enforced.