2009 - 2010 Catalog - The Art Institutes
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<strong>2009</strong> - <strong>2010</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>
MISSON<br />
STATEMENT<br />
OUR MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is an institution of higher education offering<br />
creative and applied arts programs in a caring,<br />
inspiring environment where students can<br />
maximize their creativity, enhance professional<br />
development, and acquire the necessary skills<br />
and knowledge to pursue a career in their fi eld<br />
of study.<br />
OUR PURPOSE<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
fosters a culture built around learning,<br />
innovation, and creativity. We act with integrity<br />
and embrace an enthusiasm for excellence.<br />
We are committed to creating a community of<br />
caring, supportive and involved professionals,<br />
including everyone connected with the college.<br />
OUR OBJECTIVES<br />
1. Enhance student success through a<br />
commitment to academic quality.<br />
2. Engage alumni, working professionals, and<br />
employers in opportunities for ongoing<br />
participation in support of student learning.<br />
3. Emphasize the value of life-long learning<br />
with critical thinking, problem-solving, and<br />
civic responsibility.<br />
4. Encourage an environment of growth<br />
through assessment and strategic planning.
CONTENTS<br />
Mission, Vision and Values Statements . . . . . . . . . Inside Cover<br />
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
City and College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Course Requirements and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Advertising (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of Cooking (Certifi cate)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />
Baking & Pastry (Certifi cate)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8<br />
Baking & Pastry (AAS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s (AAS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
Culinary Management (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14<br />
Design Management (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16<br />
Digital Film & Video Production (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18<br />
Fashion & Retail Management (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20<br />
Graphic Design (AAS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Graphic Design (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24<br />
Hospitality Management (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />
Interior Design (AAS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
Interior Design (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />
Interior Planning with AutoCAD (AAS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34<br />
Photography (BFA)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media (AAS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media (BS)<br />
Information and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42<br />
Viewbook of Student and Graduate Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44<br />
Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54<br />
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72<br />
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74<br />
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76<br />
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77<br />
Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106<br />
Calendar & Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106<br />
Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107<br />
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108<br />
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CATALOG PREPARATION<br />
This catalog was prepared by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota, 15<br />
South 9th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota<br />
55402-3137. <strong>The</strong> information contained<br />
herein was published and effective as of<br />
June <strong>2009</strong>. Curriculum, fees, expenses,<br />
and other matters described herein are<br />
subject to change without notice at the<br />
discretion of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota. For more information, write to<br />
the above address or phone 612-332-3361<br />
or 1-800-777-3643.<br />
LICENSING AND<br />
ACCREDITATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is registered as a private institution with<br />
the Minnesota Offi ce of Higher Education<br />
pursuant to section 136A.61 to 136A.71.<br />
Registration is not an endorsement of the<br />
institution. Credits earned at the institution<br />
may not transfer to all other institutions.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Minnesota Offi ce of Higher Education<br />
can be reached at 1450 Energy Park<br />
Drive, Suite 350, Saint Paul, MN 55108.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is accredited by the Accrediting Council<br />
for Independent Colleges and Schools to<br />
award certifi cate, associate’s, and bachelor’s<br />
degrees. ACICS can be reached at<br />
750 First Street, NE, Suite 980; Washington,<br />
DC 20002-4241 Telephone: 202-336-<br />
6780. <strong>The</strong> Associate in Applied Science<br />
degree in Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s is accredited by the<br />
American Culinary Federation Foundation,<br />
Inc. Accrediting Commission (ACF). ACF<br />
can be reached at 180 Center Place Way,<br />
Saint Augustine, FL 32095 Telephone:<br />
1-800-624-9458<br />
MEMBERSHIPS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is a member of the International Furnishing<br />
and Design Association, American Culinary<br />
Federation Foundation, Inc. Accrediting<br />
Commission, Midwest Association<br />
2<br />
of Student Financial Aid Administrators,<br />
Minnesota Association for Counseling and<br />
Development, Minnesota Association of<br />
Secondary School Counselors and College<br />
Admissions Offi cers, Minnesota School<br />
Counselors Association, Minnesota Association<br />
of Financial Aid Administrators,<br />
American Association of Collegiate Registrars<br />
and Admissions Offi cers, Dakota<br />
Association of School Counselors and<br />
College Admissions Professionals, and the<br />
Minnesota Career Colleges Association<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is a wholly owned subsidiary of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International LLC, one of the<br />
nation’s leaders in post-secondary careeroriented<br />
education for the creative arts.<br />
Based at 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd fl oor,<br />
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International LLC, through two<br />
intermediary limited liability companies,<br />
is a subsidiary of Education Management<br />
Corporation also located at the same address.<strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> includes locations<br />
at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Atlanta® • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute of Atlanta®—Decatur (1) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute of AustinSM (2) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
of CaliforniaSM —Hollywood • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
of CaliforniaSM —Inland Empire •<strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> Institute of CaliforniaSM —Sacramento<br />
• <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of CaliforniaSM —San<br />
Diego • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of CaliforniaSM<br />
—San Francisco • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of<br />
CaliforniaSM —Sunnyvale • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
of CharlestonSM (3) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of<br />
Charlotte® • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Colorado®<br />
• <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Dallas® • <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> Institute of Fort Lauderdale® • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute of Houston® • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
of Houston—North®(4) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
of IndianapolisSM (5) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of<br />
JacksonvilleSM (6) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Las<br />
Vegas® • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of MichiganSM • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of New York City® •<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of OhioSM —Cincinnati(7)<br />
• <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Philadelphia® •<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Phoenix® • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute of Pittsburgh® • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
of Portland® • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Raleigh–<br />
Durham® • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Salt Lake<br />
CitySM • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Seattle® • <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> Institute of TampaSM (8) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
of TennesseeSM —Nashville(9) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute of TucsonSM • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of<br />
VancouverSM • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute ofWashingtonSM<br />
(10) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of WashingtonSM<br />
—Northern • Virginia(11) • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute of York—PennsylvaniaSM • <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International—Kansas CitySM •<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International MinnesotaSM • <strong>The</strong> Illinois Institute of <strong>Art</strong>®—Chicago •<br />
<strong>The</strong> Illinois Institute of <strong>Art</strong>®—Schaumburg<br />
• Miami International University of <strong>Art</strong> &<br />
DesignSM • <strong>The</strong> New England Institute<br />
of <strong>Art</strong>®<br />
(1) <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Atlanta—Decatur is<br />
a satellite of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Atlanta. •<br />
(2) <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Austin is a branch<br />
of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Houston. • (3) <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> Institute of Charleston is a branch of<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Atlanta. • (4) <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute of Houston—North is a branch<br />
of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Houston. • (5) <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> Institute of Indianapolis is regulated<br />
by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary<br />
Education, 302 W. Washington St., Rm<br />
E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204. AC-0080 •<br />
(6) <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Jacksonville is a<br />
branch of Miami International University<br />
of <strong>Art</strong> & Design. • (7) <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of<br />
Ohio—Cincinnati, 8845 Governors Hill<br />
Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249-3317, OH Reg<br />
# 04-01-1698B • (8) <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of<br />
Tampa is a branch of Miami International<br />
University of <strong>Art</strong> & Design. • (9) <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
of Tennessee—Nashville is a branch<br />
of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Atlanta. • (10) Certifi<br />
ed by SCHEV to operate in Virginia; <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> Institute of Washington is a branch of<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Atlanta. • (11) Certifi ed<br />
by SCHEV to operate in Virginia; <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute of Washington—Northern Virginia<br />
is a branch of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Atlanta.
ABOUT THE TWIN CITIES<br />
<strong>The</strong> Twin Cities is an exciting place to<br />
experience and create the arts. Four major<br />
art museums, two orchestras, and regional<br />
theater offer plenty of creative inspiration.<br />
Stroll through the Sculpture Garden at the<br />
Walker <strong>Art</strong> Center. Marvel at the Aquatennial,<br />
and the Winter Carnival. Wonder at<br />
<strong>The</strong> Minneapolis Institute of <strong>Art</strong>. <strong>The</strong> Hennepin<br />
Avenue <strong>The</strong>atre District is the hot<br />
spot in town for Broadway productions.<br />
You’ll also fi nd pop, jazz, and a rock scene<br />
that’s earned the Twin Cities the nickname<br />
of “<strong>The</strong> Land of 10,000 Bands.”<br />
In nearby Bloomington is the Mall of<br />
America, the country’s largest shopping<br />
complex with more than 400 specialty<br />
shops and 40 restaurants. <strong>The</strong> mall’s<br />
centerpiece, Nickelodeon Universe, is a<br />
$70 million indoor family theme park that<br />
covers seven lush acres. For fun, Minneapolis<br />
is an aquarian’s paradise, with<br />
rivers and nearly 20 lakes. More than 150<br />
city parks are accessible for hiking, biking,<br />
and skating. In warmer months, spend a<br />
sunny afternoon on the beaches of Lake<br />
Calhoun. In winter, enjoy ice-skating, ice<br />
fi shing, snowmobiling, and skiing. If you’re<br />
into spectator sports, cheer on the Twins<br />
at Target Field or the Vikings at the Metrodome.<br />
Or watch the Wild, Timberwolves<br />
and Lynx devour the competition. Getting<br />
around is easy, too, with a network of<br />
mass transit routes, shuttles, and a skyway<br />
that connects more than 50 city blocks.<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
MINNESOTA<br />
Conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis,<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota prepares students for careers in<br />
the visual and practical arts. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota was founded<br />
in 1964 by Petrena Lowthian establishing<br />
what was to become Lowthian College.<br />
In 1981, Lowthian College was authorized<br />
to award the Associate in Applied Science<br />
degree. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> acquired the College<br />
in early 1997. In 2000, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota was granted<br />
approval to award the Bachelor of Science<br />
degree and in 2004, was granted approval<br />
to award the Bachelor of Fine <strong>Art</strong>s degree.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
offers programs in Advertising, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of<br />
Cooking, Baking & Pastry, Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s,<br />
Culinary Management, Design Management,<br />
Digital Film & Video Production,<br />
Fashion & Retail Management, Graphic<br />
Design, Hospitality Management, Interior<br />
Design, Interior Planning with AutoCAD,<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation, Photography,<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, and Web<br />
Design & Interactive Media.<br />
Our students are creative, competitive,<br />
and open to new ideas. <strong>The</strong>y place great<br />
value on an education that prepares them<br />
for a challenging career and a lifetime of<br />
personal and professional opportunity.<br />
Relating to students at a personal level is<br />
emphasized. Our qualifi ed staff of fi nancial<br />
planners, employment assistance advisors,<br />
and counselors are committed to provide<br />
students with individualized services. Each<br />
student has an academic advisor who<br />
helps devise career strategies and choose<br />
courses consistent with career goals. Our<br />
faculty consists of working professionals<br />
who strive to strengthen students’ skills<br />
and cultivate their talents. Aspiring creative<br />
professionals learn fundamental business<br />
concepts and gain the applied arts knowledge<br />
necessary for that important fi rst job<br />
in the fi eld.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
offers a Skills Enhancement program<br />
designed to help students prepare for success<br />
in college-level programs. Confi dential<br />
counseling is available when academic<br />
or personal problems create roadblocks to<br />
success. Students also are encouraged<br />
to join school organizations and participate<br />
as volunteers for community service<br />
projects supported by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota.<br />
Whether in the student lounges, the gallery,<br />
or the classrooms, the daily gathering<br />
of students, faculty, and staff makes it<br />
easy to feel the energy, caring, and commitment<br />
that underlie education at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
STUDENT BODY<br />
Students come to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota from all over the<br />
United States and abroad. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
body is made up of men and women who<br />
have either enrolled directly after completing<br />
high school, transferred from colleges<br />
and universities, or have left employment<br />
situations to prepare for a new career. <strong>The</strong><br />
College’s environment offers students the<br />
opportunity to earn their degrees alongside<br />
students of other creative disciplines that<br />
drive the visual and practical arts industries<br />
worldwide.<br />
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ADVERTISING INDUSTRY<br />
Advertising has the power to influence minds, coin phrases,<br />
start design revolutions, and launch social trends. You’ll also<br />
learn how to purchase advertising space in newspapers and<br />
television. And how to write copy that influence, captivate,<br />
and inspire others.<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Our Advertising program covers both creative and business<br />
professional know-how, beginning with an introduction to<br />
design, color theory, typography, and business and marketing<br />
practices. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the<br />
history of mass communication, because you can’t change<br />
the future if you don’t understand the past.<br />
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?<br />
You’ll have the opportunity to build your skills through the<br />
use of powerful words and visuals. Coupled with your education<br />
in business and marketing, you’ll be taught proper application<br />
and distribution of these ideas. Our program goes<br />
way beyond simply developing your already innate sense of<br />
creativity. You’ll have the opportunity to amplify it to its maximum<br />
potential.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Advertising program is to prepare graduates<br />
for careers in the advertising profession by providing a<br />
foundation in the business aspects of advertising while helping<br />
them develop the basic creative and technical skills necessary<br />
to create and implement targeted advertising solutions<br />
that meet professional standards of excellence. Graduates<br />
are prepared to grow their careers from entry-level positions<br />
in the advertising field through the practice of lifelong learning.<br />
Graduating students will be prepared to pursue entry<br />
level positions such as assistant account executive, assistant<br />
media planner, or assistant media buyer.<br />
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ADVERTISING<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate proficiency with the tools and graphic techniques<br />
of the profession to plan and implement production<br />
of advertising media such as print collateral, audio and video<br />
spots, and Web-interactive materials.<br />
Develop concepts as well as analyze and incorporate aesthetics<br />
and layout in the design process for advertising<br />
campaigns and marketing communications.<br />
Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyze,<br />
develop, and implement effective advertising solutions<br />
that meet professional standards.<br />
Demonstrate their knowledge of the interdependence between<br />
advertising/marketing objectives and visual expression<br />
and be able to evaluate, critique, and understand their<br />
ideas. As part of this demonstration, graduates will be able<br />
to articulate the vision behind their creative work and explain<br />
and promote their solutions to clients and colleagues.<br />
Demonstrate professional presentation; articulation of<br />
knowledge of advertising and visual problem solving;<br />
and mastery of industry standards, professional practices<br />
and ethics.<br />
GRADUATES<br />
With A Bachelor’s Degree In Advertising, you will be prepared<br />
to begin your career in entry-level positions such as assistant<br />
account executive, assistant media planner, or assistant<br />
media buyer at advertising agencies, boutique service agencies,<br />
or company advertising departments. <strong>The</strong> length of the<br />
program is twelve (12), eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals<br />
differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended<br />
to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx though 4xxx. Generally, the<br />
prefi x AD identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may<br />
be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed in<br />
alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
AD1400 History of Advertising 4 60<br />
AD1420 Conceptual Thinking 4 40<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
PH1401 Principles of Photography 4 60<br />
DESIGN CONCEPT COURSES<br />
AD2400 Computer Illustration** 4 60<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing & Advertising** 4 60<br />
AD2440 Media & Advertising Design** 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media** 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
PRODUCTION DESIGN COURSES<br />
AD2410 Media & Design Concepts 4 60<br />
AD2450 Dynamics of Integrated Marketing** 4 60<br />
AD2460 Branding 4 60<br />
AD3450 <strong>Art</strong> Direction 4 60<br />
AD4410 Public Relations and Promotion 4 40<br />
GD2440 Print Production 4 60<br />
TEAM AND PROFESSIONAL<br />
PRODUCTION COURSES<br />
AD2420 Organizational Behavior 4 40<br />
AD3400 Persuasion and the Consumer 4 40<br />
AD3420 Copywriting** 4 40<br />
AD3440 Advertising Campaign** 4 60<br />
AD4400 Advanced Copywriting 4 60<br />
AD4420 Sales 4 40<br />
AD4440 Advanced Advertising Campaign 4 60<br />
AD4450 Media Planning & Buying 4 40<br />
AD4460 Global Business Perspectives 4 40<br />
AD4480 Capstone 4 60<br />
GD3470 Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE1466 Principles of Economics 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,472 hours<br />
5
“FOOD AS ART” IS YOUR REALITY<br />
Culinary professionals are multi-tasking wizards. <strong>The</strong>y’re<br />
experts at preparation and presentation, and excel at splitsecond<br />
timing. <strong>The</strong> culinary field is more than just mastering<br />
the skills that are integral to the profession. Culinary students<br />
have the opportunity to learn the techniques and the artistry<br />
that can transform a customer’s dining experience into a fullscale<br />
event, to gain a sense of food and restaurant styles, be<br />
taught how to think and act like a culinary professional, and<br />
to understand the trends in the world of culinary arts.<br />
THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM<br />
Our students can become skilled at the fundamentals of<br />
cooking, knife skills, sanitation, safety, and food production.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y have the opportunity to learn about modern, regional<br />
and classical cuisines, and practice whipping up culinary<br />
delights in modern kitchens. Upon graduation, students are<br />
prepared to seek entry-level jobs as prep cook, line cook and<br />
first cook.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s program is to provide an environment<br />
for students to become learners who possess the<br />
skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in<br />
the rapidly changing, culturally diverse culinary professions.<br />
Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced industry<br />
professionals impart their knowledge and technical<br />
acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to education relies<br />
heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical<br />
and technical in scope. Graduating students will be prepared<br />
to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and<br />
culinary arts.<br />
6<br />
THE ART<br />
OF COOKING<br />
Certifi cate<br />
4 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
• Demonstrate the knife skills, use of mis en place, appropriate<br />
use and care of equipment, selection of appropriate<br />
cooking techniques, and other recipe preparation skills<br />
(measuring and product identification) to successfully follow<br />
directions orally and from recipes.<br />
Plan, prepare, produce, and professionally present dishes<br />
while consistently maintaining a safe and sanitary work<br />
environment as defined by the Hazard Analysis and Critical<br />
Control Point (HACCP) standards.<br />
Demonstrate the ethical and professional values of the<br />
culinary profession (including demonstrating the ability to<br />
conform to professional standards of conduct related to<br />
timeliness, appearance, behavior in a kitchen, especially<br />
in relating to diverse populations among co-workers and<br />
customers) through successful preparation of a resume and<br />
cover letter and the completion of team oriented tasks.<br />
ART OF COOKING CERTIFICATE STUDENTS<br />
Together with industry-related practices, <strong>Art</strong> Of Cooking<br />
students can obtain a foundation of knowledge and skills in<br />
the fundamental techniques and theories of the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s.<br />
Through applied course work as well as hands-on experiences<br />
students will have the opportunity to build the necessary<br />
skills and abilities to confidently meet the challenges of<br />
the food service industry. Graduates from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of Cooking<br />
certificate program will be prepared to seek entry-level positions<br />
in the field of hospitality and culinary arts. <strong>The</strong> length of<br />
the program is four (4), eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x CU identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
FOUNDATION & SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSES<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of<br />
Culinary Techniques** 2 20<br />
CU1431 Introduction to Baking 4 70<br />
CU1432 Introduction to Pastry 4 70<br />
CU1471 Sanitation & Introduction to Hospitality 4 40<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques** 6 110<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
THE ART OF COOKING<br />
CERTIFICATE // 4 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME<br />
CULINARY LAB COURSES<br />
CREDITS HOURS<br />
CU1620 American Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU3461 À La Carte Kitchen** 4 70<br />
CU3462 Dining Room Operations** 4 70<br />
LECTURE COURSES<br />
CU1220 Purchasing and Product Identifi cation 2 30<br />
CU2409 Management by Menu 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
40 credits : 642 hours<br />
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CREATIVE EXPRESSION<br />
From cakes to custards and meringues to macaroons, the<br />
exacting creative expression that characterizes pastry arts is<br />
a respected and demanding facet of the culinary profession.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota prepares individuals<br />
for this technical specialty in its Baking & Pastry certificate<br />
program.<br />
IT’S NOT JUST CREATIVITY<br />
Like any other craft, this profession requires learning and<br />
practice. Often a career in the culinary arts starts with the<br />
realization that food has power to delight, excite, and impress<br />
people. From the artistry of pastry making, to the sciences<br />
of quantity conversions, pastry and baking artists search for<br />
perfection.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s program is to provide an environment<br />
for students to become learners who possess the<br />
skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in<br />
the rapidly changing, culturally diverse culinary professions.<br />
Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced industry<br />
professionals impart their knowledge and technical<br />
acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to education relies<br />
heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical<br />
and technical in scope. Graduating students will be prepared<br />
to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and<br />
culinary arts.<br />
8<br />
BAKING &<br />
PASTRY<br />
Certifi cate<br />
4 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
• Demonstrate the knife skills, use of mis en place, appropriate<br />
use and care of equipment, selection of appropriate<br />
cooking techniques, and other recipe preparation skills<br />
(measuring and product identification) to successfully follow<br />
directions orally and from recipes.<br />
Plan, prepare, produce, and professionally present dishes<br />
while consistently maintaining a safe and sanitary work<br />
environment as defined by the Hazard Analysis and Critical<br />
Control Point (HACCP) standards.<br />
• Demonstrate the ethical and professional values of the<br />
culinary profession (including demonstrating the ability to<br />
conform to professional standards of conduct related to<br />
timeliness, appearance, behavior in a kitchen, especially<br />
in relating to diverse populations among co-workers and<br />
customers) through successful preparation of a resume<br />
and cover letter and the completion of team oriented tasks.<br />
GRADUATES<br />
With each discovery, the realization of how much there is to<br />
know in this profession is staggering. Emphasis is placed on<br />
speed, coordination, and teamwork when preparing pastry<br />
from scratch. Topics such as cake and pastry preparation,<br />
frozen desserts and chocolate, regional desserts, and cake<br />
decorating are specifically included in courses to prepare<br />
students for careers in baking and pastry making. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota Baking & Pastry graduates<br />
will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field of<br />
hospitality and culinary arts. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is four<br />
(4), eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x CU identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
BAKING & PASTRY<br />
CERTIFICATE // 4 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
FOUNDATION & SKILL<br />
DEVELOPMENT COURSES<br />
CU1431 Introduction to Baking** 4 70<br />
CU1432 Introduction to Pastry** 4 70<br />
CU1471 Sanitation & Introduction to Hospitality 4 40<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
BAKING LAB COURSES<br />
CU1421 Advanced Baking 4 70<br />
CU1422 <strong>Art</strong>isan Breads 4 70<br />
CU1423 Cake Decorating 4 70<br />
CU1424 Advanced Pastry Production 4 70<br />
CU1425 Decoration & Production Baking** 4 70<br />
LECTURE COURSES<br />
CU1426 Baking Internship 4 120<br />
CU2409 Management by Menu 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
40 credits : 702 hours<br />
9
WHAT DO I LEARN?<br />
Baking skills with a side of culinary arts describes the dish<br />
offered in this associate’s degree program. From soup to<br />
sabayon and marinades to mousses, the exacting creative expression<br />
that characterizes the well rounded pastry chef who<br />
fits in every part of the demanding culinary profession. <strong>The</strong><br />
associate’s level Baking & Pastry program prepares students<br />
for entry-level employment opportunities in the professional<br />
foodservice industry. Students have the opportunity to develop<br />
competencies in the art of baking, cake decoration, artisan<br />
breads, desserts and plating, with the addition of culinary<br />
skills, and business courses.<br />
MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY<br />
Considerations must also be made in the kitchen to maximize<br />
efficiency - when preparing a large quantity of cakes, breads<br />
and pastries for a big group, time, as well as taste, is of the<br />
essence. Studying the baking and pastry arts can result in a<br />
career that directly pleases the senses. It’s also a new way at<br />
looking at life borrowing influences by different types of cuisine<br />
and culture, and exploring new experimentations in flavor<br />
and presentation. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
prepares individuals for this technical specialty in its Baking &<br />
Pastry associate’s degree program. <strong>The</strong> length of the program<br />
is seven [7], eleven [11] week quarters.<br />
10<br />
BAKING &<br />
PASTRY<br />
Associate in<br />
Applied Science<br />
7 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s program is to provide an<br />
environment for students to become learners who possess<br />
the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary<br />
in the rapidly changing, culturally diverse culinary professions.<br />
Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced<br />
industry professionals impart their knowledge and technical<br />
acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to education relies<br />
heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical<br />
and technical in scope. Graduating students will be prepared<br />
to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and<br />
culinary arts.<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate the ability to professionally prepare standardized<br />
recipes using a variety of cooking techniques as well as<br />
the appropriate equipment and cooking skills.<br />
Describe and perform tasks related to common business<br />
practices within the culinary industry including inventory,<br />
menu planning, cost control, and food purchasing.<br />
Describe the principles of food and beverage management<br />
as well as the functions essential to the operation of the dining<br />
room in a restaurant through developing an appropriate<br />
business for a specific market.<br />
Define and articulate the professional values of the culinary<br />
profession including the standards for presenting themselves<br />
to employers in a professional manner, personal commitments<br />
to respect co-workers, employers, and equipment,<br />
well-defined career goals, and the value of life-long professional<br />
development.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
BAKING & PASTRY<br />
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE // 7 QUARTERS<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x CU identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION & SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSES<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of<br />
Culinary Techniques 2 20<br />
CU1431 Introduction to Baking ** 4 70<br />
CU1432 Introduction to Pastry ** 4 70<br />
CU1471 Sanitation & Introduction to Hospitality 4 40<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques 6 110<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
PRACTICAL APPLICATION COURSES<br />
CU1421 Advanced Baking 4 70<br />
CU1422 <strong>Art</strong>isan Breads 4 70<br />
CU1423 Cake Decorating 4 70<br />
CU1424 Advanced Pastry Production 4 70<br />
CU1425 Decoration & Production Baking** 4 70<br />
CU2650 Garde Manger 6 110<br />
CU3461 À La Carte Kitchen 4 70<br />
CU3462 Dining Room Operations 4 70<br />
CULINARY BUSINESS ESSENTIAL COURSES<br />
CU1220 Purchasing and Product Identifi cation 2 30<br />
CU1426 Baking Internship 4 120<br />
CU2408 Management & Supervision 4 40<br />
CU2409 Management by Menu 4 40<br />
CU2441 Planning and Cost Control** 4 40<br />
PA3411 Capstone/Portfolio** 4 40<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2477 Spanish I 4 40<br />
GE2478 Spanish II 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
112 credits : 1,592 hours<br />
11
GROWING INTEREST<br />
Today, America’s interest in culinary arts is growing and prospering<br />
as never before. Few occupations can offer the creativity<br />
and excitement found in the culinary arts.<br />
INDUSTRY GROWTH<br />
With nationwide increases in dining out, the food service<br />
industry is growing at a rapid rate. Consumer expectations<br />
will rise accordingly, and the industry needs to be prepared to<br />
respond to increasing demands for service, quality, nutrition,<br />
diversity of product, and flavor.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
<strong>The</strong> associate’s level Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s degree program consists<br />
of courses covering basic skills and techniques, purchasing<br />
and cost control, kitchen management, international cuisine,<br />
nutrition, dining room procedures, garde manger, baking and<br />
pastries, à la carte kitchen, and an internship with a quality<br />
food service operation in the greater metropolitan area.<br />
<strong>The</strong> curriculum for this program is based on the classical<br />
principles of Escoffier, emphasizing progressive techniques<br />
and trends. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota graduates<br />
will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field<br />
of hospitality and culinary arts. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is<br />
seven (7), eleven (11) week quarters.<br />
12<br />
CULINARY<br />
ARTS<br />
Associate in<br />
Applied Science<br />
7 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s program is to provide an<br />
environment for students to become learners who possess<br />
the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary<br />
in the rapidly changing, culturally diverse culinary professions.<br />
Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced<br />
industry professionals impart their knowledge and technical<br />
acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to education relies<br />
heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical<br />
and technical in scope. Graduating students will be prepared<br />
to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and<br />
culinary arts.<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate the ability to professionally prepare standardized<br />
recipes using a variety of cooking techniques as well as<br />
the appropriate equipment and cooking skills.<br />
Describe and perform tasks related to common business<br />
practices within the culinary industry including inventory,<br />
menu planning, cost control, and food purchasing.<br />
Describe the principles of food and beverage management<br />
as well as the functions essential to the operation of the dining<br />
room in a restaurant through developing an appropriate<br />
business for a specific market.<br />
Define and articulate the professional values of the culinary<br />
profession including the standards for presenting themselves<br />
to employers in a professional manner, commitments to<br />
respect co-workers, employers, and equipment, well-defined<br />
career goals, and the value of life-long professional development.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
CULINARY ARTS<br />
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE // 7 QUARTERS<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x CU identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may<br />
be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed in<br />
alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION & SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSES<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of<br />
Culinary Techniques** 2 20<br />
CU1431 Introduction to Baking 4 70<br />
CU1432 Introduction to Pastry 4 70<br />
CU1471 Sanitation & Introduction to Hospitality 4 40<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques** 6 110<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
PRACTICAL APPLICATION COURSES<br />
CU1620 American Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU2240 Asian Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2250 Contemporary Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2640 International and Classical Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU2650 Garde Manger 6 110<br />
CU3461 À La Carte Kitchen** 4 70<br />
CU3462 Dining Room Operations** 4 70<br />
CULINARY BUSINESS ESSENTIAL COURSES<br />
CU1220 Purchasing and Product Identifi cation 2 30<br />
CU2408 Management & Supervision 4 40<br />
CU2409 Management by Menu 4 40<br />
CU2441 Planning and Cost Control** 4 40<br />
CU2451 Food and Beverage Operations 4 40<br />
CU2470 Culinary Externship 4 120<br />
PA3411 Capstone/Portfolio** 4 40<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2477 Spanish I 4 40<br />
GE2478 Spanish II 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
112 credits : 1,562 hours<br />
13
CULINARY<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
GOOD SERVICE LEADS TO SUCCESS<br />
No matter how good the food is, the service you receive at a<br />
restaurant is what affects most people’s decision to return.<br />
Your meal should arrive in reasonable time, the establishment<br />
should be clean, and your host and servers should be courteous.<br />
It’s the manager who ultimately is responsible for the<br />
quality of your dining experience. It’s a challenging job — but<br />
the rewards can be delicious. Managers control everything,<br />
from “front of the house” (the public part of the restaurant) to<br />
the “back of the house” (the kitchen and restaurant administration).<br />
<strong>The</strong>ir goal is to bring customers back again and<br />
again. A manager’s leadership and decisions impact everyone<br />
from employees to diners.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
This bachelor’s degree program builds upon fundamental<br />
culinary skills to prepare you for management positions in the<br />
food service industry. You begin with the basics, from knife<br />
skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed and timing,<br />
and presentation. From here, you progress to more advanced<br />
areas such as baking and pastry, garde manger (cold kitchen),<br />
international and American cuisine, à la carte, and dining<br />
room operations. You’ll also study human resource management,<br />
event, beverage and menu management, customer<br />
service management, marketing, leadership, and even food<br />
service for the retirement community.<br />
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PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s program is to provide an environment<br />
for students to become learners who possess the<br />
skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in<br />
the rapidly changing, culturally diverse culinary professions.<br />
Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced<br />
industry professionals impart their knowledge and technical<br />
acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to education relies<br />
heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical<br />
and technical in scope. Graduating students will be prepared<br />
to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and<br />
culinary arts.<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate the ability to professionally prepare standardized<br />
recipes using a variety of cooking techniques as well as<br />
the appropriate equipment and cooking skills.<br />
Describe and perform tasks related to common business<br />
practices within the culinary industry including inventory,<br />
menu planning, cost control, and food purchasing.<br />
Describe the principles of food and beverage management<br />
as well as the functions essential to the operation of the dining<br />
room in a restaurant through developing an appropriate<br />
business for a specific market.<br />
Define and articulate the professional values of the culinary<br />
profession including the standards for presenting themselves<br />
to employers in a professional manner, commitments to<br />
respect co-workers, employers, and equipment, well-defined<br />
career goals, and the value of life-long professional development.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
192 credits : 2,502 hours<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
CULINARY MANAGEMENT<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals<br />
differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended<br />
to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx though 4xxx. Generally, the<br />
prefi x CU identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION & SKILL<br />
DEVELOPMENT COURSES<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of<br />
Culinary Techniques** 2 20<br />
CU1471 Sanitation & Introduction to Hospitality 4 40<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical<br />
Techniques** 6 110<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
PRACTICAL APPLICATION COURSES<br />
CU1431 Introduction to Baking** 4 70<br />
CU1432 Introduction to Pastry** 4 70<br />
CU1620 American Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU2240 Asian Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2250 Contemporary Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2470 Culinary Externship 4 120<br />
CU2640 International and Classical Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU2650 Garde Manger 6 110<br />
CU3461 À La Carte Kitchen** 4 70<br />
CU3462 Dining Room Operations** 4 70<br />
CU3823 Catering and Event Management 4 40<br />
CU4412 Exploring Wines and the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
CU4421 Culinary Senior Practicum** 4 80<br />
PA3411 Capstone/Portfolio** 4 40<br />
CULINARY BUSINESS ESSENTIAL COURSES<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing & Advertising 4 60<br />
CU1220 Purchasing and Product Identifi cation 2 30<br />
CU2408 Management & Supervision 4 40<br />
CU2409 Management by Menu 4 40<br />
CU2441 Planning and Cost Control** 4 40<br />
CU2451 Food and Beverage Operations 4 40<br />
CU3455 Human Resource Management 4 40<br />
CU3480 Quality Service Management and<br />
Training 4 40<br />
CU3481 Foodservice Technology and<br />
Information 4 40<br />
CU3490 Leadership and Organizational<br />
Development** 4 40<br />
CU4410 Foodservice Financial Management** 4 40<br />
CU4420 Facilities Management and Design 4 40<br />
CU4430 Global Management and Operations in<br />
the Hospitality Industry 4 40<br />
DM3480 Managing Creativity and Innovation 4 40<br />
HM2480 Hospitality Law 4 40<br />
PA3415 Management Internship 4 120<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE2477 Spanish I 4 40<br />
GE2478 Spanish II 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3432 History and Culture of Cuisine 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
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DESIGN<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
WHAT IS DESIGN MANAGEMENT?<br />
Design is the cornerstone of all successful products and services.<br />
In an increasingly global and competitive marketplace,<br />
today’s businesses are seeking partners who can innovate<br />
and collaborate to help protect the considerable investment<br />
they have made in their brands, products, and services. <strong>The</strong>y<br />
seek managers who are adept at sales, marketing, and business,<br />
and who can manage the planning and creative production<br />
processes, including people and products.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science in Design Management program<br />
offers enterprising students the opportunity to blend business<br />
and problem solving skills to help create an efficient<br />
and effective creative work environment. Design managers<br />
work with creative people, understand the creative process,<br />
and know how to manage projects, time, and money. As a<br />
result, design managers directly influence the bottom line and<br />
the success of the company. Within the organization, design<br />
managers can serve in roles ranging from support staff to key<br />
leadership members.<br />
Students in the Design Management program focus on one<br />
specialization area: Advertising, Media <strong>Art</strong>s and Animation,<br />
Graphic Design, Interior Design, Web Design & Interactive<br />
Media, Photography, or Visual Effects and Motion Graphics.<br />
<strong>The</strong> curriculum gives students a strong foundation in general<br />
education courses including Interpersonal Communication,<br />
Psychology, and Ethics; and business courses such as Technology<br />
and Productivity, Organizational Behavior, Managing<br />
Creativity and Innovation, Human Resource Management, and<br />
Financial Issues in Design.<br />
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PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the design management program is to prepare<br />
graduates for positions of innovation management by providing<br />
a strong foundation in design, branding, business management,<br />
entrepreneurship and communication. A key focus<br />
of the program is collaborative communication skills in dynamic,<br />
entrepreneurial environments. Graduates are prepared<br />
to grow their careers from entry-level positions to management<br />
positions as leadership is demonstrated. Graduating<br />
students will be prepared for entry-level positions in advertising<br />
agencies, design studios, and publishing houses<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Understand, encourage and inspire the creative process<br />
from concept to execution.<br />
Graduates will identify opportunities and execute innovative<br />
solutions to a variety of problems.<br />
Demonstrate proficiency in brand development and related<br />
business communication tools.<br />
Manage high-performance teams and business resources.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Design Management<br />
will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in advertising<br />
agencies, creative studios, publishing houses, and production<br />
companies. <strong>The</strong> program is twelve (12) eleven-week (11)<br />
quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi xes AD and DM identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
DESIGN MANAGEMENT<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
AD2420 Organizational Behavior** 4 40<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing &<br />
Advertising** 4 60<br />
AD2460 Branding 4 60<br />
DM1420 Introduction to Design Management 4 40<br />
DM2400 Technology and Productivity 4 40<br />
DM2410 Fundamentals of Business 4 60<br />
DM2430 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4 40<br />
DM2480 Business Statistics for Design** 4 60<br />
DM2490 Project Management** 4 60<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
STUDIO MANAGEMENT COURSES<br />
SM1401 Studio Major I<br />
(may vary based on specifi c course) 4 60<br />
SM1402 Studio Major II<br />
(may vary based on specifi c course) 4 60<br />
SM2403 Studio Major III<br />
(may vary based on specifi c course) 4 60<br />
SM2404 Studio Major IV<br />
(may vary based on specifi c course) 4 60<br />
SM3405 Studio Major V<br />
(may vary based on specifi c course) 4 60<br />
SM3406 Studio Major VI<br />
(may vary based on specifi c course) 4 60<br />
SM4407 Studio Major VII<br />
(may vary based on specifi c course) 4 60<br />
SM4408 Studio Major VIII<br />
(may vary based on specifi c course) 4 60<br />
TEAM AND PROFESSIONAL<br />
PRODUCTION COURSES<br />
AD4420 Sales 4 40<br />
AD4460 Global Business Perspectives 4 40<br />
CU3455 Human Resource Management 4 40<br />
DM2470 Principles of Market Research 4 60<br />
DM3400 Financial Issues in Design** 4 40<br />
DM3460 Business Communications 4 40<br />
DM3480 Managing Creativity and Innovation** 4 40<br />
DM4410 Design Management Seminar 4 40<br />
DM4450 Business Plan** 4 60<br />
DM4480 Capstone** 4 60<br />
GD3470 Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE1466 Principles of Economics 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,412 hours<br />
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science Program in Digital Film & Video Production<br />
at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota will offer<br />
a balance in theory, history, and practical training to produce<br />
competent and literate graduates who are proficient in the<br />
technical, organizational, historical, and creative aspects of<br />
visual storytelling. This program will integrate industry and<br />
education with internship programs and its own student operated<br />
production company and television studios.<br />
<strong>The</strong> principles of this craft will be further explored and applied<br />
to the various contemporary forms. Students will have<br />
the opportunity to script and produce screenplays, teleplays,<br />
sitcoms, commercials and music videos, which, among other<br />
avenues, they can enter into the numerous writing and videomaking<br />
competitions the industry sponsors.<br />
Equally important is the production of the thesis video project,<br />
which will be the centerpiece of the graduating student’s<br />
demo reel. This allows the graduate the opportunity to enter<br />
film/video festivals and contests and present a “visual calling<br />
card” to prospective employers in the industry. In addition,<br />
technical competencies will be further enhanced as students<br />
will be offered advanced courses in these areas and provided<br />
the opportunity to concentrate in their chosen fields.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Digital Film & Video Production program<br />
is to prepare graduates for positions in the film, television,<br />
and interactive broadcast mediums. <strong>The</strong> Digital Film & Video<br />
Production program specifically offers training in the areas<br />
of scriptwriting, producing, directing, film production techniques,<br />
audio post, post production management, and motion<br />
graphics. Graduates are prepared to grow their careers from<br />
entry-level positions in the film, television, and interactive<br />
broadcast mediums to freelance professionals in the produc-<br />
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DIGITAL<br />
FILM & VIDEO<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
tion of feature films, shorts, music videos, and commercials<br />
or to embark on a career as a well-rounded, independent<br />
filmmaker.<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver a production utilizing<br />
digital filmmaking and video techniques, and demonstrating<br />
technical proficiency that meets industry standards.<br />
Apply peer and professional critiques in the articulation and<br />
justification of aesthetic decisions in their own projects and<br />
in the evaluation of other media work.<br />
Present and conduct themselves professionally and demonstrate<br />
an understanding of specific career paths, job responsibilities,<br />
and industry expectations.<br />
Apply business and economic principles and practices in the<br />
media industry while maintaining legal and ethical standards.<br />
Apply effective media-related research, writing, and verbal<br />
communication skills to their work.<br />
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science in the<br />
Digital Film & Video Production program are able to pursue<br />
the following entry-level positions such as production assistant,<br />
script reader, grip, gaffer, second assistant director,<br />
assistant to a film/TV executive, producer, director, writer,<br />
editor, production coordinator, or videographer and sound<br />
mixer in the television and movie industry.<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Film &<br />
Video Production, students must complete a minimum of 192<br />
quarter credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x DF identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
CA1410 Storyboarding and Animatics 4 60<br />
DF1400 Survey of Digital Filmmaking<br />
and Video Production 4 60<br />
DF2440 History of Motion Media &<br />
Mass Communications 4 60<br />
DF3400 Media <strong>The</strong>ory & Criticism 4 60<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications** 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
PH1401 Principles of Photography 4 60<br />
VE1457 Conceptual Storytelling 4 60<br />
TECHNICAL SKILL COURSES<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video** 4 60<br />
CA2440 Digital Video Editing 4 60<br />
DF3420 Sound Design 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
VE1438 Computer Graphics 4 60<br />
VE2453 Introduction to VFX** 4 60<br />
VE2481 Interactive Visual Design 4 60<br />
DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION COURSES<br />
CA2431 Audio Production 4 60<br />
DF1440 Lighting 4 60<br />
DF2400 Fundamentals of Cinematography** 4 60<br />
DF2410 Fundamentals of Producing & Directing 4 60<br />
DF2420 Studio Production 4 60<br />
DF2430 Electronic Field Production 4 60<br />
DF3410 Acting and Directing 4 60<br />
DF3430 Short Media Production 4 60<br />
DF3450 Media Production Workshop 4 60<br />
DF3460 Audio Post Production 4 60<br />
DF4410 Multi-Camera Production 4 60<br />
DF4420 Media Delivery Systems and<br />
Distribution 4 60<br />
VE3490 Advanced Editing Principles 4 60<br />
PROFESSIONAL COURSES<br />
DF3440 Senior Project Preparation** 4 60<br />
DF4400 Senior Project Production 4 60<br />
DF4430 Senior Project Post-Production 4 60<br />
DF4440 Senior Portfolio and Defense** 4 60<br />
DF4450 Internship 4 120<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,652 hours<br />
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FASHION<br />
& RETAIL<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
BUSINESS THAT SETS TRENDS<br />
Fashion and Retail Management is the business that sets the<br />
trends. This fast-paced industry requires talented, creative<br />
professionals who have a strong business sense and an eye<br />
for style.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion & Retail Management<br />
will offer experience across disciplines in business,<br />
fashion, and retail management. <strong>The</strong> emphasis is on the<br />
business management perspective of the program with a<br />
sprinkling of the fashion angle. This program will prepare<br />
students as managers in a business environment. As a bonus,<br />
students will have the opportunity to learn a great deal about<br />
the aspects of fashion. <strong>The</strong> content of the curriculum includes<br />
fashion and retail industry trends and manufacturing, general<br />
business, management, operations and compliance, retailing,<br />
marketing, and advertising. Students will have the opportunity<br />
to learn how to develop effective sales strategies, computer<br />
programs for cost analysis, inventory control and store operations.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Fashion & Retail Management program<br />
is to ensure that graduates will be capable of implementing<br />
professional communication and presentation. Graduates<br />
will demonstrate effective leadership skills reflective of the<br />
curriculum. Emphasis on the role of management in inspiring<br />
groups of staff members and supervisors will prepare graduates<br />
for challenging roles in the industry. Graduates will be<br />
able to effectively and creatively manage groups of staff and<br />
supervisors using innovative and original theory and practice.<br />
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate fluency in various forms of business communication<br />
