Syllabus: Grade Breakdown

Grading Criteria:

The following criteria is the basis for the subjective grading of all projects.

Each item will be weighted according to the emphasis given it in class at the time the project is given:

1. Did you meet the projects requirements? (Did you attempt to shoot what was assigned?)

2. Was it turned in on time?

3. Did you follow directions? (Information on negative page/ in an envelope/equipment or film used as allowed or prohibited as per instructions?)

4. When applicable do you have a variety of shots showing different angles, subjects, horizontal, vertical, etc?

5. Are your images interesting to look at, or at least well composed? Or are they as boring as all heck??

6. Are your photos well exposed? Too light? Too dark?

7. Are your prints finished well? (Free of dust, straight, etc.)

8. Are the images in focus?/ Are you sure they are in focus?

9. Class Participation.

Please note: This syllabus is subject to change at any time. You will be notified of any changes.

Assignment Breakdown

Assignments: Due:

#01 _______ 100 Points

#02 _______ 100 Points

#03 _______ 100 Points

#04 _______ 100 Points

#05 _______ 100 Points

#06 _______ 100 Points

#07 _______ 100 Points

#08 _______ 100 Points

#09 _______ 100 Points

Professionalism_______ 100 Points

Final Project_______ 500 Points

Semester Grade

Complete Breakdown..............1500 Points A = 1500 - 1350

B = 1349 - 1200

C = 1199 - 1050

D = 1049 - 900

F = 899 - 0

Notice:

Pierce College upholds the highest standards when it comes to academic integrity. Any and all cheating is forbidden. Cheating includes but is not limited to test cheating, plagiarism and theft. Any and all cheating will not be tolerated in this class. Participants in any cheating will fail this class and will be reported to the Academic Affairs office of this college. The college’s penalties are outlined in the General Catalog under the section labeled “Student Academic Integrity Policy Statement”.