This is the new grading practice for Computer Art & Animation.
Though I have given grades for things like finishing tutorials and homework, the majority of the grades I have given to my computer art students have been project based. I would give an assignment, there would be a rubric, the students would complete the project and I would grade those projects.
The concept of the new grading practice will remove the statement "This is the project I want you to make" and replace it with "This is the artist I want you to be".
I will no longer grade projects but will instead have each student complete the following eval after every project.
The three bullets in each section are in order so you can not check off the second bullet if you have not done the first. The student will also need to provide evidence that they have accomplished each task.
Computer Art Grading Eval version 1.0Self Learner* Participates in class tutorials
* Completes non class tutorials and asks questions on forum
* Active member of a PhotoShop community- Ning, Deviant Art, Online forum
Time Management* Student completes all projects in a timely manner, utilizing all time
* Student uses excess time wisely, seeking tutorials, posting on forum, participating in PhotoShop community
* Student completes work outside of class, participating in contests, exhibits, self directed tutorials or projects
Sharing Knowledge*Verbally helps other students with simple questions
* Post responses to more complex questions or posts findings on forums
* Teaches tutorials to class or small group of students or creates virtual tutorials through video or blog posts
Communicator* Posts all projects to blog
* Posts projects and completes 3 written sections
* Provides feedback and constructive criticism as comments on student blogs
Competence of Tools & Concepts* Show competence by completing all requirements of class assignments
* Incorporates previously learned tools and concepts into current project
* Demonstrates advanced tools and concepts, incorporating techniques learned through tutorials
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You'd think they were reaching for money.
"Who put a knot in this?!"- Lexi
Trying to straighten the string.
Hammering down the nails.
"I'm tying down the string to the nails"- Brianna
The grid is almost finished.
"I'm just hammering nails where I see drill holes" - Jake
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