Each work will be assigned a given number of in-class working periods, and each assignment will require several hours of outside work. The introduction and explanation to each assignment will be noted on the class calendar. It is imperative that students be present for the introduction and discussion of each new assignment. You are expected to attend class regularly. Frequent absences disrupt the continuity of your work and very negatively affect the outcome and quality of your work.
Sculptural assignments require consistent focused work periods.
Students can not cram to finish a work at the last moment. It is not possible to accomplish the completion of a thoughtful and reasoned work in a short time frame. Students who are chronically absent will be warned by the instructor if their attendance is excessive. Poor attendance will lower the course grade. A student's grade will be lowered a full grade point for chronic absence.