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An open storybook with a castle and a garden.

This class is unlike any of the other classes I have ever taken because of its relaxed grading system. I truly feel like I will be genuinely more inclined to learn because of the "work how you like" structure of this class. What I mean by this is that I have never had a class where I can create my own assignments through the work I complete. I have also never been in charge of grading my own work. I am the one in charge of declaring that I have submitted an assignment, and I am the judge of my own work as well as my classmates. This class allows me to have the freedom that I have never had in my other classes due to the face that I am not more than ever in control of my own grade. Of course, I am the one who decides the quality of my work in other classes, but in this class, I not only have the power to choose how hard I work, but what I work hard on. That aspect alone I believe is completely unique to this class.

One aspect of this class that I am eagerly looking forward too is the project we all have to complete. I think I may look into creating a storybook as my final project. I was so impressed and captivated by the other storybook examples I am eager to see if I am creatively capable enough to think of one that would be credible. I've already thought of a few ideas that I could run with and I am excited to explore that part of my creative capabilities. 
All in all, I am excited for the freedom this class allows me to take with storytelling, and I cant wait to see what I can come up with.
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