Tips
Always back-up your
work frequently; that is, every time you make something you think is worth keeping.
Systems crash when least expected and you could lose all your work.
It is a good idea to make three backups (on different media), as storage
media are sometimes unstable.
General: Please keep in mind that manuals are for your use
in class and lab. You will sign out & be responsible for them from the ER.They
are very useful as reference guides. Try not to batter or deface any equipment
in any way or lose files and folders belonging to our class or other classes.
Please report studio lab problems to lab staff immediately via Equipment
Trouble Reports System at: http://www.arts.rpi.edu/ER/er_etr.php
Please follow the guidelines for
working in each studio very carefully, as you will be held personally responsible
for problems you incur.
• Always save onto your own media
or into your account as files left on hard drives will be removed.
• Also, please keep in mind the highly
addictive aspects of working with computers. Many people lose track of time
and later wonder why they have severe back, neck and eye problems. It is a good idea to take a rest every 15 to
20 minutes. Look up or beyond your computer
or, better still, at a long distance to relax your eyes. Take a walk or stretch. Fatigue can lead to frustration. Stay in touch
with your body's needs. Working with computers can at times be frustrating.
Before having a breakdown, take a break.
Electronic Communication:
Email: All students are expected
to have an active electronic mail account, and should check mail at least four
times a week for class information. Some essential class information is communicated
by email only.
Statement On Academic Integrity:
Class Specific: Collaboration
and discussion about class projects is actively encouraged, and is in no way
considered cheating. This is a studio course, and personal ownership of information
is not deemed to be appropriate. Original images are required except where indicated
otherwise. Projects are expected to reflect personal endeavor, but may also
be collaborative in nature.
Academic Honesty: Student relationships are built on mutual respect and
trust. Students must be able to trust that their teachers have made responsible
decisions about the structure and content of the course and that they are conscientiously
making their best effort to help students learn. Teachers must be able to trust
that students do their work conscientiously and honestly making their best effort
to learn. Acts that violate this mutual respect and trust undermine the educational
process. They counteract our very reason for being here at Rensselaer and will
not be tolerated. Any student who engages in any form of academic dishonesty
will receive an F in this course and will be reported to the Dean of Students
for further disciplinary action. The Rensselaer Handbook defines various forms
of Academic Dishonesty and procedures for responding to them. All of these forms
are violations of trust between students and teachers. Please familiarize yourself
with this portion of the handbook.
Gender-fair language: Because the way we speak and write affects the way
we think, everyone in this course is expected to use gender-fair language in
all discussions and writing. A guide to gender-fair language is available from
the Writing Center and from the Library.
Class Attendance Policy: As an enrolled student, you have made a commitment
to this class and your attendance is a significant part of that commitment.
Attendance will be taken at every class. An absence is considered excused if
the student has informed the course instructor by phone, email or in person
before the beginning of the class and the excuse is considered reasonable by
the instructor. All students are required to be on time and in attendance for
each and every class. Students arriving to class more than 10 minutes late may
be counted as absent.
Adherence to deadlines is expected. It is the individual student's responsibility
to keep track of deadlines and to present the work to the class and instructor
on the specified dates. 15% per day will be subtracted from late assignments.
Letter grade equivalents for the
course are as follows:
90 - 100 A
80 - 89.99 B
70 - 79.99 C
60 - 69.99 D
0 - 59.99 F
If you are concerned about your grade
at any point during the semester, please do not hesitate to contact the Instructor
and schedule an appointment during office hours.