Final grades

Your final grade will be based on your participation in the course and your work on three map projects.

COMPONENT	EXPECTATION	WEIGHT
Participation	Attend all class meetings, complete all readings, participate in all crits, meet all deadlines. Provide prior notice if you must miss a meeting or need extra time on a project.	Step penalty (e.g. A becomes A-) on project grade for each infraction.
Monochrome map	Develop a static, single hue reference map for a location of your choice. Document design with a map taxonomy sheet and a 500 - 750 word explanation of motivation and design choices.	40% final grade
Storyline map	Develop a static thematic map that tells a story about a journey and a place. Document design process with a 500 - 750 word explanation of motivation and design choices.	40% final grade
Terrain study	A 1-2 page (tabloid-size) layout that compares layers of shaded relief composition with a 500 word narrative explanation/reflection.	20% final grade