How many times have you heard: “How can I get extra credit in your class?”
Usually, at least in my experience, this question comes 2 days before the end of term from a student who is 2% away from the next letter grade and is desperately trying to raise it just enough to make the grade or even to pass my class.
So here’s how I handle it: I say, “Yes! Absolutely! Go take pictures at some school events…though I’m not sure how many school events are planned for the next 2 days.”
I can say this because at the beginning of the school year, I have already given them this opportunity. I allow them to take pictures at school events throughout the whole semester (and submit pictures for a grade up to 10 times).
This way, I don’t have to dread the question, because before it leaves their lips, it has already been answered!
I don’t care what they take pictures of, as long as it gets them out at school games, meets, dances, etc. I have even accepted a cool class science project before.
Of course, i don’t just accept any picture. The images they turn in must be quality images and display good composition as we have discussed in class.
As I have always said, “There is no reason you should fail this class. All you have to do is TAKE PICTURES! After all, you are in a photography class!” (But that doesn’t stop some of them…)
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