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. Lost work is not an acceptable
excuse for missed deadlines.
Card Access & Studio Facilities
Please take care of all gear and equipment. Please
take care not to lose digital files and folders belonging to our class or other
classes. Please report studio lab
problems to lab staff immediately to:
As a student enrolled in Arts, you have card
access to West Hall 214, which are undergraduate
imaging labs. Any problems with card access or studio facilities,
please contact:
Greg Palmer palmeg2@rpi.edu
Technical Manager ext. 8015 or
Seanna
Biondolillo bionds@rpi.edu Studio Engineer
ext. 4779.
Focused Attention: Important: Writing emails,
instant messages and other unfocused forms of communications, unless
specifically desired by the instructor, are not tolerated and count directly
against your grade and will be grounds for dismissal from class.
Physical:
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 once a day for class information. 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.
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.
A=4.0, A-=3.67,
B+=3.33 B=3.0, B-= 2.67, C+= 2.33,
C=2.0 C-= 1.67,
D+=1.33, D=1.0, F=0.0
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.