It is understood that students may enter this course with varying degrees of skills and abilities already mastered. Students with previous experience in artmaking and highly developed skills should challenge themselves to continue their growth by elaborating on assignments when possible and striving to develop a highly personal approach to art. Students with little or no background should challenge themselves to work diligently to overcome this deficiency. Those students who find the assignments difficult should be aware that this may mean more practice and study outside of class than for those with previous experience. Student success in terms of both grades and learning is dependent on student ability, participation, and effort.
Any field demands professionalism, and the teaching field in particular is no exception.
This includes the expectation that you will not only produce high quality work, but also that you will complete this work by the required deadline. It is the student's responsibility to set realistic goals and schedules, manage time wisely, prioritize your activities, and organize your schedules in order to meet these deadlines. Overextending yourself is not a valid excuse for missing deadlines in this class, nor would it be for future employers. Assignments for which you fail to meet the required deadlines may not be accepted or will otherwise result in a lowered grade. Furthermore, this policy is a privilege for serious students who wish to heighten their learning experience and improve their work.