based on purpose and desired outcomes<br />
Calculate, analyze, and interpret financial concepts associated<br />
with retailing<br />
Apply legal principles to the formation, operation, and termination<br />
of a business.<br />
Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of roles within<br />
a retail organization.<br />
Demonstrate an understanding of the competitive international<br />
market, and the terms and concepts utilized within<br />
that market.<br />
Demonstrate knowledge of the entire manufacturing process.<br />
Understand the social, psychological, political, economic<br />
and technological influences that influence business.<br />
Demonstrate team skills in the role of a team member and<br />
team leader.<br />
Demonstrate critical thinking.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Fashion & Retail<br />
Management will be prepared to seek entry-level positions<br />
such as Marketing Specialist, Visual Merchandiser, Department<br />
Manager, Merchandising Manager, Market Research<br />
Analyst, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Coordinator, Retail Store<br />
Manager, Marketing Representative, Retail Analyst, and Merchandise<br />
Planner. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is twelve (12),<br />
eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x FRM identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
FASHION & RETAIL MANAGEMENT<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may<br />
be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed in<br />
alpha-numeric order.<br />
MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
AD2420 Organizational Behavior 4 40<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing &<br />
Advertising 4 60<br />
AD2460 Branding 4 60<br />
AD4420 Sales 4 40<br />
AD4460 Global Business Perspectives 4 40<br />
DM2410 Fundamentals of Business** 4 60<br />
DM2430 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4 40<br />
DM2470 Principles of Market Research 4 60<br />
DM3460 Business Communications 4 40<br />
DM4420 Entrepreneurship 4 40<br />
DM4450 Business Plan 4 60<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
FASHION & RETAIL MANAGEMENT COURSES<br />
FRM1400 Fashion History I 4 40<br />
FRM1401 Fashion History II 4 40<br />
FRM1433 Textiles and Fiber 4 40<br />
FRM1442 Introduction to Retailing** 4 40<br />
FRM2415 Apparel Evaluation & Construction 4 40<br />
FRM2475 Retail Mathematics** 4 40<br />
FRM3425 Introduction to Manufacturing 4 40<br />
FRM3455 Merchandise Management** 4 40<br />
FRM4400 Visual Merchandising 4 40<br />
FRM4425 Trends and Concepts in Apparel 4 40<br />
FRM4430 Current Designers 4 40<br />
FRM4461 Product Development 4 40<br />
FRM4495 Special Topics in Fashion &<br />
Retail Management 4 40<br />
TEAM & BUSINESS APPLICATION COURSES<br />
AD4410 Public Relations and Promotion 4 40<br />
CU3455 Human Resource Management 4 40<br />
DM2490 Project Management 4 60<br />
FRM2400 Consumer Behavior 4 40<br />
FRM4480 International Marketing & Buying 4 40<br />
GD3470 Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
PA4487 Portfolio 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE1466 Principles of Economics 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,172 hours<br />
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FUNDAMENTALS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
Glossy magazines, compact disc covers, corporate identity<br />
systems, television graphics, billboards — all are composed<br />
of images, design, and printed words that work together to<br />
sell products and services or convey ideas. This is the fundamental<br />
concept of graphic design, and it’s the basis of some<br />
of today’s most dynamic fields — advertising, publishing, and<br />
television. <strong>The</strong> Graphic Design Associate in Applied Science<br />
degree program is the first step toward a career in commercial<br />
graphics. Initially, students develop an understanding of<br />
color, composition, design, typography, and drawing skills.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
As students progress through the program, they are trained in<br />
creative problem solving and have the opportunities to learn<br />
to offer solutions that are effective in the business of graphic<br />
design. Emphasis is placed on learning the skills and techniques<br />
of computer graphics, electronic imaging, and production.<br />
Tools include scanners, digital cameras, and computerbased<br />
hardware and software. Advanced training includes the<br />
execution of assignments encountered by professionals in the<br />
field.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Graphic Design program is to provide a<br />
focus on conceptual thinking while developing graphic design<br />
technical and creative skills, including an introduction to<br />
the theory and practice of print and web design production,<br />
electronic publishing, graphic imagery, and sales promotion.<br />
Graduates are prepared to grow their careers from entry-level<br />
positions in the graphic design field through the practice of<br />
lifelong learning. Graduating students will be prepared to find<br />
entry-level positions as production artists, graphic designers,<br />
assistant designers, assist art directors, paste-up artists,<br />
production coordinators, and computer artists.<br />
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GRAPHIC<br />
DESIGN<br />
Associate in<br />
Applied Science<br />
7 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate competencies in industry-specific computer<br />
software programs within the context of producing concrete<br />
projects. This includes technical aspects of prepress, output,<br />
and quality reproduction, as well as web design.<br />
Incorporate aesthetics and formal concepts of layout and<br />
design. This includes spatial relationships; communication<br />
legibility and effectiveness; interrelationships among imagery<br />
and text; balance; typography; and color theory.<br />
<strong>Art</strong>iculate the vision behind their creative work and explain<br />
and promote their solutions.<br />
Demonstrate professional presentation; articulation of<br />
knowledge of graphic design and visual problem solving.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
By graduation, Graphic Design students have acquired the<br />
training and the portfolio necessary to interview for entry-level<br />
positions in advertising agencies, design studios, publishing<br />
houses, corporate communication’s departments, and television<br />
studios. Our graduates find work as production artists,<br />
graphic designers, assistant designers, assistant art directors,<br />
paste-up artists, production coordinators, and computer<br />
artists. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is seven (7), eleven (11)<br />
week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE // 7 QUARTERS<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x GD identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60<br />
GD1430 Illustration 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
DESIGN CONCEPT COURSES<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media** 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
GD2432 Digital Illustration 4 60<br />
PRODUCTION DESIGN COURSES<br />
GD2440 Print Production** 4 60<br />
GD3431 Advanced Design** 4 60<br />
GD3445 Marketing Design 4 60<br />
GD3465 Publication Design 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
TEAM & PROFESSIONAL<br />
PRODUCTION COURSES<br />
GD3470 Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
GD4480 Design Production Team 4 60<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation** 4 60<br />
PA4487 Portfolio 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
112 credits : 1,492 hours<br />
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WHAT IS GRAPHIC DESIGN?<br />
Advertisements, brochures, corporate identity systems,<br />
product packaging, video graphics, computer imaging, signs,<br />
exhibits – all these are created by graphic designers to communicate<br />
effectively with consumers. Graphic designers<br />
are visual communicators who combine color, composition,<br />
typography, and illustration in creative, innovative ways to<br />
inform, motivate, sell, educate, and entertain.<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTS<br />
All graphic design students begin with foundation classes in<br />
color, design, drawing, and computer skills. <strong>The</strong> Bachelor of<br />
Science program builds on these skills with additional training<br />
in conceptual thinking, creativity, problem solving, market<br />
research, digital production, project management, art direction,<br />
business practices, and supervisory skills.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Graphic Design program is to provide a<br />
focus on conceptual thinking while developing graphic design<br />
technical and creative skills, including an introduction<br />
to the theory and practice of print and web design production,<br />
electronic publishing, graphic imagery, and sales promotion.<br />
Graduates are prepared to grow their careers from<br />
entry-level positions in the graphic design field through the<br />
practice of lifelong learning. Graduating students will be<br />
prepared to find entry-level positions as production artists,<br />
graphic designers, assistant designers, assist art directors,<br />
paste-up artists, production coordinators, and computer<br />
artists.<br />
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GRAPHIC<br />
DESIGN<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate and apply competencies in industry-specific<br />
computer software programs within the context of producing<br />
concrete projects. This includes technical aspects of<br />
prepress, output, and quality reproduction, as well as web<br />
design.<br />
Analyze and incorporate aesthetics and formal concepts of<br />
layout and design. This includes spatial relationships; communication<br />
legibility and effectiveness; interrelationships<br />
among imagery and text; balance; typography; and color<br />
theory.<br />
Demonstrate design concepts and relate these to historical<br />
and contemporary trends and social context by producing<br />
successful visual solutions to assigned problems.<br />
Model the interdependence of content and visual expression<br />
and be able to evaluate and critique their ideas. Graduates<br />
must be able to verbally articulate the vision behind their<br />
creative work and explain and promote their solutions.<br />
Demonstrate professional presentation; articulation of knowledge<br />
of graphic design and visual problem solving; and mastery<br />
of industry standards, professional practices and ethics.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
Armed with a portfolio assembled in their classes, graduates<br />
of the graphic design program are trained in the creative and<br />
production skills. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level<br />
positions in increasingly technical and competitive industry.<br />
<strong>The</strong> length of the program is twelve (12), eleven (11) week<br />
quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x GD identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60<br />
GD1430 Illustration 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
PH1401 Principles of Photography 4 60<br />
DESIGN CONCEPT COURSES<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media** 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
GD2421 <strong>Art</strong> & Design Concepts 4 60<br />
GD2432 Digital Illustration 4 60<br />
GD2433 Electronic Design 4 60<br />
GD2437 Design History 4 40<br />
PRODUCTION DESIGN COURSES<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
GD2425 Advanced Typography 4 60<br />
GD2434 3D Design 4 60<br />
GD2440 Print Production** 4 60<br />
GD3431 Advanced Design** 4 60<br />
GD3445 Marketing Design 4 60<br />
GD3455 Package Design 4 60<br />
GD3465 Publication Design 4 60<br />
GD4435 Advanced Illustration 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
IM2440 User Centered Interface Design 4 60<br />
TEAM & PROFESSIONAL<br />
PRODUCTION COURSES<br />
DM2490 Project Management 4 60<br />
GD3411 Corporate Identity & Communications 4 60<br />
GD3435 Media Design 4 60<br />
GD3470 Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
GD4480 Design Production Team 4 60<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation** 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
PA4487 Portfolio 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,612 hours<br />
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HOSPITALITY<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
WHAT IS HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT?<br />
<strong>The</strong> world’s most illustrious hotels, restaurants, and resorts<br />
build their reputations on being able to meet customer expectations<br />
and demands for service, quality, diversity of<br />
product, and professional expertise. At <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota, we understand that successful communication<br />
between all the players in the Hospitality Management<br />
business – in the kitchen and in the front of the house<br />
– from the front desk to housekeeping, keeps things running<br />
smoothly and contributes to the overall success of any hospitality<br />
venture.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management<br />
program begins with an introduction to the variety and<br />
scope of positions within the hospitality industry. Students<br />
explore the various dimensions of hospitality, such as the role<br />
of culinary education and various career opportunities, before<br />
moving on to both practical and theoretical skills in the business<br />
arena. Purchasing, budgeting, planning and cost control<br />
knowledge informs students of the market requirements of<br />
running a hotel, restaurant or institutional business. Students<br />
are also grounded in the marketing, financial management,<br />
law, facilities management, and travel industry skills necessary<br />
in the operation of a business in the various segments of<br />
the multi-faceted hospitality industry.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Hospitality Management program is to<br />
prepare students for entry-level positions in the hospitality<br />
industry. A comprehensive curriculum in all facets of the<br />
industry, along with personal and professional development<br />
skills will prepare students to assume management roles in a<br />
wide variety of hospitality applications. Graduates will demonstrate<br />
leadership attributes that will grow as they assume<br />
positions with increasing responsibilities across the spectrum<br />
of the hospitality management professional environment.<br />
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Implement professional communication and presentation<br />
skills across any industry segment.<br />
Demonstrate their knowledge and appreciation regarding the<br />
importance of personal appearance and business acumen in<br />
their exposure to both potential employees and their peers.<br />
Demonstrate effective leadership skills as outlined in the curriculum.<br />
Emphasis on the role of manager in inspiring groups<br />
of staff members and supervisors will prepare graduates for<br />
challenging roles in the industry.<br />
Demonstrate attainment of a firm foundation in all segments<br />
of the industry, including lodging, foodservice, institutional,<br />
travel/tourism and resorts. <strong>The</strong> science of management will<br />
be threaded throughout each individual industry segment.<br />
Make an informed career track choice upon graduation.<br />
Career exploration activities and documented field trips will<br />
expose students to the wide variety of educational applications<br />
within the industry.<br />
Manage groups of staff and supervisors.<br />
Demonstrate applicable law and regulatory requirements for<br />
employers.<br />
Manage, using innovative and original theory and practice.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hospitality Management program is a good choice for<br />
those who possess a passion for the culinary and hospitality<br />
industries. Whether you dream of owning or managing a restaurant,<br />
or are seeking to assume a professional position with<br />
catering companies, hotels, resorts, cruise lines or institutions<br />
the program is designed to prepare you for a variety of entrylevel<br />
positions in the Hospitality industry. <strong>The</strong> program also<br />
suits individuals currently employed in the service industry<br />
who are looking to challenge themselves and broaden their<br />
career options. Upon successful completion of the program,<br />
students are prepared to enter the work force with a wellrounded<br />
portfolio that lays the foundation for a career in the<br />
ever-growing hospitality industry. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is<br />
twelve (12), eleven (11) week quarters.<br />
NOTE: This program requires the use of a laptop. <strong>The</strong> following<br />
hardware and software requirements listed below are the<br />
minimum specifications necessary for the computer:<br />
Hardware: 256 MB of RAM or more, 5 GB of free disk space,<br />
802.11b or 802.11g wireless network adapter<br />
Platform: Windows 2000 or XP; MacOS X only<br />
Minimum: Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for Windows, Safari<br />
or Firefox 1.5 or higher for Macintosh NOTE: JavaScript &<br />
Cookies must be enabled.<br />
Students can purchase discounted laptops through<br />
www.aistudentstore.com
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi xes CU and HM identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
CU1471 Sanitation & Introduction to Hospitality 4 40<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
CULINARY SKILL COURSES<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories<br />
of Culinary Techniques 2 20<br />
CU1431 Introduction to Baking 4 70<br />
CU1432 Introduction to Pastry 4 70<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques 6 110<br />
CU4412 Exploring Wines and the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT COURSES<br />
CU2451 Food and Beverage Operations** 4 40<br />
CU3462 Dining Room Operations 4 70<br />
CU3480 Quality Service Management and<br />
Training 4 40<br />
CU3823 Catering and Event Management 4 40<br />
CU4420 Facility Management and Design 4 40<br />
CU4430 Global Management and Operations<br />
in the Hospitality Industry 4 40<br />
HM1440 Lodging Operations** 4 40<br />
HM2450 Front Offi ce Management 4 40<br />
HM2451 Purchasing/Contract Service 4 40<br />
HM2480 Hospitality Law** 4 40<br />
HM2481 Institutional Operations 4 40<br />
HM3412 Travel and Tourism 4 40<br />
HM3490 Risk Management 4 40<br />
HM3491 Multi-Unit/Chain/Franchise Operations 4 40<br />
HM4401 Hospitality Accounting** 4 40<br />
HM4402 Beverage Management 4 40<br />
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS<br />
APPLICATION COURSES<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing &<br />
Advertising 4 60<br />
CU2408 Management & Supervision 4 40<br />
CU3455 Human Resource Management 4 40<br />
DM2430 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4 40<br />
DM3460 Business Communications 4 40<br />
HM1430 Sales and Public Relations 4 40<br />
HM4430 Hospitality Capstone** 4 40<br />
PA3415 Management Internship - HM 16 480<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1466 Principles of Economics 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE2477 Spanish I 4 40<br />
GE2478 Spanish II 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,412 hours<br />
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WHAT IS INTERIOR DESIGN?<br />
Cozy and warm, demonstrative and bold. <strong>The</strong>se are just a few<br />
ways to describe the look and feel of a room or office when<br />
designing the right environment for a client. If you’ve always<br />
wanted to express yourself through color, patterns and textures<br />
to create an atmosphere, then the Interior Design program<br />
awaits you.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
Our associate’s level Interior Design degree program is carefully<br />
balanced to provide a three-dimensional understanding<br />
of space, form, and function. In early courses, students<br />
have the opportunity to learn the basics of drawing, drafting,<br />
color, and design, and the fundamentals of space planning<br />
and perspective. In later quarters, students receive training<br />
in working drawings, detailing, life safety codes, and learn<br />
about textiles and the history of design.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Interior Design programs is to provide<br />
students with relevant skills preparing them for their profession<br />
of choice. Students will be able to conceive and execute<br />
viable and creative design solutions for diverse clients.<br />
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INTERIOR<br />
DESIGN<br />
Associate in<br />
Applied Science<br />
8 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Communicate and document design solutions through verbal,<br />
visual and written means.<br />
Demonstrate the ability to articulate design through manual<br />
and computer drawings and presentations.<br />
Appropriately apply building codes and accessibility guidelines.<br />
Demonstrate an ability to problem solve through the use of<br />
design elements, including specification of products and<br />
materials.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level positions such as<br />
draftsperson, assistant designer, and facilities or space planner.<br />
<strong>The</strong> length of the program is eight (8), eleven (11) week<br />
quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE // 8 QUARTERS<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x ID identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
ID1433 Textiles & Fabrics 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
HISTORICAL REFERENCE COURSES<br />
ID2420 History of Design to 1830 4 40<br />
ID3420 History of Design from 1830 to Present 4 40<br />
TECHNICAL SKILL COURSES<br />
ID1420 Architectural Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID1421 Perspectives 4 60<br />
ID1426 Mixed Media 4 60<br />
ID2425 Building Materials and Mechanical Systems 4 60<br />
ID2430 Computer Aided Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID3425 Lighting 4 60<br />
ID3427 Interior Tectonics & Codes** 4 60<br />
ID3429 Interior Detailing 4 60<br />
CONCEPTUAL SKILL COURSES<br />
ID2422 Introduction to Space Planning 4 60<br />
ID3440 Specialty Design 4 60<br />
RESIDENTIAL STUDIO COURSES<br />
ID2424 Elements of Interior Design 4 60<br />
ID2441 Design Development: Residential 4 60<br />
ID2443 Problems in Residential Design 4 60<br />
COMMERCIAL STUDIO COURSES<br />
ID2442 Design Development: Commercial 4 60<br />
PROFESSIONAL COURSES<br />
ID4479 Professional Practice 4 40<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation 4 60<br />
ELECTIVE COURSES (SELECT ONE) 4 CREDITS<br />
ID1440 3D Design - 60 contact hours<br />
ID2431 Revit Application - 60 contact hours<br />
ID2440 Design Process - 60 contact hours<br />
ID3419 Civilization & the <strong>Art</strong>s - 40 contact hours<br />
ID3441 Advanced Residential Design - 60 contact hours<br />
ID3442 Advanced Corporate Design- 60 contact hours<br />
ID4440 Advanced Specialty Design - 60 contact hours<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
w/ 60 contact hours elective<br />
128 credits : 1,692 hours<br />
w/ 40 contact hours elective<br />
128 credits : 1,672 hours<br />
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UNDERSTANDING INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
Interior designers must have a thorough understanding of<br />
efficient space planning, human factors, color, pattern, lighting,<br />
furniture, and materials. <strong>The</strong>se elements are essential to<br />
the creation of residential and commercial spaces. Whether<br />
working for architectural or interior design firms, hotel or<br />
restaurant chains, department or furniture stores, or independently<br />
as consultants or firm owners, accomplished designers<br />
are adept at working with clients and understanding their<br />
needs.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
Begin with a great foundation in basic rendering and perspective.<br />
Build your aesthetic and technical problem-solving<br />
skills, and discover the difference between designing for<br />
architectural firms, retail stores, hotels and restaurants. You’ll<br />
learn how to keep accurate records and discover how to<br />
buy wholesale. Students enter a world where color, texture,<br />
fabric, and light are instruments that paint an environment.<br />
Students are introduced to computer-aided drafting (CAD)<br />
and sample the real world of interior design in the studio, the<br />
showroom, and the business planning office.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Interior Design programs is to provide<br />
students with relevant skills preparing them for their profession<br />
of choice. Students will be able to conceive and execute<br />
viable and creative design solutions for diverse clients.<br />
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INTERIOR<br />
DESIGN<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Communicate and document design solutions through verbal,<br />
visual and written means.<br />
Demonstrate the ability to articulate design through manual<br />
and computer drawings and presentations.<br />
Appropriately apply building codes and accessibility guidelines.<br />
Utilize appropriate design processes to create comprehensive<br />
design solutions appropriate to client and employer<br />
needs.<br />
Demonstrate an ability to problem solve through the use of<br />
design elements, including specification of products and<br />
materials.<br />
Utilize research to achieve concept ideation and to execute<br />
appropriate design.<br />
Synthesize learned knowledge of the histories of architecture,<br />
art, design, and furniture to apply to design solutions.<br />
Apply professional standards and ethics in Interior Design<br />
business practices.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
By graduation, students have learned to control space and<br />
affect perceptions through the application of their art forms;<br />
the way color elicits response; the effect of ambient and task<br />
lighting on efficiency; and the ability of furniture design and<br />
placement to control mood and support function. We place<br />
great emphasis on the development of a professional portfolio<br />
for every Interior Design student. <strong>The</strong> Interior Design graduates<br />
are prepared to seek entry-level opportunities as residential<br />
planners, design consultants and project managers,<br />
among others. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is twelve (12), eleven<br />
(11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x ID identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
ID1433 Textiles & Fabrics 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
HISTORICAL REFERENCE COURSES<br />
ID2418 History of Architecture 4 40<br />
ID2420 History of Design to 1830 4 40<br />
ID3419 Civilization & the <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
ID3420 History of Design<br />
from 1830 to Present 4 40<br />
ID3421 19th & 20th Century Architecture 4 40<br />
TECHNICAL SKILL COURSES<br />
ID1420 Architectural Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID1421 Perspectives 4 60<br />
ID1426 Mixed Media 4 60<br />
ID2425 Building Materials and<br />
Mechanical Systems 4 60<br />
ID2430 Computer Aided Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID2431 Revit Applications 4 60<br />
ID3425 Lighting 4 60<br />
ID3427 Interior Tectonics & Codes** 4 60<br />
ID3429 Interior Detailing 4 60<br />
ID4425 Advanced Detailing** 4 60<br />
CONCEPTUAL SKILL COURSES<br />
ID1440 3D Design 4 60<br />
ID2422 Introduction to Space Planning 4 60<br />
ID2440 Design Process 4 60<br />
ID3440 Specialty Design 4 60<br />
RESIDENTIAL STUDIO COURSES<br />
ID2424 Elements of Interior Design 4 60<br />
ID2441 Design Development: Residential 4 60<br />
ID2443 Problems in Residential Design 4 60<br />
ID3441 Advanced Residential Design 4 60<br />
COMMERCIAL STUDIO COURSES<br />
ID2442 Design Development: Commercial 4 60<br />
ID3442 Advanced Corporate Design 4 60<br />
ID4440 Advanced Specialty Design 4 60<br />
PROFESSIONAL COURSES<br />
ID4479 Professional Practice 4 40<br />
ID4480 Senior Design Project 4 60<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,532 hours<br />
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WHAT IS INTERIOR PLANNING?<br />
Everything that is manufactured, constructed, or remodeled<br />
involves charts, plans or drawings. <strong>The</strong> drafter puts the<br />
designs on paper that are essential to managers, financiers,<br />
engineers, and manufacturers.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
<strong>The</strong> overall program objective is to develop an entry-level<br />
drafter; the program focuses on building construction. In<br />
addition to learning the basic skills such as lettering, line<br />
work, and drafting principles, the drafter learns to use codes<br />
specification and reference materials. Training is also devoted<br />
to learning Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) when the power<br />
of the computer and advanced software greatly expands the<br />
drafter’s productivity.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Interior Design programs is to provide<br />
students with relevant skills preparing them for their profession<br />
of choice. Students will be able to conceive and execute<br />
viable and creative design solutions for diverse clients.<br />
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INTERIOR<br />
PLANNING<br />
WITH<br />
AUTOCAD<br />
Associate in<br />
Applied Science<br />
8 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Communicate and document design solutions through verbal,<br />
visual and written means.<br />
Knowledgably review construction and mechanical systems<br />
to determine appropriate design solutions and code compliance.<br />
Demonstrate the ability to utilize technology to prepare plans<br />
and drawings.<br />
Utilize research to achieve concept ideation and to execute<br />
appropriate design.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
<strong>The</strong> Interior Planning with AutoCAD associate’s degree program<br />
was developed for the student who desires to gain the<br />
skills and knowledge required to work in entry-level job categories<br />
such as draftsperson, plans checker, planner, detailer,<br />
or designer; all of which have varying levels or responsibility<br />
and job titles. Depending on the drafter’s skill, the jobs can<br />
range from preparing drawings from notes and instructions of<br />
engineers and architects, to designing products, detailing and<br />
selecting materials, and preparing specifications. <strong>The</strong> length<br />
of the program is eight (8), eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
INTERIOR PLANNING WITH AUTOCAD<br />
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE // 8 QUARTERS<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x ID identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
TECHNICAL SKILL COURSES<br />
ID1420 Architectural Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID1421 Perspectives 4 60<br />
ID1426 Mixed Media 4 60<br />
ID2425 Building Materials and Mechanical Systems 4 60<br />
ID2430 Computer Aided Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID2431 Revit Applications 4 60<br />
ID3425 Lighting 4 60<br />
ID3427 Interior Tectonics & Codes** 4 60<br />
ID3429 Interior Detailing 4 60<br />
CONCEPTUAL SKILL COURSES<br />
ID1440 3D Design 4 60<br />
ID2422 Introduction to Space Planning 4 60<br />
ID3440 Specialty Design 4 60<br />
RESIDENTIAL STUDIO COURSES<br />
ID2441 Design Development: Residential 4 60<br />
ID2443 Problems in Residential Design 4 60<br />
COMMERCIAL STUDIO COURSES<br />
ID2442 Design Development: Commercial 4 60<br />
ID3442 Advanced Corporate Design 4 60<br />
ID4440 Advanced Specialty Design 4 60<br />
PROFESSIONAL COURSES<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
128 credits : 1,812 hours<br />
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VISUAL COMMUNICATOR<br />
Advertising, television, film and video, entertainment, game<br />
design, architecture and education, are among the industries<br />
that make use of design, illustration, and modeling skills<br />
developed by Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation graduates. Opportunities<br />
such as gaming modeler, storyboard artist, character<br />
designer, broadcast graphics designer, animator, and video<br />
postproduction artist are part of this field that is repackaging<br />
information in creative new ways. <strong>The</strong> computer animator is<br />
a skilled and specialized visual communicator who combines<br />
individual artistic talent with technological expertise to create<br />
impressions in a moving-image format.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
Students have the opportunity to learn to use the tools of the<br />
computer animation profession, ranging from 2D animation to<br />
3D modeling and desktop video production.<br />
In addition to software applications, equipment also includes<br />
scanners, printers, video, audio, and classroom presentation<br />
equipment. <strong>The</strong>se tools enhance students’ flexibility and creativity,<br />
and enable them to produce an individualized digital<br />
portfolio that demonstrates their practical and technical abilities<br />
to potential employers. <strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science in Media<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s & Animation program is designed to refine and synthesize<br />
the students’ competencies in the field of computer<br />
animation. Students apply advanced techniques in drawing,<br />
characterization, animation in both 2D and 3D computerized<br />
environments, and interactive technologies.<br />
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MEDIA ARTS<br />
& ANIMATION<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> bachelor’s level Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation program provides<br />
graduates with the relevant career skills needed to<br />
obtain and develop careers in the animation industry. <strong>The</strong><br />
goal is accomplished through a focused curriculum based on<br />
industry validated program exit competencies. Graduates<br />
will be prepared for entry-level positions in 2D animation, 3D<br />
animation, broadcast graphics, artists or other animation and<br />
art specialists.<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate application of learned concepts from traditional<br />
arts courses. <strong>The</strong>se include: drawing, color, form, design,<br />
composition and digital art skills showing a solid foundation<br />
according to industry standards.<br />
Demonstrate an applied technical knowledge of standard<br />
industry animation and digital design software.<br />
Demonstrate a practical understanding and application in<br />
the principles of animation, acting and movement and cinematic<br />
storytelling as it relates to 2D and 3D animation.<br />
Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism, presentation<br />
skills and core curriculum competencies through effective<br />
self-marketing.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
Graduates will develop a graduate portfolio, which represents<br />
a unique style and demonstrates conceptual abilities. <strong>The</strong><br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation bachelor’s degree program prepares<br />
graduates to seek entry-level positions as 2D animators,<br />
3D animators, broadcast graphic artists or other animation<br />
and art specialists. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is twelve (12),<br />
eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx.Generally, the prefi x CA identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
CA1409 History and Trends in Animation 4 60<br />
CA1415 Writing for Animation 4 60<br />
CA2413 Acting for Animators 4 60<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications** 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
ART SKILL/2D ANIMATION COURSES<br />
CA1410 Storyboarding and Animatics 4 60<br />
CA2412 Advanced Drawing for Animation 4 60<br />
CA2425 Introduction to 2D Animation** 4 60<br />
CA2432 Character/Object Design 4 60<br />
GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60<br />
TEAM SKILL COURSES<br />
CA4461 Traditional Animation Studio 4 60<br />
CA4480 Team Animation 4 60<br />
DM2490 Project Management 4 60<br />
TECHNICAL SKILL COURSES<br />
CA1420 Digital Imaging** 4 60<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
CA2431 Audio Production 4 60<br />
CA2440 Digital Video Editing 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
3D MODELING/ANIMATION COURSES<br />
CA2429 Introduction to 3D Modeling** 4 60<br />
CA2439 Introduction to 3D Animation** 4 60<br />
CA3425 Materials and Lighting 4 60<br />
CA3449 Intermediate 3D Modeling** 4 60<br />
CA3459 Intermediate 3D Animation** 4 60<br />
CA3469 Advanced 3D Modeling 4 60<br />
PORTFOLIO COURSES<br />
CA3460 Computer Animation Studio 4 60<br />
CA3470 Special Topics for Computer Animation 4 60<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4483 Digital Portfolio** 4 60<br />
PA4484 Portfolio Presentation** 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
ELECTIVE COURSES (SELECT ONE) 4 60<br />
CA2435 Advanced 2D Animation<br />
CA3479 Advanced 3D Animation<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,652 hours<br />
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PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Bachelor of Fine <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
12 Quarters<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
In our bachelor of fine arts program, you have the opportunity<br />
to obtain key technical skill with basic classes in photography<br />
(both traditional darkroom and digital), design, and layout. As<br />
you gain proficiency, you increase your skill level with coursework<br />
in studio and product photography, in-depth topical<br />
explorations of subject, and professional level digital photographic<br />
printing. You can sharpen your camera skills through<br />
learning to use camera formats from 35mm to 4x5 studio<br />
cameras with digital backs. Manipulate light to create drama<br />
then play with the color. You scout your locations and then<br />
get in the darkroom for some hands-on processing and printing,<br />
or in the digital lab to make a 24” x 36” digital print.<br />
PREPARING YOUR PORTFOLIO<br />
You start to shape your own style. As you work, a single unexpected<br />
frame may take your breath away or you may shoot all<br />
day before you get the look that you want. Either way, when<br />
you experience the excitement of knowing that you captured<br />
one perfect photograph, you’re hooked. When you’re ready<br />
to graduate, it’s time to bring all the elements of your education<br />
into focus with your portfolio. It’s the culmination of all<br />
your effort and the most important factor in your job search.<br />
As a showcase of your best work, your “book” gauges your<br />
creative talent, technical skill, and value in the marketplace<br />
for potential employers to see.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Photography program is to provide students<br />
with technical skills and the mature design vision<br />
needed to produce compelling imagery. Students will also<br />
acquire communication and business skills appropriate to<br />
market needs.<br />
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Produce a portfolio of original work for current media and<br />
multiple platforms, demonstrating industry standards, personal<br />
interest and career specialization.<br />
Place themselves and their work within a historical and<br />
cultural context.<br />
Use problem-solving processes to produce visually compelling<br />
imagery reflective of their personal styles and visions.<br />
Conceptualize, plan and implement marketing strategies<br />
and a business model reflective of industry standards, while<br />
demonstrating personal motivation and ethical practices.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
After graduation, you will be prepared to start your career in<br />
entry-level positions such as a freelance or stringer photography<br />
assistant at a commercial studio, newspaper, magazine,<br />
or a government agency, working on everything from<br />
on-location in industrial and scientific venues to news and<br />
portraiture. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is twelve (12), eleven<br />
(11) week quarters.<br />
NOTE: This program strongly recommends ownership of a<br />
fully manual digital SLR camera. <strong>The</strong> following specifications<br />
are the minimum necessary to qualify a camera for use in this<br />
program:<br />
Detachable lens<br />
Able to control shutter speed and aperture manually<br />
Able to view histogram and adjust the white balance in<br />
camera<br />
Able to record in RAW format
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x PH identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
PH1401 Principles of Photography** 4 60<br />
PH1410 History and Survey of Photography 4 40<br />
DESIGN CONCEPT COURSES<br />
AD2400 Computer Illustration 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
PHOTOGRAPHIC CONCEPT COURSES<br />
PH1413 Fundamentals of Lighting** 4 60<br />
PH1450 Photographic Design 4 60<br />
PH1470 Large Format Photography 4 60<br />
PH2413 Advanced Lighting 4 60<br />
PH2450 Alternative Photo Process 4 60<br />
PH2451 Digital Photographic Production** 4 60<br />
PH2460 Digital Darkroom 4 60<br />
PH2470 Editorial Photography 4 60<br />
PH2478 Location Photography 4 60<br />
PH3410 Photographic Essays & Visual Narratives 4 60<br />
PH3413 Photographic Studio** 4 60<br />
PH4410 Specialization 4 60<br />
TEAM & PROFESSIONAL<br />
PRODUCTION COURSES<br />
AD3450 <strong>Art</strong> Direction 4 60<br />
DM2490 Project Management 4 60<br />
GD3470 Law and the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
PA4487 Portfolio 4 60<br />
PH3400 <strong>The</strong> Business of Photography 4 40<br />
ELECTIVE A (SELECT ONE) 4 60<br />
GD2440 Print Production<br />
IM2420 Fundamentals of Scripting Languages<br />
ELECTIVE B (SELECT ONE) 4 60<br />
GD3465 Publication Design<br />
IM2470 Interactive Motion Graphics<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,592 hours<br />
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STORYTELLERS<br />
As summer blockbusters and hit television shows prove,<br />
today’s audiences are growing increasingly more demanding<br />
and more sophisticated. It is the role of the visual effects and<br />
motion graphics artist to help storytellers deliver bigger and<br />
bigger thrills to the world’s growing entertainment audience.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program offers students<br />
the opportunity to acquire skills in a new specialization that<br />
focuses on communication arts for film, television, and the<br />
Web.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
An education in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics will teac<br />
students how to use digital compositing to create layered and<br />
textural landscapes that engage both the mind and the emotions.<br />
Students will have the opportunity to learn how to build<br />
a seamless presentation that is both visually arresting and<br />
commercially effective, through the integration of live action<br />
footage, 3D, graphic elements and sound. In addition, they<br />
will have the opportunity to become knowledgeable about<br />
the stages of the production process and learn what it means<br />
to be part of a creative team working to meet a goal. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
will be opportunities to problem-solve through start-to-finish<br />
projects that test students’ conceptualization and execution<br />
skills. In the final quarters of the program, students will be<br />
able to choose an area of specialization, which targets their<br />
specific career goals. Each graduate will have a reel of their<br />
best work ready to show prospective employers.<br />
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VISUAL<br />
EFFECTS &<br />
MOTION<br />
GRAPHICS<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science program in Visual Effects & Motion<br />
Graphics prepares graduates for entry-level positions in<br />
television, the film industry, special effects, corporate postproduction<br />
and other related fields by providing for a solid<br />
foundation in the principles of art, design, professional skills<br />
and technical knowledge essential for their success. Graduates<br />
will be prepared for entry-level positions in broadcast<br />
and cable television, film, videos, and DVD post-production<br />
industries.<br />
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Conceptualize and design effective motion graphics within<br />
professional design parameters.<br />
Create engaging visual effects by implementing post-production<br />
techniques.<br />
Demonstrate technical application of compositing, audio,<br />
editing, and use of live-action plates to enhance visual communications.<br />
Demonstrate basic filmmaking principles in cinematography,<br />
animation and editing.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
program will prepare graduates to seek entry-level positions<br />
in broadcast and cable television, film, video, and DVD postproduction<br />
industries. <strong>The</strong> opportunities for graduates of<br />
this program exist due to the growing use of video and other<br />
animation on the Web. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is twelve<br />
(12), eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi xes CA and VE identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION GRAPHICS<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
CA1410 Storyboarding and Animatics 4 60<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications** 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
VE1409 History and Trends in Visual Effects 4 60<br />
VE1457 Conceptual Storytelling 4 60<br />
TECHNICAL SKILL COURSES<br />
CA3425 Materials and Lighting 4 60<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video** 4 60<br />
CA2440 Digital Video Editing 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
VE3490 Advanced Editing Principles 4 60<br />
VISUAL EFFECTS COURSES<br />
CA2429 Introduction to 3D Modeling** 4 60<br />
CA3449 Intermediate 3D Modeling** 4 60<br />
VE2450 Maps, Mattes, and Masks 4 60<br />
VE2453 Introduction to VFX** 4 60<br />
VE2467 Production Design 4 60<br />
VE3453 Intermediate VFX** 4 60<br />
VE3465 Digital Cinematography for VFX 4 60<br />
VE3477 3D Effects 4 60<br />
VE4463 Advanced VFX I 4 60<br />
VE4473 Advanced VFX II 4 60<br />
MOTION GRAPHICS COURSES<br />
VE1438 Computer Graphics** 4 60<br />
VE2481 Interactive Visual Design 4 60<br />
VE2486 Broadcast Graphics 4 60<br />
VE3486 Intermediate Broadcast Graphics** 4 60<br />
VE4486 Advanced Broadcast Graphics 4 60<br />
PORTFOLIO COURSES<br />
GD3470 Law and the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4483 Digital Portfolio** 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
VE3457 Post Production Management 4 60<br />
VE4467 Production Studio I 4 60<br />
ELECTIVE COURSE (SELECT ONE) 4 60<br />
CA2431 Audio Production<br />
PH1401 Principles of Photography<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
192 credits : 2,632 hours<br />
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WEB DESIGN<br />
& INTERACTIVE<br />
MEDIA<br />
Associate in<br />
Applied Science<br />
7 Quarters<br />
WHAT IS WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA?<br />
Web designers and Interactive media designers can find<br />
inspiration anywhere. Realizing that their designs must not<br />
only be attractive, but also smart and intuitive, these artists<br />
look to everyday objects for inspiration for Web sites, kiosks,<br />
CD-ROMs, and other Interactive media presentations. Web<br />
designers and Interactive media designers have specialized<br />
skills both as artists and technicians. <strong>The</strong>y know how to<br />
attract people to certain Web sites and information kiosks,<br />
and dazzle them with CD-ROMs. <strong>The</strong>y design the underlying<br />
architecture and screen interfaces, incorporating intuitive,<br />
strategic layouts and high concept communications. Simply<br />
put, the user should be able to navigate through a Web site,<br />
information kiosk or CD-ROM presentation without having to<br />
put thought into how to browse it.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
By working in classrooms and computer labs, students of<br />
the Web Design & Interactive Media associate’s level degree<br />
program have the opportunity to develop a strong foundation<br />
in drawing and design, digital image manipulation, interactive<br />
design, graphic design, and animation. In later quarters,<br />
students become involved in more complex coursework,<br />
combining animation tools on personal computers, in addition<br />
to software applications to integrate text, sound, images,<br />
animation, and video to complete a project.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of Web Design & Interactive Media is to prepare<br />
students to work in an environment that integrates electronic<br />
communications that are essential to communicating in contemporary<br />
business, education, and entertainment industries.<br />
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in the<br />
rapidly expanding field of interactive design, web design,<br />
graphic arts, digital media production, or project coordinator.<br />
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate and integrate knowledge of the major concepts,<br />
theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical<br />
trends in interactive media.<br />
Understand and apply basic research methods in interactive<br />
media, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.<br />
Understand and apply the language and concepts of the<br />
field of interactive design, through effective communication<br />
and design.<br />
Demonstrate the ability to acquire and disseminate digital<br />
information and use computers and other technology for a<br />
variety of purposes.<br />
Demonstrate a strong foundation in color theory, design,<br />
digital image manipulation, multimedia system design,<br />
scriptwriting, sound, video, animation, web programming<br />
and interface design for the purposes of branding and business<br />
optimization.<br />
Apply advanced skills in the principles of form and function<br />
to produce design and business solutions appropriate to a<br />
particular client or target audience.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
By graduation, Web Design & Interactive Media students are<br />
prepared to seek entry-level positions in the rapidly expanding<br />
field of interactive design using the practical and technical<br />
skills they have acquired. <strong>The</strong> length of the programs is seven<br />
(7), eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA<br />
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE // 7 QUARTERS<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x IM identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
INTERACTIVE DESIGN COURSES<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design** 4 60<br />
IM2420 Fundamentals of Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
IM2460 Introduction to Authoring 4 60<br />
IM2470 Interactive Motion Graphics 4 60<br />
IM2490 Interactive Motion Scripting 4 60<br />
IM3420 Advanced Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
DESIGN ELEMENT COURSES<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
GD3445 Marketing Design 4 60<br />
IM2440 User Centered Interface Design 4 60<br />
AUDIO/VIDEO/MEDIA COURSES<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
IM2480 Digital Video Production 4 60<br />
VE2486 Broadcast Graphics 4 60<br />
PROFESSIONAL COURSES<br />
DM2490 Project Management 4 60<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation** 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
112 credits : 1,512 hours<br />
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WEB DESIGN<br />
& INTERACTIVE<br />
MEDIA<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
12 Quarters<br />
WHAT IS WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA?<br />
<strong>The</strong> quickly evolving field of interactive media requires talented<br />
people to combine sound, images, text, and animation<br />
in order to entertain and educate. <strong>The</strong>se designers do much<br />
more than just code; they understand the need to design with<br />
both the client and the end user in mind. Web designers and<br />
interactive media designers have specialized skills both as<br />
artists and technicians. <strong>The</strong>y know how to attract people to<br />
certain Web sites and information kiosks, and dazzle them<br />
with CD-ROMs. <strong>The</strong>y’re problem solvers, helping businesses<br />
reach their target and marketing goals. <strong>The</strong>y design the underlying<br />
architecture and screen interfaces, incorporating<br />
intuitive, strategic layouts and high concept to communicate.<br />
WHAT WILL I LEARN?<br />
As you may imagine, a dynamic field such as this requires a<br />
lot of ongoing practice and high technical proficiency. This<br />
is true, but a strong foundation of core courses lays down<br />
the framework. Courses in drawing, design, color theory, and<br />
computer applications get you moving in the right direction.<br />
From there, you jump into digital imaging and illustration,<br />
sound design, information design, and writing for interactive<br />
and media.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of Web Design & Interactive Media is to prepare<br />
students to work in an environment that integrates electronic<br />
communications that are essential to communicating in contemporary<br />
business, education, and entertainment industries.<br />
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in the<br />
rapidly expanding field of interactive design, web design,<br />
graphic arts, digital media production, or project coordinator.<br />
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES<br />
Demonstrate and integrate knowledge of the major concepts,<br />
theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and<br />
historical trends in interactive media.<br />
Understand and apply basic research methods in interactive<br />
media, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.<br />
Understand and apply the language and concepts of the<br />
field of interactive design, through effective communication<br />
and design.<br />
Demonstrate the ability to acquire and disseminate digital<br />
information and use computers and other technology for a<br />
variety of purposes.<br />
Demonstrate a strong foundation in color theory, design,<br />
digital image manipulation, multimedia system design,<br />
scriptwriting, sound, video, animation, web programming<br />
and interface design for the purposes of branding and business<br />
optimization.<br />
Apply advanced skills in the principles of form and function<br />
to produce design and business solutions appropriate to a<br />
particular client or target audience.<br />
GRADUATES ARE PREPARED<br />
Graduates from the Web Design & Interactive Media will be<br />
prepared to seek entry-level positions like interactive designer,<br />
Web designer, graphic artist, digital media producer, or<br />
project coordinator in corporate communications, law, medicine,<br />
science, engineering, education, and consumer information<br />
delivery. <strong>The</strong> length of the program is twelve (12), eleven<br />
(11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
DM Design Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management<br />
GD Graphic Design<br />
GE General Education<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses<br />
may be required as a component of this program. All courses are<br />
listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
FOUNDATION COURSES<br />
GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
PA095 College Success 0 12<br />
INTERACTIVE DESIGN COURSES<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design** 4 60<br />
IM2420 Fundamentals of Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
IM2460 Introduction to Authoring 4 60<br />
IM2470 Interactive Motion Graphics 4 60<br />
IM2490 Interactive Motion Scripting 4 60<br />
IM3420 Advanced Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
IM3460 Intermediate Authoring 4 60<br />
IM4420 Dynamic Web Applications** 4 60<br />
IM4470 E-Learning Design & Applications 4 60<br />
IM4490 Special Topics in Web Design<br />
& Interactive Media 4 60<br />
DESIGN ELEMENT COURSES<br />
AD2400 Computer Illustration 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
GD3445 Marketing Design 4 60<br />
IM2440 User Centered Interface Design 4 60<br />
IM4440 Usability Evaluation 4 60<br />
AUDIO/VIDEO/MEDIA COURSES<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
CA2431 Audio Production 4 60<br />
IM2480 Digital Video Production 4 60<br />
VE2486 Broadcast Graphics 4 60<br />
HM Hospitality Management<br />
ID Interior Design<br />
PA Professional Application<br />
PH Photography<br />
SM Studio Management<br />
TS Transitional Studies<br />
VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
<strong>The</strong> fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should<br />
be completed. <strong>The</strong> second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two<br />
numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx<br />
though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x IM identifi es the core courses required in this program.<br />
WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS<br />
COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS<br />
without internship elective<br />
192 credits : 2,552 hours<br />
with internship elective<br />
192 credits : 2,612 hours<br />
PROFESSIONAL COURSES<br />
DM2490 Project Management 4 60<br />
GD3470 Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
IM3411 Writing for Interactive Design 4 40<br />
IM4480 Web Design & Interactive<br />
Media Production Team 4 60<br />
PA3481 Career Development 4 40<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation** 4 60<br />
PA4487 Portfolio** 4 60<br />
ELECTIVE A (SELECT ONE) 4 60<br />
CA2425 Introduction to 2D Animation<br />
CA2429 Introduction to 3D Modeling<br />
GD2425 Advanced Typography<br />
GD2440 Print Production<br />
PH1401 Principles of Photography<br />
ELECTIVE B (SELECT ONE) 4 CREDITS<br />
GD3455 Package Design - 60 contact hours<br />
GD3465 Publication Design - 60 contact hours<br />
PA4486 Internship- 120 contact hours<br />
VE2453 Introduction to VFX - 60 contact hours<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
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STUDENT WORK<br />
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ADVERTISTING / MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION / CULINARY ARTS /<br />
DESIGN MANAGEMENT / GRAPHIC DESIGN /<br />
04.<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN / PHOTOGRAPHY /<br />
VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION GRAPHICS /<br />
WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA<br />
01.<br />
02.A-C 03.<br />
05.A-B 06.
