Summary of Assignments
All assignments must be submitted via Moodle by 11:59pm on the due date, unless otherwise specified.
- I do not accept submissions via email. Please request an extension before the deadline if you have technical issues uploading your assignment to Moodle so you can add it later without penalty.
| Assignment | Component | Due Dates | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapping Intermedia (1/3) | Group Activity / Contribution #1 | Sep 21 (in-class) / Sep 25 (moodle) | 10 |
| Mapping Intermedia (2/3) | Group Activity / Contribution #2 | Oct 19 (in-class) / Oct 23 (moodle) | 10 |
| Mapping Intermedia (3/3) | Group Activity / Contribution #3 | Nov 16 (in-class) / Nov 20 (moodle) | 10 |
| Sketchbook (1/3) | Sketch #1 | Oct 9 (moodle) | 10 |
| Sketchbook (2/3) | Sketch #2 | Oct 26 (moodle) | 10 |
| Sketchbook (3/3) | Sketch #3 | Nov 27 (moodle) | 10 |
| Transformation Project (1/1) | Artwork / Documentation | Nov 2 (in-class) / Nov 6 (moodle) | 20 |
| Gesture Project (1/1) | Artwork / Documentation | Dec 7/8 (in-class) / Dec 11 (moodle) | 20 |
Grading Criteria
This is a general rubric to give you an idea of how I assess work, please see individual assignment handouts for specific assessment criteria.
- Concept / Creativity (25%) – Originality and specificity of concept; Strength and clarity of ideas; Effectiveness and impact of concept; Risk-taking and experimentation.
- Technical Execution / Functionality (25%) – Depth or complexity of technical exploration in relation to one’s learning; Functionality and effectiveness of technique; Appropriate use of technologies; Correlation between technical implementation and concept.
- Presentation / Documentation Quality (25%) – Overall presentation and appearance; Execution of artwork; Quality of documentation; Strength of writing or spoken explanations of ideas and techniques; Follows assignment criteria.
- Engagement / Development / Process (25%) – Personal investment in developing your practice; Consistency; Sustained engagement; Contribution to group activities; Critical thinking/reflection.
Grade Scale
| Grade | GPA | Description | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.30 | Outstanding - Work surpasses expectations & is highly resolved conceptually and technically | 90-100 |
| A | 4.00 | Excellent - Work demonstrates strong conceptual depth & refined technical execution | 85-89 |
| A- | 3.70 | Distinguished - Work shows clear intentionality & sophisticated technical resolution | 80-84 |
| B+ | 3.30 | Very Good - Above average completion and participation which fulfills class requirements | 77-79 |
| B | 3.00 | Good - Work is competent and consistent with solid conceptual and technical understanding | 73-76 |
| B- | 2.70 | Developing - Work shows emerging understanding but lacks full resolution or consistency | 70-72 |
| C | 2.00 | Satisfactory - Average completion of assignments and projects | 60-69 |
| D | 1.00 | Marginal pass - Work is completed with little effort or personal investment | 50-59 |
| F | 0 | Failure - Work is significantly incomplete or does not meet minimum requirements | 0-49 |