This is when a lot of grading goes down figuratively and literally. It goes down five percent for your absence alone ten if neither you nor your work is verifiably complete. My role is to present the material in a manner which is clear and thought provoking. My responsibility is to evaluate your mastery of the material, your ability to present your vision, and to encourage well supported independent thought. Incomplete work and work which I deem unworthy is awarded a 0.
Late work is abhorrent and can never achieve a top grade.
You will also receive a score along the same scale at midterm and final grading which reflects your participation in class critiques and your ability to work in class i.e., attendance is not sufficient you must also work or at least struggle during class. The total of points floats with each semester s class. Craft is important. Do work which you find valuable and which you care for accordingly i.e. mangled, muddy, and misbegotten are not good things to hear at review time. Work remaining one week before the start of the semester is considered abandoned.