01.<br />
Becky Haag<br />
Graphic Design<br />
02.A-C<br />
Melanie Linehan<br />
Marie Miller<br />
Mara Skujins<br />
Advertising<br />
03.<br />
Christine Heine<br />
Advertising<br />
04.<br />
Aaron Campbell<br />
Advertising<br />
05.A-B<br />
Dan0i Fenn<br />
Graphic Design<br />
06.<br />
Tina Nguyen<br />
Advertising<br />
07.<br />
Jessica Zuravle<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
08.A-C<br />
Kevin Lindee*<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
09.<br />
Robert Slack<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
10.<br />
Kari Rudnitski<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
11.<br />
Michael Hill<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
12.<br />
Garrett Hess<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
*Photo credit: Katie<br />
Taylor<br />
11.<br />
07.<br />
09.<br />
12.<br />
08.A-C<br />
45<br />
10.
46<br />
14.<br />
13.A-C<br />
15.<br />
16.
13.A-C<br />
Opal Singleton<br />
Design Management<br />
14.<br />
Cody Rolow<br />
Graphic Design<br />
15.<br />
Anna Depagter<br />
Graphic Design<br />
16.<br />
Erik Roadfeldt<br />
Graphic Design<br />
17.<br />
Sara Gutting<br />
Graphic Design<br />
18.<br />
Angela Ostlund<br />
Graphic Design<br />
19.<br />
Mike Weinhandl<br />
Graphic Design<br />
20.A-B<br />
Shane Hathaway<br />
Graphic Design<br />
21.A-B<br />
Dana Weber<br />
Graphic Design<br />
17.<br />
18.<br />
47<br />
19.<br />
20.A-B<br />
21.A-B
48<br />
22.A-D 23.A-C<br />
26.<br />
24.A-C<br />
25.A-C<br />
27.A-C
22.A-D<br />
Karen Bird<br />
Interior Design<br />
23.A-C<br />
Ashley Carlson<br />
Interior Design<br />
24.A-C<br />
Jon Mcaab<br />
Interior Design<br />
25.A-C<br />
Ashley Williams<br />
Interior Design<br />
26.<br />
Lucy Pottebaum<br />
Interior Design<br />
27.<br />
Nguyen Bui<br />
Interior Design<br />
28.<br />
Mitchell Stier<br />
Photography<br />
29.<br />
Keith Cich<br />
Photography<br />
30.<br />
Jason Braun<br />
Photography<br />
31.<br />
Lisa Hylle<br />
Photography<br />
32.<br />
Melissa Zimmerman<br />
Photography<br />
33.<br />
Ryan McGoff<br />
Photography<br />
34.<br />
Sarah Knapp<br />
Photography<br />
35.<br />
Rachel Fears<br />
Photography<br />
36.<br />
Nate Twedten<br />
Photography<br />
37.<br />
Ryan McGoff<br />
Photography<br />
38.<br />
Lisa Hylle<br />
Photography<br />
28.<br />
29.<br />
32. 33.<br />
36 37.<br />
38.<br />
30.<br />
49<br />
31.<br />
34. 35.
50<br />
39. 40.<br />
41.<br />
43.<br />
42.<br />
44.
39.<br />
Maria Tacke<br />
Photography<br />
40.<br />
Nate Twedten<br />
Photography<br />
41.<br />
Melissa Zimmerman<br />
Photography<br />
42.<br />
Keith Cich<br />
Photography<br />
43.<br />
Bobby Tao<br />
Web Design &<br />
Interactive Media<br />
44.<br />
Chris Tetreault<br />
Web Design &<br />
Interactive Media<br />
44.<br />
Craig Manthei<br />
Web Design &<br />
Interactive Media<br />
46.<br />
Amber Nicks<br />
Web Design &<br />
Interactive Media<br />
47.<br />
Brandon Sullivan<br />
Web Design &<br />
Interactive Media<br />
48.<br />
Ben Montag<br />
Web Design &<br />
Interactive Media<br />
49.A-D<br />
Alyssa Drury<br />
Visual Effects &<br />
Motion Graphics<br />
45. 46.<br />
47. 48.<br />
48.A-D<br />
51
52<br />
50.A-G<br />
51.A-E<br />
52.A-E
50.A-G<br />
Charissa Hanenburg<br />
Visual Effects &<br />
Motion Graphics<br />
51.A-E<br />
Doug Smith<br />
Visual Effects &<br />
Motion Graphics<br />
52.A-E<br />
Jennifer Dean<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s &<br />
Animation<br />
53.A-C<br />
Allyssa Howard<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s &<br />
Animation<br />
54.A-E<br />
Riley Eastman<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s &<br />
Animation<br />
55.A-D<br />
Mike Thompson<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s &<br />
Animation<br />
53.A-C<br />
54.A-E<br />
55.A-D<br />
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ADVERTISING COURSES<br />
AD1400 - History of Advertising:<br />
This course presents a survey of major events<br />
and development in the history of motion media<br />
and mass communication. <strong>The</strong> survey focuses on<br />
the relationship between technology and media<br />
development and explores the impact motion<br />
media and mass communication has on society<br />
and economy. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
AD1420 - Conceptual Thinking:<br />
Students will learn basic skills that will support<br />
their learning throughout the course and help<br />
them create a foundation for nurturing creativity<br />
in their work and lives. <strong>The</strong>y will be given the<br />
tools to help them identify and solve problems,<br />
formulate objectives, and create a plan to reach<br />
their objectives. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
AD2400 - Computer Illustration:<br />
This course explores the methods and techniques<br />
of computer-generated or manipulated images as<br />
solutions to illustration projects. Object-oriented<br />
graphics and paint system programs are utilized.<br />
(Prerequisites: GD1400 - Computer Applications<br />
and GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design and<br />
GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective) **This course<br />
requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
AD2410 - Media & Design Concepts:<br />
This course will identify the components of the<br />
design process and explore research methods.<br />
Design solutions appropriate to a targeted market<br />
will be emphasized. Exercises in creative problem<br />
solving will strengthen and expand the student’s<br />
concept generation skills. Critical analysis,<br />
problem identifi cation, and idea refi nement will<br />
be the focus in producing media content for targeted<br />
audiences and intended delivery systems.<br />
(Prerequisite: AD1420 - Conceptual Thinking)<br />
4 Credits<br />
AD2420 - Organizational Behavior:<br />
This course is an examination of human relations<br />
theory and individual, group, and organizational<br />
performance in relation to the organizational<br />
structures of contemporary businesses and public<br />
agencies. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
AD2430 - Fundamentals of Marketing<br />
and Advertising:<br />
This course addresses the fundamental concepts<br />
and principles of marketing as it relates to<br />
advertising, its history, potential, and limitations.<br />
An overview of marketing will help students place<br />
their knowledge in a framework and understand<br />
how each component contributes to the strength<br />
and utility of a marketing plan. We will examine<br />
various defi nitions and methods of advertising<br />
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communication, as well as advertising objectives,<br />
advertising copy, and federal regulations.<br />
We will look at how marketing and advertising<br />
have changed over the years and been affected<br />
by world events and cultural assumptions. <strong>The</strong><br />
course will also help the student recognize emerging<br />
trends and capitalize on them. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) **This course requires a “C” or higher to<br />
pass. 4 Credits<br />
AD2440 - Media and Advertising Design:<br />
This course examines the structures and communications<br />
skills used by the various members<br />
of a creative team and further defi nes the role<br />
of graphic design in an advertising context. <strong>The</strong><br />
processes of concept development, media application,<br />
and design creation are emphasized.<br />
In addition, the variety of media used by graphic<br />
designers and their suppliers will be examined.<br />
Campaign strategies, based on media and marketing<br />
realities will also be defi ned and applied.<br />
(Prerequisites: AD1420 - Conceptual Thinking<br />
and AD2400 - Computer Illustration) **This<br />
course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
AD2450 - Dynamics of Integrated Marketing:<br />
This course explores the theory and application<br />
of the new media environment that is currently<br />
taking shape. Students will be introduced to the<br />
major forms of mass communication, including<br />
television, radio, books, newspapers, magazines,<br />
the recording industry, the fi lm industry, and<br />
the Internet. Students will examine a model of<br />
mass communication and analyze its application<br />
to technology. <strong>The</strong> course will also highlight<br />
the interrelationships among media industries.<br />
(Prerequisite: AD2430 - Fundamentals<br />
of Marketing and Advertising) **This course<br />
requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
AD2460 - Branding:<br />
“Branding” became a buzz word in 1990s advertising,<br />
but this process has evolved into a powerful<br />
way to organize and utilize an understanding<br />
of consumer needs and motivations in a changing<br />
marketplace. As the retail environment changes,<br />
marketing people can rely less on the traditional<br />
tools of print and broadcast media. Marketing<br />
strategists need to learn how to create an identity<br />
for their products and services and how to use<br />
that identity to support sales. This course is an<br />
introduction to the essential concepts and skills<br />
of brand marketing. (Prerequisite: AD2430 -<br />
Fundamentals of Marketing and Advertising)<br />
4 Credits<br />
AD3400 - Persuasion and the Consumer:<br />
This course covers persuasive communication<br />
techniques, particularly in the area of advertising,<br />
and examines the cultural, social, and individual<br />
variables involved in consumer behavior. Areas<br />
covered include the fi elds of logic and psychology.<br />
Among the topics to be covered are the framing<br />
effect, emotional hot buttons, mass appeal, snob<br />
appeal, subliminal messages, and the bandwagon<br />
effect. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, emotional reactions<br />
and how to achieve them, and the various<br />
types of media that could be used to achieve the<br />
appropriate desired response are also covered.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
AD3420 - Copywriting:<br />
This course addresses the need to communicate<br />
in writing on the job. A variety of materials must<br />
be written for a business: memos, letters, news<br />
summaries, proposals, presentations, and copy<br />
for advertising or marketing. Students will learn<br />
to identify the requirements of different types of<br />
writing and to prepare material to communicate<br />
clearly and effectively. (Prerequisite: AD3400<br />
- Persuasion and the Consumer) **This course<br />
requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
AD3440 - Advertising Campaign:<br />
Students create an integrated marketing<br />
campaign consisting of three or more different<br />
applications of a single, unifi ed theme or concept.<br />
Campaign strategy and tactics are based on media<br />
and marketing realities. (Prerequisites: AD2450 -<br />
Dynamics of Integrated Marketing and AD3420 -<br />
Copywriting and AD3450 - <strong>Art</strong> Direction) **This<br />
course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
AD3450 - <strong>Art</strong> Direction:<br />
This course is an introduction to the principles of<br />
concept and problem solving for print photography<br />
and broadcast media as they relate to<br />
the function of the art director. Also studied is<br />
the interaction of the creative, marketing and<br />
production functions in the promotion of ideas.<br />
(Prerequisites: GD1420 - Image Manipulation<br />
or PH2451 - Digital Photographic Production<br />
and GD1431 - Design Layout) 4 Credits<br />
AD4400 – Advanced Copywriting:<br />
In this course, students learn to develop effective<br />
advertising strategies and copy executions that<br />
underlie and enable creative marketing and<br />
advertising campaigns, and to cultivate clear,<br />
logical and creative copywriting skills. Students<br />
will also learn the unique characteristics of digital<br />
media and the creation of scripts for digital media<br />
production. Students will also learn to conduct<br />
research for media writing projects. (Prerequisite:<br />
AD3420 - Copywriting) 4 Credits<br />
AD4410 - Public Relations & Promotion:<br />
This course examines the historical development<br />
of public relations, showing the principles, methods,<br />
and means of infl uencing public opinion.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits
AD4420 - Sales:<br />
An understanding of the sales process and the<br />
steps to sell a product or service is essential to<br />
a student who works in any area of business.<br />
Selling is an essential skill for the sales function<br />
of a business, but is also part of the job for<br />
many other employees. This course focuses on<br />
the essential skills and knowledge one needs to<br />
affect a sale, as well as the ways that the sales<br />
pitch can be focused to solve customer problems.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
AD4440 - Advanced Advertising Campaign:<br />
Students research and develop a fully integrated<br />
advertising/promotional campaign for a brand<br />
with international distribution. Value is placed<br />
on the importance of deadline, budget, client<br />
relationship, presentation and its relationship to<br />
the design process. <strong>The</strong> student’s senior project<br />
documents, supports and argues the rationale<br />
and effectiveness of the campaign in written<br />
form. Students prepare, present and defend<br />
a graduate project suitable for a professional<br />
audience. (Prerequisite: AD3440 - Advertising<br />
Campaign) 4 Credits<br />
AD4450 - Media Planning and Buying:<br />
Media as part of a delivery channel for a<br />
marketing message will be the focus of this<br />
course. Topics include media as critical to the<br />
fulfi llment of the overall marketing strategy,<br />
cost effectiveness, and alternative and new<br />
media. (Prerequisite: AD2430 - Fundamentals<br />
Marketing and Advertising) 4 Credits<br />
AD4460 - Global Business Perspectives:<br />
This course offers an analysis of world markets,<br />
consumer behaviors, advertising, foreign environments,<br />
and the marketing management required<br />
to meet the demands of dynamic global markets.<br />
<strong>The</strong> problems of foreign competition, diminishing<br />
US market share and the US economy’s interdependence<br />
of world markets will be the focus of<br />
this course. In addition, different foreign market<br />
entry strategies will be analyzed. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
AD4480 - Capstone:<br />
In this course, students will demonstrate knowledge<br />
across the curriculum by creating sample<br />
projects that cover marketing, media, sales, and<br />
creative coursework completed over all previous<br />
quarters. <strong>The</strong> capstone project simulates the<br />
advertising agency work environment, requiring<br />
teamwork as well as individual contributions.<br />
(Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director)<br />
4 Credits<br />
CULINARY ARTS COURSES<br />
CU1210 - Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories<br />
of Culinary Techniques:<br />
<strong>The</strong> fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques<br />
involved in basic cookery are covered in this<br />
course. Special emphasis is given to the study<br />
of ingredients and cooking theories. Lectures<br />
teach organization skills in the kitchen and work<br />
coordination. <strong>The</strong> basics of stocks, soups, sauces,<br />
vegetable cookery, starch cookery, meat, and<br />
poultry are covered. Emphasis is given to basic<br />
cooking techniques such as sautéing, roasting,<br />
poaching, braising and frying. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) **This course requires a “C” or higher to<br />
pass. 2 Credits<br />
CU1220 - Purchasing and<br />
Product Identifi cation:<br />
<strong>The</strong> students will also be instructed in purchasing<br />
procedures, food service operations, the theory of<br />
the fl ow of goods, purchasing trends and cycles,<br />
ethical and legal considerations of purchasing,<br />
and creating and comparing bidding specifi cations.<br />
In this course, the students will be provided<br />
with laboratory experiences to allow for hands-on<br />
training in the areas of inventory, proper receiving<br />
and issuing techniques, product quality, and<br />
comparison testing, and decision-making, as well<br />
as the evaluation of product purchasing based on<br />
cost and quality. (Prerequisite: none) 2 Credits<br />
CU1421 - Advanced Baking:<br />
This course will focus on the developing the<br />
skills of a baker. <strong>The</strong> course will begin with a reintroduction<br />
to ingredients and their functions,<br />
baker’s percentage, formulas and general baking<br />
techniques. Through the application of learned<br />
techniques, students produce a variety of quick<br />
bread breakfast items, intricate cookies, and<br />
laminated dough. Production speed is increased<br />
through hands-on application of the learned<br />
techniques, and a comprehensive variety of items<br />
for a breakfast buffet presentation are produced.<br />
<strong>The</strong> course will then focus on the production<br />
of pies, and tarts for Bakeries, plated desserts<br />
and buffet presentation. (Prerequisite: CU1431 -<br />
Introduction to Baking) 4 Credits<br />
CU1422 - <strong>Art</strong>isan Breads:<br />
“Old world style” artisan breads brought into the<br />
modern day kitchen and bakery for the baker<br />
and restaurateur alike. <strong>The</strong> course will cover all<br />
aspects of bread baking. Advanced sourdough,<br />
sponge and levains will be taught along with<br />
traditional loaf breads such as rye, whole grain<br />
and sandwich. Students will produce breads for<br />
specialty and decorative breads for the table and<br />
showpieces. (Prerequisite: CU1431 - Introduction<br />
to Baking and CU1432 - Introduction to Pastry)<br />
4 Credits<br />
CU1423 - Cake Decoration:<br />
<strong>The</strong> focus of this class will be the preparation<br />
and presentation of advanced cakes, and tortes<br />
using modern production techniques. All areas<br />
of cake baking and production will be covered.<br />
Students will learn how to decorate using gum<br />
paste, rolled fondant, modeling chocolate, marzipan,<br />
and various icings. A special emphasis will<br />
be placed on developing piping and decorating<br />
skills. (Prerequisite: CU1432 - Introduction to<br />
Pastry) 4 Credits<br />
CU1424 - Advanced Pastry Production:<br />
This course is designed to teach bakers and<br />
executive chefs how to be dessert chefs.<br />
Creating plated desserts and pastries will be the<br />
focus of this class. Students will learn to design<br />
and implement desserts appropriate to the occasion<br />
and menu. <strong>The</strong>n students learn how to create<br />
a plate with eye appeal and fl avor. European<br />
pastries, American desserts, frozen items, sauces<br />
and garnishes will form the base information in<br />
the class. (Prerequisite: CU1432 - Introduction<br />
to Pastry) 4 Credits<br />
CU1425 - Decoration & Production Baking:<br />
<strong>The</strong> purpose of this class is to introduce the<br />
student to the world of high production baking. It<br />
is designed to acquaint the student with high volume<br />
techniques for both the restaurant and bakery.<br />
<strong>The</strong> students will mass-produce items that<br />
will be sold to the public and will create special<br />
order items. Showpieces of sugar, chocolate and<br />
ice for the dessert buffet table will be explored.<br />
<strong>The</strong> student will also be introduced to pastry<br />
competition principles as it is practiced in the<br />
American Culinary Federation and around the<br />
world. (Prerequisite: CU1423 - Cake Decoration<br />
and CU1424 - Advanced Pastry Production)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
CU1426 - Baking Internship:<br />
Through an Internship experience, students will<br />
be able to apply acquired subject matter and<br />
career/professional skills in a real and practical<br />
situation. <strong>The</strong> main objectives of the internship<br />
are to allow the opportunity to observe<br />
and participate in the operations of successful<br />
businesses relating to their fi elds of study. <strong>The</strong><br />
students will gain experience needed to enter the<br />
fi eld upon graduation. (Prerequisites: CU1423 -<br />
Cake Decoration and CU1424 - Advanced Pastry<br />
Production) 4 Credits<br />
CU1431 - Introduction to Baking:<br />
Students are introduced to the fundamental<br />
concepts, skills and techniques of baking. Special<br />
signifi cance is placed on the study of ingredient<br />
functions, product identifi cation and weights<br />
and measures as applied to baking. Lectures,<br />
demonstrations, production, tasting and testing,<br />
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students learn yeast-raised dough mixing methods,<br />
quick bread mixing methods, cookie dough,<br />
and product fi nishing techniques. Students must<br />
pass a practical exam. (Prerequisite: none) **This<br />
course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
CU1432 - Introduction to Pastry:<br />
This course is a combination of theory, lecture,<br />
demonstration and hands-on production to<br />
provide an introduction to pastry techniques for<br />
use in a commercial kitchen. Students learn a<br />
variety of dough, batters, fi llings, and glazes with<br />
an emphasis on formulas. Instruction regarding<br />
the preparation of basic cakes and icings,<br />
roll-in dough, preparations of pastry cream<br />
and fi nishing techniques; plus selection, proper<br />
use and handling of various chocolates used in<br />
baking and decorating are introduced. Emphasis<br />
is also placed on dessert plating and presentation.<br />
Students must pass a practical exam.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
CU1471 - Sanitation and Introduction<br />
to Hospitality:<br />
This course is an introduction to the management<br />
perspective in the organization and structure<br />
of hotels, restaurants, and clubs. Students will<br />
also be exposed tot the importance of industry<br />
contacts and time management. <strong>The</strong> student will<br />
receive an overview of forces that shape the hospitality<br />
industry, tourism destinations, services<br />
affecting the industry, food service, management<br />
in the international market and a look at the future<br />
of food service. This course is also and introduction<br />
to food and the environmental sanitation<br />
and safety in a food production area. Attention is<br />
focused on food-borne illnesses and their origins,<br />
and on basic safety procedures followed in the<br />
food service industry. This course is approved<br />
by the Federal Food and Drug Administration<br />
(FDA) and is recognized by 95% of state and local<br />
jurisdictions that require training or certifi cation.<br />
Emphasis will be given to food service in all<br />
areas of the facility, maintenance, costs, fl ow, and<br />
production. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
CU1610 - Fundamentals of Classical<br />
Techniques:<br />
<strong>The</strong> fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques<br />
involved in basic cookery are covered<br />
in this course. Special emphasis is given to the<br />
study of ingredients, cooking theories, and the<br />
preparation of stocks, broths, glazes, and soups,<br />
thickening agents, the grand sauces, and emulsion<br />
sauces. Lectures and demonstrations teach<br />
organization skills in the kitchen, work coordination,<br />
and knife skills. <strong>The</strong> basics of vegetable<br />
cookery, starch cookery, meat, and poultry are<br />
covered. Emphasis is given to basic cooking<br />
techniques such as sauteing, roasting, poaching,<br />
braising and frying. Students must successfully<br />
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pas a practical cooking examination covering<br />
a variety of cooking techniques. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) **This course requires a “C” or higher to<br />
pass. 6 Credits<br />
CU1620 - American Cuisine:<br />
<strong>The</strong> course reinforces the students’ knowledge<br />
and skill learned in the preceding classes and<br />
helps build confi dence in the techniques of basic<br />
cookery. <strong>The</strong> development of knife skills is accented.<br />
American Regional cuisine explores the<br />
use of indigenous ingredients in the preparation<br />
of traditional and contemporary American<br />
specialties. <strong>The</strong> concepts of mise en place, time<br />
lines, plate presentation, and teamwork in a production<br />
setting are introduced and accentuated.<br />
Timing and organization skills are emphasized.<br />
(Prerequisites: CU1610 - Fundamentals of<br />
Classical Techniques and CU1471 - Sanitation and<br />
Introduction to Hospitality) 6 Credits<br />
CU2240 - Asian Cuisine:<br />
This course emphasizes both the infl uences and<br />
ingredients that create the unique character<br />
of selected Asian cuisines. Students prepare,<br />
taste, serve, and evaluate traditional, regional<br />
dishes of the cuisines of India, the four regions of<br />
China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia.<br />
Importance will be placed on ingredients, fl avor<br />
profi les, preparations, and techniques representative<br />
of these cuisines. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
2 Credits<br />
CU2250 - Contemporary Cuisine:<br />
This course will celebrate the culinary styles,<br />
restaurants, restaurateur and chefs who are in the<br />
current industry spotlight. <strong>The</strong>ir style, substance<br />
and quality will be discussed and examined.<br />
During the hands–on production aspect of the<br />
class, students will have the opportunity to be<br />
exposed to specialty produce and products.<br />
(Prerequisite: CU2640 - International and<br />
Classical Cuisine) 2 Credits<br />
CU2408 - Management and Supervision:<br />
This course focuses on managing people from the<br />
hospitality supervisor’s viewpoint. This emphasis<br />
is on techniques for increasing productivity<br />
and controlling labor costs, time management,<br />
and managing change. It also stresses effective<br />
communication and explains the responsibilities<br />
of a supervisor in the food service operation.<br />
How to motivate employees and resolve confl icts<br />
with staff, guests, and other departments are addressed.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
CU2409 - Management By Menu:<br />
This course prepares future food service managers<br />
by giving a clear picture of the important role<br />
menu planning plays within operations. It covers<br />
topics ranging from menu development, pricing,<br />
and evaluation to facilities design and layout.<br />
Students will benefi t because good menu development<br />
is crucial to the success of any foodservice<br />
operation. For example: a planning tool, source<br />
of operational information and as a merchandising<br />
method for reaching patrons. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
CU2441- Planning and Cost Control:<br />
This course is intended to provide the student<br />
with the methodologies and tools to control costs<br />
and help the student value the planning and control<br />
process in the food and beverage industry,<br />
Topics include: planning and controlling costs<br />
using budgeting techniques, standard costing,<br />
standardized recipes, performance measurements,<br />
food, beverage and labor cost controls<br />
and allocation of overhead. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
CU2451 - Food and Beverage Operations:<br />
This class will provide an overview of the varied<br />
styles and outlets of food and beverage services<br />
that exist in the hospitality industry. <strong>The</strong> various<br />
skills necessary to effectively manage an operation<br />
are discussed, as well as the manager’s<br />
infl uence on staff and guest satisfaction. Various<br />
orders of service options will be covered, as well<br />
as the role of beverage operations in a full service<br />
facility. Menu and wine list design/costing will be<br />
examined, as well as staff training and scheduling.<br />
Responsible alcohol service certifi cation will<br />
be completed in this course. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
CU2470 - Culinary Externship:<br />
This course has been designed to acquaint the<br />
student with actual working conditions in an approved<br />
restaurant/hospitality establishment. This<br />
course is a supervised entry-level work experience<br />
in the restaurant/hospitality fi eld requiring<br />
a minimum of 120 work hours. Individual conferences<br />
and class attendance is required. Students<br />
are responsible for securing an externship job<br />
and may seek assistance through the college.<br />
Students gain experience needed to enter their<br />
fi eld upon graduation. . (Prerequisite: Approval<br />
of Academic Director) 4 Credits<br />
CU2640 - International and Classical<br />
Cuisine:<br />
This course emphasizes both the infl uences and<br />
ingredients that create the unique character of<br />
selected International cuisines. Students prepare,<br />
taste, serve, and evaluate traditional, regional<br />
dishes of Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean,<br />
and Latin America. Importance will be placed<br />
on ingredients, fl avor profi les, preparations,<br />
and techniques representative of these cuisines.<br />
Through lectures, research, demonstrations and<br />
hands on cooking, students are introduced to the<br />
history, menu terminology, cooking techniques,
ingredients and presentation unique to “Classical<br />
French Cuisine”. Timing, organizations, mise<br />
en place and plate presentations are stressed.<br />
(Prerequisite: CU1620 - American Cuisine)<br />
6 Credits<br />
CU2650 - Garde Manger:<br />
This course provides students with skills and<br />
knowledge of the organization, equipment, and<br />
responsibilities of the “cold kitchen”. Students are<br />
introduced to and prepare cold hors d’oeuvres,<br />
sandwiches, salads, as well as basic charcuterie<br />
items while focusing on the total utilization of<br />
product. Reception foods and buffet arrangements<br />
are introduced. Students must pass a written<br />
and practical exam. (Prerequisite: CU1620<br />
- American Cuisine or CU1425 - Decoration and<br />
Production Baking) 6 Credits<br />
CU3455 - Human Resource Management:<br />
This course provides students with an overview<br />
of the fundamental principles and concepts of<br />
human resource management. Students discuss<br />
topics such as labor relations, recruitment of<br />
employees, compensations administration, equal<br />
employment opportunity, affi rmative action,<br />
the Fair Labor Standards Act, and workplace<br />
safety. (Prerequisite: CU2408 - Management<br />
and Supervision or AD2420 - Organizational<br />
Behavior) 4 Credits<br />
CU3461 - A la Carte Kitchen:<br />
This course introduces students to the A La Carte<br />
kitchen, emphasis is on “a la minute” method<br />
of food preparation, plus dining room service<br />
standards. Industry terminology, correct application<br />
of culinary skills, plate presentation,<br />
organization and timing in producing items off<br />
both a fi xed-price menu and a la carte menu are<br />
stressed. <strong>The</strong> principles of dining room service<br />
are practiced and emphasized. <strong>The</strong> philosophy<br />
of food is further explored and examined in light<br />
of today’s understanding of food, nutrition and<br />
presentation. (Prerequisite: All previous culinary<br />
labs) **This course requires a “C” or higher to<br />
pass. 4 Credits<br />
CU3462 - Dining Room Operations:<br />
This course will allow students to explore the<br />
varied types of table service and operations available<br />
in the hospitality industry. Classical service<br />
deliveries as well as banquet and fast service options<br />
will be examined. A hands-on component in<br />
the college dining room will provide coordination<br />
with the kitchen operations, and provide students<br />
with experience serving guests in a real-time<br />
setting. (Prerequisite: All previous culinary labs)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
CU3480 - Quality Service Management<br />
and Training:<br />
This class will examine the role of service in<br />
the food service industry and explore how to<br />
give quality customer service. Service systems<br />
and training programs in quality operations will<br />
be examined through the use of case studies and<br />
hypothetical scenarios. <strong>The</strong> course will cover<br />
employee training and development from both<br />
a strategic and operational perspective. <strong>The</strong><br />
class will culminate by examining Charlie<br />
Trotter’s service standards in what is often<br />
the best-rated restaurant in the United States.<br />
(Prerequisites: CU2451 - Food and Beverage<br />
Operations and CU2408 - Management and<br />
Supervision) 4 Credits<br />
CU3481 - Foodservice Technology and<br />
Information:<br />
This course is a survey course in foodservice<br />
information systems and technology (IS&T)<br />
designed to introduce students to the many<br />
diverse facets of IS&T in the foodservice industry.<br />
Current systems and issues of major importance<br />
in the fi eld of IS&T are explored as they relate<br />
to the foodservice industry. Emphasis will be<br />
placed on the managerial and business aspects of<br />
IS&T, rather then the technical perspectives. Core<br />
topics will include key foodservice systems (e.g.,<br />
accounting and property management systems,<br />
point-of-sale, sales and catering, etc.), guest<br />
service and customer relationship management<br />
(CRM), knowledge management, and IS&T strategy.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
CU3490 - Leadership and Organizational<br />
Development:<br />
Students examine leadership, organizational<br />
management and culture, focuses on the role of<br />
the managers as facilitators of change within the<br />
organizations. <strong>The</strong> course emphasizes the concepts<br />
of motivation, interpersonal relationships,<br />
group dynamics, leadership, and organization<br />
culture. Examination of leadership styles, development<br />
of strategic plans, and critical problem<br />
solving in the hospitality industry are covered in<br />
the course. (Prerequisite: GE1413 - Psychology)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
CU3823 - Catering and Event Management:<br />
This course introduces the meeting planner,<br />
catering, and banquet manager perspectives<br />
in to the various market segments within the<br />
special event industry. It includes contracts,<br />
checklists, target markets, and closing the sale.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
CU4410 - Foodservice Financial<br />
Management:<br />
In this course, the students develop a working<br />
knowledge of the current theories, issues and<br />
challenges involved with Foodservice Industry<br />
fi nancial management. Students are introduced<br />
to the tools and skills that Foodservice Operators<br />
use in effective decision making. Topics include<br />
key fi nancial statements, budgeting, cash management,<br />
cost concepts and behavior, investment<br />
analysis, and fi nancial forecasting. (Prerequisite:<br />
CU2441 - Planning and Cost Control) **This<br />
course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
CU4412 - Exploring Wines and <strong>The</strong> Culinary<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s:<br />
This course provides an introduction to the production<br />
of wine from vineyard to bottle, as well as<br />
a review of the basic grape varietals that are used<br />
to make wine. Through lectures, research and<br />
tasting, students are exposed to different types,<br />
styles, and quality levels of wine. Students will<br />
become familiar with the world’s most important<br />
wine regions and learn common criteria by which<br />
wines from these different regions are evaluated.<br />
This course is designed to teach students the<br />
applied approach to matching wine and food,<br />
using fl avors textures and components present in<br />
food and wine as complementing strategies. <strong>The</strong><br />
course emphasizes menu planning, preparation<br />
of foods, cooking methods, and tasting wines with<br />
food. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
CU4420 - Facilities Management and<br />
Design:<br />
This course provides students with information<br />
related to hospitality facility design and maintenance.<br />
Food service layout and design is related<br />
to operating issues, new building construction,<br />
and renovations. Planning and design of facilities<br />
including equipment, space and functional<br />
relationships, cost and operating effi ciencies are<br />
emphasized. Maintenance programs, safety regulations,<br />
building code requirements and energy<br />
conservation are also explored. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
CU4421 - Culinary Senior Practicum:<br />
This course is intended to be a practical capstone<br />
for the culinary management curriculum. It will<br />
draw on the majority of disciplines presented<br />
earlier in the program. In this class students will<br />
plan, organize, and execute functions that will<br />
be booked and/or sold to the public. Students<br />
in effect, will experience the necessary functions<br />
of opening their own restaurant. (Prerequisite:<br />
Approval of Academic Director) **This course<br />
requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
CU4430 - Global Management and<br />
Operations in the Hospitality Industry:<br />
In this course, students will explore the application<br />
of hospitality concepts and principles across<br />
a wide section of potential properties and global<br />
locations. Special attention will be given to the<br />
challenges presented by managing a foreign<br />
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location, with a consideration of inter-cultural<br />
and ethnic sensitivity. <strong>The</strong> world market for guest<br />
services will be examined, with attention to the<br />
varied interpretations of hospitality and service<br />
in several international locations. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
DESIGN MANAGEMENT<br />
COURSES<br />
DM1420 - Introduction to Design<br />
Management:<br />
An overview of the fi eld of design management<br />
introducing the student to how design is managed<br />
within organizations to further business objectives.<br />
Covered topics include managing creativity<br />
and the value of branding. This course has been<br />
developed to introduce you to the business side of<br />
design. Outside of the creative realm of conceptualizing<br />
and developing creative materials, there<br />
is the reality of running a business that has a creative<br />
output: whether your business or someone<br />
else’s. During this eleven-week course, you will<br />
learn the basics of how to position, package, project<br />
manage, and make money in a creative business.<br />
Practical skills of designing a business plan,<br />
composing a creative brief, thinking strategically,<br />
setting goals and creating a project timeline, as<br />
well as presenting your ideas with confi dence and<br />
aplomb will be delivered through the mechanism<br />
of creating your own design brand and company.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
DM2400 - Technology and Productivity:<br />
Students will learn how businesses use technology<br />
to help achieve their objectives. Also,<br />
students will become familiar with current business<br />
productivity software and its application to<br />
design in business today. (Prerequisite: GD1400<br />
- Computer Applications) 4 Credits<br />
DM2410 - Fundamentals of Business:<br />
This course is designed to examine entrepreneurial<br />
enterprises as a means of self-employment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> course provides a detailed view of the<br />
concepts, practices, strategies, legalities, and decisions<br />
involved in successfully establishing and<br />
operating one’s own business. <strong>The</strong> basic structure<br />
of this course will guide the student in developing<br />
a strong working knowledge of creating business<br />
credit and banking relations. (Prerequisite:<br />
GD1400 - Computer Applications) 4 Credits<br />
DM2430 - Principles of Managerial<br />
Accounting:<br />
This course is an introduction to the basic principles<br />
of accounting. Topics include the accounting<br />
cycle, general and special journals, subsidiary<br />
ledgers, end-of-period operations, worksheets,<br />
entries, fi nancial terminology and statements.<br />
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(Prerequisite: GE2412 - College Mathematics)<br />
4 Credits<br />
DM2470 - Principles of Market Research:<br />
Students will expand their understanding of and<br />
ability to analyze market research by identifying<br />
management challenges and converting them<br />
into research objectives, exploring research techniques<br />
and methods to collect information, and<br />
interpreting research fi ndings in order to make<br />
business decisions. (Prerequisites: AD2430 -<br />
Fundamentals of Marketing and Advertising and<br />
GE2412 - College Mathematics) 4 Credits<br />
DM2480 - Business Statistics for Design:<br />
This course is a study of the statistical tools a<br />
design manager uses in the world of business.<br />
Methods of characterizing data are studied<br />
with emphasis given to proper data display.<br />
Permutations, combinations and probability<br />
are used to analyze normally distributed data.<br />
After an introduction to experimental design,<br />
methods for testing the signifi cance of differences<br />
are examined. Correlation and regression analysis<br />
are used to detect linear trends. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) **This course requires a “C” or higher to<br />
pass. 4 Credits<br />
DM2490 - Project Management:<br />
Through this course, students are introduced<br />
to the fundamentals of business. <strong>The</strong> course<br />
provides students with a foundation in macroeconomics,<br />
labor relations, time management, human<br />
resources management, and basic marketing<br />
principles. <strong>The</strong> course combines this business<br />
foundation with a focus on the multimedia<br />
project management process. Students work as<br />
teams to successfully achieve multimedia project<br />
goals. <strong>The</strong> process examines the main elements<br />
required in every proposal/plan, time frame, and<br />
budget. Key areas of multimedia project teams<br />
serve to support the fundamental approach that<br />
every project team is tailored to achieve project<br />
results effi ciently and effectively. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) **This course requires a “C” or higher to<br />
pass. 4 Credits<br />
DM3400 - Financial Issues in Design:<br />
This course is a survey of fi nancial issues that<br />
a design manager can expect to encounter.<br />
Financial media are used to study money, banking<br />
and the Federal Reserve; the stock, bond<br />
and commodities markets; and derivatives such<br />
as futures contracts and options. This course<br />
focuses on economics (specifi cally macroeconomics)<br />
and goes hand-in-hand with the accounting<br />
course, which focuses on the individual business<br />
profi t and loss sheet. (Prerequisite: DM2430<br />
- Principles of Managerial Accounting) **This<br />
course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
DM3460 - Business Communications:<br />
This course focuses on written and oral communication<br />
skills as used in a business setting.<br />
Written projects emphasize publicity in<br />
newspapers, trade, and consumer publications.<br />
Oral skills will be developed through speeches<br />
and group projects such as radio commercials.<br />
(Prerequisite: GE1410 - English I) 4 Credits<br />
DM3480 - Managing Creativity and<br />
Innovation:<br />
In this course, students will examine the underlying<br />
theoretical foundations of creativity and<br />
innovation. New and innovative approaches to<br />
business problem solving will help students see<br />
ways to improve their skills and the skills of the<br />
people and organizations that they will manage.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
DM4410 - Design Management Seminar:<br />
This seminar course prepares students for entering<br />
the fi eld of design management by gaining<br />
knowledge of current thinking and pratices<br />
through the examination of case studies and the<br />
development of scenarios. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
DM4420 - Entrepreneurship:<br />
In this course, students will learn the systems,<br />
processes, and principles involved in successfully<br />
starting and growing a successful business.<br />
Students will learn common pitfalls and mistakes<br />
of starting a business and develop strategies to<br />
avoid them. (Prerequisite: DM3480 - Managing<br />
Creativity and Innovation) 4 Credits<br />
DM4450 - Business Plan:<br />
In this course students will learn how to develop<br />
a comprehensive business plan. <strong>The</strong> business<br />
plan will include items such as the following: the<br />
marketing plan, the fi nancial plan, the human<br />
resources plan, the store design (if appropriate),<br />
and the merchandising plan (if appropriate).<br />
(Prerequisite: DM2410 - Fundamentals of<br />
Business) **This course requires a “C” or higher<br />
to pass. 4 Credits<br />
DM4480 - Capstone:<br />
In this course, students will demonstrate knowledge<br />
across the curriculum by creating sample<br />
projects that cover the cumulative coursework<br />
completed over all previous quarters. <strong>The</strong> capstone<br />
project simulates the work environment,<br />
requiring teamwork as well as individual contributions.<br />
(Prerequisite: Approval of Academic<br />
Director) **This course requires a “C” or higher<br />
to pass. 4 Credits
DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO<br />
PRODUCTION COURSES<br />
DF1400 - Survey of Digital Filmmaking and<br />
Video Production:<br />
This course will present a survey of the digital<br />
fi lmmaking & video production industries. It will<br />
focus on entry-level jobs and career paths, as well<br />
as the responsibilities and skills necessary for<br />
success. Students will also explore media’s impact<br />
on society and gain an overview of the program.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
DF1440 - Lighting:<br />
In this course, students will be introduced to<br />
the basic concepts and principles of lighting for<br />
photography. Fundamentals of recognizing and<br />
controlling both natural and studio lighting with<br />
emphasis on the quality, quantity, and direction<br />
and its effect on the photographic image.<br />
(Prerequisite: CA2430 - Introduction to Video)<br />
4 Credits<br />
DF2400 - Fundamentals of Cinematography:<br />
This course explores the various camera and<br />
lighting techniques used in digital fi lmmaking<br />
and video production. Discussions will cover the<br />
general concepts and principles of camera moves<br />
and lighting techniques. Focus will be placed on<br />
applying lighting techniques to create the desired<br />
visual effects. (Prerequisite: DF1440 - Lighting<br />
and CA1410 - Storyboarding and Animatics)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
DF2410 - Fundamentals of Producing &<br />
Directing:<br />
It is an art in itself to organize and direct digital<br />
fi lmmaking and video production. This course<br />
focuses on the production processes and performances<br />
from the perspectives of a producer and<br />
director and develops the student’s talent for<br />
this unique form of art. (Prerequisite: CA2430 -<br />
Introduction to Video) 4 Credits<br />
DF2420 - Studio Production:<br />
This course focuses on broadcast studio operation,<br />
live production, studio management,<br />
lighting, crew, and sound. Students will also<br />
explore the theoretical basis of the electronics<br />
behind the equipment needed for studio<br />
production. Students will produce their own<br />
studio multi-camera program. (Prerequisite:<br />
DF1440 - Lighting and DF2400 - Fundamentals<br />
of Cinematography) 4 Credits<br />
DF2430 - Electronic Field Production:<br />
Students are immersed in the process of professional<br />
video fi eld production in two styles: ENG<br />
(Electronic News Gathering) and EFP (Electronic<br />
Field Production). News encompasses on-thespot<br />
coverage and storytelling in a spur-of-themoment<br />
reporting format. <strong>The</strong> class will also<br />
examine EFP, single-camera location shooting as<br />
expressed in documentaries, corporate projects,<br />
or commercials. (Prerequisite: DF2420 - Studio<br />
Production) 4 Credits<br />
DF2440 - History of Motion Media<br />
and Mass Communication:<br />
This course presents a survey of major events<br />
and development in the history of motion media<br />
and mass communication. <strong>The</strong> survey focuses on<br />
the relationship between technology and media<br />
development and explores the impact motion<br />
media and mass communication has on society<br />
and economy. (Prerequisite: DF1400 - Survey<br />
of Digital Filmmaking and Video Production)<br />
4 Credits<br />
DF3400 - Media <strong>The</strong>ory and Criticism:<br />
In this course, students explore the different theories<br />
and approaches to media and their impact<br />
on society and culture so as to inform and enrich<br />
their own work. (Prerequisite: DF2440 - History<br />
of Motion Media and Mass Communications)<br />
4 Credits<br />
DF3410 - Acting and Directing:<br />
This course exposes students to the role and responsibilities<br />
of a director in helping actors bring<br />
their characters to life. Acting fundamentals will<br />
be studied through classroom exercises, assignments,<br />
observations and critiques. In addition,<br />
this course helps students understand the process<br />
of reading a script, conceiving a vision and communicating<br />
it to cast members to enhance performance.<br />
(Prerequisite: DF2410 - Fundamentals of<br />
Producing and Directing) 4 Credits<br />
DF3420 - Sound Design:<br />
This course explores the various methods and<br />
techniques for digital sound composition and<br />
design. Students will focus on using digital sound<br />
systems and manipulating sound elements for<br />
intended effects in media content. (Prerequisite:<br />
CA2431 - Audio Production) 4 Credits<br />
DF3430 - Short Media Production:<br />
This course discusses short form as a genre of<br />
media production and its features in subject<br />
matter and style. Students learn to produce shortform<br />
news, information, and dramatic content<br />
for multiple delivery platforms. (Prerequisite:<br />
DF3410 - Acting and Directing) 4 Credits<br />
DF3440 - Senior Project Preparation:<br />
This course initiates a three quarter long comprehensive<br />
project which will be integral to students’<br />
fi nal portfolios. Students will employ their<br />
cumulative skills to pre-produce a signifi cant,<br />
