Use of AI is prohibited: Students are not allowed to use advanced automated tools on assignments in this course. Each student is expected to complete each assignment without substantive assistance from others, including advanced automated tools.
Each class will include a warm-up, a lecture/demonstration, and/or in-class exercises and assigned projects.
The use of cell phones are not permitted in this class except by permission of the instructor and only to take notes. Eating and drinking in class is not permitted (with the exception of water.) Violation of this policy will result in a lowering of your participation grade and/or an invitation to leave class.
This is your course!
We encourage open dialogue. If you have questions or need additional coaching with class work, please talk to us.
We will make every effort to help you succeed. Above all...let’s find joy in our work!
ATTENDANCE = FUN!
You are allowed three (3) absences for the whole semester (BOTH sections of this course).
Three (3) late arrivals = one absence.
Missing eight (8) classes = failing the course.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING UP WITH YOUR ABSENCES.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY:
An absence will only be excused if the instructor is contacted in advance of the absence and it is for a substantiated reason, such as illness, injury, death in the family, participation in a university sanctioned event or religious observance (see statements below) and/or other natural disaster emergency. The instructor maintains the right to determine if an absence is excused or unexcused.
MISSING A PRESENTATION OR PERFORMANCE:
You will not be allowed to make up a missed assignment if you are absent on the day a presentation is due, unless prior arrangement is made with the instructor. If you are absent on the day of an in-class presentation or project you will receive a zero for that project.
Your instructor will always ask permission before making physical contact for somatic teaching purposes. Please feel empowered to communicate your boundaries and needs to your instructor. Your boundaries are perfect where they are.