Expectations
Think. Make. Take calculated risks. Explore. Finish.
Process
Sketching is a vital part of the creative process, as well as fast and easy way to conceptualize ideas. All first critiques will be expected to be sketched mock-ups unless stated otherwise. Students are expected to keep a sketch/scrap book for this class and be able to show the process of how their ideas evolved. Expectations The student’s responsibility will be to fully explore the problems presented, follow directions, incorporate constructive feedback into their project revisions (in their own way), and present a clean and sharp finished piece on deadline.
Critique
Group critiques are touchstones for exploring issues in your design. The point is to discuss strengths, weaknesses and direction of your piece in process. Everyone will have work to show at every critique and a voice in the discussion. Lack of participation, unfinished or missing work at final project critiques will affect your grade.
Assessment
Projects can have different specific learning goals but most of your work will be judged based on four distinct facets:
concept student applies a strong, well-thought-out idea or message to project.
process student completes research, concept development and sketches, participates in critiques and in-class assignments, and demonstrates personal improvement.
craft student demonstrates rigorous execution, craftsmanship, and presentation.
design students applies strong principles of composition and typography.
Grades
A (100 – 94) A- (93 – 90): Student learning and accomplishment exceeds course objectives. Student work is distinguished by high level of understanding, development, and innovation.
B+ (89-87) B (86-83) : Student learning and accomplishment meets course objectives. Student work is frequently characterized by a level of understanding, development and innovation.
B- (82 – 80) | C+ (79 – 77) | C (76 – 73): Student demonstrates a basic level of understanding and application of concepts.
C- (72 – 70) | D+ (69 – 67) | D (66 – 63): Student meets course objectives with minimum effort.
D- (62-60) F ( < 59 ): Student makes no effort to address course goals and objectives.
Data Loss
Students are responsible for making regular back-ups of their work. Data loss is not an excuse for missing work. Back up your work on an external hard drive or other storage device. Keep your data up to date in two places, so when one dies you still have the other. Almost all public email accounts have online storage (Yahoo, Gmail, ETC). I recommend keeping one physical back up such as a hard drive and then one cloud back up.
Phones/Facebook/Twitter/email/IM/etc...
Using/viewing any non-class related media or media devices during class time is disrespectful to your classmates and instructors. Repeated use will result in you being marked absent for the day.
Attendance Policy
Class attendance is critical to a student’s mastery of the knowledge and skills that are taught in a specific course. Emmanuel College has established an attendance policy to support student achievement in the classroom and to emphasize the correlation between attendance and academic success. Attending class is the responsibility of the student and the College expects students to attend class regularly. Course syllabi will state clearly the relationship between class participation and the course grade.
For this class
3 Absences = Failure of the course.
Attendance will be recorded at the start of each class and it is your responsibility to make sure I know you are in class.
Please Note: 2 lateness* = 1 absence, *Late or early leave is defined as over 20 min.
Credit Hour Statement
One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks for one semester hour of credit. For accelerated courses, 15-20 hours of out-of-class student work each week. At least an equivalent amount of work for other academic activities, including laboratory work, internships, practicums, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.
For Arts and Sciences traditional, face-to-face classes: Students are expected to devote a minimum 12 hours of study for each 4-credit course per week over the semester. A minimum of three of these hours spent in class. Consequently, faculty are expected to assign out-of-class work that will require a typical student to spend a minimum of nine hours of effort per week on average.
Bias-related Incident and Hate Crime Policy
To achieve our goal of providing a working and learning environment free from harassment or discrimination, we have provided a procedure by which inappropriate conduct will be addressed if encountered by members of the Emmanuel community under the Bias-related Incident and Hate Crime Policy.
What is a bias-related incident?
A bias-related incident refers to behavior that is a violation of the policies listed in the student code of conduct. This behavior can be threatened, attempted or completed and is motivated in whole or part, by the offender’s bias toward the victims’ race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
What is a hate crime?
The FBI defines a hate crime as a “criminal offense against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.”
What is Emmanuel’s policy regarding bias-related incidents and hate crimes?
A bias-related incident or hate crime is contradictory to Emmanuel College’s community standards. It may also contribute to creating an unsafe, negative or unwelcome environment for the victim and/or other members of the College community. Students who engage in behavior that can be classified as a bias-related incident are subject to disciplinary action through the student conduct system. If an incident is determined to be a hate crime, the Office of Campus Safety will work with law enforcement as needed and the student will also be subject to disciplinary action through the student conduct system.
Take special note that retaliation against an individual who has reported a bias-related incident/hate crime and against witnesses of a bias-related incident/hate crime will not be tolerated by the College. For more detailed information about bias-related incidents and hate crimes and a link to the reporting form, please visit http://www.emmanuel.edu/report-bias.