sophisticated, digital fi lm in a chosen genre.<br />
Committee and/or faculty will approve the project<br />
content and genre of the digital fi lm. Projects<br />
will be carried out individually or in groups based<br />
on the needs of the class as determined by the<br />
instructor. (Prerequisite: DF3430 - Short Media<br />
Production) **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
DF3450 - Media Production Workshop:<br />
Working in production teams, students in this<br />
workshop class will deal with real clients, typically<br />
representatives of non-profi t organizations.<br />
Guided by a faculty, students interview the client<br />
to determine expectations and work in a team<br />
to design and produce the media content for an<br />
intended delivery system. (Prerequisite: DF3430<br />
- Short Media Production)<br />
4 Credits<br />
DF3460 - Audio Post Production:<br />
This post-production audio class requires<br />
students to bring together appropriate sonic<br />
elements for a fi nal production. This will include<br />
foley, automatic dialogue replacement, editing of<br />
music and sound sweetening. Once all the sound<br />
is locked, the student will mix down to a fi nal<br />
audio format, which can then be incorporated<br />
with picture into an industry standard format.<br />
(Prerequisite: DF3420 - Sound Design) 4 Credits<br />
DF4400 - Senior Project Production:<br />
This course continues the three-quarter long<br />
comprehensive project begun in Senior Project<br />
Preparation. Students will employ cumulative<br />
skills to produce a signifi cant, sophisticated,<br />
digital fi lm in a chosen genre. Projects will be<br />
carried out individually or in groups based on<br />
the needs of the class as determined by the<br />
instructor. (Prerequisite: DF3440 - Senior Project<br />
Preparation) 4 Credits<br />
DF4410 - Multi-Camera Production:<br />
Synchronizing multiple cameras and equipment,<br />
students work in teams to execute a production,<br />
typically of a live performance or function.<br />
Emphasis is placed on operating multiple<br />
equipment simultaneously and working as a<br />
production team. (Prerequisite: DF3450 - Media<br />
Production Workshop) 4 Credits<br />
DF4420 - Media Delivery Systems and<br />
Distribution:<br />
This course addresses the end part of digital<br />
fi lmmaking and video production—delivery and<br />
distribution. Students will study a variety of<br />
delivery methods and systems and determine the<br />
advantages and limitations of each. <strong>The</strong>y will also<br />
examine the relationship between delivery systems<br />
and distribution methods and evaluate the<br />
relative effi ciency, cost, and effectiveness of each.<br />
(Prerequisite: DF3430 - Short Media Production)<br />
4 Credits<br />
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DF4430 - Senior Project Post-Production:<br />
This course concludes the three-quarter long<br />
comprehensive project begun in Senior Project<br />
Preparation and created in Senior Project<br />
Production. Students will employ cumulative<br />
skills to post-produce a signifi cant, sophisticated<br />
digital fi lm in a chosen genre. (Prerequisite:<br />
DF4400 - Senior Project Preproduction)<br />
4 Credits<br />
DF4440 - Senior Portfolio and Defense:<br />
This course allows each student to determine<br />
and design the fi nal organization and presentation<br />
of the graduation portfolio. Each student<br />
is expected to verbally present the portfolio<br />
and address audience questions as a format of<br />
defense. (Prerequisite: DF4430 - Senior Project<br />
Post-Production) **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
DF4450 - Internship:<br />
Through a fi eld internship experience, students<br />
will be able to apply their skills in a real and<br />
practical situation. <strong>The</strong> main objectives of the<br />
internship are to allow students the opportunity<br />
to observe and participate in the operation of<br />
successful businesses related to their fi elds of<br />
study. Students will gain the experience they need<br />
to enter the fi eld upon graduation. (Prerequisite:<br />
DF3450 - Media Production Workshop and<br />
Approval of Academic Director) 4 Credits<br />
FASHION & RETAIL<br />
MANAGEMENT COURSES<br />
FRM1400 - Fashion History I :<br />
Students study the development of clothing<br />
from the earliest time to the Renaissance and<br />
the silhouette refl ected through the eyes of the<br />
designer. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
FRM1401 - Fashion History II:<br />
An in-depth continuation of Fashion History I,<br />
from the Renaissance to Modern. (Prerequisite:<br />
FRM1400 - Fashion History I) 4 Credits<br />
FRM1433 - Textiles and Fabrics:<br />
Fabrics are studied from the raw state through<br />
processing, spinning, and weaving to fi nish. <strong>The</strong><br />
course investigates textile sources and the appropriate<br />
selection of fabrics. (Prerequisite: GD1400<br />
- Computer Applications) 4 Credits<br />
FRM1442 - Introduction to Retailing:<br />
Students will be introduced to all major retailing<br />
topics involving both large and small retailers,<br />
brick and mortar retailers and their combinations,<br />
and direct marketers. Includes discussion<br />
of consumer behavior, information systems, store<br />
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locations, operations, human resource management,<br />
customer communications, computerization<br />
and integrating and controlling the retail<br />
strategy in the twenty-fi rst century. Careers in<br />
retailing will also be discussed. (Prerequsite:<br />
none) **This course requires a “C” or higher to<br />
pass. 4 Credits<br />
FRM2400 - Consumer Behavior:<br />
This course examines the cultural, social, and<br />
individual variables involved in consumer behavior.<br />
It also reviews how they are incorporated<br />
into buyer decision processes and marketing<br />
practices. (Prerequsite: FRM1400 - Fashion<br />
History I) 4 Credits<br />
FRM2415 - Apparel Evaluation and<br />
Construction:<br />
This course is designed for fashion management<br />
students to evaluate the equation between quality<br />
and cost in garments. Students will be able<br />
to identify and analyze quality of trims, fabrics<br />
and construction in relationship to price point.<br />
Included will be women’s sportswear, children’s<br />
wear and men’s wear in a range of price points<br />
from high end to discounted. (Prerequisite:<br />
FRM1433 - Textiles and Fabrics) 4 Credits<br />
FRM2475 - Retail Mathematics:<br />
This course provides an understanding of the<br />
various fi nancial tools used by retailers to evaluate<br />
performance. Students calculate, analyze,<br />
and interpret fi nancial concepts associated with<br />
accounting from a merchandising perspective.<br />
(Prerequisite: GE2412 - College Mathematics)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
FRM3425 - Introduction to Manufacturing:<br />
This course is an overview of the fashion industries<br />
including the terminology of fashion and an<br />
explanation of the three levels of the industry:<br />
design, production and sales. Careers and the<br />
organization, structure, and problems of the<br />
garment industry are studied (Prerequsite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
FRM3455 - Merchandise Management:<br />
Students study the categorizations of stores,<br />
organizational components, and the characteristics<br />
of various wholesale and retail markets.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y will explore the Private Label and Brand<br />
Name businesses, develop customer profi les<br />
and look at franchising as a means of entering<br />
the retail world. Students will become familiar<br />
with merchandise accounting as it relates to the<br />
various retail formats. (Prerequisite: FRM1442 -<br />
Introduction to Retailing) **This course requires<br />
a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
FRM4400 - Visual Merchandising:<br />
Students learn the importance of eye appeal and<br />
consumer buying habits. Students create their<br />
own displays using the latest principles and techniques<br />
in the visual organization of merchandise.<br />
(Prerequsite: none) 4 Credits<br />
FRM4425 - Trends and Concepts in Apparel:<br />
A comprehensive study of cultural and social<br />
issues that affect fashion and the emergence<br />
of trends. Students will analyze the meanings<br />
and importance of clothing and apply these<br />
concepts for contemporary society. (Prerequisite:<br />
FRM2400 - Consumer Behavior) 4 Credits<br />
FRM4430 - Current Designers:<br />
Analyzing the dynamics of world-famous designers.<br />
Students will analyze different designers<br />
garment construction techniques and relate<br />
designer garment silhouettes to historical events,<br />
economic events, and artistic time periods as inspiration<br />
for collections. (Prerequisite: FRM1400<br />
- Fashion History I) 4 Credits<br />
FRM4461 - Product Development:<br />
In this course students will review design<br />
concepts and technology and the development<br />
of merchandising in the modern market, analyze<br />
target markets and source, cost and develop a<br />
product for that market in presentation form<br />
including a prototype. (Prerequisite: FRM3455 -<br />
Merchandise Management) 4 Credits<br />
FRM4480 - International Marketing &<br />
Buying:<br />
Students will gain an understanding of global<br />
marketing opportunities, problems and strategies<br />
that impact the international environment. In addition,<br />
students will become knowledgeable about<br />
international marketing concepts; cross-cultural<br />
sensitivities, political and legal infl uences, and<br />
economic considerations and how these concepts<br />
relate to decision making in an international environment.<br />
(Prerequisite: FRM3455 - Merchandise<br />
Management) 4 Credits<br />
FRM4495 - Special Topics in Fashion &<br />
Retail Management:<br />
This course allows the student to select a special<br />
topic in Fashion & Retail Management under<br />
the guidance of an instructor and the Academic<br />
Program Director. This course also allows for<br />
any defi ciencies noted in the students’ development<br />
as outlined through evaluation of student<br />
work, and informal, formal interviews with the<br />
Professional Advisory Committee. (Prerequisite:<br />
FRM4480 - International Marketing and Buying)<br />
4 Credits
GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
COURSES<br />
GD1400 - Computer Applications:<br />
This course is designed to introduce students to<br />
the world of computers through lecture and laboratory<br />
sessions. Lectures will introduce the conceptual<br />
framework of computer systems and how<br />
they work, as well as the implications of computer<br />
technology in our contemporary environment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> laboratory sessions will provide hands-on<br />
training on a specifi c computer system and will<br />
teach functions within a computer environment<br />
to complete projects. (Prerequisite: none) **This<br />
course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design:<br />
This course will introduce the basic principles<br />
of design. Using a variety of materials and techniques,<br />
the creative process will be introduced<br />
and developed. An exploration of design elements<br />
and relationships will establish a basic aesthetic<br />
sensitivity. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD1402 - Drawing and Perspective:<br />
Visual awareness is expanded through the observation<br />
and translation of three-dimensional form<br />
into two-dimensional drawings. Starting with<br />
simple forms and progressing to more complex<br />
organic forms, students will increase their skill<br />
levels in construction techniques, composition,<br />
line quality, and human anatomy. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media:<br />
Students will investigate the relationship among<br />
letters, space, fonts, and type systems. Students’<br />
activities include copying, fi tting, and styling text<br />
type; spacing and rendering display arrangements;<br />
and marking up and specifying both text<br />
and display type. Typographic attributes will<br />
be applied to enhance readability; logos will<br />
be designed and titles for computer-animated<br />
and broadcast graphics will be story boarded.<br />
Students will develop the ability to work within<br />
traditional and contemporary design context.<br />
(Prerequisite: GD1400 - Computer Applications)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD1411 - Intermediate Drawing:<br />
Continuing to develop the various drawing<br />
skills from the fi rst and second drawing courses,<br />
students will focus on depicting gesture and motion,<br />
capturing essence of movement and form<br />
in space, and creating compositions based on<br />
the four basic lighting situations (Prerequisites:<br />
GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design and GD1402 -<br />
Drawing & Perspective) 4 Credits<br />
GD1420 - Image Manipulation:<br />
This course is designed to examine photo<br />
retouching and image manipulation using<br />
computers. Students will use software to manipulate<br />
photographic images to the point where<br />
they no longer resemble the original artwork.<br />
(Prerequisite: GD1400 - Computer Applications)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD1430 - Illustration:<br />
This course will introduce students to basic skills<br />
and principles of illustration. Various methods<br />
and functions of illustration will be explored.<br />
Students will learn the role of illustration in the<br />
design process and apply that knowledge to the<br />
projects. (Prerequisites: GD1401- Fundamentals<br />
of Design and GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD1431 - Design Layout:<br />
This class will enable the student to design with<br />
type and visuals and to utilize technology in<br />
problem solving. Emphasis will be on the process<br />
of design development from roughs to comprehensives,<br />
layout and marker techniques, and the<br />
use of a grid system for multi-component layouts.<br />
(Prerequisites: GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective<br />
and GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD1473 - Color and Design:<br />
In this course, basic color principles including<br />
line, hue, value, and intensity are studied.<br />
Students investigate color and its relationship<br />
to composition through harmony and contrast<br />
in a variety of formats and media. (Prerequisite:<br />
GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design) 4 Credits<br />
GD2421 - <strong>Art</strong> and Design Concepts:<br />
This course will emphasize the conceptualization<br />
processes of art and design in solving given<br />
problems. <strong>The</strong> student will use creative problem<br />
solving and research techniques, specifi cally,<br />
problem identifi cation, analysis, brainstorming,<br />
and idea refi nement. Portfolio-quality projects<br />
will be produced. (Prerequisites: GD1401 -<br />
Fundamentals of Design and GD1402 - Drawing<br />
& Perspective) 4 Credits<br />
GD2425 - Advanced Typography:<br />
This course is an exploration of printed communication<br />
and the use of typography as an<br />
exclusive element of design. <strong>The</strong> course will focus<br />
on the development of marketable, original, and<br />
creative problem-solving solutions with an emphasis<br />
on professional presentation techniques.<br />
(Prerequisites: GD1403 - Typography for Digital<br />
Media) 4 Credits<br />
GD2432 - Digital Illustration:<br />
This course will help students communicate and<br />
design with the computer as a professional tool.<br />
Using different software applications, the student<br />
will demonstrate an understanding of electronic<br />
illustration. <strong>The</strong> course will explore vector-based<br />
graphic applications that are used in the industry.<br />
(Prerequisite: GD1420 - Image Manipulation)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD2433 - Electronic Design:<br />
This course will explore various means of indicating,<br />
placing and manipulating visual elements<br />
in page design, systematically developing strong<br />
and creative layout solutions by means of a<br />
cumulative, conceptual design process. <strong>The</strong> ability<br />
to integrate photographs, illustrations, and<br />
display and text type effectively will be developed<br />
using page composition software. (Prerequisite:<br />
GD1431 - Design Layout) 4 Credits<br />
GD2434 - 3D Design:<br />
This course will explore materials, processes and<br />
industry guidelines for surface treatments, including<br />
products, packages, and exhibits. Design<br />
principles will be applied to the development of<br />
3D product graphics. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD2437 - Design History:<br />
This course will examine the infl uences of societal<br />
trends, historical events, technological developments,<br />
and the fi ne arts on contemporary graphic<br />
design, illustration, typographical design, photography,<br />
and fashionable design trends in general.<br />
Through lectures, supplied visual examples,<br />
independent research, and design assignments,<br />
the student will gain insight into a variety of major<br />
design infl uences. <strong>The</strong> student will learn how<br />
to research and utilize a wide variety of design<br />
styles. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GD2440 - Print Production:<br />
In this course, traditional print production<br />
techniques are employed in the preparation of<br />
camera-ready art. Production of single- and<br />
multi-color mechanical processes and discussion<br />
of various printing processes are covered.<br />
(Prerequisite: GD1420 – Image Manipulation or<br />
PH2451 - Digital Photographic Production and<br />
GD1431 - Design Layout) **This course requires<br />
a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
GD3411 - Corporate Identity and<br />
Communications:<br />
This course is in-depth study of the history,<br />
psychology, and function of corporate identifi cation.<br />
Students will produce a multi-faceted design<br />
presentation acceptable for a contemporary<br />
corporation. (Prerequisite: Approval of Academic<br />
Director) 4 Credits<br />
GD3431 - Advanced Design:<br />
This advanced course enhances and builds on<br />
skills developed in fundamental design courses.<br />
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Refi ning typographic skills and furthering design<br />
sensitivities will be emphasized. Critical analysis<br />
and evaluation will be explored in the context of<br />
goal-focused design objectives. Portfolio-quality<br />
projects will be developed. (Prerequisite: GD1401<br />
- Fundamentals of Design and GD1402 - Drawing<br />
& Perspective and GD2440 - Print Production)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD3435 - Media Design:<br />
<strong>The</strong> course examines the structures and communication<br />
skills used by various members of a<br />
creative team. <strong>The</strong> processes of concept development,<br />
media application and design creation are<br />
emphasized. In addition, the variety of media<br />
used by graphic designers and their suppliers will<br />
be examined. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GD3445 - Marketing Design:<br />
This course is a review of popular culture as it relates<br />
to social, informational, economic, political<br />
and educational current events. A special emphasis<br />
is placed on the relationship of trends and pop<br />
topics to advertising. Current media, including<br />
books, television, movies, tele-communications<br />
media, on-line communications, and marketing<br />
trends and strategies are reviewed. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
GD3455 - Package Design:<br />
This course will defi ne the role of packaging in<br />
product identifi cation, presentation, and production.<br />
<strong>The</strong> unique challenges of adapting typography,<br />
illustration, design and materials to 3D form<br />
will be explored. Research will include marketing<br />
objective, structural integrity and display aesthetics.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GD3465 - Publication Design:<br />
In this course, students will prepare scanned and<br />
object-oriented graphic fi les and integrate them<br />
with text in a multiple-page composition fi le. File<br />
transfer and document printing is covered. <strong>The</strong><br />
process of page imposition for printing and other<br />
technical procedures specifi c to publishing will be<br />
introduced, and the place of the electronic page<br />
make-up in modern print production will be studied.<br />
(Prerequisite: GD2440 - Print Production)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD3470 - Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s:<br />
This course includes the study of basic legal<br />
principles related to the conduct of business.<br />
Specifi cally, this course includes an overview of<br />
the legal system, contracts, personal property,<br />
intellectual property, real property, law of sales,<br />
agency and employment law, business organizations,<br />
insurance, security devices, bankruptcy,<br />
and alternative dispute resolution. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
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GD4435 - Advanced Illustration:<br />
This course will emphasize the importance of<br />
concept and originality of ideas in contemporary<br />
illustration. (Prerequisite: GD1430 - Illustration)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GD4480 - Design Production Team:<br />
This is a special project course in which students<br />
utilize their knowledge of design, typography,<br />
production techniques, video, and audio to<br />
execute a team project. Students also apply<br />
communications, teamwork, and organizational<br />
skills. Students work cooperatively to achieve<br />
a common goal, similar to industry experience.<br />
(Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION<br />
COURSES<br />
GE1406 - Nutrition:<br />
This course centers on an explanation of the basic<br />
principles of nutrition and their relationship to<br />
health. <strong>The</strong> structure, functions, and sources of<br />
nutrients, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins,<br />
vitamins, minerals, and water are discussed.<br />
Current issues in nutrition are reviewed, including<br />
dietary guidelines, energy balance, vitamin<br />
supplements, and food facts. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GE1410 - English I:<br />
This course is the fi rst of two courses in the<br />
composition sequence. Students are introduced<br />
to college-level writing as a process of developing<br />
and supporting a thesis in an organized essay.<br />
<strong>The</strong> use of appropriate diction and language is<br />
emphasized along with reading and responding<br />
to the writing of others. Students will adhere<br />
to the standard conventions of written English.<br />
(Prerequisite: C or higher in TS094 - Transitional<br />
English OR Accuplacer English Placement score<br />
of 87 or higher) 4 Credits<br />
GE1413 - Psychology:<br />
This course will provide the students with an introduction<br />
to the fi eld of psychology as a science<br />
in the study of human and animal behavior. <strong>The</strong><br />
course will survey the development of theoretical<br />
perspectives and practices from the onset of<br />
psychology at the beginning of the 20th century<br />
to today. Students will examine human development,<br />
theories of personality, cognitive process,<br />
learning, intelligence, motivation and emotion,<br />
sensation and perception as well as psychological<br />
and physiological basis of behavior. In doing so,<br />
students will gain a better understanding of an<br />
individuals’ interactions with the world around<br />
them. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GE1424 - Public Speaking:<br />
In this course, students will develop and refi ne<br />
oral presentation skills necessary for personal<br />
and professional life. Students will be introduced<br />
to various aspects of the communication process<br />
including establishing credibility, identifying and<br />
applying research materials, using appropriate<br />
audio and/or visual aides. Additionally, they will<br />
gain knowledge of audience analysis and critical<br />
listening skills. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GE1433 - <strong>Art</strong> History:<br />
This course combines a visual overview of art<br />
and architecture from western civilization, with<br />
interpretive projects and writing assignments.<br />
Students will learn to differentiate between<br />
artistic styles and movements. <strong>The</strong>y will create<br />
relevant research projects that illustrate and combine<br />
visual aspects of artistic styles and periods.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GE1466 - Principles of Economics:<br />
As an introduction to the fundamental nature<br />
of micro-and macroeconomics theory, students<br />
acquire a basic understanding of how economic<br />
systems and principles work and the way they<br />
infl uence daily life. <strong>The</strong> course will present the<br />
role of markets, the forces of supply and demand,<br />
the importance of producer/consumer relationships,<br />
distinctions between fi scal and monetary<br />
policy, and the natures of international trade.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GE2411 - English ll:<br />
This course is the second of two in the composition<br />
sequence. Students expand their experiences<br />
reading, writing, and researching. Students write<br />
essays demonstrating their ability to analyze and<br />
evaluate the ideas of others and integrate those<br />
ideas into their own writing. <strong>The</strong> course includes<br />
in-depth examination of research methods,<br />
conventions of documentation, and MLA and<br />
APA styles. Students select, evaluate, and integrate<br />
a variety of sources to support a thesis in a<br />
research paper. (Prerequisite: GE1410 - English<br />
I) 4 Credits<br />
GE2412 - College Mathematics:<br />
This course covers algebra and trigonometric<br />
problem solving. Topics covered include operations<br />
with real numbers, linear and polynomial<br />
functions, radicals and radical expressions,<br />
factoring polynomials, conic sections, natural<br />
logs and exponents, trigonometric defi nitions and<br />
identities. (Prerequisite: C or higher in TS095 -<br />
Transitional Mathematics OR Accuplacer<br />
Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GE2423 - Environmental Science:<br />
This course explores environmental science as an<br />
interdisciplinary study from the natural sciences
(biology, chemistry, and geology) and the social<br />
sciences (ecology, politics, ethics) to gain an<br />
understanding of how nature works and how<br />
interconnections occur. <strong>The</strong> use and abuse of the<br />
environment is also examined. Students will also<br />
explore the future of the environment and what<br />
effect they can have on it. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GE2442 - Critical Thinking:<br />
This course assists students in becoming more<br />
effective learners through the identifi cation and<br />
development of skills, process and techniques<br />
for improving comprehension. This course also<br />
teaches students to apply reasoning principles for<br />
critical analysis and evaluation of thought and<br />
discourse and to use creative and critical techniques<br />
in problem-solving and decision making.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GE2477 - Spanish I:<br />
This is the fi rst of two courses that introduce the<br />
student to Spanish language. It will be taught as<br />
an interactive class, with the students participating<br />
in written and oral assignments. Along with<br />
learning conversational phrases and key words,<br />
the student will understand the differences<br />
between singular and plural, masculine and<br />
feminine words, regular and irregular verbs and<br />
how to conjugate verbs. In order to develop functional<br />
profi ciency, the students will be provided<br />
opportunities for immediate usage of vocabulary<br />
and grammatical structures in culturally authentic<br />
communicative situations on a daily basis.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GE2478 - Spanish II:<br />
This is the second class in Spanish and will build<br />
on the knowledge gained from Spanish I. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
will be increased challenges to the student to use<br />
Spanish spontaneously and accurately. <strong>The</strong>re will<br />
be additional activities, such as realistic day-today<br />
situations, group work to bring Spanish into<br />
daily use in the business sector and in the home.<br />
(Prerequisite: GE2477 - Spanish I) 4 Credits<br />
GE3424 - Interpersonal Communications:<br />
This course examines the art of social interactions<br />
in human relationships focusing on the application<br />
of theory and research. Students will explore<br />
and analyze the social relationships that link<br />
humans, in a variety of contexts, such as culture,<br />
gender, religion, etc. in order to practice the<br />
process of interactions within their own relationships.<br />
(Prerequisite: GE1424 - Public Speaking)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GE3432 - History and Culture of Cuisine:<br />
This course provides an examination of the major<br />
historical and geographical developments that<br />
have affected the creation of various cultural patterns<br />
including, but not limited to, gastronomc<br />
choices, cooking habits, folkways, and the use of<br />
local ingredients to meet nutritional and cultural<br />
considerations. Topics will include the power and<br />
impact of cultural symbols and the ways in which<br />
generations teach their young to honor a cultural<br />
heritage. Students will complete a term paper on<br />
a topic of their choice related to the content of<br />
this course. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GE3433 - Contemporary <strong>Art</strong>:<br />
This course combines a visual provides a visual<br />
examination of recent western art. Students<br />
will demonstrate knowledge of the various<br />
movements in contemporary art by creating<br />
interpretive projects and writing assignments.<br />
Class participation is emphasized with group<br />
discussion and critiques. (Prerequisite: GE1433 -<br />
<strong>Art</strong> History) 4 Credits<br />
GE3490 - Cultural Anthropology:<br />
This course is designed to introduce the principles<br />
and fi ndings of contemporary cultural<br />
anthropology, including the systems of social<br />
structure, economic structures, family, crime,<br />
technology, multiculturalism, and the relationships<br />
of these systems to our lives. Specifi cally,<br />
we will look at these issues as they relate to<br />
designated roles across cultures. (Prerequisite:<br />
GE1413 - Psychology or GE1466 - Principles of<br />
Economics) 4 Credits<br />
GE4442 - Ethics:<br />
This course examines human life, experience<br />
and thought in order to discover and develop the<br />
principles and values for pursuing a more fulfi lled<br />
existence. This course helps students to apply<br />
theories designed to justify ethical judgments in<br />
a selection of contemporary personal and social<br />
issues. (Prerequisite: GE2442 - Critical Thinking)<br />
4 Credits<br />
GE4455 - Literature:<br />
This course focuses on literary selections. Topics<br />
include the critical evaluation of the literary<br />
genres: story, poetry and drama. (Prerequisite:<br />
GE2411 - English II) 4 Credits<br />
GE4461 - Physics:<br />
This is a course that introduces the concepts<br />
and methods of physics, including mechanics,<br />
heat, electricity and magnetism, and modern<br />
physics. An interdisciplinary approach will be<br />
stressed to integrate physics topics into students’<br />
area of study to help facilitate creative work.<br />
(Prerequisite: GE2412 - College Mathematics)<br />
4 Credits<br />
HOSPITALITY<br />
MANAGEMENT COURSES<br />
HM1430 - Sales and Public Relations:<br />
This course will focus on the sales function in varied<br />
hospitality settings. <strong>The</strong> relationship of sales<br />
to marketing will be explored, and the process of<br />
the actual personal sales call will be emphasized.<br />
<strong>The</strong> role of a successful public relations plan will<br />
also be examined, as well as the benefi ts of favorable<br />
public impression on a hospitality operation.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
HM1440 - Lodging Operations:<br />
This course will represent an overview of the various<br />
types of lodging operations in the industry.<br />
<strong>The</strong> guest cycle will be examined, as well as the<br />
role of front offi ce operations. <strong>The</strong> housekeeping<br />
and building maintenance functions will be discussed<br />
in detail, and students will be expected to<br />
produce a management fl owchart and detail the<br />
inter-relationship of the various departments in a<br />
lodging operation. **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
HM2450 - Front Offi ce Management:<br />
This course will present the overall front offi ce/<br />
front desk work environment and train students<br />
how to enter the front desk in a supervisor role.<br />
Emphasis will be given to the hospitality target<br />
markets, reservations, guest accounting, back<br />
offi ce interfaces, communications, guest services<br />
and guest relations. <strong>The</strong> night audit function<br />
and revenue management techniques will be<br />
explored, as well as staff motivation and training.<br />
(Prerequisite: HM1440 - Lodging Operations)<br />
4 Credits<br />
HM2451 - Purchasing/Contract Service:<br />
In this course, students will learn the importance<br />
of the purchasing function in various hospitality<br />
settings. Particular emphasis will be placed on<br />
food and beverage purchasing, linen, chemical<br />
and general supply buying. In addition, the role<br />
of contract services in support of a hospitality<br />
operation will be explored, including contract negotiation<br />
and cost/benefi t analysis. <strong>The</strong> relationship<br />
of the purchasing function to the inventory<br />
process and the profi t and loss statement will also<br />
be reviewed. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
HM2480 - Hospitality Law:<br />
This course covers legislation and statutes<br />
governing hospitality law. Legal issues such as<br />
innkeepers liability, Dram Shop liability, ADA<br />
compliance, and OSHA regulations are combined<br />
with a historical perspective and present day<br />
application. <strong>The</strong> class will also address pertinent<br />
key industry issues with a critical eye towards<br />
those laws that may hinder the industry’s growth,<br />
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as well as those laws that strengthen our rights<br />
as hospitality professional. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
HM2481 - Institutional Operations:<br />
This course will discuss the varied options for<br />
employment in the institutional operation.<br />
Healthcare, senior care, cruise line, casino, education,<br />
corrections, airline and contract service<br />
companies will be detailed. Special attention will<br />
be given to the unique opportunities and challenges<br />
this segment of the industry presents to<br />
supervisory staff and management. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
HM3412 - Travel and Tourism:<br />
This class will provide an overview of the national<br />
and international travel market. <strong>The</strong> evolving role<br />
of travel agents will be discussed, as well as the<br />
emergence of the internet as a planning tool. <strong>The</strong><br />
importance of tourism to the world economy will<br />
be discussed, with a consideration of the effect of<br />
terrorism on world markets. <strong>The</strong> airline, cruise,<br />
rail and automobile industries will be examined,<br />
correlating their infl uence on the hospitality<br />
industry. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
HM3490 - Risk Management:<br />
This course explores risk management issues<br />
in the business property and liability area. It<br />
includes the operation of insurance companies, as<br />
well as the duties and functions of the hospitality<br />
manager and risk manager at the property level.<br />
An analysis of commercial property, business<br />
interruption, owners, surety, general liability,<br />
workers compensation, health, life and professional<br />
insurance needs and coverage will be<br />
examined in the context of the hospitality operation.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
HM3491 - Multi-Unit/Chain/Franchise<br />
Operations:<br />
This class will discuss the relationship of the<br />
individual property to the parent organization.<br />
A discussion of small chain vs. large chain, local,<br />
regional, national and international organizations<br />
will provide the student with a globe perspective<br />
on corporate hospitality operations. <strong>The</strong> role<br />
of the franchise organization will be explored,<br />
as well as the place of the property manager as<br />
owner’s representative in a franchise location.<br />
Several different franchise models will be presented,<br />
as well as a discussion of the cost/benefi t<br />
relationship of a franchise vs. independent<br />
property. (Prerequisite: HM2481 - Institutional<br />
Operations) 4 Credits<br />
HM4401 - Hospitality Accounting:<br />
This class will build on the knowledge gained<br />
in the accounting principles class, with a focus<br />
on the unique requirements of the hospitality<br />
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operation. Forecasting, budgeting and adherence<br />
modules will be included, as well as an in-depth<br />
examination of the profi t and loss statement<br />
as a management tool. <strong>The</strong> POS and property<br />
management software interface will be included,<br />
with discussions on the cost of inventory, inventory<br />
procedures and proper food and variable<br />
costing practices. A section on hospitality fi nance<br />
will explore the purchase, sale and capitalization<br />
requirements of sample properties in the<br />
industry. (Prerequisite: DM2430 - Principles of<br />
Managerial Accounting) **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
HM4402 - Beverage Management:<br />
This class will explore the role of management of<br />
beverage service in bars, clubs, casinos, restaurants,<br />
resorts and hotels. Particular attention will<br />
be given to the management of people in this fastpaced<br />
setting, and the inherent liability associated<br />
with alcoholic beverage service. A module of<br />
the increasing popularity of coffee and tea service<br />
will be presented, with a potential career focus<br />
on this rapidly growing market. (Prerequisite:<br />
CU3462 - Dining Room Operations) 4 Credits<br />
HM4430 - Hospitality Capstone:<br />
Through competencies developed with previous<br />
related studies course work, students will<br />
develop a complete business plan for a hospitality<br />
operational unit. <strong>The</strong> project will include Market<br />
Analysis and Marketing Strategy, Operating<br />
Budget, Sales Projections, Opening Inventories,<br />
Capital Equipment, Demographics, Labor<br />
Schedule, and Facilities Design as appropriate to<br />
the project. <strong>The</strong> student will have the assistance<br />
of an Instructor to facilitate the completion of<br />
the project. (Prerequisite: none) **This course<br />
requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
COURSES<br />
ID1420 - Architectural Drafting:<br />
This course is an Introduction to basic drafting<br />
equipment, techniques, terminology, and symbols<br />
used in design. Drafting requirements include<br />
lettering, plan views, elevations, sections, details,<br />
schedules, and paraline drawings. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) **This course requires a “C” or higher to<br />
pass. 4 Credits<br />
ID1421 - Perspectives:<br />
This course is an introduction to the principles<br />
of one-and-two point perspective and the<br />
techniques to represent shade and shadow.<br />
(Prerequisite: ID1420 - Architectural Drafting)<br />
4 Credits<br />
ID1426 - Mixed Media:<br />
Sketching and the rendering of elevations, plan,<br />
and interior perspectives using a variety of media<br />
and surfaces is the main focus. <strong>The</strong> course will<br />
introduce students to the world of computers<br />
through lecture and laboratory sessions. <strong>The</strong> laboratory<br />
sessions will provide hands-on skills on a<br />
specifi c computer system and will teach functions<br />
within a computer environment to complete<br />
projects. (Prerequisite: ID1420 - Architectural<br />
Drafting) 4 Credits<br />
ID1433 - Textiles and Fabrics:<br />
Course explores the properties of man-made and<br />
natural fi bers and their production, uses, and<br />
characteristics. Content includes discussion of<br />
fi bers, yarns, fabrics, fi nishes, design methods,<br />
aesthetic applications, and ordering specifi cations.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
ID1440 - 3D Design:<br />
This course is an introduction to the basic elements<br />
and principles of 3D design and exploration<br />
of the visual and structural qualities of<br />
objects. Students solved problems by organizing<br />
and constructing 3D forms within spatial environments.<br />
(Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
ID2418 - History of Architecture:<br />
This course covers major architectural sites from<br />
the ancient world to the 18th century. Content includes<br />
discussion of the evolution of architectural<br />
thought, design and structure within their cultural,<br />
historical, and social context. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
ID2420 - History of Design to 1830:<br />
This course explores the evolution of furniture interiors<br />
and design from the ancient world to 1830<br />
and discusses the major cultural, political, social<br />
and economic factors that affects the design of<br />
material culture and the relationship of furniture<br />
and interiors to signifi cant movements in art<br />
and architecture. It includes the history of the<br />
profession of interior design and contributions<br />
of interior designers to the development of the<br />
profession. <strong>The</strong> course also introduces students<br />
to major architectural developments, including<br />
various architectural movements. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
ID2422 - Introduction to Space Planning:<br />
This course explores the issues related to preliminary<br />
space planning, and spatial volume with special<br />
emphasis placed on human factors. Students<br />
will develop skill and judgment in ordering and<br />
defi ning space and represent their ideas through<br />
conceptual drawings and other supporting graphic<br />
material. (Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer<br />
Aided Drafting) 4 Credits
ID2424 - Elements of Interior Design:<br />
Characteristics and selection criteria for the<br />
identifi cation and evaluation of interior materials,<br />
fi nishes, and treatments is the focus of the course.<br />
(Prerequisite: ID1420 - Architectural Design and<br />
ID1421 - Perspectives) 4 Credits<br />
ID2425 - Building Materials and Mechanical<br />
Systems:<br />
This is a survey of the principles of interior<br />
construction and the inter-relationship between<br />
materials and structure. <strong>The</strong> course includes<br />
discussion of wall, fl oor, ceiling, mechanical, and<br />
electrical systems. This course is an introduction<br />
to the process of producing and using a<br />
set of contract documents for interior spaces.<br />
Content includes formatting, cross-referencing<br />
drawings, and how to represent details, section<br />
and legends. Content also includes a study of the<br />
codes and regulations covering public health and<br />
welfare. (Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided<br />
Drafting) 4 Credits<br />
ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting:<br />
This course examines the hardware that constitutes<br />
a CAD work station and the operating<br />
system (MS-DOS/Windows) that enables the<br />
equipment to function as a unit. It also shows<br />
how to use AutoCAD to set up drawings and add<br />
lines, circles, arcs, and other shapes, geometric<br />
constructions, and text. Students use display and<br />
editing techniques to obtain information about<br />
their drawings and work with drawing fi les.<br />
(Prerequisite: ID1426 - Mixed Media) **This<br />
course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
ID2431 - Revit Applications:<br />
<strong>The</strong> major focus of this course is the use of Revit<br />
to render 3D images (Prerequisite: ID2430 -<br />
Computer Aided Drafting) 4 Credits<br />
ID2440 - Design Process:<br />
Students will be introduced to the basic elements<br />
and principles of Interior Design. Exploration of<br />
the process and methodology used in the development<br />
of Interior Design solutions. Content includes<br />
anthropomorphic and ergonomic data and<br />
its relationship to interior space. Development<br />
of alternative design solutions, and the visual<br />
and verbal vocabulary necessary to communicate<br />
design ideas at the schematic level. (Prerequisite:<br />
ID1420 - Architectural Drafting) 4 Credits<br />
ID2441 - Design Development - Residential:<br />
This course explores the design development<br />
phase of the design process. Students transition<br />
from thinking conceptually to fully developing a<br />
residential interior space. Course content centers<br />
on the inter-relationships of the elements of 3-D<br />
space, such as proportion and volume, planning,<br />
materials, detailing, and fi nishing. Discussions<br />
also include physical and psychological needs<br />
unique to the home. (Prerequisite: ID2430 –<br />
Computer Aided Drafting) 4 Credits<br />
ID2442 - Design Development - Commercial:<br />
This course is a study of the 3D aspects of interior<br />
space and the understanding of interior spaces<br />
as volume. Students work through the process of<br />
designing a corporate space in complete detail<br />
from conceptualization to presentation drawings.<br />
Research centers on the technical elements<br />
involved in commercial spaces, corporate furnishing,<br />
materials, fi nish. Applications are produced<br />
using CAD. (Prerequisite: ID2430 – Computer<br />
Aided Drafting) 4 Credits<br />
ID2443 - Problems in Residential Design:<br />
This course examines issues relevant to residential<br />
needs of people from various age groups,<br />
economic levels, and/or physical and emotional<br />
conditions. (Prerequisite: ID2441 – Design<br />
Development: Residential) 4 Credits<br />
ID3419 - Civilization and the <strong>Art</strong>s:<br />
In this course, students explore the cultural,<br />
intellectual, and political trends that have shaped<br />
the historical development of the world from the<br />
Renaissance into the 21st century (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
ID3420 - History of Design from 1830<br />
to Present:<br />
This course examines the development of furniture,<br />
interiors, architecture, and decorating arts<br />
from 1830 to the present. Projects emphasize<br />
English, American, and international styles in<br />
a contemporary idiom. (Prerequisite: ID2420 -<br />
History of Design to 1830) 4 Credits<br />
ID3421 - History of 19th and 20tCentury<br />
Architecture:<br />
This course examines the evolution of modern<br />
architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries.<br />
Content includes discussion of the theoretical<br />
basis of signifi cant architectural styles and places<br />
architectural developments within their cultural,<br />
historical, and social framework. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
ID3425 - Lighting:<br />
This course involves the study of lighting under<br />
a variety of studio location situations. <strong>The</strong><br />
student acquires a working knowledge of natural<br />
and artifi cial lighting. Students apply problemsolving<br />
techniques to different lighting conditions.<br />
(Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided<br />
Drafting) 4 Credits<br />
ID3427 - Interior Tectonics & Codes:<br />
This course surveys the principles of interior<br />
construction and the inter-relationship between<br />
materials and structure. Course includes discussion<br />
of wall, fl oor and ceiling systems, mechanical<br />
and electrical systems and their relationship to<br />
interior design. Content also includes a study of<br />
the codes and regulations covering the health<br />
and welfare of the public. (Corequisite: ID2430 -<br />
Computer Aided Drafting) **This course requires<br />
a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
ID3429 - Interior Detailing:<br />
This course examines the study of materials and<br />
fabrication techniques involved in the design and<br />
construction of basic interior details and how<br />
these details are communicated in the documents<br />
package. Content includes detailing of cabinetry,<br />
ceiling, walls, fl oors and millwork. (Prerequisite:<br />
ID2430 – Computer Aided Drafting) 4 Credits<br />
ID3440 - Specialty Design:<br />
This course focuses on advanced space planning<br />
that emphasizes the development of sculptural<br />
space and the concept of plan as art. <strong>The</strong> course<br />
emphasizes precedent and contextual thinking in<br />
the development of a creative design for a variety<br />
of interior applications. (Prerequisite: ID2442 –<br />
Design Development: Commercial) 4 Credits<br />
ID3441 - Advanced Residential Design:<br />
This course focuses on programming and<br />
development of a high-end residential space<br />
with emphasis on interior details. (Prerequisite:<br />
ID2443 – Problems in Residential Design)<br />
4 Credits<br />
ID3442 - Advanced Corporate Design:<br />
This course focuses on the complete analysis of<br />
a corporate interior design project by developing<br />
in-depth programming, schematics, design<br />
development, modeling, construction documents,<br />
and specifi cations. This group project also helps<br />
further develop time management, organization,<br />
and group communication skills. (Prerequisite:<br />
ID2442 - Design Development: Commercial)<br />
4 Credits<br />
ID4425 - Advanced Detailing:<br />
This course is designed to involve the student<br />
in the research and design of complex casework<br />
pieces, millwork, interior construction details,<br />
and custom furniture. (Prerequisite: ID3429 -<br />
Interior Detailing) **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
ID4440 - Advanced Specialty Design:<br />
This course focuses on the research and design of<br />
a hospitality space. Pre-design research focuses<br />
on industry standards, design issues, codes and<br />
products relevant to the development of hospitality<br />
