In an art class, grading reflects the importance of both process and product. Criteria and expectations for each project may be different and will be established and explained at the beginning of the assignment. Grading in this course follows the percentage breakdowns:
3-D Design 1 Semester grades are determined by:
Projects and Classwork 60%
Studio Habits (Participation) 20%
Artist of the Week &Sketchbook Entries 10%
Quizzes and Tests 10%
3-D Design 2 Semester grades are determined by:
Projects and Classwork 60%
Studio Habits (Participation) 20%
Artist of the Week & Art Analysis 10%
Quizzes and Tests 10%
3-D Design 3 Semester grades are determined by:
Projects and Classwork 60%
Studio Habits (Participation) 20%
Writing Tasks 10%
Quizzes and Tests 10%
Notes on Grades:
1. Grades are updated at least once a week. It is always published in SchoolLoop. Just because something is turned in, doesn't guarantee your grade will be updated automatically. Be patient.
2. For ceramic projects, since clay work takes time to complete and go through multiple firings and evaluations, weeks might go by without any change in the grade book. All major projects have one week grace periods. Grades can change radically near the end of a grading period, so make sure your work is on track to being finished!
3. At times, I may miss updating a score, such as when work is resubmitted or it's noted on my paper grade book. If you suspect an inconsistency in your grades, please let me know so I can make the corrections.
4. For more information about grades and grading, please refer to the Course Syllabus. If you have specific questions, please contact me.
What is the Grace Period policy?
Artwork takes time. Not everyone works at the same speed. I want you to do a good job. However, projects must be completed by a determined deadline so we can move onto the next assignment. If you work for a client or free-lance as an artist, you will have to meet deadlines in order to get paid.
Deadlines for projects are assigned in advance. For major long-term assignments, students have 1 week after the due date to complete their work without a penalty (this is the Grace Period). This means you are working during Study Hall, after school, or at home.
After that date has passed, the student's final grade on the project will lose 1 Studio Habit point for every school day it is late.
For example, if you turn in your project 2 days after the Grace Period is over, the project will be graded according to the rubric, but 2 points will be subtracted from the Studio Habit rubric for it being late.
NOTE: -Incomplete projects are not accepted. (I cannot predict the final appearance of the project, if it was not completed.) -Assignments that are not turned in after the Grace Period will receive a zero (Missing); grades will be adjusted once the work has been submitted. It is marked as a zero because Ms. Jasiulek doesn't have it.
Always talk to Ms. Jasiulek if you need an extension.
Gradebook Codes:
Blank (blank space; no effect on the grade) - Has yet to be graded by the teacher (it can also mean the project is not due yet).
DNF (Did Not Finish; score = 0 until made up) - The deadline and grace period for the assignment has passed, and while the student has been working on it, they have not finished it yet. The work can still be turned in.
MISS (Missing; score = 0 until made up) - The deadline and grace period for the assignment has passed and the work was not turned in. This equals zero points because there is nothing to grade.
E (Excused; no effect on the grade) - The student missed the assignment, but is not expected to make it up.
Zero (score = 0) - The assignment was complete and turned in, but the student received zero points (this rarely happens).
About Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship is vital to your work. Carelessness in any aspect of the execution of your project, from wedging, rolling out the slab, caring for seams, storing your work, and constructing sculptural elements can lead to warping, separation, or cracking.
This means, it is important to care for your work!
I look for INTENTIONALITY. Spending a few minutes to finish a texture, paint the entire surface, or smooth a seam will make a huge difference in aesthetics and function.
How are Studio Habits (aka Participation) graded?
Students share a classroom with others and a teacher. An art room functions differently than a core class; students need independent time to work. 3-D Design helps students develop good work habits. So, students are expected to perform daily work to the best of their capacity.
A set of Studio Habits for success have been established and will be maintained:
Be prepared for class – bring your work, notebook, pencil, to class every day.
Make efficient use of class time. Be on-task for most of the time.
Be self-directed, but don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Make meaningful contributions to class discussions.
Participate in group work in a constructive manner.
Properly clean up at the assigned time. Return materials to where they belong.
Have a positive attitude. Be cooperative.
Display excellent effort during work time.
Follow the cell phone policies.
Prohibited Behavior & Actions in the Art Room
This applies to all class levels.
Inappropriate language or conversation: cursing or talk about drugs or alcohol.
Bullying, or rude, unkind behavior towards another student or staff member.
Refusal to work.
Refusal to clean up.
Wasting or abusing art materials and tools.
Tampering with or causing intentional harm to another student’s artwork.
Putting any art materials on yourself or another student (unless it’s a pre-approved art project).