grading

Grading for a course in studio art must be in harmony with its goals. While many of these goals are objectively measurable, some are more subjective. Competency and understanding the methods and uses of typography can be directly observed.

The instructor reserves the right to apply qualitative judgement in determining a grade based on creativity (concept) and craftsmanship (form). The commitment to this pursuit in the form of effort, time and progress must be a factor in determining grades.

Your grade will be made up of three areas: Project grades (75%), Quizzes & Homework (10%), and Class Participation (15%). Specific aspects of these areas are explained below.

Class Participation — 15%
Includes your overall posture, and active engagement during individual and group critiques.

Quizzes & Homework — 10%
There will be scheduled small assignments, papers, and quizzes given based on reading, discussion
and handouts.

Projects — 75%
You will be evaluated in the following areas: Creativity, Process, Organization & Coherence, Design Style, and Craftsmanship.

Grading Scale:
A 93–100; A- 92–90 B+ 89–87; B 86–83; B- 82–80; C+ 79–77; C 76–73; C- 72–70; D+ 69–67; D 66–63; D- 63–60; F below 60