Types of Assessment
Grades will be based primarily on the portfolio of work for the quarter and homework. Depending on the course, and the duration and level of difficulty of the project, each project may weigh from 5% to 25% of the term grade. Homework may weigh from 2-5% for each assignment.
- In-class exercises
- In-class projects
- Homework projects
- Sketchbook/Journal
- Presentations
- Written self-evaluations
- Written peer evaluations
- Participation in oral critiques
- Research projects
- Final portfolio of work
- Participation in the year-end exhibition
- Midterm and Final Exams
Grades will be based primarily on the portfolio of work for the quarter and homework. Depending on the course, and the duration and level of difficulty of the project, each project may weigh from 5% to 25% of the term grade. Homework may weigh from 2-5% for each assignment.
Grading Criteria
You will generally be graded on a combination of concept, design, technical quality, and participation.
- Research of ideas; concept development
- Strength and clarity of concept
- Strength of design
- Technical proficiency
- Presentation
- Understanding demonstrated in discussion and writing
- Class participation (attendance, work habits, ambition, listening, asking questions, contributing)
- Specific criteria for each assignment
Rubrics
These are the tools we use to measure your success:
