Photographic assignments are not graded individually, but rather as a whole at the end of the semester when a clear representation of the student's total performance in the course is visually evident. Grades will also reflect such things as class participation in critiques and lecture sessions, technical expertise learned and practiced, craftsmanship, and individually creative solutions of assignments, as well as their timely completion . Through critiques of each assignment, students should be able to self assess their performance as compared to others in the class. An individual midterm critique will be set with each student. Along with the presentation of the final project, there will be a short written test at the class's' designated exam time.
Timely completion means completed by the beginning of class on the due date.
Students are responsible for reading assignments in the text book. To avoid plagiarism, when you use someone else's data, arguments, designs, words, ideas, project, etc., you must make it clear that the work originated with someone else by citing the source. Deliberate plagiarism, cheating, or dishonesty will result in action appropriate for the offense, ranging from a failing grade for the plagiarized work to a failing grade for the entire semester. Students are expected to attend all class sessions unless excused by the instructor for legitimate reasons. The importance of attending class is paramount.