space. (Prerequisite: ID3440 - Specialty<br />
Design) 4 Credits<br />
ID4479 - Professional Practice:<br />
This course focuses on principles governing the<br />
business, legal, and contractual aspects of the interior<br />
design profession for both commercial and<br />
residential applications. This includes in-depth<br />
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discussion of the legal, contractual and ethical<br />
elements required to run a 21st century business.<br />
Further discussion addresses client relationships,<br />
developing marketing services, business plans,<br />
and a comprehensive resume and cover letter.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
ID4480 - Senior Design Project:<br />
This course will prepare students for job<br />
interviews by helping them compile a portfolio.<br />
Students will demonstrate their conceptual<br />
design, craftsmanship, and other skills as they<br />
assemble and refi ne their portfolio pieces. Each<br />
student will select representative pieces, showcasing<br />
work that refl ects a unique style. Particular<br />
emphasis is placed on identifying short and long<br />
term professional employment goals, as well as<br />
related strategies and resources. (Prerequisite:<br />
Approval of Academic Director) 4 Credits<br />
MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION<br />
COURSES<br />
CA1409 - History and Trends of Animation:<br />
This course surveys the history of animation with<br />
emphasis on the various animation processes<br />
in their historical contexts. This survey course<br />
also involves discussions of new developments<br />
and future trends in the animation industry<br />
and analysis of major sectors of the animation<br />
industry and career opportunities within them.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
CA1410 - Storyboarding and Animatics:<br />
This course focuses on the animation preproduction<br />
techniques of storyboarding,<br />
storytelling, and animatics. <strong>The</strong> course will cover<br />
the purpose, formats, basic terminology, and<br />
concepts used in storyboarding and animatics<br />
and the application thereof. Use of capture<br />
devices, storytelling, composition, and design will<br />
be applied. (Prerequisite: GD1402 - Drawing and<br />
Perspective) 4 Credits<br />
CA1415 - Writing for Animation:<br />
Writing for Animation will explore the various<br />
processes used to create treatments, stories,<br />
and scripts. Students will see what a treatment<br />
is and how it is used. <strong>The</strong>y will explore how an<br />
idea is developed into a story and then into a<br />
script. Students will see how a story is structured;<br />
they will explore how to read a script and how<br />
to develop their own scripts. Students will have<br />
a chance to see how important content is to the<br />
development of a fi nished product. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
CA1420 - Digital Imaging:<br />
Students develop basic image manipulation<br />
skills in a raster-based computer environment.<br />
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Emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of<br />
scanning, color management, photo retouching,<br />
imaging, special effects, and fi lters and masks.<br />
(Prerequisite: GD1400 - Computer Applications)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
CA2412 - Advanced Drawing for Animation:<br />
Students will develop their drawing skills and<br />
study space, movement, texture and composition.<br />
Students will demonstrate creative ideas and advanced<br />
skills required to produce their animation<br />
projects. (Prerequisite: GD1411 - Intermediate<br />
Drawing) 4 Credits<br />
CA2413 - Acting for Animators:<br />
In this course, students will explore the techniques<br />
involved in putting together expressions<br />
and movements that convey emotions, impart<br />
meaning and tell a story. Students will see how<br />
to tell a story with motion and embellish it with<br />
expressions. Students will study silent fi lms,<br />
physicality and versatility, and alternate ways to<br />
tell a story and convey a message. (Prerequisite:<br />
CA2439 - Introduction to 3D Animation)<br />
4 Credits<br />
CA2425 - Introduction to 2D Animation:<br />
This course introduced the principles and fundamentals<br />
of animation. Students will study the<br />
12 principles of animation and apply through a<br />
variety of fundamental exercises. Use of capture<br />
devices, pencil tests and other animation techniques<br />
will be explored. (Prerequisite: GD1411<br />
- Intermediate Drawing) **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
CA2429 - Introduction to 3D Modeling:<br />
This is an introductory course in geometric construction.<br />
Through critical analysis, students conceptualize<br />
3D coordinate systems and construct<br />
3D models in a computer environment. Students<br />
also identify the differences and similarities of 3D<br />
modeling with sculpting, 3D design and character<br />
design techniques. (Prerequisite: GD1400 -<br />
Computer Applications) **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
CA2430 - Introduction to Video:<br />
This course will provide an overview of the video<br />
industry and establish a foundation in broadcast<br />
technology. Basic video equipment and studio<br />
operation will be introduced, along with terminology<br />
and its application. (Prerequisite: GD1400<br />
- Computer Applications) 4 Credits<br />
CA2431 - Audio Production:<br />
This course is a conceptual introduction to audio<br />
production techniques. Students will understand<br />
to digitize sound and apply it to their work.<br />
Students will also learn how to produce appropriate<br />
audio effects and transitions. (Prerequisite:<br />
GD1400 - Computer Applications) 4 Credits<br />
CA2432 - Character/Object Design:<br />
In this course, students will design characters<br />
and related objects for animation. Students will<br />
learn the process of character development as<br />
well as enhanced life drawing skills. Course assignments<br />
include gesture drawing, action poses,<br />
turnarounds, and creation of sculpted objects.<br />
(Prerequisite: GD1411 - Intermediate Drawing)<br />
4 Credits<br />
CA2435 - Advanced 2D Animation:<br />
In this course, using the principles learned in<br />
previous 2D animation courses, students are<br />
responsible for organizing the elements required<br />
to storyboard, produce, and record in animated<br />
short. (Prerequisite: CA2425 - Introduction to 2D<br />
Animation) 4 Credits<br />
CA2439 - Introduction to 3D Animation:<br />
Building on the skills acquired in 3D Modeling,<br />
students learn to animate and apply the<br />
principles of animation in a computer environment.<br />
Students are also introduced to concept of<br />
rigging and setting up their model for animation.<br />
(Prerequisite: CA2429 - Introduction to 3D<br />
Modeling) **This course requires a “C” or higher<br />
to pass. 4 Credits<br />
CA2440 - Digital Video Editing:<br />
In this course students explore the features and<br />
functions of video editing systems and learn to<br />
edit video using linear and non-linear video editing<br />
systems. Students will also explore various<br />
media available for output of animation and use<br />
appropriate equipment to output animation to<br />
tape. (Prerequisite: CA2430 - Introduction to<br />
Video) 4 Credits<br />
CA3425 - Materials and Lighting:<br />
In this course, students will address lighting 3D<br />
objects, lighting movement, and establishing<br />
congruence between background, object, refl ectivity,<br />
and illusion of depth. <strong>The</strong> course will focus<br />
on the correlation between reality and computer<br />
rendition, stressing the disparity between real<br />
light and the technical facsimile of artifi cial<br />
lighting. <strong>The</strong> analysis, creation, and application<br />
of custom materials and texture maps will also be<br />
explored. (Prerequisite: CA3449 - Intermediate<br />
3D Modeling) 4 Credits<br />
CA3449 - Intermediate 3D Modeling:<br />
Using a 3D environment, intermediate modeling<br />
techniques and concepts are elaborated.<br />
Modeling as character design and development is<br />
emphasized while refi ning techniques in lighting,<br />
camera, and textures. (Prerequisite: CA2429<br />
- Introduction to 3D Modeling) **This course<br />
requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits
CA3459 - Intermediate 3D Animation:<br />
Using a 3D environment, intermediate animation<br />
techniques, rigging and setup techniques<br />
are elaborated. Animation storyboard and<br />
storytelling concepts are explored while refi ning<br />
techniques in lighting, camera, and timing.<br />
Students are also introduced to basic principal<br />
of scripting and expressions. (Prerequisites:<br />
CA2439 - Introduction to 3D Animation and<br />
CA3449 - Intermediate 3D Modeling) **This<br />
course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
CA3460 - Computer Animation Studio:<br />
Utilizing advanced computer programs, students<br />
will be able to design, produce and edit imaginative<br />
animation sequences. Special topics in<br />
modeling and animation will be covered such<br />
as advanced concepts, lighting, compositing,<br />
special effects, camera moves, audio and inverse<br />
kinematics. (Prerequisite: CA3459 - Intermediate<br />
3D Animation) 4 Credits<br />
CA3469 - Advanced 3D Modeling:<br />
Using a 3D environment advanced modeling<br />
techniques and concepts are applied. Modeling as<br />
character design and development is emphasized<br />
while students analyze real world observations<br />
and their application to modeling. (Prerequisite:<br />
CA3449 - Intermediate 3D Modeling) 4 Credits<br />
CA3470 - Special Topics for<br />
Computer Animation:<br />
This course allows the student to select special<br />
topics in animation and produce such animations<br />
under the guidance of an instructor. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
will be exposed to the various applications of<br />
animation and apply animation skills to chosen<br />
topics. (Prerequisite: CA2439 - Introduction to<br />
3D Animation) 4 Credits<br />
CA3479 - Advanced 3D Animation:<br />
Using a 3D environment, advanced animation<br />
techniques, rigging and setup techniques are<br />
applied. Students also apply the principles of<br />
acting, appropriate mathematical concepts and<br />
techniques to scripting activities and analyze<br />
real world observations and their application to<br />
animation. (Prerequisite: CA3459 -<br />
Intermediate 3D Animation) 4 Credits<br />
CA4461 - Traditional Animation Studio:<br />
Students work with team members to create a<br />
full-length traditional 2D, or experimental animation.<br />
In this advanced course, all nuances of<br />
project creation, production, and post production<br />
are taught. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
CA4480 - Team Animation:<br />
Students will utilize their knowledge of<br />
storytelling, animation, modeling, processing,<br />
and compositing software to create a team<br />
project. Students will strengthen their<br />
interpersonal and communication skills<br />
by working toward a common goal in an<br />
environment that is similar to the animation<br />
industry. (Prerequisite: CA2439 - Introduction<br />
3D Animation) 4 Credits<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES<br />
PH1401 - Principles of Photography:<br />
In this foundation course, students examine<br />
the essential tools, materials, and techniques of<br />
photography. <strong>The</strong> student will learn to use the<br />
camera, fi lm processing, composition, print fi nishing,<br />
and basic darkroom printing. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
will be challenged to investigate the photographic<br />
medium and consider its role in image making.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
PH1410 - History and Survey<br />
of Photography:<br />
This course will provide a framework for critically<br />
considering signifi cant photographers and their<br />
work. Students will be expected to describe,<br />
interpret, and evaluate the origins, stylistic<br />
changes, and artistic innovations in the history<br />
of photography from the 19th Century through<br />
contemporary times. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
PH1413 - Fundamentals of Lighting:<br />
In this introduction to the essential concepts of<br />
lighting for photography, students explore the<br />
manipulation of quantity, quality, direction, contrast,<br />
and color of both natural and artifi cial lighting.<br />
<strong>The</strong> course covers equipment and processes<br />
required to produce professional image quality in<br />
the studio and on location. (Prerequisite: PH1401<br />
- Principles of Photography) **This course<br />
requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
PH1450 - Photographic Design:<br />
In this course, students experience primary<br />
design elements of visual communication as they<br />
apply to the photograph. Topics include image<br />
composition, color theory, lighting theory and<br />
the art of the critique. (Prerequisite: GD1401 -<br />
Fundamentals of Design and PH1401 – Principles<br />
of Photography) 4 Credits<br />
PH1470 - Large Format Photography:<br />
Working individually and in teams, students will<br />
utilize large format cameras both in the studio<br />
and on location, working with various light<br />
sources. This course offers essential experience<br />
with the large format or view camera. Topics<br />
include sheet fi lm, fi lm holders, exposure and<br />
process control, and the management of perspective<br />
and focus with the movements that are<br />
unique to the view camera. (Prerequisite: PH1413<br />
– Fundamentals of Lighting) 4 Credits<br />
PH2413 - Advanced Lighting:<br />
This course expands on the PH1413<br />
Fundamentals of Lighting, with an emphasis<br />
on lighting for products and people in both the<br />
studio and on location. <strong>The</strong> necessary and correct<br />
utilization of electronic fl ash and lighting tools in<br />
the studio and on location is covered. Emphasis is<br />
placed on the imaginative application of lighting<br />
technique and style. (Prerequisite: PH1413 -<br />
Fundamentals of Lighting) 4 Credits<br />
PH2450 - Alternative Photo Processes:<br />
This class will utilize both traditional and<br />
non-traditional photo methods while developing<br />
a knowledge of alternative photo processes.<br />
Chemical processes, lifts, transfers, and image<br />
manipulation will be explored. (Prerequisite:<br />
PH1470 - Large Format Photography) 4 Credits<br />
PH2451 - Digital Photographic Production:<br />
In this introduction to digital photo production,<br />
students become acquainted with the concepts,<br />
hardware, and software related to digital image<br />
acquisition, manipulation, and output, including<br />
scanning, masking, layering, retouching, and<br />
printing. (Prerequisite: PH1413 – Fundamentals<br />
of Lighting) **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
PH2460 - Digital Darkroom:<br />
Emphasis will be placed on those digital techniques<br />
that correspond to traditional darkroom<br />
processes. <strong>The</strong> course will address issues related<br />
to color theory, resolution, contrast and density<br />
controls and the production of photo quality<br />
digital prints from scanned fi lm and direct<br />
digital captures. (Prerequisite: PH2451 - Digital<br />
Photographic Production) 4 Credits<br />
PH2470 - Editorial Photography:<br />
Students will produce assignments related to<br />
photojournalism, location, and editorial photography.<br />
Emphasis is placed on digital technologies<br />
and formal assignment presentation. <strong>The</strong><br />
class is devoted to subject research and creative<br />
photography in both fi ne art and commercial<br />
applications. (Prerequisite: PH2413 – Advanced<br />
Lighting) 4 Credits<br />
PH2478 - Location Photography:<br />
This course explores the special needs of location<br />
photography, including both the technical and<br />
logistical aspects of location work. Students are<br />
challenged with a variety of assignments related<br />
to fashion, portraiture, product, stock, and<br />
architectural photography (Prerequisite: PH2470<br />
- Editorial Photography) 4 Credits<br />
PH3400 - <strong>The</strong> Business of Photography:<br />
This course reviews considerations faced by<br />
photographers when establishing and managing a<br />
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studio operation. Topics include recruitment, appraisal,<br />
and delegation to a studio staff; negotiating<br />
with clients and talent; and the management<br />
of large productions. Students must use business<br />
management software to estimate costs for<br />
photographic work and manage a studio budget.<br />
(Prerequisite: PA3481 - Career Development)<br />
4 Credits<br />
PH3410 - Photographic Essays<br />
and Visual Narratives:<br />
This course addresses photography as a narrative<br />
or illustrative medium used in support of the text<br />
content of publications. Students are required to<br />
produce their own renditions of picture stories,<br />
illustrations, magazine covers, and page layouts<br />
for all types of print media. (Prerequisite:<br />
PH2470 - Editorial Photography or PH2478 –<br />
Location Photography) 4 Credits<br />
PH3413 - Photographic Studio:<br />
Students will develop the ability to solve<br />
problems of visual communication through<br />
assignments designed to challenge their skills<br />
in lighting, camera operation, and commercial<br />
interpretation. All aspects of studio photography<br />
are discussed from lenses to lighting and people<br />
to products. (Prerequisite: PH2413 - Advanced<br />
Lighting) **This course requires a “C” or higher<br />
to pass. 4 Credits<br />
PH4410 - Specialization:<br />
In this course, the student elects to specialize in<br />
one or more of the major fi elds of photography,<br />
including photographic illustration, industrial,<br />
editorial, photojournalism, landscape/nature,<br />
commercial and portraiture. Advanced application,<br />
marketing and preparation of portfolio for<br />
employment are stressed. This is considered<br />
to be the most important section of the overall<br />
portfolio requirements. (Prerequisite: PH3413 -<br />
Photographic Studio and Approval of Academic<br />
Director) 4 Credits<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
APPLICATIONS<br />
PA095 - College Success:<br />
This seminar is designed to help incoming<br />
students make a successful transition to the<br />
academic, cultural and social climate of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota. Highlights of<br />
the course include a focus on the necessary survival<br />
skills for academic and personal growth and<br />
development. (Prerequisite: none) 0 Credits<br />
PA3411 - Capstone/Portfolio:<br />
In this course, students will take menu-driven<br />
concepts and derive a business plan that outlines<br />
the acquisition of a food service property by<br />
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analyzing the demographics, location, marketing,<br />
and fi nancial requirements of such a venture<br />
and determining its overall feasibility in the<br />
marketplace. Trends, lifestyle shifting, and<br />
psychographic analysis will be addressed while<br />
analyzing successful restaurant concepts via case<br />
studies. <strong>The</strong> capstone project culminates in a<br />
complete business plan ready for market entry.<br />
(Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
PA3415 - Management Internship:<br />
In this course, the student serves as a management<br />
intern at a food service facility. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
learns the hands-on duties that managers<br />
perform on a day-to-day basis. Interviewing,<br />
hiring, employee relations and discipline, scheduling,<br />
and team building are possible duties to<br />
be performed. <strong>The</strong> student should also practice<br />
good customer relations and may be involved<br />
in marketing and promotion. <strong>The</strong> student may<br />
also be required to participate in cash handling,<br />
inventory, or other duties that the host site may<br />
require. (Prerequisite: Approval of Academic<br />
Director) 4 Credits<br />
PA3415 - HM - Management Internship:<br />
<strong>The</strong> purpose of the 16 credit Hospitality<br />
Management Internship is to provide students<br />
with a comprehensive immersion in a selected<br />
Hospitality Operation. Students will spend<br />
one full quarter observing and interacting with<br />
management at the selected property. Interns will<br />
be expected to become involved with all aspects<br />
of managing a Hospitality operation, including<br />
human resource functions, scheduling, fi nancial<br />
analysis, supervision and leadership modeling.<br />
Interns will be expected to work closely with the<br />
management of the internship site in preparation<br />
for their careers in the industry. Interns will<br />
become involved in every department and aspect<br />
of the operation, specifi cally with a management<br />
orientation that will provide detailed information<br />
by department and an overall property coordinated<br />
vision. (Prerequisite: Approval of Academic<br />
Director) 16 Credits<br />
PA3481 - Career Development:<br />
In this course, students focus on the mechanics of<br />
the job search process (networking, resume and<br />
cover letter writing, and interviewing) and the development<br />
of the oral communication skills needed<br />
in all aspects of professional life. (Prerequisite:<br />
GE1410 - English I) 4 Credits<br />
PA4483 - Digital Portfolio:<br />
<strong>The</strong> objectives of this course are to complete the<br />
digital portion of the student’s portfolio, to assess<br />
its strengths and weaknesses, to correct those<br />
weaknesses and augment the students’ strengths,<br />
and to produce a professional-level demo tape.<br />
This course will also stress the importance of<br />
professional development and help the student<br />
obtain the necessary completion of the initial job<br />
search requirements. (Prerequisite: Approval of<br />
Academic Director) **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
PA4484 - Portfolio Presentation:<br />
In this course, students will assemble and<br />
enhance the print portion of their animation<br />
portfolio, as well as sharpen their job seeking<br />
skills. (Prerequisite: Approval of Academic<br />
Director) **This course requires a “C” or higher<br />
to pass. 4 Credits<br />
PA4485 - Portfolio Preparation:<br />
This course will prepare students for job<br />
interviews by helping them compile a portfolio.<br />
Students will demonstrate their conceptual<br />
design, craftsmanship, and other skills as they<br />
assemble and refi ne their portfolio pieces. Each<br />
student will select representative pieces, showcasing<br />
work that refl ects a unique style. Particular<br />
emphasis is placed on identifying short and<br />
long-term professional employment goals, as well<br />
as related strategies and resources. (Prerequisite:<br />
Approval of Academic Director) **This course<br />
requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
PA4486 - Internship:<br />
Through a fi eld internship experience, students<br />
will be able to apply acquired subject matter and<br />
career/professional skills in a real and practical<br />
situation. <strong>The</strong> main objectives of the internship<br />
are to allow students the opportunity to observe<br />
and participate in the operation of successful<br />
business related to their fi elds of study. Students<br />
will gain the experience they need to enter the<br />
fi eld when they graduate. (Prerequisite: Approval<br />
of Academic Director) 4 Credits<br />
PA4487 - Portfolio:<br />
This course focuses on the completion of the<br />
portfolio and enables students to begin their job<br />
search. Students should come into this course<br />
with work for the portfolio already begun. During<br />
the term, students will determine the quality of<br />
their work so that enhancements may be made.<br />
In addition, they will complete a professional<br />
resume and begin the job search. (Prerequisite:<br />
Approval of Academic Director) **This course<br />
requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
STUDIO MAJOR COURSES<br />
SM1401 - Studio Major I:<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include<br />
10 courses, of which 5 are in the upper division.<br />
(Prerequisite: may vary based on specifi c courses)<br />
4 Credits<br />
SM1402 - Studio Major II:<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include<br />
10 courses, of which 5 are in the upper division.<br />
(Prerequisite: may vary based on specifi c courses)<br />
4 Credits<br />
SM2403 - Studio Major III:<br />
Th student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include<br />
10 courses, of which 5 are in the upper division.<br />
(Prerequisite: may vary based on specifi c courses)<br />
4 Credits<br />
SM2404 - Studio Major IV:<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include<br />
10 courses, of which 5 are in the upper division.<br />
(Prerequisite: may vary based on specifi c courses)<br />
4 Credits<br />
SM3405 - Studio Major V:<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include<br />
10 courses, of which 5 are in the upper division.<br />
(Prerequisite: may vary based on specifi c courses)<br />
4 Credits<br />
SM3406 - Studio Major VI:<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include<br />
10 courses, of which 5 are in the upper division.<br />
(Prerequisite: may vary based on specifi c courses)<br />
4 Credits<br />
SM4407 - Studio Major VII:<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline offered<br />
at the college in consultation with their advisor.<br />
Primary concentration tracks include 10 courses,<br />
of which 5 are in the upper division.(Prerequisite:<br />
may vary based on specifi c courses) 4 Credits<br />
SM4408 - Studio Major VIII:<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include<br />
10 courses, of which 5 are in the upper division.<br />
(Prerequisite: may vary based on specifi c courses)<br />
4 Credits<br />
TRANSITIONAL<br />
STUDIES COURSES<br />
TS094 - Transitional Studies: English:<br />
This course emphasizes the skills needed to produce<br />
clear, competent English prose. Coursework<br />
concentrates on basic paragraph writing with<br />
its attendant skills: various sentence structure,<br />
spelling, subject/verb agreement, punctuation,<br />
and correct verb tense. (Course is required for<br />
students with an Accuplacer Sentence Skills<br />
placement score of less than 87) Students will require<br />
a “C” or higher to pass Transitional English.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
TS095 - Transitional Studies: Mathematics:<br />
This course reviews the mathematics that is the<br />
foundation for the requirements of a degree<br />
program. <strong>The</strong> course focuses on conceptual<br />
understanding of problem solving, decision<br />
making, and analytical skills dealing with quantities,<br />
their magnitudes and inter-relationships.<br />
<strong>The</strong> course includes: complex manipulation of<br />
whole numbers, fractions, decimal numbers;<br />
ratios, proportions, and percentages; geometry<br />
(emphasizing the calculation of area and volume<br />
of complex 2D and 3D objects); algebra (emphasizing<br />
the manipulation of negative and positive<br />
numbers and the solution of linear equations;<br />
beginning statistics (graphing, mode, mean and<br />
median). (Course is required for students with<br />
an Accuplacer Elementary Algebra placement<br />
score of less than 57). Students will require a<br />
“C” or higher to pass Transitional Mathematics.<br />
(Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
VISUAL EFFECTS &<br />
MOTION GRAPHICS<br />
COURSES<br />
VE1409 - History And Trends Of<br />
Visual Effects:<br />
This course provides an overview of the visual<br />
effects industry, with an emphasis on traditional<br />
techniques and their historical context. This survey<br />
class also explores major trends in the visual<br />
effects industry, and identifi es career opportunities<br />
in the fi eld. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
VE1438 - Computer Graphics:<br />
This course will explore the history, psychology,<br />
and artistic interpretation of typography<br />
and digital design elements. Focus will be upon<br />
systematic application of typographic elements<br />
to enhance readability and visibility as well as<br />
communications for video, digital publishing,<br />
computer animation, and broadcast graphics.<br />
Desktop publishing activities will include the integration<br />
of computers and vector-based drawing<br />
programs. (Prerequisite: GD1403 - Typography<br />
for Digital Media) **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
VE1457 - Conceptual Storytelling:<br />
<strong>The</strong> course is an introduction to storytelling<br />
and the components of story. <strong>The</strong> goal is to<br />
develop storytelling skills, and an understanding<br />
of story form. Students will examine story art<br />
through story structure, character and composition.<br />
Students will be presented with the tools,<br />
techniques, and understandings of what stories<br />
are and how they work. <strong>The</strong> course will comprise<br />
reading, writing, and discussion about traditional<br />
storytelling as well as the impact of technology<br />
and interactivity on storytelling. Students will<br />
learn to craft, analyze and critique stories while<br />
working with the tools necessary to present<br />
material in digital format. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
VE2450 - Maps, Mattes, and Masks:<br />
This course continues the development of digital<br />
imaging skills, with an emphasis on advanced<br />
techniques in masking, maps, channels, and compositing.<br />
(Prerequisite: CA2429 - Introduction to<br />
3D Modeling) 4 Credits<br />
VE2453 - Introduction to VFX:<br />
This course will explore basic color theory and<br />
the various techniques of digital compositing.<br />
Emphasis will be placed on combining separately<br />
shot pieces of live action footage to create a<br />
seamless fi nished shot. (Prerequisite: CA2430 -<br />
Introduction to Video) **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
VE2467 - Production Design:<br />
This course explores the production designer’s<br />
role of interpreting a screenplay (or similar<br />
work), and then combining reality and imagination<br />
to create visual elements that reinforce the<br />
screenplay’s narrative and aesthetic requirements.<br />
Students will consider both the explicit<br />
and underlying meanings in a scene, and then<br />
employ set and effects design to reinforce these<br />
ideas. (Prerequisite: VE1457 - Conceptual<br />
Storytelling) 4 Credits<br />
VE2481 - Interactive Visual Design:<br />
Students learn about interactive computer programs<br />
that combine animation with facilities for<br />
integrating text, sound, images, and fi ll-motion<br />
video into interactive products. This course<br />
allows students to explore the role of 2D and<br />
3D animation in the production of interactive<br />
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products. (Prerequisite: GD1400 - Computer<br />
Applications) 4 Credits<br />
VE2486 - Broadcast Graphics:<br />
This course introduces techniques in type design<br />
and animation using compositing software.<br />
Emphasis is on design, storytelling and technical<br />
precision. (Prerequisite: VE1438 - Computer<br />
Graphics or GD1403 - Typography for Digital<br />
Media) 4 Credits<br />
VE3453 - Intermediate VFX:<br />
Utilizing various painting and compositing<br />
packages students will learn the principles of<br />
rotoscoping and digital painting, as applied to<br />
rig removal and special effects. Students will<br />
also build upon the principles in previous classes<br />
towards the creation of more advanced live action<br />
composites. (Prerequisite: VE2453 - Introduction<br />
to VFX and VE2450 - Maps, Mattes, and Masks)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
VE3457 - Post-Production Management:<br />
Students will learn to manage the production process.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y will develop skill in managing clients<br />
and personnel. Students will discover the critical<br />
nature of preplanning and organization. Course<br />
will explore the various technical and artist issues<br />
that effect a project. Students will understand the<br />
fi nancial implications of project management.<br />
Skill will be developed in establishing timelines<br />
and deadlines. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
VE3465 - Digital Cinematography for VFX:<br />
This course will prepare students for on-set<br />
supervisory roles in the visual effects industry. By<br />
utilizing a complete survey of lighting conditions<br />
and physical set measurements, students will<br />
acquire the necessary data to incorporate 3D<br />
elements into live action plates. (Prerequisite:<br />
VE3453 - Intermediate VFX) 4 Credits<br />
VE3477 - 3D Effects:<br />
Within a 3D environment, students will use<br />
dynamic simulation, particle systems, and rigid<br />
bodies to create a variety of convincing effects,<br />
including natural phenomena. This course will<br />
build a foundation for students to create complex,<br />
dynamic effects, integrated into live action footage.<br />
(Prerequisite: CA3449 - Intermediate 3D<br />
Modeling) 4 Credits<br />
VE3486 - Intermediate Broadcast Graphics:<br />
This course will expose students to the disciplines<br />
used in fi nalizing a video or animation project<br />
using compositing software. <strong>The</strong> class will<br />
reinforce compositing concepts, techniques, and<br />
vocabulary that students have learned in previous<br />
classes. More sophisticated tools and techniques<br />
will be introduced. Each student should produce<br />
a fi nal edited project utilizing these skills.<br />
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(Prerequisite: VE2486 - Broadcast Graphics)<br />
**This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
4 Credits<br />
VE3490 - Advanced Editing Principles:<br />
Advanced editing gives students the opportunity<br />
to refi ne knowledge and skill learned in previous<br />
courses. <strong>The</strong> main focus of this course is applying<br />
shot relations and transitions by creating a<br />
short video from original idea to edited master.<br />
Students will evaluate the editing process by<br />
watching fi lms and understanding how editing<br />
supports the story being told. Students will<br />
then practice shot relationships and continuity<br />
editing using non-linear video editing systems.<br />
(Prerequisite: CA2440 - Digital Video Editing)<br />
4 Credits<br />
VE4463 - Advanced VFX I:<br />
This course will continue to explore the disciplines<br />
used in creating and compositing video<br />
shot on a blue or green screen. More sophisticated<br />
methods will be introduced for color correcting<br />
and adjusting video to produce seamless<br />
composites. <strong>The</strong> class will reinforce compositing<br />
concepts, techniques, and vocabulary that<br />
students have learned in previous classes. <strong>The</strong><br />
concepts of background replacement and the use<br />
of miniatures in visual effects will also be introduced.<br />
(Prerequisites: VE3453 - Intermediate<br />
VFX and VE3465 - Digital Cinematography for<br />
Visual Effects) 4 Credits<br />
VE4467 - Production Studio I:<br />
Students will build upon foundation skills in<br />
broadcast design and visual effects by simulating<br />
a real world production environment. Emphasis<br />
will be placed on the competitive and collaborative<br />
aspects of production, as well as various professional<br />
methods, procedures, techniques, skills,<br />
resources, and equipment. (Prerequisite: VE3465<br />
- Digital Cinematography for VFX) 4 Credits<br />
VE4473 - Advanced VFX II:<br />
In this course, the further exploration of 3D<br />
tracking and matchmoving concepts will be<br />
emphasized to create more complex interaction<br />
between 3D elements and live action footage.<br />
Advanced 3D lighting systems will be introduced<br />
to produce photorealistic composites.<br />
(Prerequisite: VE4463 - Advanced VFX I)<br />
4 Credits<br />
VE4486 - Advanced Broadcast Graphics:<br />
This course will expose students to more advanced<br />
compositing techniques. <strong>The</strong> class will<br />
reinforce compositing concepts, techniques, and<br />
vocabulary that students have learned in previous<br />
classes. More sophisticated tools and techniques<br />
will be introduced. <strong>The</strong> class will focus mainly on<br />
group-oriented projects. Each student will have a<br />
vital role in producing a group project involving,<br />
animation, live action video, editing, and compositing<br />
for a fi nal portfolio piece. (Prerequisite:<br />
VE3486 - Intermediate Broadcast Graphics)<br />
4 Credits<br />
WEB DESIGN &<br />
INTERACTIVE MEDIA<br />
COURSES<br />
IM1480 - Fundamentals Of Interactive<br />
Design:<br />
<strong>The</strong> course introduces students to the history,<br />
trends, terminology, and concepts in the fi eld of<br />
interactive design. Through materials presented<br />
in the course, students become familiar with the<br />
roles and responsibilities of people working in the<br />
fi eld, professional organizations, and signifi cant<br />
organizations. Students are also introduced to the<br />
basic concepts and tools for developing interactive<br />
media applications. (Prerequisite: GD1400<br />
- Computer Applications) **This course requires<br />
a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
IM2420 - Fundamentals of Scripting<br />
Languages:<br />
Students develop and refi ne basic programming<br />
skills. Emphasis is placed on programming concepts<br />
including logic, problem solving, process<br />
fl ow and fl owcharting, syntax and structures,<br />
and debugging and troubleshooting. Students<br />
will acquire skills needed to design, develop,<br />
and produce practical interactive applications.<br />
(Prerequisite: IM1480 - Fundamentals of<br />
Interactive Design) **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
IM2440 - User Centered Interface Design:<br />
This course provides students with the skills to<br />
design interactive interfaces. Emphasis is placed<br />
on examination of the information architecture,<br />
communication and business goals, media, and<br />
delivery platform. Students will develop an interface<br />
prototype that meets the goals of the project.<br />
(Prerequisite: GD1420 - Image Manipulation)<br />
4 Credits<br />
IM2460 - Introduction to Authoring:<br />
This course will introduce the student to concepts<br />
and designs utilized in the development of<br />
education, sales, and marketing presentations.<br />
Students will create an integrated, interactive<br />
multimedia presentation using the basic concepts<br />
and principles of multimedia and graphic design.<br />
(Prerequisite: GD1400 - Computer Applications<br />
and GD1420 - Image Manipulation) 4 Credits<br />
IM2470 - Interactive Motion Graphics:<br />
An advanced course that applies motion graphics<br />
as an integrated interactive solution; students will<br />
script interaction, sequencing, and motion for
interactive projects. Optimization is a critical consideration<br />
in the creation of the user-centered experience.<br />
(Prerequisite: IM1480 - Fundamentals<br />
of Interactive Design) 4 Credits<br />
IM2480 - Digital Video Production:<br />
Students will demonstrate knowledge of editing<br />
using non-linear editing software and hardware<br />
in a computer lab. Students will produce and<br />
edit video and audio using digital desktop video<br />
techniques. (Prerequisite: CA2430 - Introduction<br />
to Video) 4 Credits<br />
IM2490 - Interactive Motion Scripting:<br />
An advanced course that applies motion graphics<br />
as an integrated interactive solution; students<br />
will script interaction, sequencing, and motion<br />
for interactive projects. Optimization is a critical<br />
consideration in the creation of the user-centered<br />
experience. (Prerequisite: IM2470 - Interactive<br />
Motion Graphics) 4 Credits<br />
IM3411 - Writing For Interactive Design:<br />
This is a specialized writing course for interactive<br />
design. Students will learn the unique characteristics<br />
and techniques of media writing and apply<br />
them to interactive media production. Students<br />
will also learn to conduct research for media writing<br />
projects. (Prerequisite: none)<br />
4 Credits<br />
IM3420 - Advanced Scripting Languages:<br />
Students will refi ne dynamic scripting skills to develop<br />
complex interactivity and applications (applets).<br />
<strong>The</strong> course also examines client-side forms<br />
in conjunction with server-side scripting applications.<br />
(Prerequisite: IM2420 - Fundamentals of<br />
Scripting Languages) **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
IM3460 - Intermediate Authoring:<br />
This course will build on the skills taught in the<br />
Introduction to Authoring class. Students will design<br />
production quality interactive presentations<br />
using intermediate-level scripting techniques<br />
focusing on good user interface design and usability.<br />
(Prerequisite: IM2460 - Introduction to<br />
Authoring) 4 Credits<br />
IM4420 - Dynamic Web Applications:<br />
Students apply user-centered design principles,<br />
database structures and server side scripting<br />
to design and develop content for server-based<br />
dynamic delivery. Attention will be paid to design<br />
issues relating to the display of dynamic content<br />
on the screen and how that dynamic content will<br />
be delivered. (Prerequisite: IM3420 - Advanced<br />
Scripting Languages) **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass. 4 Credits<br />
IM4440 - Usability Evaluation:<br />
This course introduces students to concepts and<br />
techniques used in usability evaluation. Through<br />
theories presented in the course, students learn<br />
ways to research, design, implement, and analyze<br />
evaluation of interactive projects. (Prerequisite:<br />
none) 4 Credits<br />
IM4470 - E-Learning Design & Applications:<br />
This course will introduce students to the<br />
principles of instructional design as applied to<br />
e-learning. <strong>The</strong> course introduces different options<br />
for authoring tools, principles of effective<br />
design, instructional analysis, and production<br />
of e-learning materials. Students design, build,<br />
evaluate, and revise instructional applications<br />
using industry standard authoring systems.<br />
(Prerequisite: IM2420 - Fundamentals of<br />
Scripting Languages) 4 Credits<br />
IM4480 - Web Design & Interactive<br />
Media Production Team:<br />
This course focuses on the interactive design<br />
project management process. <strong>The</strong> development<br />
of the project team as key to the successful<br />
achievement of interactive design project goals<br />
is stressed. <strong>The</strong> process examines the main<br />
elements required in every proposal/plan, time<br />
frame, and budget. <strong>The</strong> course also examines issues<br />
of copyright and intellectual property as they<br />
relate to project implementation. (Prerequisites:<br />
IM3420 - Advanced Scripting Languages and<br />
IM2490 - Interactive Motion Scripting) 4 Credits<br />
IM4490 - Special Topics in Web Design<br />
& Interactive Media:<br />
Topics are based upon important trends and developments<br />
in Web Design & Interactive Media.<br />
Lectures, demonstrations, or research reports<br />
pertaining to areas of interest in Web Design<br />
& Interactive Media are presented by resident<br />
faculty, expert visitors, and working professionals.<br />
Group projects may also be assigned. Study<br />
and discussion of computer hardware, operating<br />
systems, networking, programming languages,<br />
interactive digital media, streaming media, entrepreneurship,<br />
marketing, workgroup organization,<br />
and the interactive industry. (Prerequisites:<br />
IM2490 - Interactive Motion Scripting and<br />
IM3420 - Advanced Scripting Languages and<br />
IM2460 - Introduction to Authoring) 4 Credits<br />
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FACULTY<br />
Many of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota faculty members<br />
are working professionals with impressive<br />
achievements in their fi eld.<br />
Advertising Faculty<br />
Patrick Faricy (Adjunct)<br />
M.B.A., University of California - Irvine; B.F.A.,<br />
<strong>Art</strong> Center College of Design - Pasadena, CA<br />
Anthony Giordano (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., Columbia University; B.A., State<br />
University of New York - Buffalo<br />
Chris Harrison (Adjunct)<br />
B.F.A., Columbus College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design<br />
Jennifer Hood (Full-time)<br />
M.Phil., University of Glasgow - Scotland;<br />
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University<br />
Rebecca John (Part-time)<br />
M.A., University of Phoenix Online; B.A.,<br />
University of St. Thomas<br />
°Jennifer McDowell (Full-time)<br />
Advertising / Design Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
M.B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., University of Virginia - Charlottesville<br />
Jim Paulos (Full-time)<br />
M.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison<br />
Jim Ullyot (Adjunct)<br />
M.B.A., Harvard University;<br />
A.B., Harvard College<br />
Rachel Whisenant (Full-time)<br />
M.B.A., Westminster College;<br />
B.A., Bringham Young University<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s Faculty<br />
°Mike Autenrieth (Full-time)<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s / Hospitality Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University;<br />
A.S., Johnson and Wales University<br />
C.H.A., C.H.E., American Hotel and Lodging<br />
Association<br />
Tatum Barile (Full-time)<br />
A.A.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota<br />
Jessica Bartl (Part-time)<br />
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America - New<br />
York<br />
Nathan Beauchamp (Full-time)<br />
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America - New<br />
York<br />
Jessica Becker (Full-time)<br />
B.A., Goucher College - Maryland; A.O.S.,<br />
New England Culinary Institute<br />
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Jon Belleau (Full-time)<br />
Amy Carter (Full-time)<br />
Seth Bixby Daugherty (Full-time)<br />
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America - New<br />
York<br />
Desiree Dorwart (Full-time)<br />
B.A., Minnesota State University - Moorhead<br />
Lianna Johnson (Full-time)<br />
A.A.S., Minneapolis Community and Technical<br />
College<br />
Byron Korus (Full-time)<br />
Ed.D., Hamline University; M.A., St. Mary’s<br />
University - Twin Cities; B.S., North Dakota<br />
State University, C.E.C., A.A.C., C.C.E.,<br />
American Culinary Federation<br />
Stephen Lerach (Full-time)<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s Assistant Academic Director<br />
M.L.S.; B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities<br />
Christina Meyer-Jax (Full-time)<br />
M.S., Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine<br />
& Science - Chicago; B.S., University of<br />
Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Donna Simmons (Full-time)<br />
B.S., University of Minnesota - Duluth<br />
Darrel Smith (Full-time)<br />
M.Ed., Phoenix University; B.S., Georgia<br />
State University; A.A., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of<br />
Atlanta<br />
Hope Walburn (Part-time)<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota - Morris<br />
Pat Weber (Full-time)<br />
B.S., Florida International University; A.O.S.,<br />
Culinary Institute of America - New York<br />
Fred Weiss (Full-time)<br />
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee;<br />
A.S., Johnson & Wales - Rhode Island<br />
Design Management<br />
Faculty<br />
Aftab Ahmed Khokher (Adjunct)<br />
M.B.A., Florida Metropolitan University—<br />
Tampa College, Brandon; B.S.; B.G.S.,<br />
University of Kansas; P.M.P., Project<br />
Management Institute<br />
Walter Lambert (Full-time)<br />
Ph.D.; M.B.A., University of Texas – Austin;<br />
M.S.Ch.E.; B.S.Ch.E, University of Cincinnati<br />
°Jennifer McDowell (Full-time)<br />
Advertising / Design Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
M.B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., University of Virginia - Charlottesville<br />
Eli Zmira (Adjunct)<br />
M.Arch., Newschool of Architecture and<br />
Design - California; B.S., University of<br />
Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Digital Film & Video<br />
Production Faculty<br />
Rolf Belgum (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of California - San Diego;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Benjamin Gottfried (Full-time)<br />
M.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison,<br />
B.A., St. John’s University - Minnesota<br />
°David Wilharm (Full-time)<br />
Digital Film & Video Production / Media<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s & Animation / Visual Effects & Motion<br />
Graphics Academic Director<br />
B.Arch., B.S., North Dakota State University<br />
Fashion & Retail<br />
Management Faculty<br />
Susan Dunlap (Adjunct)<br />
M.M.A.; B.A., Metropolitan State University<br />
Cari Gelle (Full-time)<br />
B.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
°John Schulz (Full-time)<br />
Fashion & Retail Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison<br />
Kelli Rae Sebwe (Full-time)<br />
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison<br />
Graphic Design Faculty<br />
James L. Dean (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University College for the Creative<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s - Kent, UK; B.A., Northbrook College -<br />
Sussex, UK<br />
Erika Dodge (Part-time)<br />
M.F.A., B.F.A., University of Minnesota – Twin<br />
Cities; A.A.S., Brown College<br />
Clay DuVal (Full-time)<br />
M.Ed., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities; B.S., University of Wisconsin - Stout<br />
Brendon Farley (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Boise State University;<br />
B.F.A., Columbus College of <strong>Art</strong> & Design<br />
Jim Felgate (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University - Twin Cities;<br />
B.F.A., St. Cloud State University<br />
Doug Garder (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., West Virginia University -<br />
Morgantown; B.A., Southern Illinois University<br />
- Edwardsville<br />
Peter Gaustad (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University - Twin Cities;<br />
B.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Anne George (Part-time)<br />
M.F.A., Rutgers University; B.F.A., School of<br />
the <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Chicago
Randall Holbrook (Part-time)<br />
J.D., Hamline University; B.A., St. Johns<br />
College - Maryland<br />
Debra Lawton (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison;<br />
