210629 Grade change clarification email
Canvas
Updated 1 July 2021
After sending the email below and adding it as a comment on my assignment submission the grade was changed back to an HD.
I am concerned that the assessors are leaving very little feedback on my assignments if any at all. My understanding is that this is part of the assessment process and protocols.
Email send to Alison Bennett regarding grade change.
Posted 30 June 2021
Hi Alison, Thank you for the feedback on my Critical Review and I am glad you enjoyed reading it. I have been reading about TEEL and appreciate the advice on addressing my HOW with more academic rigour, as well as using assignment headings.
I have just received an email advising that my grade for Part C Skills and Expertise assignment has been reduced by 10% from 8/10 to 7/10, taking the grade from HD to DI.
I cannot see any comments/feedback or rubric so do not know how to gauge the change, although Canvas could be misbehaving. I am missing something, please do let me know.
Thank you, Zo
Zo Gay , 29 Jun at 23:44
First notification of grade. Note no comment, feedback or rubric provided.
Notification of adjusted grade. Note no comment, feedback or rubric provided.
Email send to Alison Bennett, 29 June 2021.
Unsent email
Friday 25 June 2021
Hello Shane, Alison
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Although I understand everyone is busy with professional and personal commitments, discussing the issues outlined below is necessary.
As you may recall, there was an issue last year with several review panel not being prepared for formal presentations, particularly in familiarising themselves with student's work.
Being in Semester 3, to be told by a review panel member that they have not seen any of my work leading into my folio presentation (50% semester grade) is remiss of their responsibility. Stating that I have not provided adequate documentation is unfathomable.
Additionally disappointing is that the above-mentioned comments are not reflective of the unbiased and exemplary standards of RMIT educators.
Please advise on how this issue will be resolved moving forward.
Respectfully,
Zo Gay
Keywords
Reviews, Folio presentations, Semester 3, Studio, Email
Semester 3 reviews
I have written to Shane expressing my concern with the lack of reviews. The communication is objective and professionally polite.
Shane has replied, saying that he will discuss with Alison. This is of no concern to me. Sadly, the only response I have had to the last 5 emails sent to Alison has been once in berating me for getting the list of models to her without enough notice although the previous three emails (list of models) did not receive a reply.
The emails I have sent have been structured in a business-like manner with legitimate requests.
I do find it interesting that the comment Alison left on my internship assignment (which had nothing to do with the assignment at all) has now been removed (after I made a formal complaint). Sadly, the bullying and passive-aggressive behaviour continue. An additional interesting note is that I have found out I am not the only one.
From: Zo Gay <s9753760@student.rmit.edu.au>
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:09:15 PM
To: Shane Hulbert <shane.hulbert@rmit.edu.au>
Subject: Reviews – Semester 3
Hello Shane,
I hope this finds you well.
You have always been supportive and acknowledge the importance of students participating in the overarching discourse of art and photography, the MoP cohort reviews (2020) are one of many examples.
I am concerned that Semester 3 students have not had a review this year, especially as the folio presentation is worth 50% of our grade.
The reviews are invaluable for many reasons, including having the opportunity to participate in a broader discussion of art. In addition, they were an essential part of the learning process for me last year.
I understand everyone is very busy with professional and personal commitments and do not expect a response. However, I do feel that discussing the issues is necessary.