COURSE SYLLABUS

Cross-Media Art 2

ART 303/503

Spring 2024

Thursdays, 14:45-17:30

Instructor: MgA. Veronika Šrek Bromová

Instructor contact: veronika.bromova@aauni.edu/ verbrom@gmail.com

Consultation hours: Thursday before or after class, or by appointment, phone number: 602315215

 

1.Course Description

General idea for course Cross Media Art 2 and ,3 its develop knowledge and experience from first semester and going deeper in each art techniqe, media, topics. Students will work more individually and deeply depend in relation to their own settings and directions and where they feel connected to in contemporary Art World. Studio Art with an emphasis on contemporary images of our presence, touching all important and available media photography from drawing, painting, sculpting, performance and “self-performance” to new media and video-art, natural material, found materials, recycle issues etc. Students will learn to use all possible media to find the right tools to express their ideas, concepts and feelings about themselves, contemporary society and nature. Environmental, political, activistic, gender issues and topic are today everyday part, and can be reflected on same intensity like private, personal and internal issues.

 

This course is an inter-disciplinary exploration of photography, videoworks, performance, and all of the evolving forms of contemporary media. Regardless of artistic ability, will students engage with studio art practices and art production in group and solo projects. Students will also critically respond to contemporary art through visiting cross-media art exhibits (visual, audio, haptic, interactive and new media), performances, installations and festivals. They will write short text reflexions of visit exhibitions and they own theoretical thesis/ideas connect with they art realisation.

 

2. Student Learning Outcomes

This course will be continuation of previous Cross media Art 1 course witch will use and work with knowledge of students from first year of Cross media Art studio/course/. Cross media Art studio 2 with an emphasis on photography, but touching upon other important media from drawing, painting, sculpting, performance and “self-performance” to new media, object, installation in space, videoart. Students will built on they experiences from first year of Cross media Art studio1. Students will work more on they individual artistic attitude and needs. Students will chose witch media are more natural for them and they will improve it in. Students will be more shure about to use right tools to express their ideas, concepts and feelings about themselves, contemporary society, technology and nature. Students will have better experience especially from local Fine Art scene.

 

This course is an inter-disciplinary exploration of photograph, video, performance, objects, drawing and all of the evolving forms of new media. Regardless of artistic ability, will students engage with studio art practices and art production in group and solo projects. Students will also critically respond to contemporary art through visiting contemporary art exhibits (visual, audio, haptic, interactive and new media), performances, installations and festivals. Students will write short thesis or reflection.

 

Students will be able to express they ideas and concepts by writing and speaking about, with self critic overwiev and orientation with context of history and presence of Fine Art. In our group we will continue with critical discussins on individual or group topics.If possible we will invite each semestr artist or theoretist guest from czech art scene.

 

Students will be focused on realisation of theys own ideas, also in theys privat time, they will give time and attencion to formulate visually theys thoughts and feelings.

 

In this course we will also continue practise some technics from artetherapy fields by the artefiletics way. This technics we use for open topics and help the group dynamics. They tell as a lot about ower self by visual, authentic way in present time, they are fun. They have pover self-experience and self-knowledge. Lerned to be open to yourself its way how to be open to world and this is important in the creation of Art. We will We will critically discuss different approaches to art and artists thoughts. Students will be intensively seek their own bases to create artwork. Finnaly they will finished theys artwork for final exhibition in AAU space. Generally work with „Space“ it will be important part of this course.

Important part of this course is individual and group presentation of artistic ideas of each student inside of our cours or by individual agreement.

Course will be devided in to 5^th parts.

1Part will be focusen on introductin, and basic media of drawin, paintings.

2Part will be focused on performance art, action, cooperation.

3Part will be focused on photography.

4Part will be focused on installation art, object, space, mixed media.

5Part will be focused on finalization work of each studet, preparation for exhibition.

Exhibition itself, evaluation and final reflection, end.

 

3. Course Materials

Computer, students personal notebooks-computers, photo cameras, video cameras, tripods, plain pencils, paper, different kinde papers, colour papers, cardboard, aquarel colors, watercolours, colour pencils, brushes, chines ink, collection of diverse visual materials from magazins, newspapers etc., scissors, glue, gum, adhesive tape, different materials like fabrics, old cloths, old toys, masks, wigs, rope, ribbon, etc., different materials from nature like: stones, lasturas, leavs, pine, brunches, fruits, etc. from artificial world: masks, wigs, rope, ribbon, etc. decorative cosmetics.

