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'A' level work is work that is considered to be of a professional level and with out any errors.
'B' level work is above average and with out any perspective, structure or proportional errors yet there may be some errors or lacking in one or two but not three of the following categories: Design, Texture/Detail, Line Quality or Composition. Drawings that show perspective errors can not be classed as 'B' level work. 'B' level work exceeds standards and norms as described in the assignments descriptions.
'C' level work is work that demonstrates an understanding in all of the criteria yet is not of a professional or above average grade. 'C' level is mostly accurate in perspective with few errors. 'C' level work is considered very good and highly competent student level work. 'C' level work is required on all assignments to pass the class.
'D' Level work is considered below average and demonstrates multiple errors in Perspective, Structure and or Proportion and a general misuse or sloppy application of; Design, Texture/Detail Line Quality or Composition.
'F' Level work shows a total misunderstanding of most all criteria.
'B' level work is above average and with out any perspective, structure or proportional errors yet there may be some errors or lacking in one or two but not three of the following categories: Design, Texture/Detail, Line Quality or Composition. Drawings that show perspective errors can not be classed as 'B' level work. 'B' level work exceeds standards and norms as described in the assignments descriptions.
'C' level work is work that demonstrates an understanding in all of the criteria yet is not of a professional or above average grade. 'C' level is mostly accurate in perspective with few errors. 'C' level work is considered very good and highly competent student level work. 'C' level work is required on all assignments to pass the class.
'D' Level work is considered below average and demonstrates multiple errors in Perspective, Structure and or Proportion and a general misuse or sloppy application of; Design, Texture/Detail Line Quality or Composition.
'F' Level work shows a total misunderstanding of most all criteria.
Add to that the fact that late work is an automatic F, that will be replaced when you turn it in (within that week).You lose a letter grade for turning in late work and you are only allowed 3 lates. Anything after 3 keeps the F, no matter how great it is.
The vocal minority here are or have been art students, but the majority of people in AD and PP have no idea how standards work in academia. So, what do you think of the grading policy?
For those of us that aren't/haven't been art students:
Do you find it unfair? A little harsh, but understandable? Is it just right? Not strict enough?Explain why you feel that way.
For those of us that are/have been art students:
Are/were your grading policies similar? More lax? More strict? How do you think the grading policy reflects on the culture of the school and the quality of the graduates?
For those of us that plan to go to an art university:
What are your expectations as far as your own performance and grades go? If you're currently studying art in high school, how prepared do you think you are for the change in academic culture? What's your end game?
Has anyone transfered to an art university or changed majors to art from something else? Compare the standards and expectations. (I'm particularly interested.)
And of course, anyone who isn't studying or planning to study art, but loves it just the same, share your university experience. What program are you in? What are the expectations? What are you feelings on strict performance policies in relation to your education
What do letter grades represent to you?
And here is where we get to be totally honest with ourselves. If the last artwork you created were to be graded by this policy, what would you have gotten? Why do you think that is?