CLASS FORMAT - lecture/lab with homework as necessary. Because of the nature of the classroom experience, attendance and participation are essential. There will be individual and group projects that will be critiqued in a group setting. This is a "fundamental" class so there will be little time to perfect your craftsmanship in any given area. We will be exploring a wide variety of materials and ideas. As in any studio class, you will be doing a lot of work in the classroom so be prepared and on time. Being persistently late or leaving early will lower your grade.

MASKS must be worn at all times. They must be tight fitting without gaps, and worn over your nose. In following Dr. Mase’s additional recommendation, all students taking in-person classes are now required to wear a surgical mask, or the more protective N95 mask. Cloth masks have been shown to be less effective in protecting against transmission of the Omicron variant.

Students who need a surgical mask may request one at any Safety Monitor station.

NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE STUDIO. Not only is food and drink in the studio a potential health hazard in the normal course of things, given the materials and equipment in use, they are strictly forbidden during COVID-19 times. If you need to stay hydrated or eat something to regulate your blood sugar during class hours, you must step outside into the open air and maintain social distancing while briefly removing your mask. Properly re-affix your mask prior to returning inside.

ROLL is taken at the beginning of class. You are considered tardy if you come after roll is taken, and you will need to ask that I mark you present, or the day may be counted as an absence. Roll is taken using my iPad, and I must take a digital photo of you in class to add to my roster. I am not good with names, never have been and never will be. Sorry.

NO CELL PHONES are allowed to ring in class. If yours rings, you may be asked to leave the classroom.

No talking on cell phones in class (this is extremely rude) and if you do so, you may be asked to leave. If you have an urgent mitigating circumstance and are expecting an important call, discuss this with the instructor ahead of time, keep your phone on vibrate, and silently excuse yourself from the classroom before answering.
Don’t text or browse social media during class time. STAY PRESENT and STAY FOCUSED.

If you break this trust, you may be asked to leave for the day, counting as an absence.

WORK ON CLASS PROJECTS ONLY. Doing homework for another class will count as an absence, and yes, people have been known to do this!

NO MUSIC/LISTENING DEVICES are allowed during lecture (rude), or when operating machinery (unsafe), or when in a room with machinery being operated by someone else (very unsafe).

NO CHITCHAT DURING LECTURE. Instead, be attentive, take notes, and ask questions.

CLASS BREAKS ARE ALLOWED. You are given 10 minutes per hour of class time, totaling 30 minutes per day. Take them as needed, but not during lecture, or at the beginning/end of class.

OFFICE HOURS - with the exception of occasional department meetings, I am generally available upon request to meet with students at 4:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 760. For more details, see the Office Hours page.