Grades

Finished, glazed or surfaced and formally presented art is to be presented for mid-term and final critiques. Consideration will be given to more complex art work if a valid case is made to the instructor and an alternate goal is set for completion. If this option is approved and an extension given in-process art work presented for group critique must be accompanied by comprehensive color and surface examples and graphic imagery where applicable. If the proposed extension is not deemed valid the instructor will offer a late grade, resulting in a ten point grade drop.
It is the student’s responsibility to present all art work to the instructor for a physical evaluation and subsequent grading. If the student decides to present selected works only during the mid-term group and/or final critiques it is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor that only selected works are being shown.
If you would like the full body of work considered for grading it is your responsibility to inform the instructor during your critique and to schedule an appointment in a timely fashion so this work can be reviewed and considered for the mid-term or final studio practice grade. If work is included in an exhibition or sale, it is your responsibility to inform the instructor and set an appointment for an on-site review prior to travelling the work. This must be formally undertaken for the said art work to be evaluated as a part of the grade for this course.
It is also your responsibility to inform the instructor of other ceramic courses and any other concurrent course work you are doing where projects relate. No project can be considered for grades without permission of faculty involved.
Your grade will be an evaluation of the following criteria and will be average as noted below:
(1) Quality and evolution of your studio work; including concepts and related aesthetics, Work must be completed and glaze fired and formally presented for both mid-term and final critiques. Please schedule an appropriate space to mounting you work for critiques. Mid-term 30% of grade, Final 30% of grade.
(2) Quality of your research; development of research, quality of presentation and handout or supplementary materials. 30% of grade.
(3) Preparedness; for individual sessions. 5% of grade
(4) Attendance; absences will result in a grade drop/stated above. Consistent lateness will lower your grade/stated above.
(5) Active participation during visiting artist workshop and lecture. 2.5% of grade.
(6) Active participation in group critiques and discussions. 2.5% of grade.

Minus Grades were instituted on campus during Summer A 2009. For more information:
http://www.isis.ufl.edu/minusgrades.html