Academic Integrity Policy Community Statement
Academic integrity, ethics and trust are core values in the Emmanuel College community. These values should matter to all members of the community and should apply everywhere—in our classrooms, in the Library, in the Computer Labs, in the Student Center, in the residence halls, in the dining hall, and in our offices. An academic community where each member of that community upholds the values of academic integrity, ethics and trust is one in which faculty members, students, administrators and staff can achieve significant goals and make meaningful contributions. In such a community, people treat each other with respect and value the intellectual and real property of other individuals and of the community as a whole.
This Community Statement is intended to remind us that everyone is part of the effort to further enhance and sustain a culture of academic integrity, ethics and trust. It should appear on all College syllabi and could also be used in the Admissions process, during orientation, displayed in College buildings and recited at important ceremonial events on campus. "I willingly accept my role in this process" added to the Statement if recited or written and signed. In the event that a faculty member does not include the Community Statement on the syllabus, students are nonetheless responsible for work that is consistent with standards of academic integrity. For complete information about the Academic Integrity Policy please visit http://www.emmanuel.edu/academics/registrar/academic-policies/academic-integrity-policy.html
AI Policy
The acceptable use of generative AI tools will be clearly stated for all assignments and assessments within this course. The use of generative AI tools should always be disclosed and cited. Misrepresenting AI output as your own work, or using AI tools without explicit permission, will be considered violations of the Emmanuel College Academic Integrity Policy.
For each Assignment, the use/restriction of AI should be detailed in the Project Brief. If the policy is unclear, assume you may not use AI until you consult your instructor.
Academic Support and Accommodations Syllabus Statement
It is the policy of Emmanuel College to respect and welcome students of all backgrounds and abilities. In the event you encounter any barrier(s) to full participation in this course due to the impact of a documented disability, please contact the Disability Support Services office. The Associate Director of Disability Support Services can meet with you to discuss the challenges you are experiencing and explain the eligibility process for establishing academic accommodations. You can contact the Associate Director of Disability Support Services, Alyson Czelusniak, at czelusniaka@emmanuel.edu or disabilityservices@emmanuel.edu. Her office is located on the lower level of the Cardinal Cushing Library in room G-06.
In addition, students who finds themselves struggling in this course are encouraged to speak with the instructor and take advantage of the services offered through the Academic Resource Center (ARC). This center provides peer tutoring, study groups, writing assistance, math/science assistance, and academic coaching. The ARC is also located on the lower level of the Cardinal Cushing Library in LIB G-04. (Updated 8/22/2019)
Statement on Physical/Emotional Health
A range of issues can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, health issues, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating, lack of motivation or feeling ill. These concerns or other stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or may reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. University resources can help you address these and other concerns. You can learn more about our broad range of confidential mental health or medical services at the Counseling Center located in Admin 151 or Health Services located in lower level of
St. Joseph’s Hall. Please remember that the Counseling Center is also a confidential place to talk about sexual assault incidents. Getting help is courageous and will make a difference.
http://www.emmanuel.edu/student-life/student-health-counseling.html
Supporting a Diverse + Inclusive Community
Members of our community are expected to demonstrate respect and show sensitivity to differences in others. All members of the community are entitled to and responsible for maintaining an environment of civility that is free from disparagement, intimidation, discrimination, harassment, and violence of any kind. We expect each member of the community to take responsibility for building and improving the quality of our community. We expect that as an educated community we will have a tolerance for others’ opinions and openness to their perspectives. We expect that every member of the Emmanuel community will accept diversity, value inclusivity, and be civil in dealings with each other. The College does not tolerate racism, sexism, classism or discrimination based on sexual orientation. We hope that all members of our community will model and teach respect for the differences among us and celebrate the similarities that unite us as a people worthy of dignity. (Adapted from Emmanuel College Statement on Community Standards)
Title IX
Emmanuel College is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with a working and learning environment in which all people are treated with respect and dignity. Each person has the right to work and be educated in an atmosphere that is free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. If you have encountered any form of sexual misconduct (e.g. sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, domestic or dating violence), we encourage you to report this to the Title IX Coordinator or one of the Deputy Coordinators. If you speak with a faculty member about an incident of sexual misconduct, that faculty member must notify the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will assist you in understanding all of your options and in connecting you with all possible resources on and off-campus. If you wish to speak with a confidential source, you may contact the confidential counselors in the Office of Counseling or in the Office of Mission and Ministry. For more detailed information on Title IX policies, procedures, and resources please visit www.emmanuel.edu/titleix.
EC 360
Emmanuel has a comprehensive referral system – EC 360 – that was created to connect students with the campus resources that they need to be successful. Students may be referred by Emmanuel faculty or staff for any student success issue. Students will be contacted by an appropriate staff member to discuss next steps and/or available resources and support. For more information, please contact Jennifer Forry, Dean of Students (forryj@emmanuel.edu).
See the complete policy on the Emmanuel College website.