As mentioned before. Many times, every day, every week. Everyone needs to adopt the habit of getting briefs beforehand. It is a very important aspect as an art student, and a designer, in school and at work. The brief is a very effective starter's tool to any and every project.
It contains what you need to do, what to expect and also what to bring for the next class. Everything you need to know, summarized.
Take a look every once in awhile, make sure you have them printed out for reference!
Lecturers pave the way and lay the foundations. I've planned out and build the ground floor, will you join me in building the next floor and floors thereafter? Your choice.
PS: You guys do know you can reply in announcement threads right?

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