Attendance

Attendance each week will include:

• Active contributions to weekly discussions on Canvas
• Logging in 3-5 times a week
• Completing all assignments on time
• Responding to email in a reasonable time

Weekly Attendance will be evaluated using the following method:

Attended- Completed ALL weekly requirements on time
Attended Partially- Most of the weekly requirements were completed on time (example: late assignment and no participation in discussion)
Did Not Attend- Assignment was not submitted on time, no evidence of contribution to weekly discussions

1 Absence = 1 "Did Not Attend"
1 Absence = 2 "Attended Partially"
3 Absences = Failure to successfully negotiate the course

*All courses require 45 hours of instruction in order to earn 3 credits. Each absence is 6-7% of that time so CCV allows two absences in the event of emergencies.

Discussions & Participation

Your weekly participation will be heavily weighted on how you participate in discussions. This type of collaborating replaces our face-to-face conversations we would normally conduct in an in-person class. Have a question? Stuck on a problem? Need help even if it's not exactly related? Have a neat idea to share? Did you see something online that you want to show us? How about helping someone out? Or asking for general thoughts on an abstract animation question?

Scores we will use:

• 3 - You made a post to the weekly discussion AND you commented on two other people's posts
• 2 - You made a post to the weekly discussion AND you commented on another person's post
• 1 - You made a post to the weekly discussion
• 0 - You did contribute to the weekly discussion

POSTS - Must be made by the end of Thursday each week
REPLIES - Must be made by the end of Sunday each week, prior to the next class

Comments like "cool" or "awesome" are very appreciated but do not contribute in an academic way. Comment on another person's idea, make a connection with them, point out something you like, help by pointing out challenges and offering solutions, etc. Ways you can quickly add to a post:

• If you are having a problem, share the file and/or work
• Ask a not necessarily animation related question like "How does everyone keep motivated?" or "What's your strategy for xyz?"
• Be specific in your post and your reply
• Make connections between what others are saying and you are thinking
• Share a resource that could be inspirational and/or helpful

Posts and replies should be thoughtful, helpful, and kind as if we are all standing face-to-face in a professional environment. 

Assignments & Projects

Please take careful note when assignments are due. Due dates and descriptions are located in each assignment. Most of our work will be used as a starting point for the next class. Missing a bunch of steps or not taking the time to practice skills will effect you exponentially going forward.

What if I submit an assignment late?
Please send me an email when you have submitted a late assignment so I know when to go back and grade it. Assignments submitted late are worth 80%. More than one week late is a "0".

How are assignments graded?
Grading is similar to growth. We all start out not knowing something and eventually get to the point we are ok at it, good at it, and then REALLY good at it. Try to see grading in the same way. It's ok to start with a new concept and develop understanding over time. Assignments are created to help you practice that understanding.