| Assignment | % of Grade | Due Date |
| Mini-Papers (about 6-8) | 40% (divided equally) | (after various class activities) |
| Design Autobiography | 15% | September 10th |
| Presentation Critique | 15% | October 15th |
| Advertising (Rhetorical) Analysis | 15% | November 12th |
| Writing Portfolio Project | 10% | December 10th |
| Daily Work / Homework / Quizzes | 5% | (when you're least expecting...) |
| Class Participation | + / - (can increase or decrease your final grade) |
| Total | 100% |