How to be successful in this course

"Oh, I can do that later. . ."

I want you to be successful in this course. There is a lot of work in this class and it is easy to get behind. Follow the weekly schedule and stay on top of your assignments.

I recommend that you log in at least three times per week to complete your work. Use the Canvas Calendar and create alerts in your phone or on your computer for lesson due dates or anything else you think you might forget! Set up your Notifications in Canvas Links to an external site. as well. (You can receive notifications via text Links to an external site..)

I'm sure you understand that it is your responsibility to get to a computer to complete your work on time. If your computer crashes or your Internet goes down let me know.

Student Activities:

In order to achieve the student learning outcomes you will be evaluated through:

Design Problems

The principal activity and learning tool we will use in this class involves design problems. Each design problem builds on previous problems. Both drawings and models will be used as to explore our design process. In these projects we will use several types of media, including writing.

Sketchbook

Student will maintain a written and / or graphic record of class lectures, sketches, design process drawings, other assignments, and discussions in a Hard Bound Archival Sketchbook Only. This book can be used for all your other architecture classes and will function as a container for your thought processes, observations and sketches.

Portfolio

Each student will be required to submit a portfolio at the end of the semester. The content should be thoughtfully presented in an 8-/2” x 11” maximum-size portfolio. Since all assignments must be included in the portfolio, regular documentation throughout the semester is highly recommended. Portfolio guidelines will be distributed. Please be sure to create a digital format, and submit both in print and digitally through Canvas at the end of the semester. Document absolutely everything!

Cultural Engagement

The more that you are exposed to the world of art, the more of an artist you will be. You will be required to attend 4 cultural events- this semester they are likely to be virtual. You will see where and how to upload evidence for these on the Canvas site.

Time Commitment:

Time to complete each module may vary from week to week. If you want to get the most out of the materials presented and earn the best grade you can, you should plan to spend at least 8-10 (sorry thats a minimum) hours on the reading and assignments each week.

Lastly- Assume that everything takes 3X longer then you planned

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