COIN74A Grading
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Homework Lessons and Projects should be submitted on or before the due date. If directions are not clear to you, please post to the Etudes forum to clarify directions in order to submit on time and meet the requirements of the lesson. Do a search on the forums to see if there is already a post on your topic. Late projects will always be accepted, but they might be reduced by one grade. I recommend reading my online lecture notes and demos before doing any associated homework. I don't want you to be frustrated if there is any confusion in my directions so if you still have questions, please email me, and be as specific as possible in the subject line.
Projects
Projects are graded on how well they meet and exceed criteria and requirements and illustrate understanding of techniques and tools used to create the desired effect. The following items are used in evaluating final projects:
- ability to follow instructions and satisfy the requirements
- purpose or concept of design
- definition of target audience met by design concept and development
- composition and layout
- color scheme
- unity of form, style, elements
- repetition of form, rhythm
- element of surprise
- dynamic movement (path for the eye to follow)
- focal point (resting place for the eye)
- use of white space
- integration of text as a design element rather than an afterthought
- execution of presentation (clean selections, anti-aliased edges, purposeful application of media, colors, etc.)
- optimized properly for distribution on the web
- finalized and prepared properly for distribution in print or in other applications
- comprehension of commands and techniques of the authoring program (photoshop, flash, dreamweaver, director, etc.)
- text files describing concept, development process, etc. (from storyboard through final execution)
Attendance
- Students should attend all sessions, arrive on time and remain for entire lecture/lab except for special pre-arranged circumstances or emergencies.
- Students missing more than 2 classes in a row may be dropped by the instructor. For online classes, this means if you get a zero and/or don't submit 2 homework assignments, you will be dropped or get a "W" or if you haven't logged on for a specified period of time you will be dropped or get a "W".
- Students missing more than 2 sessions during a term may have their grade reduced by one grade.
- Repeated tardiness may result in a grade reduction.
- Students taking classroom course who do not attend the final class session may have their grade reduced by one grade. The last session is usually a review and critique with analysis and discussion of projects. It is a good place to summarize and see theory into practice. It's also rewarding to view the work of classmates over an entire quarter or semester. Be there! For online courses this means that you must participate in the peer reviews and critiques after the final projects have been submitted and viewed.
Additional Factors the Effect Grades
Student showed exceptional classroom participation in one or more of the following:
- assisting other students with their work
- using the discussions to create dialog about the current project or info relevant to the course
- shared techniques or tips learned in other courses with students, etc.
- attend outside lectures and/or workshops on the subject
- a positive attitude, especially in email communications
Each course subject and lesson will have specific criteria mentioned in the lesson requirements for that course and project.
You are registered for a letter grade unless you fill out a Pass/No Pass option card with the Registrar by the required date. A grade of A, B, or C receives a Pass. If you receive a D or F, you will receive a No Pass.
To take the class Pass/No Pass, fax your request to the admissions and records office. Fax: 650-949-7048. There is currently no way to request Pass/NoPass online. Check the Academic calendar for the dates in which this has to be done. The basic guideline is: Fall/Winter/Spring - Friday of the fourth week of instruction and Summer - Friday of the second week of instruction.
Regardless of status, students are expected to complete all work, take all tests and maintain regular attendance (participation in the class discussions, lessons, etc.) or they will be dropped or assigned a "W".
| Element | Excellent | Good | Minimal | Poor |
| Storyboard | Overview and description are clear, concise, and relevant to the project design. | Overview and description are clearly presented. | Overview and description is complete, but vague or confusing. | Overview and description are incomplete or missing. |
| Objectives & Target Audience | All objectives are specific and stated in terms of target audience. | Most objectives are specific and stated in terms of target audience. | Objectives are specific, but lacking observable outcomes for the defined target audience. | Objectives are vague, incomplete, and missing observable outcomes. |
| Demonstration of Required Competencies and Process Documentation | 21 or more suggested features demonstrated with a well-defined critical rationale for why they were selected. | 16-20 suggested features demonstrated with a critical rationale for why they were selected. | 10-15 suggested features demonstrated with a critical rationale for why they were selected. | 10-15 suggested features demonstrated and/or missing a rational for why they were selected. |
| Self-Reflection | Reflection displays critical thinking that is clear, concise, and specific to what you learned in this course and how you would evaluate your performance in achieving its objectives. | Reflection is specific to what you learned in this course and how you would evaluate your performance in achieving its objectives. | Reflection is vague in relation to what you learned in this course and lacks critical thinking in terms of how you would evaluate your performance in achieving its objectives. | Reflection is incomplete or missing. |
| Peer Critique | Critique displays analytical thinking that is clear, concise, and specific to what you learned in this course and how you would evaluate your classmates in achieving their goal. | Critique is specific to what you learned in this course and how you would evaluate your classmates in achieving their goal. | Critique is vague in relation to what you learned in this course and lacks critical analysis in terms of how you would evaluate your classmates in achieving their goal. | Critique is incomplete or missing. Statements are not supported by analytical thinking and/or solutions. |
| Points | 150 | 100 | 50 | 0 |
There will be no incomplete grades given except for medical emergencies (and 80% of your work must have already been turned in). It is the responsibility of each student to monitor the academic calendar.
Back up all your work at every stage of development and keep copies of all homework assignments and projects that you submit to me. Excuses of lost work, crashed systems, disk errors, etc. are not necessarily acceptable reasons for not turning in assignments on time.
Late homework and lack of attendance or participation may result in a 'redo' for not following instructions. Students who don't attend the final session of in-class or online courses may receive a penalty in the form of a grade loss. Final Grades are based on Assignments, Attendance, Collaboration, Final Projects, and a Positive Attitude.