B.S., University of Minnesota<br />
Lisa Loudon (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln;<br />
B.F.A., University of Nebraska - Omaha<br />
Matthew Luken (Part-time)<br />
M.A.S.; B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical<br />
University<br />
William Reynolds (Full-time)<br />
M.Ed., College of St. Catherine -<br />
St. Paul; B.F.A., Minneapolis College of <strong>Art</strong><br />
and Design<br />
Julie Streitz (Part-time)<br />
B.F.A., Iowa State University<br />
John Thomas (Full-time)<br />
B.F.A., Minneapolis College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design<br />
°Jelena Tosovic (Full-time)<br />
Graphic Design Academic Director<br />
M.Arch., B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities<br />
Doug Westendorp (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., B.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities<br />
General Education Faculty<br />
°Jan Austad (Full-time)<br />
General Education Academic Director<br />
M.Ed., McGill University - Montreal; B.A.,<br />
C.C.S., Concordia University - Montreal<br />
Kacie Billmark (Adjunct)<br />
Ph.D., University of Virginia; B.S.,<br />
Northwestern University<br />
Jeff Burkett (Full-time)<br />
M.S.; B.S., Minnesota State University -<br />
Mankato<br />
Sandra Cook (Part-time)<br />
M.A.; B.A., Biola University<br />
Paul Corts (Adjunct)<br />
B.S., University of Wisconsin - River Falls<br />
Michael Courteau (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Hamilne University; M.A., University of<br />
St. Mary’s - Minneapolis; B.A., University of<br />
Wisconsin - Madison<br />
Jeremy Frandrup (Full-time)<br />
M.A., Hamline University;<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University<br />
Erin Hennessy (Full-time)<br />
M.A., University of Amsterdam;<br />
B.A., University of Manchester - England<br />
Jenny Herbst (Part-time)<br />
M.A., University of Minnesota;<br />
B.A., University de Chile - Santiago<br />
Satish Jayaraj (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., Hamline University; B.A., Purdue<br />
University<br />
Eric Jenson (Adjunct)<br />
M.S., Georgia State University;<br />
B.A., Carleton College<br />
Jeremy Lawson (Full-time)<br />
M.S., University of Tennessee; B.S.; B.S.,<br />
Marshall University - Huntington, WV<br />
Barb Ludins (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., Alder Graduate School;<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University<br />
Ed McBride (Full-time)<br />
M.S.; B.S., Minnesota State University -<br />
Mankato;<br />
Lisa McDaniel (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University - Minneapolis;<br />
M.A., Southern Methodist University -<br />
Dallas; B.A., University of Illinois - Urbana<br />
Laura Moyer (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., University of St. Thomas;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Tim Nagle (Part-time)<br />
Ph.D.; M.A., University of Minnesota-Twin<br />
Cities; B.S., Northern Michigan University;<br />
B.S., Oregon State University<br />
Dana Nissen (Full-time)<br />
Ph.D., Graduate <strong>The</strong>ological Foundation -<br />
Indiana; Th.M., Lutheran School of <strong>The</strong>ology<br />
- Chicago; M.Div., Luther Northwestern<br />
<strong>The</strong>ological Seminary; B.A., University of<br />
Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Sarah Orman (Full-time)<br />
M.A., Hamline University;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Renae Sauter (Part-time)<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University - Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University<br />
Cecelia Stanton (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., Lehigh University;<br />
B.A., Bloomfi eld College<br />
Tony Steblay (Part-time)<br />
M.F.A., B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities<br />
Christopher Title (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Hamline University;<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University - Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., Northern Arizona State University,<br />
Flagstaff<br />
Deborah Weiss (Full-time)<br />
B.A., St. Cloud State University<br />
Hospitality Management<br />
Faculty<br />
°Mike Autenrieth (Full-time)<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s / Hospitality Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University;<br />
A.S., Johnson and Wales University<br />
C.H.A., C.H.E., American Hotel and Lodging<br />
Association<br />
Natalie Goldston (Full-time)<br />
B.S., University of Wisconsin – River Fall<br />
Interior Design and<br />
Interior Planning with<br />
AutoCAD Faculty<br />
Jessica Ainsworth-Truong (Full-time)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A.., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities; LEED AP Legacy<br />
Marissa Alexander (Adjunct)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities<br />
Jeremiah Battles (Adjunct)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities<br />
°Gina Carlson (Full-time)<br />
Interior Design Academic Director<br />
M.Arch.; B.S., University of Minnesota -<br />
Twin Cities; M.B.A., St. Edwards University;<br />
NCIDQ® Certifi cate #005711<br />
Johanna Friendshuh (Full-time)<br />
B.S.; B.S., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities; NCIDQ® Certifi cate #022246<br />
Maria Garrido Santos (Full-time)<br />
M.L.S.; B.S., University of Minnesota –<br />
Twin Cities; A.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Fort<br />
Lauderdale; NCIDQ® Certifi cate #205507<br />
Korrin Lohmann (Full-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota<br />
Amy Meller (Part-time)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities; LEED AP Legacy<br />
Justin Merkovich (Adjunct)<br />
M.Arch.; B.F.A., University of Minnesota -<br />
Twin Cities<br />
Beata Morris (Full-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota<br />
Chad Stamps (Adjunct)<br />
M.Arch., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., Hamline University<br />
Elsa Wenz (Part-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota<br />
Dan Whittaker (Full-time)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities; LEED AP Legacy; NCIDQ® Certifi cate<br />
#021217<br />
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Jill Winkler (Adjunct)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities<br />
Eli Zmira (Adjunct)<br />
M.Arch., Newschool of Architecture and<br />
Design - California; B.S., University of<br />
Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
Faculty<br />
Jonathan Dege (Full-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota<br />
Shannon Gilley (Full-time)<br />
B.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Steve Paul (Full-time)<br />
B.A., University of Iowa - Iowa City<br />
Lafe Smith (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Savannah College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design;<br />
B.A., University of Iowa<br />
°David Wilharm (Full-time)<br />
Academic Director Digital Film & Video<br />
Production / Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation /<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
B.Arch., B.S., North Dakota State University<br />
Photography Faculty<br />
Kristine Heykants (Part-time)<br />
M.A., University of Iowa;<br />
B.F.A., Iowa State University<br />
Caroline Houdek (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
B.F.A., College of Visual <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Brett Kallusky (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of <strong>Art</strong>; B.F.A.,<br />
University of Wisconsin - River Falls<br />
Anthony Marchetti (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
B.F.A., Gustavus Adolphus College<br />
°Colleen Mullins (Full-time)<br />
Photography Academic Director<br />
M.F.A, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., San Francisco State University<br />
Becky Olstad (Full-time)<br />
M.S., Boston University; B.A., University of<br />
Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Rich Ryan (Adjunct)<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Martin Springborg (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A.; B.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin<br />
Cities<br />
Sarah Whiting (Part-time)<br />
M.F.A., Savannah College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design;<br />
B.G.S., University of Michigan<br />
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Visual Effects & Motion<br />
Graphics Faculty<br />
Michael Heagle (Full-time)<br />
B.F.A., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee<br />
Jason Ho (Part-time)<br />
B.A., St. Olaf College<br />
Andrew Shea (Part-time)<br />
B.F.A., Minneapolis College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design<br />
°David Wilharm (Full-time)<br />
Academic Director Digital Film & Video<br />
Production / Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation /<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
B.Arch., B.S., North Dakota State University<br />
Web Design & Interactive<br />
Media Faculty<br />
Tim Armato (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Minneapolis College of <strong>Art</strong> and<br />
Design; B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College<br />
Douglas Brull (Full-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota; B.F.A., University of Wisconsin -<br />
Oshkosh<br />
Derrin Evers (Adjunct)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota<br />
James Horwitz (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A.; M.A., University of Wisconsin -<br />
Madison; B.A., University of Connecticut<br />
John Keston (Full-time)<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University<br />
Ken Korth (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities;<br />
B.F.A., Brigham Young University - Provo<br />
°Dana Nybo (Full-time)<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
Academic Director<br />
B.A., Winona State University; A.A., Anoka-<br />
Ramsey Community College<br />
Yuriy Sherayzen (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities,<br />
B.F.A., Minneapolis College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota staff members are<br />
committed to students and to<br />
providing quality, outcome oriented<br />
education.<br />
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE<br />
William A. Johnson<br />
President<br />
612-656-6863<br />
Jeanne <strong>The</strong>berath<br />
Executive Assistant<br />
612-656-6863<br />
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS<br />
Susan Tarnowski<br />
Ph.D., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br />
Dean of Academic Affairs<br />
612-656-6860<br />
Amber Galer<br />
Academic Affairs Assistant<br />
612-656-7861<br />
Jan Austad<br />
General Education Academic Director<br />
612-656-7512<br />
Mike Autenrieth<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s/Hospitality Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
612-656-6819<br />
Gina Carlson<br />
Interior Design Academic Director<br />
612-656-7565<br />
Steve Lerach<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s/Hospitality Management<br />
Assistant Academic Director<br />
612-656-6934<br />
Jennifer McDowell<br />
Advertising/Design Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
612-656-6981<br />
Colleen Mullins<br />
Photography Academic Director<br />
612-656-6852<br />
Dana Nybo<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
Academic Director<br />
612-656-6901<br />
John Schulz<br />
Fashion & Retail Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
612-656-6872<br />
Jelena Tosovic<br />
Graphic Design Academic Director<br />
612-656-6966
David Wilharm<br />
Digital Film & Video Production/Media<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s & Animation/Visual Effects & Motion<br />
Graphics Academic Director<br />
612-656-6954<br />
Terry Williams<br />
Director of Assessment<br />
612-656-6867<br />
Andrea Benedict<br />
Plus Lead<br />
612-656-7532<br />
Michelle Bean<br />
612-656-6883<br />
Tarah Bjorklund<br />
612-656-7564<br />
Claire Hilgeman<br />
612-656-7520<br />
Steve O’Brien<br />
612-656-6815<br />
Bavi Weston<br />
612-656-7560<br />
Academic Advisors<br />
Steve Liska<br />
M.L.S., Louisiana State University<br />
Librarian<br />
612-656-6827<br />
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE<br />
Desiree Boie<br />
Registrar<br />
612-656-6837<br />
Erin Richards<br />
Record Assistant<br />
612-656-6834<br />
Julie Bergeron<br />
Attendance Coordinator<br />
612-656-6880<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
Greg Lockhart<br />
Director of Technology<br />
612-656-6841<br />
Nikki Austin<br />
Technology Support Supervisor<br />
612-656-6821<br />
Mark Thomes<br />
Sr. Desktop and Media Resources Analyst<br />
612-656-6826<br />
Jim Bozic<br />
Desktop Analyst<br />
612-656-6831<br />
Michael Guille<br />
Desktop Analyst<br />
612-656-6986<br />
Andrew Schroeder<br />
Media Resources Coordinator<br />
612-656-6807<br />
Administrative and<br />
Financial Services<br />
Jakki Edwards<br />
Director of Administrative<br />
and Financial Services<br />
612-656-6859<br />
Jeffrey Lee<br />
Accounting Supervisor<br />
612-656-6845<br />
Crysta Weidmann<br />
General Accountant<br />
612-656-6832<br />
Clint Lambeth<br />
Collector<br />
612-656-6985<br />
Lydia Zabar<br />
Accounting Assistant<br />
612-656-6944<br />
Barry Rosenman<br />
Supply Store Manager<br />
612-656-6864<br />
Erik Thompson<br />
Print Service Manager<br />
612-656-6824<br />
Student Financial Services<br />
Bonnie Burgoyne<br />
Director of Student Financial Services<br />
612-656-6839<br />
Craig McCoy<br />
Associate Director of Student<br />
Financial Services<br />
612-656-6843<br />
Rebekah Martin<br />
Associate Director of Student<br />
Financial Services for New Students<br />
612-656-6879<br />
Kimberly Steele<br />
Assistant Director of Student<br />
Financial Services<br />
612-656-6876<br />
Angela Anderson<br />
612-656-6828<br />
Lena Collister<br />
612-656-6959<br />
Jena Karlen<br />
612-332-3361<br />
Natalie Lynch<br />
612-656-6833<br />
Alisha Rawana<br />
612-656-6828<br />
Jason Twombly<br />
612-656-6842<br />
Tiffany Williams<br />
612-656-6838<br />
Financial Aid Offi cers<br />
Amy Learn<br />
Loan Coordinator<br />
612-656-7541<br />
Jamie Gordon<br />
Student Financial Services<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
612-656-6828<br />
Human Resources<br />
Patrick Chen<br />
Director of Human Resources<br />
612-656-6848<br />
Susie Charais<br />
Human Resources Generalist<br />
612-656-6847<br />
Facilities<br />
Tony Voelker<br />
Facilities Manager<br />
612-656-7555<br />
Daniel Odole<br />
Maintenance Supervisor<br />
612-656-6878<br />
Anne Cronquist<br />
Frank Kammerer<br />
Ben Laski<br />
Keil Lennie<br />
Robert Smith<br />
Khamisi Whittler<br />
Custodians<br />
612-656-6878<br />
Basher Elwagi<br />
Momo Lawson<br />
Gloria Robison<br />
Connor Siegel<br />
Security<br />
612-656-5555<br />
Career Services<br />
Becky Bates<br />
Director of Career Services<br />
612-656-6854<br />
Jodi Gruenwald<br />
Assistant Director of Career Services<br />
612-656-6851<br />
Susan Wirth<br />
Senior Career Services Advisor<br />
612-656-6850<br />
Alma Garza<br />
612-656-6962<br />
Carrie Stankey<br />
612-656-6855<br />
Career Services Advisors<br />
Melinda Wolff<br />
Alumni Coordinator/<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
612-656-7544<br />
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Sarah Mraz<br />
Student Employment Advisor<br />
612-656-6849<br />
Student Affairs<br />
Pam Boersig<br />
Dean of Student Affairs<br />
612-656-6865<br />
Rob Anderson<br />
Director of Residence Life and Housing<br />
612-656-6835<br />
Teresa Hash<br />
Residence Life Coordinator<br />
Becky Lothe<br />
Counselor/Disability Services Coordinator<br />
612-656-6866<br />
Julie Kesterke<br />
Student Development Coordinator<br />
612-656-6892<br />
Admissions<br />
Mary Strand<br />
Senior Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6820<br />
Jeff Mammenga<br />
612-656-6803<br />
Deborah Andreivich<br />
612-656-7566<br />
Directors of Admissions<br />
Ivy Arnett<br />
612-656-6874<br />
Leo Ballard<br />
612-332-3361<br />
Jason Chinander<br />
612-656-6814<br />
Leah Conn<br />
612-656-6871<br />
Andy Covert<br />
612-656-6805<br />
Jay Edwards<br />
612-656-6882<br />
Sofi a Farone<br />
612-656-7567<br />
Tracy Fourness<br />
612-332-3361<br />
Sherry Hanson<br />
612-656-6810<br />
Aaron Heiner<br />
612-656-6812<br />
Amanda Leininger<br />
612-656-7540<br />
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Michael Miller<br />
612-656-6870<br />
Nick Mueller<br />
612-656-7568<br />
Danielle Munro<br />
612-656-7561<br />
Kris Pearson<br />
612-656-6806<br />
Jesse Reed<br />
612-656-6884<br />
Ashley Schmillen<br />
612-656-6907<br />
Yer Sumner<br />
612-656-6960<br />
Julie Voshel<br />
612-656-6977<br />
LeAnna Wangerin<br />
612-656-6809<br />
Assistant Directors of Admissions<br />
Jack May<br />
Assistant Director of Re-Admissions<br />
612-656-6829<br />
Hannah Hedegard<br />
Enrollment Processor<br />
612-656-6963<br />
Izy Follansbee<br />
Offi ce Manager<br />
612-656-6817<br />
Melissa Giacomini<br />
Senior Admissions Coordinator<br />
612-656-6804<br />
Charla Hudlow<br />
612-656-6802<br />
Angie Kukielka<br />
612-656-6818<br />
Pleasant Lucas<br />
612-656-6804<br />
Andrea Renaud<br />
612-656-6823<br />
Admissions Coordinators<br />
Matthew Johnson<br />
Mailroom Coordinator<br />
612-656-6822<br />
Amy Williams<br />
Receptionist<br />
612-656-6800<br />
Public Relations<br />
Anjila Kozel<br />
Director of Communications<br />
612-656-6862<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
MINNESOTA BOARD<br />
OF TRUSTEES<br />
Jerry Kaminski - Chair<br />
Vice President - General Manager of<br />
Foodservice Land O Lakes<br />
Dorothy Fenwick, Ph.D.<br />
Board Member<br />
President, Association of Commissions<br />
Linda Hunter<br />
Board Member<br />
Vice President, Human Resources<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
John Knepper<br />
Board Member<br />
Private Consultant<br />
James F. Palermo<br />
Board Member<br />
Vice President, Admissions, Education<br />
Management Corporation<br />
William A. Johnson<br />
Ex-Offi cio<br />
President, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International LLC<br />
has a three-member Board of<br />
Directors, located at 210 Sixth<br />
Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.<br />
<strong>The</strong> members are John R.<br />
McKernan, Jr., Edward H.<br />
West and John M. Mazzoni.
GENERAL<br />
INFORMATION<br />
ADMISSIONS<br />
CAMPUS VISIT<br />
Prospective students are encouraged to<br />
visit <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota,<br />
although a visit is not a condition for<br />
submitting the Application for Admission<br />
and the Enrollment Agreement. Arrangements<br />
for an interview and tour of the<br />
campus may be made by contacting:<br />
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
15 SOUTH 9TH STREET<br />
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402<br />
612-332-3361 OR<br />
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-777-3643<br />
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS<br />
All applicants are admitted into <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota based<br />
on the following criteria:<br />
• An official copy of high school<br />
transcripts from an accredited<br />
educational institution or a GED<br />
certificate including proof of<br />
graduation.<br />
• A minimum high school GPA of 1.5 or<br />
a GED certificate including proof of<br />
graduation if an applicant is applying<br />
for a Certificate, Associate’s, and<br />
Diploma degree program.<br />
• A minimum High School GPA of 2.0<br />
or a GED certificate including proof of<br />
graduation if an applicant is applying<br />
for a bachelors degree program.<br />
• A minimum High School GPA of 2.0<br />
if an applicant is applying for an<br />
Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s<br />
degree and is taking online courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following will also be considered:<br />
Portfolio, or body of work in their program<br />
of interest, successful completion of placement<br />
exam, norm referenced exams like<br />
the ACT, and successful completion of<br />
post secondary education. High school seniors<br />
who have not yet graduated should<br />
submit a partial transcript that indicates<br />
their expected graduation date.<br />
Students who have completed high school<br />
or its equivalent, yet cannot provide the<br />
necessary documentation, may provide<br />
alternate documentation to satisfy this requirement.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota President or designee must<br />
approve all exceptions. A student may<br />
submit proof of an Associate’s degree that<br />
is fully transferable to a Bachelor’s degree<br />
from any accredited post-secondary<br />
school to satisfy the high school or GED<br />
requirement.<br />
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE<br />
An application for admission must be<br />
completed, signed by the applicant and<br />
sent to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
with a $50 application fee. As part<br />
of the application, the applicant is required<br />
to independently conceive and write an<br />
essay of approximately 150 words stating<br />
how his/her education at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota will help attain<br />
his/her career goals. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota also requires a<br />
high school transcript or GED scores. A<br />
student may submit proof of a degree from<br />
any accredited post-secondary school to<br />
satisfy the high school or GED requirement.<br />
Applicants must submit a completed<br />
enrollment agreement and are assessed<br />
a $100 enrollment fee which is due within<br />
10 days of submitting an application. Applicants<br />
not accepted for admission will<br />
receive a full refund of all fees paid.<br />
Each school quarter is typically 11 weeks.<br />
<strong>The</strong> quarterly tuition and fees charged are<br />
subject to adjustment annually. Students<br />
are given a notice of 90 days in the event<br />
of an adjustment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> starting kit is optional and consists of<br />
basic equipment, first-quarter textbooks<br />
and materials required for beginning each<br />
program. A list of the components of the<br />
starting kit is provided to each enrolled<br />
student. <strong>The</strong>se materials may be purchased<br />
at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute or at most<br />
supply stores.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
reserves the right to schedule or reschedule<br />
classes to accommodate classroom<br />
and facility usage.<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
ADMISSIONS POLICY<br />
All international (nonimmigrant) applicants<br />
to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
must meet the same admissions<br />
standards as all other students (Please<br />
refer to Admissions Requirements for all<br />
students in <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota <strong>Catalog</strong>).<br />
ENGLISH LANGUAGE<br />
PROFICIENCY POLICY<br />
All applicants to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota whose first language is<br />
not English must demonstrate competence<br />
in the English language. Demonstration<br />
that English is an applicant’s “first” language<br />
can be satisfied if the applicant submits<br />
a diploma from secondary school (or<br />
above) in a system in which English is the<br />
official language of instruction. If English<br />
is not the applicant’s “first” language, the<br />
applicant will need to meet the minimum<br />
English Language Proficiency standard<br />
through submission of an official minimum<br />
score on the written Test of English as a<br />
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its TOEFL<br />
Internet (iBT) equivalent. A minimum score<br />
of 480 on the written TOEFL is required<br />
for diploma programs. A minimum of 500<br />
on the written TOEFL or 61 on the TOEFL<br />
Internet (iBT) is required for all associate<br />
and bachelor’s level degree programs.<br />
Applicants should contact the Admissions<br />
Offi ce to determine other examinations for<br />
which offi cial scores, equivalent to TOEFL,<br />
are acceptable as an alternative to TOEFL.<br />
<strong>The</strong> above stated English language<br />
profi ciency requirements are<br />
effective November 1, 2004.<br />
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS<br />
FOR NONIMMIGRANT STUDENTS<br />
Applicants seeking to enroll in valid<br />
student nonimmigrant status must submit<br />
each of the following items:<br />
• A completed and signed Application<br />
for Admission Form including required<br />
essay;<br />
• A completed and signed Enrollment<br />
Agreement;<br />
• Original or official copies of all<br />
educational transcripts (high school<br />
and, if applicable, university level<br />
academic records) and diplomas.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se educational transcripts and<br />
diplomas must be prepared in English<br />
or include a complete and official<br />
English translation;<br />
• Official credential evaluation of non-<br />
American educational credentials, if<br />
applicable.<br />
• Proof of English language proficiency<br />
(see English language proficiency<br />
policy);<br />
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• A completed and signed Sponsor’s<br />
Statement of Financial Support;<br />
(This statement is not required if the<br />
student is self-sponsored;)<br />
• Official Financial Statements.<br />
Financial statements (typically<br />
provided by a bank) must verify<br />
sufficient funds to cover the cost of<br />
the educational program as well as all<br />
living expenses;<br />
• A U.S. $50 non-refundable<br />
application fee and a U.S. $100<br />
refundable tuition deposit;<br />
• A photocopy of the student’s<br />
passport to provide proof of birth<br />
date and citizenship (Students<br />
outside the United States who have<br />
not yet acquired a passport will<br />
need to submit a copy of their birth<br />
certificate);<br />
• For all nonimmigrant applicants<br />
residing in the United States at the<br />
time of application: a photocopy<br />
of the visa page contained within<br />
the student’s passport as well as a<br />
photocopy of the student’s I/94 arrival<br />
departure record (both sides);<br />
• For all nonimmigrant applicants<br />
residing in the United States at the<br />
time of application in either F, M, or J<br />
non-immigrant classification: written<br />
confirmation of nonimmigrant status<br />
at previous school attended before<br />
transferring to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota;<br />
• Proof of Health Insurance. Students<br />
who do not possess health insurance<br />
upon applying to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota must<br />
be prepared to purchase health<br />
insurance through an approved<br />
provider upon commencement of<br />
studies.<br />
If an applicant seeking to enroll in valid<br />
student nonimmigrant status is transferring<br />
from a college or university in the United<br />
States, the International Student Transfer<br />
Clearance Form is also required.<br />
If the applicant is accepted, he/she will be<br />
sent additional information regarding the<br />
student visa application process. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is autho-<br />
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rized under federal law to admit nonimmigrant<br />
students.<br />
ORIENTATION<br />
At the start of each quarter, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota hosts an<br />
orientation program for all new students<br />
and their parents. Students are advised<br />
of the date, time, and events. Attendance<br />
is recommended for all new students and<br />
parents are encouraged to attend.<br />
Incoming students participate in the College’s<br />
Student Inventory. Based on this<br />
assessment, a student success plan may<br />
be implemented in order to support the<br />
student’s success.<br />
STUDENT ID CARDS<br />
Students are required to keep on their<br />
person their Student ID card issued by<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
Students must present their student ID to<br />
Security Guards upon entering buildings.<br />
Certain entrances and doors are kept<br />
locked at all times; student ID cards are<br />
used to access these locations through the<br />
use of the electronic lock.<br />
Student ID cards are also used to check<br />
out material in the library and equipment<br />
cage. ID cards are also required to receive<br />
any official student documentation.<br />
If a student loses his or her ID card he/she<br />
must immediately report the loss or theft to<br />
the Cage. <strong>The</strong>re is a $15 replacement fee.<br />
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
includes over 100,000 square feet at our<br />
locations at 15 South 9th Street and 800<br />
Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota<br />
55402. In addition to classrooms,<br />
students will find studios, laboratories,<br />
offices, student lounges, a learning<br />
resource center, and an exhibition gallery.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
maintains an art supply store and printing<br />
service center for the convenience of<br />
students. <strong>The</strong> year-round class size for <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota averages<br />
approximately 21 students. Rarely<br />
would lecture classes exceed 45 or lab<br />
classes exceed 30 students. Equipment<br />
provided at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota is specific to the program of<br />
study and includes computers, workstations,<br />
printers, as well as photo, video,<br />
and audio equipment. <strong>The</strong> college is not<br />
responsible for loss or damage of student<br />
property, including artwork or photos.<br />
PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS<br />
Standardized placement evaluations are<br />
used at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota as a means to place students<br />
in the appropriate Transitional or college<br />
level Mathematics or English course.<br />
(See Academic Affairs for a description of<br />
Transitional Studies.) Placement scores<br />
are not used to determine admission to<br />
the college. <strong>The</strong>re are three assessments<br />
tests students may use; ACCUPLACER,<br />
ACT and SAT. SAT and ACT scores are<br />
considered to be valid for up to five years<br />
after the date of completing the evaluations.<br />
Students found to need assistance<br />
based on the placement evaluation will be<br />
required to enroll in appropriate Transitional<br />
Studies courses offered by the college.<br />
Such courses are four credits in length<br />
and are charged at the current per-credit<br />
charge and do not count towards the<br />
required credits for graduation.<br />
ACCUPLACER<br />
Students who score at least 57 in Mathematics<br />
and 87 in the Sentence Skills sections<br />
of the ACCUPLACER may be placed<br />
in the college level Mathematics or English<br />
course. Scoring below 57 in Mathematics<br />
or 87 in Sentence Skills will place a student<br />
in the appropriate Transitional Studies<br />
course. Students are only allowed to take<br />
the ACCUPLACER test a maximum of two<br />
times in each area.<br />
ACT<br />
Students who score at least 18 in each<br />
section of the ACT will be placed in the<br />
appropriate college level English or Mathematics<br />
course. Scoring less than 18 in<br />
any given section will require the student<br />
to take the Accuplacer Assessment Placement<br />
prior to entering College level English<br />
or Mathematics.<br />
SAT<br />
Students who score at least 450 in each<br />
section of the SAT will be placed in the<br />
appropriate college level English or Mathematics<br />
course. Scoring less than 450 in<br />
any given section will require the student<br />
to take the Accuplacer Assessment Placement<br />
prior to entering College level English<br />
or Mathematics.<br />
For placement test scoring requirements<br />
and options, please speak with an Assistant<br />
Director of Admissions or the Academic<br />
Director of General Education.<br />
Note: students intending to enroll in<br />
certificate programs at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota are not required to<br />
complete the Accuplacer.<br />
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
does not discriminate on the basis of<br />
race, genetic marker, gender, creed, color,<br />
age, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion,<br />
national origin, sex, disability, or any other<br />
characteristic protected by state, local, or<br />
federal law. Enrollees requiring additional
educational or tuition assistance will be<br />
referred to appropriate government agencies<br />
or other special educational institutions<br />
equipped to handle such situations.<br />
For information, please contact the Office<br />
of Admissions.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
reserves the right to request any additional<br />
information necessary to evaluate an applicant’s<br />
potential for academic success.<br />
STUDENT FINANCIAL<br />
SERVICES<br />
Student Financial Services assists students<br />
and their families with financial plans<br />
to help ensure students’ completion of<br />
their programs. Financial Aid Officers from<br />
this department also help in the completion<br />
of federal and state applications for<br />
grants and loans. Once students’ eligibility<br />
for financial aid is determined, students<br />
receive help to develop plans for meeting<br />
educational expenses.<br />
FEDERAL REFUND POLICY<br />
(TITLE IV FUNDS)<br />
<strong>The</strong> return of Title IV Refund Policy applies<br />
to any student who receives Title IV funding<br />
and withdraws. <strong>The</strong> withdraw process<br />
is defined as occurring when a student<br />
notifies in written or oral form, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota of his<br />
or her intent to withdraw. Whether or not<br />
notification is given or whether or not the<br />
student begins the withdrawal process,<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
will determine the date of withdrawal as<br />
the date the student ceased attendance.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Return of Title IV formula determines<br />
the amount of Title IV funds a student has<br />
earned at the time the student ceases attendance<br />
and the amount of Title IV funds<br />
a student must return.<br />
<strong>The</strong> amount of Title IV funds earned by a<br />
student is based on the amount of time<br />
spent in attendance by the student for<br />
that term. <strong>The</strong> amount of Title IV funds a<br />
student earns is a proportional calculation<br />
based on the amount of time the student<br />
attends school through 60 percent of the<br />
term. If a student ceases to attend school<br />
after 60 percent of the term, the student<br />
earns 100 percent of the Title IV funds. If<br />
the amount of Title IV grant or loan funds<br />
dispersed is greater than the amount a<br />
student earned, unearned funds must be<br />
returned. If the amount the student was<br />
dispersed is less than the amount the<br />
student earned, the student is eligible to<br />
receive a post-withdrawal disbursement in<br />
the amount of earned aid not received but<br />
otherwise eligible.<br />
TITLE IV FUNDS DISTRIBUTION<br />
POLICY<br />
Return of Title IV funds will be distributed<br />
as follows:<br />
1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans<br />
2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans<br />
3. Federal PLUS Loans<br />
4. Federal Pell Grant<br />
5. Federal ACG Grant<br />
6. Federal SMART Grant<br />
7. Federal SEOG<br />
NON FEDERAL<br />
REFUND POLICY<br />
Refunds for state aid programs and<br />
non-state aid programs are calculated<br />
on a proportional basis using the State<br />
mandated or institutional refund policy. To<br />
calculate the minimum refund due to the<br />
Minnesota State Grant program, the SELF<br />
Loan Program, and other aid programs,<br />
with the exception of the State Work Study<br />
Program, the Minnesota Office of Higher<br />
Education Refund Calculation Worksheet,<br />
Appendix 14, of the Minnesota State Grant<br />
manual is used.<br />
BUYER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL<br />
Each student will be notified of acceptance/rejection<br />
in writing. In the event a<br />
student is rejected, all tuition, fees, and<br />
other charges will be refunded.<br />
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if<br />
a student gives written notice of cancellation<br />
within five business days of the<br />
execution of the contract or day on which<br />
the student is accepted, then a complete<br />
refund is given regardless of whether the<br />
program has started.<br />
If a student gives a written notice of<br />
cancellation after five business days of the<br />
execution of the contract or day on which<br />
the student is accepted, but before the<br />
start of the program by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota, then all tuition,<br />
fees, and other charges, except 15 percent<br />
of the total cost of the program (15 percent<br />
not to exceed $50.00) shall be refunded to<br />
the student.<br />
If a student gives written notice of cancellation<br />
after the start of the period of<br />
instruction for which the student has been<br />
charged, but before completion of 75<br />
percent of the period of instruction, then<br />
student is assessed a pro rata portion of<br />
tuition, fees and all other charges based<br />
on the number of days in the term plus<br />
25 percent of the total program cost (25<br />
percent not to exceed $100.00.)<br />
Any notice of cancellation shall be acknowledged<br />
in writing within 10 business<br />
days of receipt of such notice and all<br />
refunds shall be forwarded to the student<br />
within 30 business days of receipt of such<br />
notice. This refund policy is not linked to<br />
any student conduct policy and any promissory<br />
instrument shall not be negotiated<br />
prior to the completion of 50 percent of<br />
the course.<br />
Written notice of cancellation shall take<br />
place on the date the letter of cancellation<br />
is postmarked, or, in the case where<br />
the notice is hand carried, it shall occur<br />
on the date the notice is delivered to <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota. <strong>The</strong><br />
date of execution of the enrollment agreement<br />
shall be presumed to be the date of<br />
delivery of the notice of acceptance, and<br />
if delivered by mail, the postmark dates of<br />
the letter of acceptance.<br />
Examples of the calculations for policy are<br />
available in the Student Accounting office.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
may change the refund policy when<br />
federal, state, or other policies change.<br />
Students will be given 60 days notice of<br />
any change.<br />
NON-PAYMENT<br />
OF CHARGES<br />
Non-payment of tuition, housing, fees,<br />
and/or other charges due to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota will result in<br />
the student being obligated for additional<br />
collection costs, collection agency costs,<br />
and legal costs.<br />
In addition, we reserve the right to report<br />
your failure to pay amounts owed to one or<br />
more national credit bureau organizations<br />
and not release your academic transcript<br />
until all your debts to us are paid in full.<br />
FINANCIAL AID<br />
All students are eligible to apply for financial<br />
assistance under various federal and<br />
state programs as follows:<br />
• Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized/<br />
Unsubsidized)<br />
• Federal Pell Grant<br />
• Federal Academic Competitiveness<br />
Grant (ACG)<br />
• Federal SMART Grant<br />
• Federal Supplemental Educational<br />
Opportunity Grant (SEOG)<br />
• Federal Work-Study<br />
• Federal PLUS Loan Program<br />
• State-Funded Student Assistance<br />
Programs<br />
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• Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance<br />
• Veteran’s Administration Benefits<br />
Awards under these programs are based<br />
on the student meeting eligibility requirements,<br />
individual need, the availability of<br />
funds, and specific program requirements.<br />
A number of states also offer educational<br />
grants. Some states permit their residents<br />
to use the grants at schools outside of<br />
the state. Contact the Student Financial<br />
Services office for complete details about<br />
financial aid resources.<br />
Students receiving financial assistance<br />
must maintain satisfactory academic progress<br />
standards as outlined in this catalog.<br />
STUDENT FINANCIAL<br />
ASSISTANCE<br />
1. All students who receive federalsponsored<br />
financial assistance must<br />
maintain satisfactory academic<br />
progress for financial assistance<br />
eligibility.<br />
2. State grant eligibility is based on current<br />
regulations as detailed on the student’s<br />
state grant notice. Each student should<br />
refer to the award notice<br />
or contact the Student Financial<br />
Services department when his or her<br />
status changes.<br />
SUSPENSION AND<br />
REINSTATEMENT OF<br />
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<br />
Students who are suspended from a<br />
program of study or terminated from <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota are<br />
ineligible for financial assistance until<br />
they regain admission and comply with<br />
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy<br />
requirements.<br />
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<br />
STUDENT APPEAL<br />
Students who are denied or suspended<br />
from financial assistance may file an appeal,<br />
under appropriate federal guidelines,<br />
with the College’s Student Financial Assistance<br />
Review Committee.<br />
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<br />
REVIEW COMMITTEE<br />
This committee consists of the President,<br />
Director of Administrative and Financial<br />
Services, and Director of Student Financial<br />
Services. <strong>The</strong> committee is responsible<br />
for the review of all student financial-aid<br />
awards when there is a question regarding<br />
a student’s eligibility for such awards.<br />
Furthermore, the committee serves as an<br />
appeal panel when a student is denied<br />
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financial assistance under the Satisfactory<br />
Academic Progress Policy.<br />
STUDENT APPEAL PROCEDURE<br />
Any student who is denied financial assistance<br />
under <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota’s Satisfactory Academic<br />
Progress Policy has the right to appeal<br />
such a decision, according to the following<br />
procedure:<strong>The</strong> Student:<br />
1. Writes a letter to the attention of<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota’s Director of Student<br />
Financial Services that details all<br />
mitigating circumstances. This letter<br />
must be received within 10 days after<br />
notification of financial-aid denial.<br />
2. Attaches any documents that give<br />
justification or reason for the student’s<br />
situation leading to the denial of<br />
financial assistance.<br />
3. May request a personal appearance<br />
before the Student Financial<br />
Assistance Review Committee.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Review Committee:<br />
1. Secures a copy of the student’s<br />
academic and financial-aid records.<br />
2. May request the appearance of the<br />
student to clarify any materials/<br />
statements presented by the student.<br />
3. Reviews all materials presented by<br />
the student and available from the<br />
college, and renders a final decision<br />
regarding the student’s financial<br />
assistance status.<br />
VETERANS’ INFORMATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> College is approved by the Minnesota<br />
State Approving Agency for veterans’<br />
educational benefits and may receive assistance<br />
in the filing of appropriate forms<br />
from the Registrar’s office. <strong>The</strong>se students<br />
must maintain satisfactory attendance and<br />
academic progress as outlined in this catalog.<br />
Make-up work is not permitted for the<br />
purpose of receiving Veteran’s Administration<br />
training allowances.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT<br />
INFORMATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> system of schools, of<br />
which <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is a member, offers various merit<br />
and competitive scholarships, including<br />
the following:<br />
PASSION FOR FASHION <strong>2010</strong><br />
TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS<br />
AWARDED<br />
Tuition Scholarships Awarded<br />
LOCAL<br />
Local First Place Winner<br />
$3,000 tuition scholarship<br />
NATIONAL<br />
First Place:<br />
Full tuition scholarship<br />
Second Place:<br />
Half tuition scholarship<br />
Third Place:<br />
One-Third tuition scholarship<br />
National tuition scholarships will be awarded<br />
in addition to local prizes except when<br />
a winner receives a full tuition scholarship.<br />
Graduating high school students who<br />
are interested in entering the Fashion &<br />
Retail Management program are eligible to<br />
compete for a tuition scholarship. Tuition<br />
scholarships are non-transferable.<br />
To learn more, visit: www.artinstitutes.edu/<br />
competitions/PassionforFashion.aspx.<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES AND<br />
AMERICANS FOR THE<br />
ARTS POSTER DESIGN<br />
COMPETITION <strong>2010</strong><br />
Tuition Scholarships Awarded<br />
LOCAL LEVEL:<br />
Local first place winner<br />
$3,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Local second place winner<br />
$2,000 tuition scholarship<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL:<br />
First place:<br />
$25,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Second place:<br />
$20,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Third place:<br />
$15,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Fourth place:<br />
$10,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Fifth place:<br />
$8,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Sixth place:<br />
$6,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Seventh place:<br />
$5,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Eighth place:<br />
$4,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Ninth place:<br />
$3,000 tuition scholarship
Tenth place:<br />
$2,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Eleventh place:<br />
$1,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Twelfth place:<br />
$500 tuition scholarship<br />
National tuition scholarships will be awarded<br />
in addition to local tuition scholarships.<br />
All tuition scholarships must be<br />
used at the location the student represents<br />
in the competition. Tuition<br />
scholarships are non-transferable.<br />
All decisions made by judges are<br />
fi nal and may not be disputed.<br />
To learn more, visit: http://artinstitutes.<br />
edu/Competitions/BestPoster.aspx<br />
BEST TEEN CHEF<br />
COMPETITION <strong>2010</strong> TUITION<br />
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED:<br />
LOCAL<br />
Local First Place Winner<br />
$3,000 tuition scholarship<br />
NATIONAL<br />
First Place<br />
full-tuition scholarship<br />
(awarded evenly over all quarters)<br />
Second Place<br />
Half-tuition scholarship<br />
(awarded evenly over all quarters)<br />
Third Place<br />
Quarter-tuition scholarship<br />
(awarded evenly over all quarters)<br />
Fourth Place<br />
$5,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Fifth Place<br />
$5,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Sixth Place<br />
$5,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Seventh Place<br />
$5,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Eighth Place<br />
$5,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Ninth Place<br />
$5,000 tuition scholarship<br />
All remaining contestants<br />
$1,000 tuition scholarship<br />
National tuition scholarships will be awarded<br />
in addition to local prizes except when<br />
a winner receives a full tuition scholarship.<br />
All tuition scholarships are awarded toward<br />
a degree program. All tuition scholarships<br />
must be used at the location the student<br />
represents in the competition.<br />
Tuition scholarships are non-transferable.<br />
To learn more, visit: http://artinstitutes.edu/<br />
Competitions/BestTeenChef.aspx<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
PHOTOGRAPHIC<br />
SCHOLARSHIP <strong>2010</strong><br />
Tuition Scholarships Awarded<br />
LOCAL<br />
Local First Place Winner<br />
$3,000 tuition scholarship and the opportunity<br />
to advance to the National Photographic<br />
Competition<br />
NATIONAL<br />
First Place:<br />
Full tuition scholarship<br />
Second Place:<br />
Half tuition scholarship<br />
Third Place:<br />
One-Third tuition scholarship<br />
National tuition scholarships will be awarded<br />
in addition to local prizes except when<br />
a winner receives a full tuition scholarship.<br />
Graduating high school students who are<br />
interested in entering the Photography<br />
program are eligible to compete for a<br />
tuition scholarship. Tuition scholarships are<br />
non-transferable.<br />
To learn more, visit: http://www.<br />
artinstitutes.edu/competitions<br />
EVELYN KEEDY MEMORIAL<br />
SCHOLARSHIP<br />
High school seniors who show dedication<br />
to their education and a desire for a<br />
creative career may apply for the Evelyn<br />
Keedy Memorial Scholarship through <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong>. This is a $30,000 tuition<br />
scholarship. Details and applications may<br />
be obtained by contacting <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
location of your choice or calling 1-800-<br />
275-2440. Deadline is May 1, <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES<br />
An applicant must be a senior at a high<br />
school located within the United States.<br />
Deadline for entry is May 1, <strong>2010</strong>. <strong>The</strong><br />
winner will be notified by June 2, <strong>2010</strong> and<br />
must accept the scholarship offer by June<br />
16, <strong>2010</strong>. An offer not accepted by that<br />
date will be rescinded and offered to the<br />
first runner-up.<br />
ENTRY PREPARATION<br />
Applicants for the scholarship must<br />
submit:<br />
• A completed entry form indicating<br />
the College and program of study<br />
desired.<br />
• An official high school transcript<br />
indicating current grade point average<br />
and class rank.<br />
• A letter of recommendation from a<br />
guidance counselor or teacher.<br />
• A letter of recommendation from an<br />
employer, club sponsor, coach, or<br />
community service leader.<br />
• A typed résumé stating educational<br />
