DART 331/A (Winter 2025) WORDS IN SPACE
Thursdays, 8:45am to 12:45pm
Studio EV 7.735 + Lab EV 5.709 SGW
Instructor: pata macedo [pata.macedo@concordia.ca]
Office hours by appointment
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OUTLINE in PROGRESS
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This studio course focuses on type and image in the built environment. Issues of space, materiality, and legibility are examined within architectural and urban landscapes. Students engage in projects ranging from wayfinding and signage to exhibition design and installations.
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Grading
Students will be evaluated on their conceptual skills (creativity and problem solving), technical execution (precision and accuracy), presentation (oral communication, written communication, neatness and organization), crafts/wo/manship, class participation, commitment, timeliness, enthusiasm, initiative and follow-through.
Distribution
25% PROJ 01
40% PROJ 02
15% PRESENTATION
20% Participation and Engagement in Class + Small Assignments
All major projects must be completed to pass this course.
For each of the major projects, the grade is divided accordingly
15% Concepts presentation/ Proposal
25% Mock-up
50% Final project
10% Process Book (PDF) + digital files uploaded
Late projects will be lowered by a full grade for each week the project is late (i.e. A- to B- or C to D) .
All the artwork submitted (written content, illustrations, photography, shapes, patterns, etc.) must be original artwork created by you.
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Grading
Students will be evaluated on their conceptual skills (creativity and problem solving), technical execution (precision and accuracy), presentation (oral communication, written communication, neatness and organization), crafts/wo/manship, class participation, commitment, timeliness, enthusiasm, initiative and follow-through.
Late projects will be lowered by a full grade for each week the project is late (i.e. A- to B- or C to D) .
All the artwork submitted (written content, illustrations, photography, shapes, patterns, etc.) must be original artwork created by you.
Final Grade
The final grade will be based on the University grade point equivalents as listed in the Concordia Undergraduate Calendar, Section 16.3.3.
A | Outstanding/Excellent
The work is an outstanding interpretation of the assignment, demonstrating critical thinking, careful attention to detail and planning. Excellent in both content and form, it is well crafted, insightful, and surprising in its originality.
B | Very Good
The work demonstrates a strong interpretation of the assignment’s requirements in concept, content and form. It would benefit from a more original approach, and/or formal refinements.
C | Satisfactory
The work demonstrates a sufficient interpretation, fulfilling the assignment’s basic requirements. However, some aspects of the development and outcome are missing or lack completion.
D | Marginal Pass
The work demonstrates a minimal interpretation of the assignment.
F | Fail
The work does not fulfill the assignment’s requirements.
Winter 2025 Calendar Important Dates
https://www.concordia.ca/students/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-dates.html#winter2025
Department Standard for: Class Participation, Attendance and Punctuality
While the structure of individual classes may vary between instructors, courses, and weeks according to the types of activities involved, the Department recommends that for 4-hour classes, students and their instructors have 20-30 minutes of break time, and for 3-hour classes, they have 10-20 minutes of break time.
Class Participation
In-class participation is considered an important and significant part of each course. Attendance is taken, and students are responsible for being present at all classes. Up to 30% of the final grade for any course can be given for attendance and class participation, at the discretion of the instructor.
Attendance
As a standard departmental policy, a maximum of two absences per term is tolerated, after which an official medical note or other valid reason must be provided. Justification must be given in writing to the instructor. Three unjustified absences per course will result in a failed grade. It is incumbent on the instructor to warn a student, via email, if that student is not meeting course expectations. Notification in writing will be sent by the instructor to the student after two missed classes to notify the student they are at risk of failing.
In all cases, students are responsible for any coursework due during periods of absenteeism, including the Drop/Add period.
Department Standard for Punctuality
Students missing fifteen minutes or more (through late arrival or leaving while class is in session) will be considered a partial absence, at the discretion of the instructor. Students are encouraged to take notes, however the use of mobile devices (tablets, phones, and laptops) and social media is disallowed during lectures, presentations, and critiques.
- Teacher: PATRICIA SOARES DE MACEDO