Grading
is based on a number of objective and subjective factors
of a student's attitude, participation, attendance and other
factors at and during the Workshop. The NYU Studio Attendance
Policy is detailed below.
The
attitude of the student is very important. What we mean
by "attitude" is a general professional approach
toward the process, toward the teachers, toward your fellow
students, toward the Studio, and toward one's own work.
A good attitude implies that the student is open to what
the instructor is teaching, does not decry the process
(even though he or she may not agree), and is generally
either good natured with a positive spirit and passion,
and is imbued with humility. It also reflects a student's
respect of the Studio's space and props, whether they
litter, whether they return props to their proper places,
whether scripts are returned to their proper shelf location,
and whether a student is or is not generally disruptive.
Each
instructor grades the student with a letter grade ranging
from F, D-, D, D+, C-, C, C+, B-, B, B+, A- and A. Each
letter grade is assigned a number, and the average of
those numbers will be the final grade of that student.
It has been the history of Stonestreet that "A"
grades are not given easily - an "A" is considered
a student who is truly exceptional regarding all the criteria
described above with nearly perfect attendance. The average
grade has ranged from B to B+ in recent years. Some students
are surprised that they get very high grades in one class
(either because they like the class or they have talent
and/or good attitudes, or score highly on any of the criteria
mention above) but fail to show up for other classes...in
such event, that student's grade will be significantly
affected -- remember, attendance is important! Again,
each class gives a grade which is averaged together to
calculate the final grade of the Workshop.
The
following is a detailed recitation of the Department of
Drama's Studio Attendance Policy, a policy which is adopted
by Stonestreet's Workshop.
More
than two absences in any individual studio class will
lower your grade according to your studio's policy.
You
are required to contact your studio administrator about
your absence in advance. If this is not possible,
call studio that morning.
Speak
to the studio administrator and all your instructors right
away to follow-up on any missed assignments. You will
be responsible for any work assigned during your absence.
Your
studio grade may be lowered for any single absence
that is not handled in the manner described above.
Any
injury that prevents any kind of participation must be
discussed with your studio administrator, your instructors,
and the Professional Training Coordinator of the Drama
Department as soon as it occurs. Students in that situation
are required to attend classes as an observer and may
be asked to complete written assignments as replacement
for unfulfilled practical assignments.
Truly
extraordinary circumstances affecting any of the above
should be discussed with the Drama Department's Professional
Training Coordinator as soon as possible.
Incompletes
are not permitted for studio classes.
Studio
grades of C- and D are credited as electives.
They are not permitted toward the 48-point professional
training portion of the Drama major requirement. (The
semester is counted toward the 4-in1 rule, which states
that the student must remain in primary studio for four
consecurtive semesters.) Students are placed on Studio
Probation. The student will be allowed to continue
to study, while on Studio Probation, in the same studio
during the semester following the C- and D grade. However,
a student who receives a grade of C- or below for any
two semesters at the same studio will be required to leave
that studio and transfer into a new studio for the following
fall semester. Students on Studio Probation may not audition
for or participate in production or projects outside of
class. Studio Probation will be lifted when the studio
grade returns to a C or better.
A
Grade of F constitutes failing and the student receives
no credits. If a student fails any two classes
at studio, that student will fail studio for that semester.
The student receiving a grade of F in studio will be required
to leave that studio and transfer to a new studio. A failing
semester of studio is not counted toward the
4-in-1 rule. If the student fails the fall semester,
he/she may be required to wait until the following fall
to attend the newly assigned studio. If the student fails
the spring semester, he/she may experience limited
studio availability because new slots will have been filled
by the incoming class. A student who has failed a semester
of studio is on Studio Probation and therefore may not
audition for or participate in any productions or projects
outside of class. Studio Probation will be lifted when
the student achieves a studio grade of C or better.
Statement Regarding Religious Holidays
Whereas, New York University, as a nonsectarian institution, adheres to the general policy of including in the official calendar of the University only certain legal holidays, and
Whereas, as a matter of long-standing University policy members of any religious group may, without penalty, absent themselves from classes when required in compliance with their religious obligations, and
Whereas, given the various religious faiths represented on campus and acknowledging the nonsectarian nature of the University, present calendar policy is intended to apply equitably to all religious groups and to provide opportunities to all to meet their religious obligations.
Therefore, the University Senate reaffirms its long-standing calendar policy and resolves
1. That students who anticipate being absent because of any religious observance should, whenever possible, notify faculty in advance of such anticipated absence.
2. That, whenever feasible, examinations and assignment deadlines should not be scheduled on religious holidays. Any student absent from class because of his/her religious beliefs shall not be penalized for any class, examination, or assignment deadline missed on that day or days.
3. That if examinations or assignment deadlines are scheduled, any student who is unable to attend class because of religious beliefs shall be permitted the opportunity to make up any examination or to extend any assignment deadline missed on that day or days. No fees of any kind shall be charged by the University for making available to the student an opportunity to make up examinations or to extend assignment deadlines.
4. That no adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student who avails him/ herself of the provisions of the resolution.