 

4. Teaching methodology

The course is designed to follow a seminar/workshop format, mandating participation and collaboration, introducing students to art as practice and production, with a final exhibition, co-constructed and critiqued.

 

5.Course Schedule:

1rst part will be focusen on introductin, and basic media of drawing, paintings. Developing of skills to draw paint, realistic and also intuitive ways. Using techniques of artefiletics and real object/naturmort, portrait, body parts, selfportrait/.

 

Meeting 1. /2h 45min/

1^st Part - cca max. 60min

Introducing students to myself and my work, followed by my presentation.

Break 15min

2^nd Part– 90min.

Weather permitting, the 2^nd part of the meeting can take place outside in the park or on school grounds.

Students get to know each other, each student reveals something about themselves by using the creative techniques of artephiletics.

Closing

In closing, we will share our thoughts and feelings about our first meeting. Clean up.

Materials:

What we will need: A projector. Comp. Watercolor paint, or aniline paint, quarter sized pages- A3 paper, containers for water, / crayons, colored pencils, pastels, pens/ old magazines to cut from them images for colage, scissors, glue, white A3 drawing pads.

 

Meeting 2. /2h 45min/

 

1^st part- cca max. 70min

Short presentation releted artists works with our topic. Drawing together one big picture, colage 50min. 20min subsequent reflection of feelings. Using colors or cut material from magazines or own photocopies of photos. Big size paper will bring lecturer. It will be picture of island wher each student will drawing his, here house, and other important things. Can be partially plastic, scuplture-3D.

Break 15min

2^nd Part – 80min.

Continuation of previews work or drawing theys own „Alter ego“ figures-wholl body image, paper doll, puppet, can be prepare before and cut and finished in studio, students can make also photos of body parts of them selfs, theys clothes, shoes, and build pupet in studio, by using easy galantery material, lecturer will prepare for them. And inform about all needs previus course.

 

Closing

In closing, we will share our thoughts and feelings about our second meeting, reflection. Clean up.

 

Materials:

A projector, students take computers, photocameras. School computers where we will be able to save our work. Artificial charcoal, plain soft pencils, watercolor paint, aquarelle or aniline paint, quarter sized pages- A3 paper, paintbrushes, water containers, /crayons, pastels, pens/ light A2 drawing pads.

 

Meeting 3. /2h 45min/

 

1^st part- cca max. 60min

Short presentation releted artists works with our topic, Surrealists, Dadaists. The collage of an “imaginary portret”/ each student will have prepare cut material from magazines, newspapers, parts of human face, but from each part of face more possibilities, few noses, eyes, etc,..different hairs,...and in class we will choice from it and build it face with glue on paper,...whole face we will finished with, colors, pencils, etc,...face will be in the kinde of nature, like: city, mountains. Different backround. We will work on any questions which were raised. 30 min atwork will followed by a 30 min reflections and sharing our feelings as well as perceptions.

 

Break 15min

 

2^nd Part – 90min.

Weather permitting, the 2^nd part of the meeting can take place outside in the park or on school grounds.

In continuity from Cross media studio Art and with the first part of the meeting, and also my work. Mutual photo-shoots of portraits, work with mirror images, finding ones own hidden layers, skin, face. Post production-Photoshop. Final presentation of results, can be next time.

 

Closing

In closing, we will share our thoughts and feelings about our second meeting, reflection. Clean up.

 

Materials:

A projector, students will take camera and personal notebooks-computers, with photoshop. Optionally, additional computers with photoshop-access to a computer lab? Visual material for work on Imaginary portrait. Scissors for paper, glue, erasers/rubbers, plain pencils, quarter sized pages A3 paper, or A2 drawing pads. Facepaint, makeup/cosmetics, combs, hair accessories, wigs, other accessories for photos.

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2^nd part will be focused on performance art, action, cooperation.

Continuation with Performance Art and Selfperformance technique.

Using media: Body/maind, Photograpghy, photographic postproduction, video. Cooperativ and individual work. Developing to use senses for expressing visually internal feelings and experiences with surrounded world.

Work focused on open different leyers of personality or identity. Examples of related works of czech and international artists.Visits of exhibitions near by around AAU: Rudolfinum, National gallery, Museum Kampa,Fotografic gallery, Applied Arts University gallery, Gallery of City of Prague.

 

Meeting 4. /2h 45min/

 

1^st Part - cca max. 90min

Weather permitting, the 2^nd part of the meeting can take place outside in the park or on school grounds.

