Students are expected to attend all classes, lectures and field trips. In addition to the completion of individually graded projects, students will be required to participate in group critiques that will follow concluding projects. Students will also receive grades for successful completion of in-class exercises. The final grade will be averaged from the following: Projects - 60% Critique- 10% Sketchbook - 10% Final Project - 20% Students are reminded that their grade represents an evaluation of their submitted work only, and should not be misconstrued as a personal statement. Projects: Projects will be introduced during class and may consist of various parts. Work is expected to be presented and mounted cleanly as required. In addition to graded assignments, in class assignments will be collected and reviewed using a ten point scale. Completion of in class projects will be factored into the cumulative project grade. A final project will represent the culmination of the lessons throughout the semester, brought together in a well-conceived, finished product. Project grades will be lowered five points per class for late completion. Students may request to resubmit projects for an improved grade. Resubmissions will be graded and averaged with the original grade for a final grade. Critiques: Students will be required to participate in group critiques and topical discussions. These will promote dialogue as a learning tool, as students will be expected to utilize proper vocabulary in expressing their critical analysis. Sketchbooks: A sketchbook will be required for both in-class and homework exercises. Each week the class will be given a specific observational assignment to be completed in the sketchbook. Through repetition and practice, students will work to train the eye to see, and the hand to react. Students are encouraged to include independent work in the sketchbook as well as assignments. Sketchbooks will be reviewed at mid-term and again at the final class meeting.