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Course Policies



The Design Fundamentals courses follow University, College, and School guidelines, objectives, and regulations. See the ASU Bulletin. Listed below are some specific points for student attention.


Attendance Policy
Design Fundamentals courses call for regular course attendance and participation. Each student must fulfill 87 percent attendance and participation (twenty-eight studios). Attendance and participation below 87 percent affect grading. Absences are 'no fault' that is, there are no excused/unexcused absences. If there is a serious problem, such as accident, illness, family or personal problem that causes significant absence, contact the professor promptly to discuss your choices.


Grading Policy
The final grade is a professor/student consensus evaluation based on these course policies, the achievement of specific project criteria, and the developmental points listed on the evaluation criteria.
A student self-evaluation conducted at midterm and finals records student progress perceptions.


Incomplete Policy
A mark of 'I' (incomplete) is given by the professor only when a student who is otherwise doing acceptable work is unable to complete a course because of conditions beyond personal control. An incomplete requires external verification such as a physician's letter. If at reviews, your work is incomplete but otherwise meets standards, and you do not qualify for an 'I' grade, you will receive a 'D' grade. When you complete the work, a grade change to a 'C' will be submitted.


Work Environment Policy
Design Fundamentals professors maintain a professional environment and therefore enforce the following restrictions:
  • No consumables: food, drinks
  • No smoking
  • No companions: friends, family, pets, virtual
  • No personal communication devices
  • No personal listening devices
  • No personal transportation devices


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