Repetition and progress in Performance Art. Working with ones own body and feelings in the space. Can be use space of the school building and adjacent school yard, garden or park. Inspired can come from lecurer and other artists work, wich can be named: “Selfperformance”. Lecturer will talk about this topic. Literary, students will take selfportraits in Action. Students can and will be able to use masks or a costumes in the simple form of pieces of fabric, ribbons, cardboard, wigs, glasses, mirrors, glass, or other materials that support the author's intention. In the previous class, students will have been informed about bringing such materials for the following meeting. They will have cca 70min for individual work and preparing presentations.

 

Break 15min

 

2^nd Part – 60min.

Following the first part of the meeting, I would like to acquaint students once more with my own Selfperformance art works. I would also like to introduce students more on to the work of Czech and international action artists, and artist who tuch this topics in other media, photography and video.

 

Closing

Final presentation of results as well as discussion, common assessment of impressions about our fourth meeting, reflection. Clean up.

 

Materials:

A projector. Students will have theys own notebook_comps and cameras, tripods. School computers where we will be able to save our work. Optionally, additional computers with photoshop-access to a computer lab? Materials for selfperformance, ribbons, rubber bands, string, cardboard, wigs, fabrics, masks, hats, glasses, candles, students can bring whatever comes to mind, or we could buy something from the school supplies? Face paint, cosmetics makeup, combs, hair cosmetics, accessories, ... Cameras, camcorders/video cameras, tripods, technical assistance from someone from the school for processing the video?

 

 

Meeting 5. /2h 45min/

 

1^st Part - cca max. 90min

Weather permitting, the 2^nd part of the meeting can take place outside in the park or on school grounds.

Develop in performance Art working with your body together with observations relating to history, the future, hidden meanings, or the mythology of a place: Prague, Prague's Lesser Town, school buildings or even their specific rooms. See a room that serves as a painting classroom. Find out all about the history of the palace, which houses the AAU, the neighboring gardens or be inspired by other events or facts from the Czech Republic, Prague, or Lesser Town history. Prepare a 10-15 min solo performance, consider the possibility of audience participation. We'll talk about it and have consultations. Students should have read a book on the subject. Students will befor study Prague history, mythology, rituals. Physical-mental exercises.

Break- 15min

 

2^nd Part – 60min.

Following the first part of the meeting, I would like to introduce students to my own performance from the year 2015 in China. Familiarize students with festivals and performances in CZ and internationally. I would also like to briefly acquaint students with the creations of other Czech action artists of the younger generation.

 

Closing

Closing discussion, reflection. Clean up.

 

Materials:

A projector. School computers.. Optionally, additional computers with photoshop-access to a computer lab? Cameras, tripods, notebooks. Performance materials, everyone brings what they need. SD card cameras, camcorders/video cameras, tripods, technical assistance from someone from the school for processing the video?

 

 

Meeting 6. /2h 45min/

 

1^st part - cca max. 90min

Weather permitting, the 2^nd part of the meeting can take place outside in the park or on school grounds.

Group performance, rituals, lecture about this topic. Rituals in contemporary Art and human history.

Rituals of native nations. Missing rituals in contemporary society. Developing of common ritual. formulating individual and common goals.

 

Break 15min

 

2^nd Part– 60min.

In the second part we will try more expressive relaxation techniques, painting together to music. Group painting action art.

 

Materials:

Big size paper, acrylic, watercolor and aniline paint, containers for water- cups, paintbrushes, speakers, wax pencils.

 

Closing

Final discussion, reflection. Documentation. Clean up.

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3^rd part will be focused on photography.

Theoretical introduction to differet directions and possibilities in photography. Topics like: postconceptual photography, photographic installation, altered photography, phenomenon of „Selfie“ in social networks, etc. Focus on Czech contemporary photography.

Using media: Photography.

Cooperativ and individual work with photography. Realization of „Photographic serie or cycle“. Focused on installation in gallery space. Work with models, and sketches of installation. Text students draw conclusions about the chosen topic. Examples of related works of czech and international artists.

Visits of exhibitions near by around AAU: Rudolfinum, National gallery, Museum Kampa, Fotografic gallery, Applied Arts University gallery, Gallery of City of Prague.

 

 

Meeting 7. /2h 45min/

 

I would like to spend the 7^th meeting with students on a join trip to an exhibition of contemporary photographic show if it some around AAU. We will talk on the way and also take photos. Students will photograph on the way to exhibition and back. Or we will use parc near by university. They will choose from many possibilitis how to touch this medium, students will choose one topic.

 

Materials:

Photocameras.

