| MULTIMEDIA ARTS AND SCIENCES: GRADING POLICY At midterm and at the end of the semester students are evaluated using the "Multimedia Arts and Sciences Student Evaluation Form." These evaluations represent a summary of the work you have completed. Criteria are listed on this form, along with a graduated scale, allowing faculty to pinpoint clearly and accurately the strengths and weaknesses of students' performances. The criteria are divided into three major categories: "Process," "Realization," and "Professionalism." These categories are further broken down and defined for evaluation as follows: The Category of "Process" Research. Are the research methods used by the students effectively chosen and implemented to arrive at successful solutions to assignments, and do they cover all aspects of the problem, including historical background and functional concerns? Concept. Are concepts inventive and appropriate, and do they satisfy the objectives of a stated visual problem, or other assignment? Motivation. Did the student stay on task; was he/she motivated throughout the entire process? The Category of "Realization" (based on but not limited to the following criteria) Visual Organization. Are all syntactic concerns, such as form, composition, and visual hierarchy, well articulated? Communication. Does the problem solution present a clear message, and is this message appropriate for the intended audience? Color. Does the application of color support the message and satisfy aesthetic concerns? Does the use of color show evidence of an understanding of color theory? Graphics. Do the drawing and other graphic elements exhibit technical and conceptual development? Typography. Is typography effective in terms of structure, legibility, and function? Kinetics. Does the visual solution provide a kinetic quality that holds the attention of viewers/readers? Is it an important component of the message? Craft. Does the project reflect the appropriate use of tools and materials, and is it presented in a professional manner? Exams and Tests. What are the results of exams and tests, if administered in class? Written Work. What are the results of written assignments given in class? The Category of "Professionalism" Attendance. Was the student punctual, and did he/she exhibit a responsible attitude? Deadlines. Were the projects turned in on time? Verbal articulation. Was the student able to critically address his/her work orally and respond to concepts discussed in class? Participation. Did the student actively contribute to critiques and topic discussions on a regular basis? As the student work is reviewed, faculty mark either excellent, good, satisfactory, unsatisfactory, unacceptable, or not applicable, depending upon how well the project meets each of the above criteria. Copies of this form are distributed to the student and the student's file in order for an ongoing record to be kept and to allow the department and faculty to maintain a precise developmental record of the student and his/her performance. Writing Assignments Every course has required reading and writing assignments. Writing assignments take the form of problem statements, editorial comment, research, or reviews. Grading Criteria A - Student work must reflect outstanding achievement both in quantity and quality, and all work must be completed as assigned. Student must display exceptional attitude in critique participation, response to criticism, and professional conduct. Student ability to communicate and execute ideas exhibits outstanding achievement. Student must adhere to departmental and/or faculty attendance policy. B - Student work must reflect above-average achievement both in quantity and quality, and all work must be completed as assigned. Student must display a positive attitude in critique participation, response to criticism, and professional conduct. Student must adhere to departmental and/or faculty attendance policy. C - Student work must reflect an acceptable achievement both in quantity and quality, and all work must be completed as assigned. Student must display a positive attitude in critique participation, response to criticism, and professional conduct. Student should exhibit an acceptable level of ability in communication and execution of ideas and have an acceptable pattern of attendance. D - Student achievement is below average in quality and/or quantity. Student response to criticism, professional conduct, and participation in critique is below acceptable standards or reflects an indifferent attitude. Student work reflects an inability to satisfactorily communicate and execute ideas. Student pattern of attendance may be unsatisfactory. F - Student work and attitude reflect an unsatisfactory level of achievement both in quantity and quality. Student exhibits an unsatisfactory ability to communicate and execute ideas and a pattern of low productivity. Student attendance record may be unacceptable. Student's lack of participation in critiques, poor response to criticism, and inappropriate professional conduct will result in a failing grade. Faculty may assign pluses (+) and minuses (-) for performance departing from the norm, pluses and minuses may be recorded on grades posted in the registrar's office. |