Grading

Grading is based on the quality of the work, as evidenced by the projects in the final submission portfolio; the extent of exploration done to achieve the final projects; the skill with which the final projects are crafted; class participation; and quiz scores.

Project 1 - Line Interval Studies - 10%
Project 2 - Shape Studies - 10%
Project 3 - Interval Combinations - 10%
Project 4 - Photographic Oppositions - 10%
Project 5 - Thematic Composition - 20%
Final Submission Packet - 10%
Design Process and Class Participation (in Critique/Lab) - 20%
Average of Best 4 Lecture Quiz Scores - 10%

There will be 5 multiple choice quizzes randomly administered throughout the quarter during the lecture portion of the course. Quizzes will cover material presented in lecture, critique and/or the required reading. There will be no quiz make-ups administered under any circumstances; however, the lowest quiz score will be dropped. Quiz scores are posted online at http://courses.washington.edu/art131/quizzes; please use the last 4 digits of your student number to find your score.

All projects are due on the dates listed in the syllabus; no late work will be accepted. Each project is graded on a 10-point scale according to the following general criteria: 10=excellent, 8=good, 6=fair, 4 (or less)=poor. Students have the option of revising any project prior to the submission of the portfolio. Final grades will be determined based on a curved scale at the end of the course.