 

Closing

The final discussion should take place in a cafe.

 

 

Meeting 8. /2h 45min/

 

1^st Part - cca max. 60 min

 

We will built a photographic collections/Cycle of each student from previews material. I will introduce students to different photographic collections/cycles/ by different Czech and international artists. We are going continue to talk about different approaches, genres in photography and their blending. Students select a topic that we will jointly develop.

 

Break 15min

 

2^nd Part – 90min.

 

The second part of our meeting will reflect students' own work. Students should have already prepared their own photo collections or other material which they have chosen. We will consult together and individually on everything.

 

Materials:

Laptops, flashdrives with presentations of files or other materials appropriate for the creation of a collection.

 

Closing:

Final discussion, reflection. Clean up.

 

 

4^th part will be focused on installation art, object, space, mixed media.

Theoretical introduction to differet directions and possibilities in spacial installation and work with object, or mixed media. Focused on 90.s generation of artists. Topic: Conceptual and postcoceptual artworks. Focus on Czech contemporary art scene.

Using media: Installation, object, mixed media, new media. Cooperativ and individual work. Realization of one individual or cooperative „installation work“. Focused on installation in existing Prague gallery space or studio. Work with models of exhibition space, sketches of installation. Text students draw conclusions about the chosen topic. Examples of related works of czech and international artists.

Visits of exhibitions near by around AAU: Rudolfinum, National gallery, Museum Kampa, Fotografic gallery, Applied Arts University gallery, Gallery of City of Prague.

 

 

Meeting 9. /2h 45min/

 

1^st Part - cca max. 35 min

Presentation of students finished work „Photographic cycle“ from previus meetings.

 

2^nd Part - cca max. 60 min

Start on topic spatial installation. We will create an installation-object-variable in space-time. Students will work with brought or existing objects, plus each student will bring some bigger paperbox, piece of plastic, some fabrics, etc. Students will put their dreams, hopes, wishes, internal and external contents into the object. Results can be sketches or collage, or visualisation. Students will use photos of spaces of existing galleries. Students will make previus physical reserch of those gallerys and thy will choose gallery space wich will inspired them to work with space.

 

Break 10min

 

2^nd Part – 60min.

In the second part, we will reflect on our experiences and perceptions about the progress of the "spatial installation". We will look at our documentation. Devotion to installation art. Possibly show some Czech and international artists who work with space.

 

Materials:

cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, colored paper, string, cloth, blankets, chairs, plastic, halogen lights or photographic lights, camcorder/video camera, camera, water container-cups, plastic bigger size, brushes. Speakers.

 

Closing

Final discussion, reflection. Clean up.

 

 

Meeting 10. /2h 45min/

 

1^st Part - cca max. 90min

 

Continuation on topic /new/ media-sculpture-object. We will deal with this interesting and very contemporary theme. Students will become familiar with the work of Czech artists working with new technologies and materials. They will learn possibilitis of combine different media into their work. Reflections on maintaining balance between technology and nature. Trends in new technologies. Artificial intelligence etc. The word robot / Karel Čapek /. Pioneers of new technologies. Sci-fi themes, literature, science. Possibly invite Czech artist /Federico Diaz/ to present his work.

 

Break 15min

 

2^nd Part – 60min.

In the second part of our meeting, students will use solely the form of sketches and descriptions to suggest the possibility of such a realization or ideas for theys final realization. /or visit of exhibition or festival on topic New Media/.

 

Materials:

A3 quarter page paper, pens, colored pencils, watercolors, erasers/rubbers, cups, paintbrushes.

 

Closing

Final discussion, reflection. Clean up.

 

 

5^th part will be focused on finalization work of each studet, preparation for exhibition. Theoretical and practical preparation of upcomig exhibition. Topics like: Joint discussion on the realization of each student's choice. Discussions on selected topics. Balance sheet layout of the students' works in the exhibition space AAU. Realization costs and invitation, PR.

Using media: Various media, according to the student selection. Cooperativ and individual work on group installation of exhibition.

Work with models, and sketches of installation. Text students draw conclusions about the chosen topic.

 

 

Meeting 11. /2h 45min/

 

1^st Part - cca max. 90min

Proces of finalization of each student final work. Discussion on different choises of media and topics. Photography, video, installation, sculpture, object, drawings, paintings, performance. We will discussion the content of individual works, as well as the intentions and direction of each student. We will do it in a way that can positively move realisation of each student.

 

Break 15min

 

2^nd Part – 60min.

In the second part, students will continue talk about their own work, about their pieces, as well as where they aspire to be at this point in the semester. We will sketch, create collages, or models which will be representations of their aspirations.

 

Materials: scissors, glue, blocks, tracing paper, A3 drawing paper , colored paper, plastic material, camera, water containers-cups, paint brushes, pencils.

 

Closing

Final discussion, reflection. Clean up.

 

5^th part will be focused on finalization work of each studet, preparation for exhibition. Exhibition itself, evaluation and final reflection, end.

 

 

Meeting 12. /2h 45min/

 

1^st Part - cca max. 90min

This meeting is last before final presentation/exhibition. Well as the last meeting we clarify what each student will be doing, and what medium they will be working with, it might be a time creation of realisation the project itself. Students will be able to choose among many media-formats. Photographic collections, drawings, paintings, comics, collages, objects, sculptures, installations, performances, videos, or work with new media.

 

Break 15min

 

2^nd Part – 60min.

 

The second part of our meeting will be a continuation of the first. We will have time for students' specific demands, what they will need, the location of their presentations/ probably within the space of the school building. We will

 

Materials:

Both side tapes, mounting materials, neils, hammer, colored paper, string, plastic, camera, video camera/camcorder, measuring tools, water mesur.

 

Closing

Final discussion, reflection, clean up.

 

 

Meeting 13. /2h 45min/

 

This meeting will be probably opening of exhibition of students work.

 

This meeting will be exhibition itself, students must be ready to installed and show theys work and students will be able to speak about work and topics.

 

Materials:

Documentation of exhibition.

Closing

Deinstallation.Clean up.

 

 

Meeting 14. /2h 45min/

 

1^st Part - cca max. 60min

Reflection and discussion about previous final student presentations-opening of exhibition.

Final discussion /Evaluation/, reflection. Clean up. Farewell in a pub or cafe?

 

2^nd Part – 95min.

Possibly a group performance, group walk in nature, visiting of exhibition.

 

All ideas for all 14^th meetings are ideal imagination, we can and must talk about all with students, we can be flexiblle and open to littl bit change program, acording to towarrds and wishes of students. Also we can reacted on situation “Now”, forecast, and whats going around as. For example its also important to go see some inspirative exhibitions or actions if its goig on around, especially in cultural institutions around AAU. Etc.

 

 

6. Course Requirements and Assessment (with estimated workloads)

Assignment	Workload (average)	Weight in Final Grade	Evaluated Course Specific Learning Outcomes	Evaluated Institutional Learning Outcomes*
Weekly readings, participation	20	20%	Read suggested authors	1, 2, 3
Exhibit Critical Review	10	15%	See exhibitions and talk about them in class	1, 2
Body of work	70	35%	Active participation and creation of art in class	3
Cross-Media Art Project	50	30%	Come up with your own original ideas and concepts for final project	1, 2, 3
TOTAL	150	100%

*1 = Critical Thinking; 2 = Effective Communication; 3 = Effective and Responsible Action

Detailed description of the assignments

 

Assessment breakdown

Assessed area	Percentage
Read suggested authors	50
Find some original new authors, bring new ideas to class	25
Share your perceptions, reflections	25

 

Assessment breakdown

Assessed area	Percentage
See exhibitions or different inspirational events and discuss them in class	50
Write short reviews	25
Make short presentation	25

 

Assessment breakdown

Assessed area	Percentage
Active participation and creation of art in class, interest and intense work in studio work	100

 

Assessment breakdown

Assessed area	Percentage
Come up with an original concept for your Cross Media Art-project; show an ability to communicate, share with others; find related artworks in the contemporary art scene or in the history of Art; write a half page text about your own project; be able to realize and install it yourself; final preparations should be done for the presentation of the Art project.	100

7. General Requirements and School Policies

General requirements

All coursework is governed by AAU’s academic rules. Students are expected to be familiar with the academic rules available in the Codex and Student Handbook and to maintain the highest standards of honesty and academic integrity in their work.

Electronic communication and submission

The university and instructors shall only use students’ university email address for communication. It is strongly recommended that any email communication between students and instructors take place in NEO LMS.

Each e-mail sent to an instructor that is about a new topic (meaning not a reply to an original email) shall have a new and clearly stated subject and shall have the course code in the subject, for example: “COM101-1 Mid-term Exam. Question”.

All electronic submissions are carried out through NEO LMS. No substantial pieces of writing (especially take home exams and essays) can be submitted outside of NEO LMS.

Attendance

Attendance is required. The university recommends, as a minimal policy, that students who are absent 35 percent of the course should be failed (or administratively withdrawn from the course if the absences are excused).

Absence excuse and make-up options

Should the student be absent from a class for relevant reasons (illness, serious family matters), s/he needs to submit an Absence Excuse Form supplemented with documents proving the reasons for absence to the Assistant Dean. Should a student be absent during the add/drop period due to a change in registration this will be an excused absence if they submit an Absence Excuse Form along with the finalized add/drop form. The form and documents must be submitted within one week of absence. If possible, it is recommended to inform the instructor about the absence in advance.

Students whose absence has been excused by the Dean are entitled to make up exams they missed provided that the nature of the exam allows for a make-up. The students are responsible for contacting their instructor within one week from the date the absence was excused, and for making arrangements with the instructor about make-up options as necessary.

Unexcused absences

Students are allowed two unexcused absences. Absences above this number may result in failure of the course.

Late work: No late submissions will be accepted – please follow the deadlines.

Electronic devices

Any electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops…) may be used only for class-related activities (taking notes, looking up related information…). Any other use will result in being marked absent and/or being expulsed from the class. No electronic devices may be used during the tests.

Eating is not allowed during classes.

Cheating and disruptive behavior

If a student engages in disruptive or other conduct unsuitable for a classroom environment of an institution of learning, the instructor may require the student to withdraw from the room for the duration of the activity or for the day and shall report the behavior to the Dean.

Students engaging in behavior which is suggestive of cheating (e.g. whispering or passing notes) will, at a minimum, be warned. In the case of continued misbehavior the student will be expelled from the exam and the exam will be marked as failed.

Plagiarism and Academic Tutoring Center

Plagiarism is “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2nd Edition, Random House, New York, 1993)

Turnitin’s White Paper ‘The Plagiarism Spectrum’ (available at http://go.turnitin.com/paper/plagiarism-spectrum) identifies 10 types of plagiarism ordered from most to least severe:

1. CLONE: An act of submitting another’s work, word-for-word, as one’s own.

2. CTRL-C: A written piece that contains significant portions of text from a single source without alterations.

3. FIND–REPLACE: The act of changing key words and phrases but retaining the essential content of the source in a paper.

4. REMIX: An act of paraphrasing from other sources and making the content fit together seamlessly.

5. RECYCLE: The act of borrowing generously from one’s own previous work without citation; To self plagiarize.

6. HYBRID: The act of combining perfectly cited sources with copied passages—without citation—in one paper.

7. MASHUP: A paper that represents a mix of copied material from several different sources without proper citation.

8. 404 ERROR: A written piece that includes citations to non-existent or inaccurate information about sources

9. AGGREGATOR: The “Aggregator” includes proper citation, but the paper contains almost no original work.

10. RE-TWEET: This paper includes proper citation, but relies too closely on the text’s original wording and/or structure.

 

As the minimum policy the types of plagiarism from 1 through 8 results in the failing grade from the assignment and must be reported to the Dean. The Dean may initiate a disciplinary procedure pursuant to the Academic Codex. Allegations of bought papers and intentional or consistent plagiarism always entail disciplinary hearing and may result in expulsion from AAU.

If unsure about technical aspects of writing, students are encouraged to consult their papers with the tutors of the AAU Academic Tutoring Center. For more information and/or to book a tutor, please contact the ATC at: http://atc.simplybook.me/sheduler/manage/event/1/.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities are asked to contact their instructor as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodation.

8. Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percentage*	Description
A	95 – 100	Excellent performance. The student has shown originality and displayed an exceptional grasp of the material and a deep analytical understanding of the subject.
A–	90 – 94
B+	87 – 89	Good performance. The student has mastered the material, understands the subject well and has shown some originality of thought and/or considerable effort.
B	83 – 86
B–	80 – 82
C+	77 – 79	Fair performance. The student has acquired an acceptable understanding of the material and essential subject matter of the course, but has not succeeded in translating this understanding into consistently creative or original work.
C	73 – 76
C–	70 – 72
D+	65 – 69	Poor. The student has shown some understanding of the material and subject matter covered during the course. The student’s work, however, has not shown enough effort or understanding to allow for a passing grade in School Required Courses. It does qualify as a passing mark for the General College Courses and Electives.
D	60 – 64
F	0 – 59	Fail. The student has not succeeded in mastering the subject matter covered in the course.

* Decimals should be rounded to the nearest whole number.

Prepared by and when: M.A. Veronika Šrek Bromová, Spring 2023

Approved by and when: School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Karolina Dolanská 2024