background, extracurricular activities,<br />
hobbies, work experience, community<br />
involvement, and awards.<br />
• A 200-word essay about their career<br />
choice and why they have chosen it.<br />
JUDGING<br />
A team of Admissions and High school<br />
program staff will select the winner and<br />
two runners-up. Decisions will be final.<br />
WINNER’S OBLIGATIONS<br />
<strong>The</strong> scholarship recipient must begin his or<br />
her program of study in the summer or fall<br />
quarter following high school graduation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> recipient must not interrupt his or her<br />
studies; interruption of studies will result<br />
in loss of the scholarship. <strong>The</strong> scholarship<br />
will be suspended in quarters when the<br />
recipient’s cumulative grade point average<br />
falls below 2.5.<br />
ENTRY MATERIALS<br />
All entry materials become the property of<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong>. <strong>The</strong> judging team is not<br />
responsible for loss, damage, or return of<br />
entry materials.<br />
OTHER CONDITIONS<br />
<strong>The</strong> scholarship will be awarded only to<br />
a student who has been admitted to his<br />
or her chosen <strong>Art</strong> Institute location. In the<br />
event that the scholarship recipient’s education<br />
is terminated either by the student<br />
or the College, the scholarship becomes<br />
null and void. <strong>The</strong> scholarship is not<br />
redeemable for cash and may not be used<br />
to finance optional programs sponsored<br />
by the College. <strong>The</strong> scholarship covers<br />
two academic years’ tuition (six quarters)<br />
only and may not be applied against fees,<br />
housing, living expenses, or program supplies,<br />
and may not be transferred between<br />
affiliate schools.<br />
Other Options: Do not plan to finance<br />
your education by anticipating a scholarship.<br />
You may want to apply for financial<br />
assistance either through <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota or the federal and<br />
state governments. Additionally, many<br />
local and national service clubs, civic<br />
groups, and organizations, such as DECA<br />
and VICA, sponsor scholarships. Contact<br />
these organizations for details and application<br />
guidelines.<br />
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THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
MERIT AND NEED<br />
SCHOLARSHIP<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> Merit and Need Award<br />
is a quarterly scholarship and is given to<br />
students who have demonstrated financial<br />
need and have earned at least a 2.5<br />
cumulative GPA during their high school or<br />
college education.<br />
Awards will also be considered for those<br />
students who have a cumulative GPA of<br />
2.2 to 2.49 and one letter of recommendation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> award ranges from $200-$400 each<br />
quarter and is contingent on the student<br />
maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA while<br />
attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota. <strong>The</strong> student must enroll for at<br />
least 12 credits per quarter. Application is<br />
due at the time of initial financial aid appointment.<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
SECOND FAMILY MEMBER<br />
SCHOLARSHIP<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
provides this quarterly award to full-time<br />
students attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota concurrently with<br />
another member of their nuclear family<br />
(parent, sibling, spouse, or child).<br />
<strong>The</strong> maximum amount a student may<br />
receive is $300. If the student receives<br />
either the Merit or Excellence Award, the<br />
Second Family Award amount will equal<br />
$300 minus the amount of the other award<br />
received.<br />
For example, if the student qualifies for the<br />
Second Family Award but also receives a<br />
Merit Award for $100, the student’s Second<br />
Family Award amount will equal $200.<br />
Family member must make application<br />
to attend <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota and be enrolled for classes. <strong>The</strong><br />
award is determined at the time of initial<br />
financial aid appointment.<br />
STUDENT SUCCESS<br />
SCHOLARSHIP<br />
To be eligible, a student must have a<br />
CGPA of 3.25 or higher and then register<br />
for 16 credits for the following quarter. Students<br />
must remain enrolled in 16 credits<br />
through schedule adjustment period to be<br />
eligible. At the end of schedule adjustment<br />
period the student will be credited<br />
the value of one credit of tuition after week<br />
2 of the quarter. <strong>The</strong> credit value will be<br />
based on the individual student’s tuition<br />
rate. For more information, visit the Student<br />
Financial Services office located on<br />
the second floor.<br />
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CULINARY ARTS STUDENT<br />
SCHOLARSHIP<br />
This is scholarship is an annual $1,000<br />
tuition scholarship for current Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
students given away each fall quarter.<br />
To qualify, Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s students must<br />
meet the following requirements:<br />
Minimum 3.0 GPA from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota<br />
Currently and continuingly enrolled<br />
students who are in good academic and<br />
judicial standing.<br />
Two letters of recommendations – one<br />
from a faculty member and another from<br />
the Academic Director for Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s.<br />
A three-part essay:<br />
How has your education at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota allowed you<br />
to fulfill your culinary dream?<br />
How will this scholarship contribute to your<br />
college experience while attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota?<br />
How will the achievement of your Culinary<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s degree or certificate influence your<br />
future career?<br />
SUSAN O’BOYLE-JACOBSON<br />
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<br />
This is scholarship is an annual $1,000<br />
tuition scholarship for current Baking<br />
& Pastry students given away each fall<br />
quarter.<br />
To qualify, Baking & Pastry students must<br />
meet the following requirements:<br />
Minimum 3.0 GPA from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota<br />
Currently and continuingly enrolled<br />
students who are in good academic and<br />
judicial standing.<br />
Two letters of recommendations – one<br />
from a faculty member and another from<br />
the Academic Director for Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s.<br />
A three-part essay:<br />
How has your education at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota allowed you<br />
to fulfill your dream as a Baking & Pastry<br />
professional?<br />
How will this scholarship contribute to your<br />
college experience while attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota?<br />
How will the achievement of your Baking &<br />
Pastry degree or certificate influence your<br />
future career?<br />
EDMC EDUCATION<br />
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS<br />
This annual tuition-based schoalrship<br />
award varies from year to year and is<br />
offered to students 24 years of age<br />
and older.<br />
To qualify, incoming and current<br />
non-traditional students must meet<br />
the following requirements: To be<br />
considered for this award, a student<br />
must include the following:<br />
A completed application form<br />
and agreement<br />
A personal statement that tells us something<br />
about you that cannot be discerned<br />
from the application materials and what<br />
you plan on doing with your education<br />
after graduation.<br />
Unofficial copies of all high school or college<br />
transcripts. Transcripts must demonstrate<br />
a minimum Cumulative Grade Point<br />
Average (CGPA) of 3.0.<br />
Two letters of recommendation – a copy of<br />
any letter of recommendation is perfectly<br />
acceptable. One letter may come from an<br />
instructors, but not both letters.<br />
For more information, please visit Student<br />
Financial Services.<br />
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS<br />
SCHOLARSHIP<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is a collegiate partner of Citizens’ Scholarship<br />
Foundation of America and the<br />
Dollars for Scholars family of community<br />
scholarship foundations. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota has agreed that<br />
Dollars for Scholars awards of up to<br />
$1,000 per student will not adversely affect<br />
scholarship funding provided by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota. Interested<br />
students should go online at http://<br />
scholarshipamerica.org/ for details.<br />
<strong>2010</strong> IMAGINE AMERICA<br />
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
participates in the <strong>2010</strong> Imagine America<br />
Scholarship Program funded through the<br />
Career Training Foundation. Each high<br />
school is eligible to receive up to two<br />
$1,000 scholarships for their students. To<br />
apply for the scholarship students should<br />
contact their high school counselor or go<br />
online at http://www.imagine-america.org<br />
NATIONAL ART HONOR<br />
SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP<br />
High school seniors who also belong to<br />
the National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society may apply<br />
for an <strong>Art</strong> Institute National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society<br />
Scholarship. Details may be obtained<br />
by calling <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute location of your<br />
choice or 1-800-275-2440. Deadline is<br />
March 1, <strong>2010</strong>. Senior class members of<br />
the National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society are eligible<br />
to compete for these tuition scholarships:<br />
First place: $20,000<br />
Second place: $10,000
Third place: $5,000<br />
Fourth place: $3,000<br />
Fifth place: $2,000<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> scholarships cover tuition<br />
only. Scholarship awards may not be<br />
applied to fees, living expenses, or supply<br />
costs.<br />
All entries must be addressed to:<br />
National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society Scholarships,<br />
c/o <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Pittsburgh<br />
420 Boulevard of the Allies,<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1328<br />
Attention: Bill McAnulty<br />
DEADLINE<br />
Application must be postmarked by<br />
midnight, March 1, <strong>2010</strong>. Winners will be<br />
notified after May 1, <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:<br />
1. You must be a high school senior<br />
graduating in the <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> academic<br />
year and a member of the National <strong>Art</strong><br />
Honor Society.<br />
2. Submit six slides of six different<br />
original pieces of artwork representing<br />
your creative ability and interest.<br />
3. Digital files may be submitted in lieu of<br />
slides.<br />
4. Submit a written statement describing<br />
your artistic career goals and why<br />
you want to be considered for a<br />
scholarship.<br />
5. Use the list on the back cover to select<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute you wish to attend.<br />
6. Submit your name, home address, and<br />
telephone number, along with your<br />
school name, address, and school<br />
telephone number, and the name<br />
of your National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society<br />
advisor.<br />
7. Entries must be postmarked by<br />
midnight, March 1, <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
8. Winners must apply for admission<br />
at an <strong>Art</strong> Institute location and be<br />
accepted to validate the scholarship.<br />
9. Upon receipt, all submissions become<br />
the sole property of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
and will not be returned.<br />
VICA/SKILLSUSA<br />
CHAMPIONSHIP<br />
Students who are members of SkillsUSA<br />
may compete in local, state, and national<br />
championships. <strong>The</strong> winners of the national<br />
championships are awarded the following<br />
scholarships. Winners of the Adver-<br />
tising Design, Culinary, and Photography<br />
championships will be awarded a $20,000<br />
tuition scholarship. Winners of the 3D Visualization<br />
and Animation, Web Design, and<br />
Television Production championships will<br />
be awarded a $10,000 tuition scholarship.<br />
Each <strong>Art</strong> Institute has a limited number<br />
of scholarships. Winners are permitted to<br />
choose <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute location of their<br />
choice and scholarships will be awarded<br />
on a first-come-first-serve basis. National<br />
championships are held in June <strong>2010</strong>. For<br />
details, visit the SkillsUSA Web site: http://<br />
www.skillsusa.org or call 703-777-8810.<br />
Winners of the SkillsUSA competition may<br />
contact Julie Walsh at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> at<br />
1-800-275-2440 for scholarship details.<br />
SCHOLASTICS ARTS AND<br />
WRITING COMPETITION<br />
Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded<br />
by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> to the Scholastic<br />
National Award recipients on a first-comefirst-serve<br />
basis. To receive information<br />
about this scholarship visit the Scholastic<br />
Web site at http://www.scholastic.com/artandwriting<br />
or call 212-343-6100. National<br />
Award recipients must contact Julie Walsh<br />
of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> at 1-800-275-2440 as<br />
soon as they are notified of the award.<br />
C-CAP<br />
Students who are enrolled in a C-CAP<br />
program may compete for a two-year<br />
full-tuition scholarship at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> value of this scholarship is approximately<br />
$50,000. For information, speak to<br />
the C-CAP director at your high school,<br />
visit: http://www.ccapinc.org, or call: 212-<br />
974-7111.<br />
PROSTART INVITATIONAL<br />
First-place winners of the National ProStart<br />
Invitational Culinary Competition and<br />
Management Competition will be awarded<br />
a $3,000 tuition scholarship to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong>. A $2,000 tuition scholarship for<br />
second-place winners and $1,000 tuition<br />
scholarship for third place winners will also<br />
be awarded. Applicants must be enrolled<br />
in a ProStart program to be eligible for<br />
competition. For more information, visit<br />
the ProStart Web site at www.nraef.org/<br />
prostart/ or call 1-800-765-2122. Winners<br />
of the invitational may contact Julie Walsh<br />
at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> at 1-800-275-2440 for<br />
scholarship details.<br />
DEAN’S CHOICE AWARD<br />
Each quarter, enrolled students representing<br />
all programs are encouraged to submit<br />
their best work to the Dean’s office. <strong>The</strong><br />
Dean selects a work for display in the<br />
Dean’s office. <strong>The</strong> student-artist receives a<br />
$250 tuition scholarship in recognition for<br />
his or her winning submission.<br />
PRESIDENT’S AWARD<br />
FOR EXCELLENCE<br />
Each quarter enrolled students representing<br />
all programs are encouraged to submit<br />
their best work to the President’s office.<br />
<strong>The</strong> President selects a work for display in<br />
the President’s office. <strong>The</strong> student-artist<br />
receives a $250 tuition scholarship in recognition<br />
for his or her winning submission.<br />
All scholarship winners must adhere to the<br />
scholarship rules established by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong>. Scholarship winners must apply<br />
to and be accepted at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota to validate the<br />
scholarship.<br />
Scholarships cover tuition only, unless<br />
otherwise noted. <strong>The</strong>y do not cover books,<br />
supplies, or miscellaneous fees. Students<br />
attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota on scholarships must maintain<br />
at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point<br />
average, or otherwise stated, in order<br />
to retain eligibility.<br />
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
MISSION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of Academic Affairs at <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is to<br />
engage students in an innovative education<br />
that supports them in becoming critical<br />
and creative thinkers with the ability to<br />
shape their chosen fields.<br />
Academic Affairs values:<br />
• Excellence in educational programs,<br />
teaching, and student support<br />
• Honesty, integrity, and caring in all<br />
interactions<br />
• Openness to new ideas in a changing<br />
world<br />
• Commitment to continuing<br />
improvement<br />
Academic Affairs serves the students,<br />
faculty and community through the development<br />
and implementation of postsecondary<br />
educational programs that prepare<br />
students with the necessary skills for<br />
entry-level positions in a variety of designrelated<br />
and business-related careers. <strong>The</strong><br />
office achieves its mission through:<br />
• <strong>The</strong> selection, development, and<br />
retention of exemplary faculty<br />
• <strong>The</strong> careful, continual planning and<br />
development of a curriculum that is<br />
responsive to the needs of students<br />
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and employers<br />
• <strong>The</strong> provision of academic support<br />
services<br />
• <strong>The</strong> provision of appropriate<br />
technology for instructional purposes<br />
• <strong>The</strong> promotion and support of an<br />
effective library which provides<br />
access to materials and information<br />
supporting educational programs<br />
at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota<br />
ACADEMIC DIRECTORS AND<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
<strong>The</strong> administration and faculty members<br />
of the Academic Affairs department<br />
have been carefully selected to assure<br />
excellence in the educational process.<br />
<strong>The</strong> faculty members have professional<br />
experience and backgrounds in the careerrelated<br />
areas in which they teach. <strong>The</strong><br />
major focus of the educational process is<br />
devoted to the development of employable<br />
skills and professional attitudes so that<br />
graduates are prepared for the working<br />
world.<br />
ACADEMIC DIRECTORS<br />
Each academic program at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota has an<br />
Academic Director. <strong>The</strong> Academic Director<br />
is responsible for working directly with<br />
students to ensure a quality learning experience,<br />
and for ensuring that well qualified<br />
faculty members are employed to teach<br />
in programs. <strong>The</strong>y also ensure, through<br />
continual observation and evaluation, that<br />
faculty members implement best practices<br />
in the teaching and learning process.<br />
Academic Directors develop the curriculum<br />
and maintain an appropriate schedule<br />
of classes. <strong>The</strong>y also encourage students<br />
to meet with them to discuss the competencies<br />
and outcomes for student learning<br />
in the program. <strong>The</strong>y are available to meet<br />
with students on individual plans for career<br />
employment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Academic Director works with a<br />
Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) for<br />
each program. PAC members are industry<br />
professionals who advise the program to<br />
ensure that curriculum is staying current<br />
with industry standards, offer insight into<br />
the changing dynamics of the industry, and<br />
report on the skills and knowledge needed<br />
for employment in their respective fields.<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
• Advertising (Bachelor)<br />
• Culinary programs including:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of Cooking (Certificate)<br />
Baking & Pastry (Certificate and<br />
Associate)<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s (Associate)<br />
Culinary Management (Bachelor)<br />
Hospitality Management (Bachelor)<br />
• Design Management (Bachelor)<br />
• Digital Film & Video Production<br />
(Bachelor)<br />
• Fashion & Retail Management<br />
(Bachelor)<br />
• Interior Design programs including:<br />
Interior Planning with AutoCAD<br />
(Associate)<br />
Interior Design (Associate and<br />
Bachelor)<br />
• Graphic Design (Associate and<br />
Bachelor)<br />
• Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation (Bachelor)<br />
• Photography (Bachelor)<br />
• Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
(Bachelor)<br />
• Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
(Associate and Bachelor)<br />
STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVE<br />
LEARNING<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
encourages students to be active participants<br />
in their own learning. Students need<br />
to engage in their coursework by attending<br />
classes, participating in learning activities,<br />
completing reading, and submitting learning<br />
and evaluative assignments. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota faculty<br />
members assist students in becoming professionals<br />
and lifelong learners. Students<br />
are encouraged to communicate regularly<br />
with their faculty members and take<br />
advantage of both scheduled office hours<br />
and informal meeting times.<br />
ACADEMIC ADVISING<br />
Academic Advisors encourage success<br />
and persistence through academic<br />
planning, educational goal setting, and<br />
resource referral. Academic Advisors build<br />
community within programs and the college<br />
environment through personal contact<br />
with students, faculty members, and staff.<br />
Academic Advisors help students to be<br />
successful. Advisors can direct students<br />
to campus services as well as off campus<br />
resources that may enhance their ability to<br />
succeed.<br />
Students should see an Academic Advisor<br />
for assistance with:<br />
• Accessing any services on campus<br />
• Course planning and registration<br />
• Online courses<br />
• Adding or dropping classes<br />
• Changing majors<br />
• Clarifying goals<br />
• Communicating with faculty<br />
• Strategies for academic success<br />
• Connecting with resources<br />
• Accessing Student Portal accounts<br />
• Sustaining motivation<br />
Academic Advisors are available Monday<br />
through Friday and select Saturdays. Appointments<br />
are not required. Students are<br />
encouraged to walk in, call, or email advisors<br />
for assistance at any time.<br />
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT<br />
CENTER AND INTERIOR<br />
DESIGN SKILLS CENTER<br />
Academic Achievement Services provide<br />
tools, services, and opportunities for<br />
improved academic success. Academic<br />
Achievement Services provide peertutoring<br />
and academic support workshops<br />
to enhance academic skills for students<br />
attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota. <strong>The</strong>re are two tutoring centers<br />
at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota:<br />
the Academic Achievement Center<br />
(AAC) and the Interior Design Skills Center.<br />
<strong>The</strong> AAC houses tutors for all the general<br />
education courses, as well as program<br />
specific tutors for all majors except Interior<br />
Design. <strong>The</strong> Skills Center houses the tutors<br />
for the Interior Design courses. All tutoring<br />
services are free, and appointments are<br />
not required. <strong>The</strong> current schedule of tutors<br />
can be found on the doors outside the<br />
tutoring centers or with the Advisors.<br />
LIBRARY<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mission of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota’s library is to provide<br />
students, faculty, and staff access to information<br />
and services needed in the learning<br />
and teaching environment. Emphasis for<br />
resource development is on microcomputer<br />
technology for creative art, design<br />
and multimedia production as well as sup-
port for a general education enhancement<br />
in the fine arts, communications, social<br />
sciences, and humanities. Students will<br />
be prepared for lifelong learning through<br />
exposure to a variety of computer information<br />
technologies they may use in the<br />
workplace, the library, or home.<br />
<strong>The</strong> library maintains a readily available<br />
collection of resources consisting of<br />
books, periodicals, audio-visual materials,<br />
and CD-ROMs (both networked and<br />
stand-alone). <strong>The</strong> library also provides<br />
students with access to remote resources<br />
through cooperative agreements with other<br />
libraries and through electronic access to<br />
the Internet, on-line services (such as WilsonWeb),<br />
and off-site library catalogs and<br />
databases. <strong>The</strong> library’s mission includes<br />
a responsibility to foster the library and<br />
research skills which will assure students<br />
success in their chosen field.<br />
REGISTRAR<br />
<strong>The</strong> Registrar and staff are responsible for<br />
monitoring, recording, and reporting student<br />
academic performance each quarter.<br />
Additional services include:<br />
• Maintenance of all permanent<br />
academic records<br />
• Issuance of grade reports and/or<br />
attendance reports<br />
• Issuance of student transcript<br />
records.<br />
• Processing of student information,<br />
including but not limited to:<br />
* Leaves of absence/complete<br />
withdrawal from program<br />
* Program/major changes<br />
* Veterans enrollment certifi cations<br />
* Verifi cation of enrollment<br />
* Address/Name/<br />
Phone number changes<br />
Forms to process student requests are<br />
available in the Registrar office or through<br />
the registrar online site, http://aim.aiiresources.com/registrar/<br />
Forms may be downloaded from this site,<br />
but hard copies with the student’s signature<br />
must be turned in to the Registrar<br />
office.<br />
OFFICIAL ADDRESS/NAME/<br />
PHONE NUMBERS<br />
<strong>The</strong> Registrar’s Office must be notified by<br />
each student of any name, address, or<br />
phone number changes. Delivery of mail<br />
to the last address on record constitutes<br />
official notification to students.<br />
MILITARY & VETERAN SERVICES<br />
Veteran services are available to the following<br />
students:<br />
• Currently serving in the military<br />
• Previously served in the military<br />
• Survivor, or dependants of a veteran<br />
• Received military benefits in the past<br />
<strong>The</strong> Registrar serves as the certifying<br />
official. To receive or continue to receive<br />
benefits students need to provide proper<br />
military documentation to the Registrar.<br />
ATTENDANCE POLICY<br />
Regular, on-time attendance is both<br />
courteous and professional. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota expects<br />
students to demonstrate professionalism<br />
by attending all classes as scheduled,<br />
arriving on time, and remaining for the full<br />
duration of the class. Outside employment<br />
should not be scheduled during class<br />
hours. Students should be aware that it is<br />
difficult to succeed in class without regular,<br />
on-time attendance. In the event of illness<br />
or emergency, students are responsible for<br />
class material and should follow the procedures<br />
described in the course syllabus for<br />
contacting the instructor and keeping up<br />
with planned learning activities. In the case<br />
of unavoidable but planned absences,<br />
the student should communicate with the<br />
instructor and prepare assignments in<br />
advance when possible. Even with prior<br />
notification, a student will be marked<br />
absent and there may still be an impact on<br />
grades. Individual faculty may determine<br />
the impact, if any, of absences on grades.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
supports the attendance policy for each<br />
class as it is described in the syllabus.<br />
Each student is responsible for reading<br />
and understanding the policy for each<br />
class.<br />
Students with excessive absences will be<br />
withdrawn from class. Excessive absence<br />
is defined as missing two consecutive<br />
weeks of classes. Appeals for excessive<br />
absence withdrawal are limited in scope<br />
and rarely granted, following a presumption<br />
that a student who has missed two<br />
consecutive weeks of class is too far<br />
behind to reasonably make up the learning<br />
from that time period. <strong>The</strong> primary basis of<br />
an appeal should be clerical or record errors<br />
in which the student can demonstrate<br />
attendance was inaccurately recorded.<br />
A student that stops attending all of their<br />
courses for two consecutive weeks will be<br />
given an attendance termination from the<br />
college. Students may be readmitted to<br />
the College by submitting a request during<br />
the term following an attendance termi-<br />
nation. If the student does not meet the<br />
standards of the Satisfactory Academic<br />
Progress Policy, he or she must follow the<br />
re-entry process within that policy.<br />
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC<br />
PROGRESS POLICY<br />
Applicable to every student enrolled<br />
in diploma and undergraduate degree<br />
programs, the Satisfactory Academic<br />
Progress Policy ensures that students<br />
make satisfactory progress towards<br />
successful completion of their academic<br />
programs. <strong>The</strong> evaluation points and milestones<br />
contained in the policy are meant<br />
to identify problems for which actions of<br />
early intervention and/or remediation can<br />
be taken. Most critical to this policy is a<br />
student’s ability to enroll in and complete<br />
courses in a consistent manner. This<br />
ability is measured in two ways: cumulative<br />
grade-point-average (CGPA); and<br />
incremental completion rate (ICR). Failure<br />
to complete courses successfully for any<br />
reason may negatively affect academic<br />
progress. Failing courses or withdrawing<br />
from courses could result in the loss<br />
of financial aid. In order for a student to<br />
graduate, the minimum requirements are<br />
a CGPA of 2.0, completion of the program<br />
in no more than 150% of total program<br />
credits, and an ICR of 66.67%.<br />
MILESTONES AND<br />
EVALUATION POINTS<br />
FOR SATISFACTORY<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRESS<br />
ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR<br />
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:<br />
1. At the end of first quarter (or the end<br />
of the second session for mid-session<br />
starts), students must achieve a CGPA<br />
of 1.0 and an ICR of 33.33%. Anything<br />
below these milestones will result in<br />
probation.<br />
2. At the end of second quarter (or the<br />
third quarter for mid-session starts),<br />
students must attain a CGPA of 1.0<br />
and an ICR of 33.33%. Anything<br />
below these milestones will result in<br />
dismissal.<br />
3. At the end of second quarter (or the<br />
third quarter for mid-session starts),<br />
students with a CGPA under 1.5, but<br />
at least 1.0 and/or an ICR below 50%,<br />
but at least 33.33% will be placed on<br />
probation.<br />
4. At the end of fourth quarter (or the<br />
fifth quarter for mid-session starts),<br />
and every quarter thereafter, students<br />
must attain a CGPA of 2.0 and an ICR<br />
of 66.67%. Anything below these<br />
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milestones will result in dismissal.<br />
5. Students may not attempt more than<br />
150% of the credits in their programs;<br />
anything in excess of 150% of the<br />
credits will result in dismissal.<br />
6. <strong>The</strong> process to appeal requires the<br />
student to request the opportunity<br />
to appeal a dismissal in writing. <strong>The</strong><br />
reason for the appeal must be the<br />
result of mitigating circumstances,<br />
and documentation supporting a claim<br />
of mitigating circumstances must be<br />
provided. <strong>The</strong> result of the appeal<br />
(appeal granted or appeal denied)<br />
must be catalogued in the Student<br />
Information System.<br />
7. If a student appeals and is denied the<br />
appeal, he or she must remain out of<br />
school until one year after the quarter<br />
in which the appeal was denied. <strong>The</strong><br />
student can then request an additional<br />
appeal for reinstatement, but would<br />
have to demonstrate accomplishments<br />
or changes that show a degree of<br />
college readiness that reliably predict<br />
success. Should the student have<br />
his or her appeal denied a second<br />
time, the student will be permanently<br />
dismissed from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota. If the<br />
student’s appeal is granted, he or she<br />
will be placed on probation at the start<br />
of the term, and would be required to<br />
attain CGPA and ICR milestones by<br />
the next evaluation point. Failure to do<br />
so will result in a permanent dismissal.<br />
CERTIFICATE<br />
*A student will be notified in writing as<br />
to the decision to grant or deny his or<br />
her appeal.<br />
8. Failure to complete courses<br />
successfully, for any reason, may<br />
negatively affect academic progress.<br />
Failing courses or withdrawing from<br />
courses could result in the loss of<br />
financial aid.<br />
ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR<br />
DEGREE PROGRAMS:<br />
1. At the end of second quarter (or the<br />
third quarter for mid-session starts),<br />
students must achieve a CGPA of<br />
1.0 and an ICR of 33.33%. Anything<br />
below these milestones will result in<br />
probation.<br />
2. At the end of third quarter (or the<br />
fourth quarter for mid-session starts),<br />
students must attain a CGPA of 1.0<br />
and an ICR of 33.33%. Anything<br />
below these milestones will result in<br />
dismissal.<br />
2. At the end of third quarter (or the<br />
fourth quarter for mid-session starts),<br />
students with a CGPA under 1.5, but<br />
at least 1.0 and/or an ICR below 50%,<br />
but at least 33.33% will be placed on<br />
probation.<br />
4. At the end of sixth quarter (or the<br />
seventh quarter for mid-session starts),<br />
students must attain a CGPA of 2.0<br />
and an ICR of 66.67%. Anything<br />
below these milestones will result in<br />
dismissal.<br />
5. While the college is bound by U.S.<br />
Department of Education requirements<br />
that a student be dismissed after his or<br />
her sixth quarter if the CGPA is below<br />
2.0 and/or the ICR is below 66.67%,<br />
the college is allowed to place a<br />
student on probation in subsequent<br />
quarters if the CGPA falls below 2.0,<br />
but is at least 1.8, and/or the ICR falls<br />
below 66.67%, but is at least 60%.<br />
If the student is put on probation,<br />
the student will have to attain both a<br />
CGPA of 2.0 and an ICR of 66.67% at<br />
the end of the next evaluation point or<br />
be dismissed (note: evaluation points<br />
occur every other quarter after sixth<br />
quarter). This can only happen once<br />
after sixth quarter.<br />
6. Students may not attempt more than<br />
150% of the credits in their programs;<br />
anything in excess of 150% of the<br />
credits will result in dismissal.<br />
7. Failure to complete courses<br />
successfully, for any reason may<br />
negatively affect academic progress.<br />
Failing courses or withdrawing from<br />
courses could result in the loss of<br />
financial aid.<br />
8. Transitional Studies Courses are<br />
based on the results of the academic<br />
placement test. Like any course,<br />
students must successfully complete<br />
such courses in order to progress<br />
in the program. Transitional studies<br />
course credits do not count towards<br />
the total number of credits for<br />
graduation nor do they count in the<br />
Evaluation Point Milestones (CGPA and ICR) Required Action<br />
End of First Quarter Less than 1.0 and/or 33.33% Probation<br />
End of Second Quarter Less than 1.0 and/or 33.33% Dismissal<br />
End of Second Quarter Less than 1.5 and/or 50% - Greater than 1.0 and 33.33% Probation<br />
End of Fourth Quarter and<br />
Every Quarter <strong>The</strong>reafter<br />
DEGREE<br />
Less than 2.0 and 66.67% Dismissal<br />
Evaluation Point Milestones (CGPA and ICR) Required Action<br />
End of Second Quarter Less than 1.0 and/or 33.33% Probation<br />
End of Third Quarter Less than 1.0 and/or 33.33% Dismissal<br />
End of Third Quarter Less than 1.5 and/or 50% - Greater than 1.0 and 33.33% Probation<br />
End of Sixth Quarter* and Every<br />
Other Quarter <strong>The</strong>reafter<br />
Less than 2.0 and 66.67% Dismissal
CGPA; however, they do count in<br />
determining the maximum time frame<br />
and the incremental completion rate.<br />
Transitional studies courses may be<br />
individually attempted no more than<br />
three times. Failing or withdrawing<br />
from a transitional studies course three<br />
times will result in dismissal.<br />
9. If a student appeals and is denied the<br />
appeal, he or she must remain out of<br />
school until one year after the quarter<br />
in which the appeal was denied. <strong>The</strong><br />
student can then request an additional<br />
appeal for reinstatement, but would<br />
have to demonstrate accomplishments<br />
or changes that show a degree of<br />
college readiness that reliably predict<br />
success. Should the student have<br />
his or her appeal denied a second<br />
time, the student will be permanently<br />
dismissed from the Institute. If the<br />
student’s appeal is granted, he or she<br />
will be placed on probation at the start<br />
of the term, and would be required to<br />
attain CGPA and ICR milestones by<br />
the next evaluation point. Failure to do<br />
so will result in a permanent dismissal.<br />
* A student will be notified in writing<br />
as to the decision to grant or<br />
deny his or her appeal.<br />
OTHER STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC<br />
PROGRESS:<br />
1. Following is a list of possible events<br />
that may be considered as mitigating<br />
circumstances that could negatively<br />
impact academic progress:<br />
• Death of an immediate family member<br />
• Student illness requiring<br />
hospitalization (this includes mental<br />
health issues)<br />
• Illness of an immediate family<br />
member where the student is a<br />
primary caretaker<br />
• Illness of an immediate family<br />
member where the family member is<br />
the primary financial support<br />
• Abusive relationships<br />
• Divorce proceedings<br />
• Previously undocumented disability<br />
• Natural disaster<br />
• Family emergency<br />
• Financial hardship such as<br />
foreclosure or eviction<br />
• Documentation from the College<br />
Counselor and/or a Professional<br />
Counselor.<br />
• Documentation of mitigating<br />
circumstances from a school or<br />
professional counselor should<br />
not breach the student/counselor<br />
relationship. A memorandum or letter<br />
on school or organizational letterhead<br />
indicating a counselor’s opinion<br />
that student issues are contrary<br />
to satisfactory academic progress<br />
will suffice as proof of mitigating<br />
circumstances.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible<br />
for determining the impact of the<br />
mitigating circumstance as regards to the<br />
severity, timeliness, and the student’s ability<br />
to avoid the circumstance. Student life<br />
issues and making the transition to college<br />
are not considered mitigating circumstances<br />
under this policy since students have at<br />
least two quarters in a diploma and three<br />
quarters in a degree program to adjust to<br />
college life.<br />
2. Grades achieved in repeated classes<br />
will replace grades of ‘F’, ‘W’, or<br />
‘WF’. Grades of ‘F’, ’W’, or ‘WF’ are<br />
included in the maximum allowable<br />
time frame and incremental completion<br />
rate requirements. Students may also<br />
retake classes in which they received a<br />
passing grade in order to improve their<br />
CGPA. However, a student cannot<br />
receive financial aid for repeating<br />
courses in which a passing grade has<br />
already been earned.<br />
3. Transfer credits from other postsecondary<br />
institutions are not<br />
calculated in the maximum allowable<br />
credits or incremental completion<br />
rate requirements; however, transfer<br />
credits do reduce the total number of<br />
credits that must be attempted within<br />
the program. <strong>The</strong>refore, the maximum<br />
number of attempted credits for a<br />
student with transfer credit is one and<br />
one-half times the number of credits<br />
required to complete for graduation.<br />
Example: if a student transfers 36<br />
credits to a program consisting of 180<br />
credits, the calculation would be 180 –<br />
36 = 144 X 1.5 = 216 credits.<br />
Grades for credits transferred from any<br />
post-secondary institution (including<br />
an <strong>Art</strong> Institute) will be recorded<br />
as “TR” in the Student Information<br />
System and will not affect the<br />
student’s CGPA.<br />
Students wishing to transfer from<br />
one <strong>Art</strong> Institute to another may do<br />
so only if they are in good standing<br />
at the sending school. Any student<br />
dismissed for academic progress<br />
cannot transfer to another <strong>Art</strong> Institute<br />
until he or she has been reinstated<br />
at the sending school and is deemed<br />
to be making satisfactory academic<br />
progress.<br />
4. Students will be allowed only one<br />
change of program. On rare occasions<br />
and with good reason, the Dean of<br />
Academic Affairs may allow a student<br />
an additional change of program.<br />
Changing from day to evening in the<br />
same program is not considered a<br />
change of program. Changing from a<br />
diploma level to a degree level or an<br />
associate’s level to a bachelor’s level in<br />
the same program is not considered a<br />
change of program.<br />
Courses taken in one program<br />
applicable to the second program<br />
shall be transferred with the grade. If<br />
students have taken a course more<br />
than once, all grades pertinent to<br />
that course shall apply to the second<br />
program. Grades earned in the<br />
original program shall count towards<br />
the cumulative grade point average.<br />
However, in cases in which a student<br />
has graduated from the college in<br />
one program then subsequently<br />
begins work in a different program,<br />
grades used in the CGPA of the<br />
previous program will not be applied<br />
to the student’s new program CGPA<br />
calculation. <strong>The</strong> grades will be<br />
recorded as TR.<br />
For ICR purposes only, those courses<br />
transferred will apply to the new<br />
program. <strong>The</strong> maximum allowable<br />
timeframe shall be calculated as the<br />
total number of credits in the program<br />
minus the number of credits applied<br />
to the new program X 1.5. Example:<br />
if a student transfers 36 credits to a<br />
program consisting of 180 credits, the<br />
calculation would be 180 – 36 = 144 X<br />
1.5 = 216 credits. Second example:<br />
if a student earned 36 credits in the<br />
original program that are applicable<br />
to the new program, but transfers 48<br />
credits due to repeating failed classes,<br />
the maximum allowable timeframe is<br />
reduced to 198 credits.<br />
5. In order for students to graduate, the<br />
minimum requirements are a CGPA of<br />
2.0, ICR of 66.67% and completion of<br />
the program in no more than 150% of<br />
total program credits.<br />
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PROBATION<br />
Administrative action is taken when<br />
a student fails to meet the minimum<br />
academic standards. See Satisfactory<br />
Academic Progress Policy for explanation<br />
of academic standards. A student<br />
on probation is considered to be making<br />
academic progress and is thus still eligible<br />
for financial aid.<br />
PROCEDURE FOR APPEALING<br />
ACADEMIC TERMINATION<br />
Students work with their Academic Advisor<br />
for assistance through this process. Students<br />
must develop an Academic Improvement<br />
Plan with their Academic Advisor.<br />
<strong>The</strong> letter and supporting documentation<br />
should be submitted to the student’s Academic<br />
Advisor for submission to the Dean<br />
of Academic Affairs.<br />
Appeals of academic termination must<br />
be submitted in writing to the Dean of<br />
Academic Affairs. <strong>The</strong> written appeal must<br />
state the mitigating circumstances that<br />
contributed to the termination. <strong>The</strong> written<br />
appeal must be supported with appropriate<br />
documentation of the mitigating<br />
circumstances with an explanation of how<br />
the circumstances have been remedied or<br />
changed.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dean of Academic Affairs or a committee<br />
will review a student’s appeal and<br />
will determine whether the student’s<br />
circumstance(s) and academic status warrant<br />
consideration for reinstatement. <strong>The</strong><br />
student may be asked to appear in person<br />
during the review process when deemed<br />
necessary by the Dean or the committee.<br />
A student who is granted an appeal may<br />
be reinstated and if otherwise eligible,<br />
receive financial aid; however, the student<br />
will be placed on probation for that quarter.<br />
GRADING<br />
LETTER GRADE EQUIVALENT<br />
GRADE POINTS<br />
A = 4.0<br />
A- = 3.7<br />
B+ = 3.4<br />
B = 3.0<br />
B- = 2.7<br />
C+ = 2.4<br />
C = 2.0<br />
C- = 1.7<br />
D+ = 1.4<br />
D = 1.0<br />
F = 0.0<br />
ADDITIONAL LETTER CODES<br />
IP = In Progress (student is currently enrolled<br />
in the course)<br />
K = External Transfer Credit<br />
P = Proficiency Credit by Exam or Portfolio<br />
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TR = Transfer Credit<br />
W = Withdraw from Course<br />
WF = Withdraw/Fail<br />
GRADE POINT COMPUTATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> grade point for an individual course<br />
is computed using the equivalent grade<br />
points listed above. <strong>The</strong> total grade points<br />
for an individual course are determined<br />
by multiplying the letter grade equivalent<br />
grade point times the credit hours for<br />
the course.<br />
CALCULATION OF CGPA<br />
A student’s cumulative grade point average<br />
is calculated by<br />
• Multiplying credits for each course<br />
by grade points associated with the<br />
grade earned;<br />
• Totaling the grade points earned for<br />
all the courses, and<br />
• Dividing total grade points earned by<br />
the total number of quality credits.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> use a 4.0 scale in<br />
assigning grade points. (<strong>The</strong> CGPA<br />
is calculated by rounding up to the<br />
nearest tenth if the last digit is 5 or<br />
greater. It is rounded down to the<br />
nearest tenth of the last digit if less<br />
than 5. Ex: 1.95=2.0, Ex: 1.94=1.9<br />
REPEATED COURSES AND GRADES<br />
Grades achieved in repeated classes will<br />
replace the “F,” “W,” or “WF.” Grades of<br />
“F,” “W,” or “WF” are included in the<br />
maximum allowable time frame and incremental<br />
completion rate requirements in attempted<br />
hours. Students may also retake<br />
a class in which they received a passing<br />
grade in order to improve their CGPA.<br />
<strong>The</strong> students original grade will be listed<br />
on the students transcript with a replaced<br />
course indication.<br />
QUARTER CREDITS<br />
All course work at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota is measured in quarter<br />
credits. One-quarter credit is awarded<br />
for each 10 classroom contact hours of<br />
lecture, 20 classroom contact hours of<br />
laboratory instruction, or 30 contact hours<br />
of internship. One classroom contact hour<br />
is defined as 50 minutes within a 60-minute<br />
period. <strong>The</strong> student is assumed to<br />
devote appropriate time to preparation and<br />
study outside the classroom. Measurement<br />
in credit hours or the listing of credits<br />
for courses is not intended to imply transferability<br />
into college programs at other<br />
post-secondary institutions.<br />
GRADING FOR MILESTONE/CAPSTONE<br />
COURSES<br />
Each program at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota contains several courses<br />
that are listed as Milestone/Capstone<br />
course and are designated as such with a<br />
notation ( ** ) after the course name. <strong>The</strong><br />
Milestone/Capstone courses requires an<br />
earned grade of “C” (not “C-”) or higher<br />
to pass.<br />
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
does not give grades of incomplete.<br />
GRADE CHANGE REQUESTS<br />
A formal request for a grade review must<br />
be made by the student to the Academic<br />
Director no later than Week 2 of the quarter<br />
following the quarter in which the grade<br />
was earned.<br />
TRANSFER OF CREDIT<br />
Transfer Credits reduce the total number<br />
of credits that must be attempted within<br />
the program. Students who intend to<br />
have previous college courses evaluated<br />
for transfer of credit must provide official<br />
transcripts. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota reserves the right to accept or<br />
deny transfer of credit based on the guidelines<br />
listed below.<br />
TRANSCRIPTS<br />
Official transcripts must be sent to the<br />
Admissions Office of the admitting <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute within 30 days of the students<br />
first quarter of attendance. Transcripts<br />
submitted after the student’s first quarter<br />
of attendance at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota may be considered for<br />
transfer credit at the discretion of the Dean<br />
of Academic Affairs.<br />
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />
<strong>The</strong> official descriptions of the courses<br />
submitted for transfer credit must be<br />
comparable to the coursework at the college.<br />
Official course descriptions from the<br />
sending college or a college catalog will be<br />
used to determine comparability and must<br />
be received within 30 days of the students<br />
first quarter of attendance.<br />
LEVEL OF TRANSFER CREDITS<br />
Only college-level credits (1000 level<br />
course or equivalent) taken at an accredited<br />
institution of higher education will<br />
be considered for transfer. No remedial<br />
courses will be considered.
