Introduction
Grading Procedures
Some students taking this course may have had years of experience making art on their own or through art classes. Others may have had little or no previous art experience. I will take this into account and grade every student on the merits of his or her own work in this course. The amount of effort you put into each lesson, your improvement as you proceed through the course, and the grade on your final examination will determine your final grade in this course.
The course is made up of ten parts: nine lessons (all of which include both written review questions and creative art projects) and a final examination. Each of these parts is worth 10 percent of your final grade. Please note, however, that you must pass the final examination with at least a D−minus (60 percent) to pass the course. Even if your assignment grades are excellent, you will not pass the course unless you fulfill this requirement.
Your final course grade will be based on the weighted average of all your assignments and the final exam. The following grade scale will be used:
