In order to earn an A in this class all assignments must be completed and on time. In addition, the work should demonstrate an ongoing process of self reflective synthesis of course content and transformative thinking.

You are guaranteed a B in this class if all assignments are completed and on time; and you have not missed more than 1 class sessions.

You are guaranteed a C in this class if two-thirds of the assignments are completed and on time, and you have not missed more than 3 class sessions.

You are guaranteed a D in this class if if half of the assignments are completed and on time and you have not missed more than 4 class sessions.

 Course Projects & Evaluation Criteria

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1. 2% EMAIL Communication (Due week 2 for grade and after that when you desire. You will receive class announcement emails from me throughout the semester.)

2. 10% Preparation for Each Class with Readings & Participatory Attendance Read Postmodern Currents ch. 1 (pp. 1-38) due 9/5; ch. 2 & 3 (pp. 39-95) due 9/12; ch. 5 (pp. 154-211) due 9/19; Hayles rdg. due 9/26; Garoian & Gaudelius rdg. & ch. 4 (pp. 96-153) due 10/3; ch. 6 (pp. 212-246) due 10/31; ch. 7 (pp. 247-285) due 11/14.

3. 10% Artist Web site Critiques: Critique 3 artist Web sites. (See Web Site HotList  of artists, museums, etc.) Turn in a print of the home page (make sure the URL is on the printout) and a written description & critique of it. See assignment link for what to consider in your critique. Due 9/19. (10 % of grade)

 

4. 10% Internet Self-Scultpure: Begin your Internet self-sculpture by first doing the Internet Search Strategies (click and follow activities), then try different Search Engines, and present by copy and pasting what you gather from the Internet using your self-descriptive keywords. Assembly it in any way (see resources for "how to" help) into a visual self-sculpture. Present your self-sculpture on 10/10.

 

5. 10% Video Practice Excercises: Video camera provided if needed. Refer to the demo and discussion on 9/19 concerning symbolic meanings of items selected. Due 10/3.

 

6. 5% Video Treatment & Script: On 10/3 examples and model distributed. Due 10/17.

 

7. 10% Video: 1 minute edited video. Due 11/7.

 

8. 15% Presentation: Use the topical bibliography as a starting place to find research to develop your presentation. Click here for specifics on student presentations. Due 11/7.

 

9. 3% Peer Formative Critiques on 11/28.

 

10. 15% Collaborative Project Task: Collaborative Web House (your room): Formative critique of your room on 11/28 with final version Due 12/5.

 

11. 10% Final Essay due 12/12.