Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

words, redo assignments are granted at the instructors discretion for “foul balls,” not “strikeouts.” • Do-over assignments will only be granted if the original work was turned in on time unless the instructor had previously allowed, in writing, the assignment to be turned in late. Assignments turned in late without prior permission from the instructor will not rate the opportunity for a do-over. (See section on late assignments.) • Even though there may be the option for a do-over of an assignment, if you have questions about an assignment’s technical or aesthetic requirements, it is in your best interest to seek clarification or further explanations from the instructor prior to creating your assignment and uploading it. Before the deadline, students are encouraged to send the instructor (or fellow students) example work to ask and determine if the work is meeting the requirements of the assignment. Depending on the instructor’s schedule and other factors, a reply prior to the assignment deadline is not always guaranteed. • Redo assignments are should be uploaded ASAP, but never past the deadline for the next week’s assignment unless otherwise permitted by the instructor. This is to prevent a student from getting too far behind during the class. A redo assignment does not excuse the student from turning in the next week's assignment on time. Because of the shortened week, Final Assignments cannot be redone. Additionally, being granted a redo assignment does not excuse the student from other work required in the original assignment (e.g., critiquing classmate’s images or participating in any classroom discussions). Final Portfolios: You are here to learn, and therefore not all images will meet a professional standard the first time you tackle a new assignment. Therefore, the majority of your final grade will be determined by your final portfolio. Your final portfolio will consist of examples of your work throughout the semester. Where you are allowed to re-shoot every assignment for a better grade, it is expected that your portfolio will contain work of a professional standard. I will offer critiques on final portfolios up to a week before they are due so students may continue to re-shoot assignments to strengthen their portfolio before submitting them for a grade. Final grades: A final grade for the class is an assessment of what you have learned in the class for the entire semester. Because you are allowed to re-shoot every assignment for a better grade, there is no reason not to earn an ‘A’ in this class. The more you shoot, the more you learn, so if you re-shoot and re-shoot and re-shoot until you get it right, then you will earn an ‘A.’