GRADING<br />
<strong>The</strong> course(s) must be passed with a grade<br />
of “C” or better. <strong>The</strong> student’s record at the<br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota will<br />
reflect a “TR” grade. <strong>The</strong> grade will not be<br />
factored into the GPA or the CGPA.<br />
Note: Pass/Fail grades are not considered<br />
for transfer of credit.<br />
CLEP & AP SCORES<br />
While the college does not offer the opportunity<br />
to take a CLEP test on our campus,<br />
the college will accept previous testing. Official<br />
documents (CLEP or AP scores) related<br />
to transfer or proficiency credit must be<br />
received by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute within 30 days<br />
of the students first quarter of attendance.<br />
In order for <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota to consider transfers or proficiency<br />
credit of CLEP or AP scores, they<br />
must meet the college’s minimum bench<br />
mark score. CLEP requires a minimum<br />
score of “50” and AP requires a minimum<br />
score of “3”.<br />
TIMELINESS OF COURSEWORK<br />
Certain courses are time-sensitive with<br />
respect to the technology used in the<br />
course. Decisions on the appropriateness<br />
of transfer for these types of courses will<br />
be at the discretion of the Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs.<br />
ALLOWABLE TOTAL<br />
TRANSFER OF CREDIT<br />
Students may be granted as much as<br />
75 percent of the total program credits<br />
required for graduation. Students must<br />
earn in residency a minimum of 25 percent<br />
of the total program credits required for<br />
graduation. Due to regulatory considerations,<br />
at some <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> the minimum<br />
percentage of total program credits that<br />
must be earned in residency may vary<br />
from the standard above.<br />
APPEALING TRANSFER OF CREDIT<br />
If a student wishes to appeal the decision<br />
for transfer of credit he or she must<br />
complete an official written request form<br />
for re-evaluation from either the Registrar’s<br />
office or through the Admissions office.<br />
<strong>The</strong> re-evaluation form does require that<br />
the student attach a copy of the transcript<br />
in question. <strong>The</strong> re-evaluation process may<br />
also require that a student provide additional<br />
information such as course descriptions,<br />
syllabi or course competencies. <strong>The</strong><br />
re-evaluation of any transcript is final.<br />
TRANSFER CREDIT UPON<br />
RE-ENTRY TO THE INSTITUTION<br />
Requests for transfer of credit from accredited<br />
institutions of higher education,<br />
for a course taken while a student was not<br />
in attendance at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute, but after<br />
a student’s initial matriculation at the college,<br />
may be made in writing to the Dean<br />
of Academic Affairs. Transfer Credit may<br />
be awarded if all other criteria for transfer<br />
of credit are met.<br />
TRANSFER OF CREDIT FOR<br />
SECOND DEGREE BY GRADUATES<br />
OF THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
Graduates of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota may return for another<br />
degree or certificate. <strong>The</strong> student will be<br />
considered a new student and all enrollment<br />
procedures will apply. However, as<br />
a graduate of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota, coursework taken at <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota as<br />
documented in an official transcript will be<br />
evaluated for transfer credit. Courses with<br />
an earned grade of “D” or higher will be<br />
considered for transfer of credit. This will<br />
only apply to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota graduates and courses<br />
taken at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota.<br />
RE-EVALUATION OF TRANSFER OF<br />
CREDIT AFTER A CHANGE OF MAJOR<br />
A student petitioning to transfer from one<br />
program to another within the Institute<br />
must obtain approval from the Academic<br />
Director of the department from which<br />
the student is transferring. <strong>The</strong> student’s<br />
coursework and earned credits will be<br />
reviewed for applicability to the new major.<br />
Only those credits required for graduation<br />
in the new major will be transferred to the<br />
new program and counted toward graduation.<br />
Students who change majors will<br />
be held accountable to the new major’s<br />
academic standards. In the case of a<br />
milestone course, a grade of “C” or above<br />
must be earned or the student will be<br />
required to re-take the course. Only one<br />
change of major is allowed per stude.<br />
Note: Students may not enroll in two programs<br />
at the same time; a double major is<br />
not allowed. Students may complete one<br />
course of study and then transfer credits<br />
to a second program.<br />
PROFICIENCY TEST OUT FOR CREDIT<br />
Students who intend to test out of a<br />
course must follow <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota guidelines and<br />
procedures. <strong>The</strong> Dean of Academic Affairs<br />
has the right to accept or deny a student’s<br />
request to test out. A student may test out<br />
of a course if they feel they have acquired<br />
the course competencies through skills,<br />
knowledge and/or experience. A student<br />
may only test out of a maximum of three<br />
courses; each test out must be completed<br />
by Week 8 of the first quarter of atten-<br />
dance. A student may not be registered<br />
and sitting in a class in which they wish<br />
to take a test-out exam. Students may<br />
choose to drop the course during the<br />
schedule adjustment period, in which case<br />
the test out can occur during the quarter.<br />
A student who has failed or withdrawn<br />
from a course with an “F” or “W” cannot<br />
attempt to test out of the course later.<br />
TEST OUT PROCEDURE<br />
A student must meet with the respective<br />
Academic Director for the program in<br />
which the course is managed. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
must bring portfolio work, proof of knowledge,<br />
or skill in the area. A student must<br />
obtain and complete the test out form<br />
from their respective Academic Director<br />
and pay the $200.00 fee at the Accounting<br />
Office prior to commencing the test<br />
out procedure. <strong>The</strong> Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs must sign the approval form prior<br />
to the student testing out of the course.<br />
<strong>The</strong> student must meet with the Academic<br />
Director or designated faculty member to<br />
demonstrate understanding of the subject<br />
matter. <strong>The</strong> student must complete the test<br />
out procedure with an 80% or better to receive<br />
a grade of “P” (pass) for the course.<br />
<strong>The</strong> credits for testing out are applied to<br />
the total credits required for graduation;<br />
however, they are not calculated in the<br />
student’s grade point average (GPA) or cumulative<br />
grade point average (CGPA). <strong>The</strong><br />
results of the test out are final. A student<br />
may attempt to test out of a course once.<br />
Further, the $200.00 test-out fee is not<br />
covered by Financial Aid. If a student did<br />
not meet the proficiency requirements for<br />
the test-out, they will not receive a refund<br />
for the test-out fee of $200.00. However,<br />
if a student has paid the $200.00 fee and<br />
decides not to take the test out, the fee will<br />
be refunded.<br />
TRANSFER OF CREDITS<br />
TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
Inc. is registered as a private institution by<br />
the Minnesota Office of Higher Education<br />
pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71.<br />
Registration is not an endorsement of the<br />
institution. Credits earned at the institution<br />
may not transfer to all other institutions.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is accredited by the Accrediting Council for<br />
Independent Colleges and Schools. However,<br />
the fact that a school is accredited is<br />
not necessarily an indication that credits<br />
earned at that school will be accepted<br />
by another school. In the U.S. higher<br />
education system, transferability of credit<br />
is determined by the receiving institution,<br />
taking into account such factors as course<br />
content, grades, and accreditation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> Inter-<br />
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national Minnesota is to help students<br />
to prepare for entry-level employment in<br />
your chosen field of study. <strong>The</strong> value of<br />
degree programs like those offered by <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is<br />
their deliberate focus on marketable skills.<br />
<strong>The</strong> credits earned are not intended as<br />
a stepping stone for transfer to another<br />
institution. For this reason, it is unlikely<br />
that the academic credits you earn at <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota will<br />
transfer to another school.<br />
Programs offered by one school within <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> system may be similar to but<br />
not identical to programs offered at another<br />
school within the system. This is due<br />
to differences imposed by state law, use<br />
of different instructional models, and local<br />
employer needs. <strong>The</strong>refore, if students<br />
decide to transfer to another school within<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> system, not all of the<br />
credits earned at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota may be transferable into<br />
that school’s program.<br />
If considering transferring to either another<br />
<strong>Art</strong> Institute or an unaffiliated school, it is<br />
the student’s responsibility to determine<br />
whether that school will accept <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute’s credits. <strong>The</strong> college encourages<br />
students to make this determination<br />
as early as possible. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota does not imply,<br />
promise, or guarantee transferability of its<br />
credits to any other institution.<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES<br />
Registration at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota occurs on a quarterly basis<br />
and begins at 8am on Week 6 of each<br />
quarter. Registration is on a first come first<br />
serve basis.<br />
HOLDS<br />
Students should ensure that they have no<br />
holds. Students are informed of holds in<br />
two ways: through gold sheets handed<br />
out in classes or through their Student<br />
Portal account. Holds are unresolved<br />
issues with Financial Aid (SFS), Accounting<br />
(ACC), Admissions (ADM), Registrar<br />
(REG), Library (LRC), Advisors (ADV) or<br />
Academic Directors (ADD). Holds are for<br />
urgent matters that require attention. <strong>The</strong><br />
department that places a student on hold<br />
is available to assist the student in resolving<br />
the issue. When a gold hold sheet is<br />
received, the student should immediately<br />
contact the department to clear the hold.<br />
Holds prevent students from registering<br />
from courses, borrowing material from the<br />
library, checking out equipment from the<br />
Cage, and obtaining official transcripts.<br />
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REGISTRATION STEPS<br />
Students have two choices for registration:<br />
online through Student Portal accounts<br />
or in person with Academic Advisors.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following chart provides students the<br />
appropriate steps to take to ensure timely<br />
registration.<br />
Steps for Registration:<br />
Week 5<br />
1. Advisors will email out a copy of the<br />
available courses for the next term.<br />
<strong>The</strong> schedule is also posted on https://<br />
mycampus.artinstitutes.edu/portal/<br />
server.pt?<br />
2. Review degree audits through<br />
Student Portal accounts to verify what<br />
required courses are needed. Consult<br />
the current catalog to verify that<br />
prerequisites have been met.<br />
3. Meet with the program Academic<br />
Advisor to plan the appropriate<br />
courses for the next quarter.<br />
4. Check Student Portal account for any<br />
holds and resolve those holds with the<br />
appropriate department.<br />
5. Attend a Registration workshop or<br />
see an Advisor to learn how to use the<br />
online registration system.<br />
Week 6<br />
1. Register for classes! Registration is<br />
offered on a “first come first served”<br />
basis; early registration allows<br />
more options for course times and<br />
availability.<br />
2. See the program Academic Advisor<br />
in person or log into Student Portal<br />
accounts and use the self registration<br />
tool.<br />
3. If students choose to use the self<br />
registration tool – make sure to log<br />
out of your account and then log back<br />
in to verify that the registration was<br />
accepted. Also please verify proper<br />
course selection with the Academic<br />
Advisor for the program.<br />
Week 7<br />
1. Registration for online courses begins.<br />
If students are planning on taking<br />
an online course, please meet with<br />
the Plus Lead or Academic Advisor<br />
to discuss course options and the<br />
required processed for registering for<br />
an online course.<br />
TAKING MORE THAN 16 CREDITS<br />
Students may request to take more that<br />
16 credits by contacting their Academic<br />
Director.<br />
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE<br />
Students must pick up official schedules<br />
the first week of every quarter. Official<br />
schedules are required to attend classes.<br />
<strong>The</strong> official schedule is the only schedule<br />
that will list room numbers, faculty and<br />
official course meeting times. <strong>The</strong> official<br />
schedule also contains the academic<br />
quarter calendar of important dates which<br />
includes the schedule adjustment period,<br />
registration, days off, start and end dates.<br />
Faculty members are required to ask<br />
students for official schedules for class admittance.<br />
Any class on a student’s official<br />
schedule is a class that they are officially<br />
registered for and thus, tuition is charged.<br />
Note: If a student is uncertain about the<br />
information listed on the Official schedule<br />
the student should see the Registrar’s<br />
office or Academic Advisor within the<br />
schedule adjustment period.<br />
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT PERIOD<br />
A student may add or drop a course up<br />
until the end of the published schedule<br />
adjustment period for the quarter. This<br />
date is listed on the student’s official<br />
schedule. When a student makes an<br />
adjustment during this time period, they<br />
are not charged for the course and it does<br />
not appear on an official transcript. Course<br />
changes during this time period must be<br />
made with one of the Academic Advisors.<br />
Failure to attend a course in the first week<br />
of the term does not result in the course<br />
being dropped from a student’s schedule.<br />
Any course remaining on the student’s<br />
enrollment registration on the Tuesday of<br />
Week 2 will be subject to a tuition charge,<br />
and the course remains on the student’s<br />
transcript.<br />
WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE<br />
It is the responsibility of the student to<br />
withdraw from courses in writing, using<br />
a course withdrawal form, which may be<br />
obtained from the Registrar’s Office or<br />
from the appropriate Academic Advisor.<br />
A student who withdraws from a course<br />
during the second through ninth week of<br />
the quarter will be assigned a “W” code<br />
for each course. <strong>The</strong> “W” code is not used<br />
in the computation of the student’s grade<br />
point average. A student who withdrawals<br />
after the 9th week will receive a “WF”<br />
code. <strong>The</strong> “WF” code is calculated as an<br />
“F” into the student’s GPA. A student who<br />
drops a course after the schedule adjustment<br />
period through the end of the quarter<br />
will be charged the full course tuition rate<br />
ONLINE COURSES<br />
REGISTERING FOR ONLINE COURSES<br />
Registration for online classes opens<br />
during the seventh week of every quarter
for the upcoming quarter. <strong>The</strong> deadline for<br />
registration differs depending on whether<br />
the student has taken an online class<br />
before attending an <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> college<br />
and the start date for the class they wish<br />
to take. <strong>The</strong>se deadlines are indicated<br />
in the application packet. <strong>The</strong>re are two<br />
online course sessions within an academic<br />
quarter, as defined by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute Online.<br />
Each session will run for 5 1/2 weeks<br />
during any 11 week quarter. Registration<br />
is a three-step process. <strong>The</strong> first step to<br />
register for an online class is to fill out<br />
an application and receive approval from<br />
the Academic Director to take an online<br />
class, and return the application form by<br />
the specified deadline to the Plus Lead or<br />
Academic Advisor. Upon evaluation of the<br />
application, the Plus Lead will either send<br />
a registration confirmation email to the<br />
student or a registration denial email stating<br />
the reason(s) for the denial. Secondly,<br />
the student is required to inform the Plus<br />
Lead whether or not they wish to take the<br />
class by responding to the confirmation<br />
e-mail. <strong>The</strong> third step only applies to those<br />
who are new to online classes. All students<br />
new to the online program are required to<br />
take the online orientation, a mini-online<br />
class that introduces the student to online<br />
learning. Registration is considered to be<br />
confirmed once the online orientation is<br />
completed by the posted deadline. <strong>The</strong><br />
student may complete the online orientation<br />
anytime up until the deadline. Should<br />
the student fail to complete the orientation,<br />
their enrollment in the class will be<br />
cancelled.<br />
Note: International students holding<br />
non-immigrant visa status must contact<br />
the International Student Advisor before<br />
commencing online study as there are<br />
certain immigration regulations restricting<br />
participation in online courses.<br />
TEXTBOOK ORDERS FOR<br />
ONLINE CLASSES<br />
Once registered for an online course(s),<br />
the student will need to order the required<br />
textbook(s) for the class(es) in which he<br />
or she is enrolled. Textbooks for online<br />
courses are ordered online or can be<br />
purchased at a local bookstore if in stock.<br />
Information will be e-mailed to the student<br />
regarding textbook purchasing. Please be<br />
aware textbooks for online courses are<br />
NOT sold at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota Bookstore. <strong>The</strong>refore, since the<br />
book needs to be ordered and if necessary,<br />
delivered to the student’s home,<br />
it is the student’s responsibility to allow<br />
adequate time for book(s) to be ordered<br />
and delivered.<br />
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS<br />
FOR ONLINE CLASSES<br />
Each online class may require the student<br />
to have access to and be proficient with<br />
various hardware and software applications.<br />
It is the student’s responsibility<br />
to meet these requirements. For a full<br />
listing of software and hardware by class,<br />
you may either contact the Plus Lead or<br />
Academic Advisor or go to http://www.<br />
aionline.edu/catalog. It is also the students’<br />
responsibility to keep their hardware<br />
and software up-to-date. If there are any<br />
technological problems, the students<br />
are encouraged to contact eCollege, the<br />
24-hour/seven days a week help-line at<br />
800-351-3846. For further information on<br />
any of the online programs, students are<br />
encouraged to contact the Plus Lead or an<br />
Academic Advisor or browse the website<br />
at http://www.aionline.edu.<br />
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION<br />
IN ONLINE COURSES<br />
• Access to the required computer<br />
equipment and software needed for<br />
the online course<br />
• No financial holds on student account<br />
• Successful completion of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute Online orientation<br />
• A minimum high school or college<br />
GPA of 2.0 in order to take online<br />
courses at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota<br />
• An Accuplacer, SAT or ACT score<br />
places the student in the college level<br />
English course. Students that need<br />
to take Transitional English must first<br />
complete that course before taking<br />
any online courses.<br />
Note: Students may be required to take a<br />
one-credit on-ground companion course<br />
at the same time they take the 3 credit<br />
online course to meet the requirements of<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
four-credit courses.<br />
Note: Students are not allowed to take a<br />
course in Session I that is a pre-requisite<br />
to the class they are registered for in Session<br />
II. A prerequisite must be completed<br />
the quarter before a student is registered<br />
for the follow up course.<br />
Note: Students are not allowed to take<br />
only one Session I online class without<br />
also taking a Session II online class or an<br />
on-campus course.<br />
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT PERIOD<br />
FOR ONLINE COURSES<br />
<strong>The</strong> schedule adjustment period for both<br />
sessions of classes is concurrent with the<br />
schedule adjustment period for on-campus<br />
classes, typically during the first week<br />
of the quarter. Please refer to the official<br />
schedule for exact dates. Schedule adjustment<br />
procedures apply to online courses.<br />
Session I or Session II courses can only be<br />
dropped during the first week of Session<br />
I. Students wishing to withdraw from a<br />
second session class after the schedule<br />
adjustment period but before the second<br />
session class starts will receive a “W” or<br />
“WF” for the class and will be charged<br />
full price in accordance with the college’s<br />
policy on course withdrawal.<br />
REFUND POLICY FOR ONLINE<br />
COURSE WITHDRAWAL<br />
Students who choose to withdraw from a<br />
Session I or Session II online course after<br />
the schedule adjustment period are treated<br />
the same way as if they withdrew from an<br />
on-campus class. Session II classes begin<br />
the day after the Session I classes end and<br />
run for five weeks. <strong>The</strong> schedule adjustment<br />
period for the Session II is the same<br />
as the Session I. <strong>The</strong> ending date of the<br />
second session may not coincide with the<br />
ending date of the on-ground companion<br />
class. <strong>The</strong> only consideration for a refund<br />
is if the student withdraws entirely from the<br />
college.<br />
TUITION FOR ONLINE COURSES<br />
Tuition for an online course is the same<br />
as a standard course; however, there is a<br />
$100 online lab fee per course charged.<br />
<strong>The</strong> fee covers 24-hour unlimited use of<br />
the eCollege Platform. <strong>The</strong> fee can be<br />
covered by Financial Aid. Please talk to an<br />
Financial Aid Officer for more information.<br />
COURSE SCHEDULING,<br />
SEQUENCING AND TITLES<br />
COURSE SCHEDULING,<br />
SEQUENCING AND TITLES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
reserves the right to alter or change course<br />
titles, course content, or the sequencing<br />
of classes, subject to regulatory approval,<br />
at any time necessary for the purpose of<br />
enhancing the education program. <strong>The</strong><br />
current Academic Course catalog holds<br />
the most current course numbers, course<br />
titles, course descriptions and prerequisites.<br />
Please note that course schedules are<br />
subject to change without notice. Classes<br />
are dependent on enrollment and may be<br />
cancelled or rescheduled. Please maintain<br />
contact with Academic Advisors as they<br />
will be in touch with students through<br />
email to reschedule a cancelled class.<br />
<strong>The</strong> curriculum at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota is organized to develop<br />
and build students’ knowledge and skills<br />
in a reasonable progression. To ensure<br />
that this occurs, some courses have a<br />
prerequisite course, which is a required<br />
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course that must be completed before a<br />
student is allowed to take another course.<br />
For example, the prerequisite for English<br />
II is English I. That means a student must<br />
successfully complete English I before<br />
being allowed to enroll in English II. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
prerequisite courses are indicated in the<br />
course descriptions in the catalog.<br />
Course numbering: Each course has a 6<br />
digit reference code. <strong>The</strong> first two digits<br />
of the code refer to the program for that<br />
course. For example, in GE2411, the<br />
GE represents General Education. For a<br />
complete list of the program abbreviations<br />
refer to the the program curriculum<br />
listings in this catalog. <strong>The</strong> following 4<br />
digits represent other information. <strong>The</strong><br />
first number designates the level of the<br />
course, the range is 1-4. A number of 1 or<br />
2 represent lower level courses intended to<br />
be taken within the students first academic<br />
year and a half. Numbers 3 or 4 represent<br />
upper-level courses that are intended for<br />
student to take in the second half of their<br />
education. While a course may not have<br />
a prerequisite the level of the course does<br />
indicate a level of academic preparedness<br />
a student should have before taking<br />
a course. <strong>The</strong> Academic Director or<br />
Academic Advisor may use their best<br />
judgment in determining if a student has<br />
completed an adequate percentage of<br />
lower level course work before allowing<br />
registration for upper level courses. <strong>The</strong><br />
3rd number of the course code is the<br />
number of credits the course is. <strong>The</strong> last<br />
2 digits of the course code are used to<br />
identify the specific classes.<br />
ACADEMIC CALENDAR<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
runs on a quarter calendar. Quarters are 11<br />
weeks in length, and are designated Fall,<br />
Winter, Spring and Summer. It is expected<br />
that students will maintain their enrollment<br />
throughout four quarters. Breaks are<br />
scheduled between each term. <strong>The</strong> normal<br />
schedule allows three-week breaks in<br />
study following Fall and Spring Quarters,<br />
and one-week breaks in study following<br />
Winter and Summer Quarters. Students<br />
choosing to take a term off are put in an<br />
“out of school” status, which has financial<br />
aid implications.<br />
A current academic calendar is located<br />
on the Registrar’s website at<br />
http://www.aim.aiiresources.com/<br />
eventscalendar/=741&Itemid=203.<br />
COURSE LOAD<br />
Based on credit hours, course load is<br />
defined as follows:<br />
• Full-load: <strong>The</strong> student is enrolled<br />
in 16 credit hours in an academic<br />
quarter<br />
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• Full-time: <strong>The</strong> student is enrolled<br />
in 12 credit hours or more in an<br />
academic quarter<br />
• Half-time: <strong>The</strong> student is enrolled in 8<br />
credit hours in an academic quarter<br />
• Less than half time: <strong>The</strong> student<br />
is enrolled in 4 credit hours in an<br />
academic quarter<br />
REPEATING COURSES<br />
Every course for which a student receives<br />
a grade of “F,’’ “W,’’ or “WF” must be<br />
repeated and completed with a passing<br />
grade prior to his or her final quarter<br />
of study. A grade of “C-“ or below in<br />
program milestone/capstone courses, indicates<br />
that the courses must be repeated<br />
and completed with a passing grade, prior<br />
to his or her final quarter of study. <strong>The</strong><br />
original grade/code and the subsequent<br />
passing grade(s) will remain on the record<br />
for reference purposes. However, when a<br />
course is successfully repeated, only the<br />
passing grade (not the original grade/code)<br />
will be computed in the grade point average.<br />
Tuition is charged for repeated courses.<br />
When a final course grade has been<br />
established and recorded in the student’s<br />
record, the grade may only be changed<br />
with the approval of the Academic Director<br />
and the Dean of Academic Affairs.<br />
Note: Transitional courses may only be<br />
attempted three times. If the student fails<br />
to complete the transitional course within<br />
three attempts they will be academically<br />
dismissed from the college.<br />
TRANSITIONAL STUDIES<br />
Transitional Mathematics and English<br />
courses are designed to re-acquaint students<br />
with basic Mathematics and English<br />
skills needed to succeed in all coursework<br />
at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
<strong>The</strong> goal of the Transitional courses<br />
is to offer the opportunity to build on English<br />
and Mathematical skills and prepare<br />
students for college level requirements<br />
in English and Mathematics. Transitional<br />
courses do not count toward degree completion,<br />
yet are required for all students<br />
who do not achieve the standardized<br />
placement scores for college-level English<br />
and Mathematics. Students are required<br />
to complete the transitional courses with a<br />
“C” or higher. Students must successfully<br />
complete the transitional courses with no<br />
more than three attempts. Non-completion<br />
of a transitional course in three attempts<br />
is grounds for academic termination.<br />
Students must successfully complete such<br />
courses in order to progress in the program.<br />
Transitional Studies course credits<br />
do not count towards the total number of<br />
credits for graduation nor do they count<br />
in the CGPA; however, they do count in<br />
determining the maximum time frame and<br />
the incremental completion rate.<br />
CHANGE OF PROGRAM<br />
A student may change his or her program<br />
at any point of his or her enrollment while<br />
in good academic standing. Students<br />
will be allowed only one change of major.<br />
Grades from courses taken in a program<br />
at the same <strong>Art</strong> Institute, if applicable to<br />
a transfer program, will be recorded and<br />
will affect the student’s CGPA. In cases in<br />
which a student has graduated from the<br />
college in one major, and then subsequently<br />
begins work in a different major,<br />
grades used in the CGPA of the previous<br />
program will not be applied to the<br />
student’s new program CGPA calculation.<br />
Those courses transferred will apply to<br />
the new program of study for ICR purposes<br />
only.<br />
<strong>The</strong> maximum allowable timeframe shall<br />
be calculated as the total number of<br />
credits in the program minus the number<br />
of credits applied to the new program of<br />
study multiplied by 150%. Example: If a<br />
student transfers 36 credits to a new major<br />
consisting of 180 credits, the calculation<br />
would be 180 - 36 = 144 X 150% = 216<br />
credits. Second example: If a student<br />
earned 36 credits in the original major<br />
that are applicable to the new major,<br />
but transfers 48 credits due to repeating<br />
failed classes, then the maximum allowable<br />
timeframe is reduced to 198 credits.<br />
Courses that apply to the second program<br />
of study will be recorded as earned credit<br />
and will affect the student’s CGPA. For ICR<br />
purposes, earned credit applied to the new<br />
program will reduce the total number of<br />
credits that must be attempted within the<br />
program. <strong>The</strong>refore, the maximum allowable<br />
credits are one and one-half times the<br />
number of credits remaining to complete<br />
for graduation. Students who change programs<br />
and students who change session<br />
times within the same program must sign a<br />
new program enrollment form, which must<br />
be filed in the student’s academic file.<br />
LEAVES AND<br />
EXTERNAL TRANSFERS<br />
TRANSFERRING TO<br />
NOTHER EDMC SCHOOL<br />
If a student wishes to transfer to another<br />
college within the EDMC network of<br />
schools they should contact the Assistant<br />
Director of Readmissions at the college<br />
they intend to attend. <strong>The</strong> Assistant Director<br />
of Readmissions will assist the student<br />
in transferring to the new college. <strong>The</strong> Student<br />
should also contact their Academic<br />
Advisor at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota to discuss the transfer and<br />
complete a Change of Enrollment form.
A student who has been terminated and<br />
wishes to transfer to another EDMC school<br />
must appeal his/her dismissal at the originating<br />
school and be granted reinstatement<br />
prior to the transfer.<br />
WITHDRAWING FROM THE COLLEGE<br />
To withdraw from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota, students must<br />
request a Change of Enrollment form from<br />
an Academic Advisor. <strong>The</strong> form allows the<br />
student to formally state his or her intention<br />
to leave the institution, and requires<br />
the student to obtain signatures from the<br />
following departments: Academic Director,<br />
Financial Aid, Accounting, Library,<br />
Technology, Readmissions, and Housing<br />
(if applicable). International Students must<br />
also meet with the International Student<br />
Advisor.<br />
If the student drops/withdraws from the<br />
college completely, federal and state refund<br />
policies are in place and the student<br />
may be refunded partial tuition. For specific<br />
information, contact the Accounting<br />
department.<br />
ENROLLMENT CHANGE<br />
Once enrolled, a student is assumed to be<br />
in continuous enrollment and attendance<br />
and to be making satisfactory academic<br />
progress until graduation. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
who alters this academic progression in<br />
any manner is considered to be making a<br />
“status change” which will require approval<br />
in advance of the change.<strong>The</strong> basic status<br />
changes include:<br />
1. A change of attendance schedule,<br />
such as part-time to full-time class<br />
attendance.<br />
2. A change of enrollment, such as a<br />
student no longer attending classes.<br />
3. A course change, addition, or deletion.<br />
4. A major change from one program<br />
of study to another program of study<br />
(internal transfer) such as a change<br />
from Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
to Graphic Design.<br />
5. Transferring from one <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
location to another <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
location (external transfer).<br />
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR<br />
INTERRUPTED STUDIES - MEDICAL<br />
AND MILITARY LEAVES<br />
Occasionally, students are compelled to<br />
withdraw from school during a term of<br />
study due to medical or military reasons.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se leaves are granted at the discretion<br />
of the Dean of Academic Affairs or<br />
the President; they take into consideration<br />
the best interests of the student and <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota. A<br />
student must submit his or her request<br />
for leave in writing, with appropriate<br />
documentation, to the Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs. To be considered for the leave,<br />
students shall demonstrate good attendance<br />
in all classes prior to the leave. This<br />
consideration would permit the student to<br />
begin classes in the next quarter of study.<br />
Failure to return in the next quarter will<br />
cancel the special leave privilege. Students<br />
who feel they are eligible for consideration<br />
should contact their Academic Director or<br />
Academic Advisor for help with the leave<br />
procedures.<br />
READMISSIONS PROCEDURES<br />
Any student who has left the college for<br />
any time period must go through the formal<br />
reentry process. To begin the process,<br />
the student must meet with the college’s<br />
Assistant Director of ReAdmissions. <strong>The</strong><br />
Assistant Director of ReAdmissions will<br />
ensure that the student’s records will be<br />
reviewed by the following school personnel:<br />
the Academic Director or Academic<br />
Advisor will review the student’s Academic<br />
Progress; Student Accounting will review<br />
for outstanding balances; if applicable,<br />
reviews will also be done by Financial<br />
Aid and Housing. <strong>The</strong> Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs has the authority to grant approval<br />
for readmission. If approval is granted, the<br />
Assistant Director of ReAdmissions may<br />
proceed in the facilitation of the readmission<br />
process. Any student who has not<br />
attended <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota for one or more quarters will be<br />
subject to current program requirements<br />
and standards.<br />
If a student timed out of all their classes or<br />
left the institution in poor academic standing,<br />
that student must first contact the program<br />
Academic Advisor to begin the process<br />
for readmission. After meeting with<br />
the Academic Advisor, the student must<br />
submit a written request to the Dean of<br />
Academic Affairs requesting readmission<br />
and co-author an Academic Improvement<br />
Plan with the Academic Advisor. <strong>The</strong> Dean<br />
will review all relevant academic records,<br />
the student’s letter, and the Academic<br />
Improvement Plan when considering the<br />
student request. Readmission to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is at the<br />
discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs.<br />
Once the Dean makes the determination<br />
for readmission, the Academic Advisor will<br />
contact the student with the decision. If<br />
the student is approved for readmission,<br />
that student needs to contact the Assistant<br />
Director of ReAdmission. If the student<br />
request is denied by the Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs, the student must wait one calendar<br />
year to apply for readmission again.<br />
Students taking a medical leave, bachelors<br />
leave, military leave, or who have<br />
withdrawn properly by submitting a<br />
Change of Enrollment form, and who were<br />
in good academic standing at that time,<br />
must contact the Assistant Director of<br />
ReAdmissions. <strong>The</strong> Assistant Director of<br />
ReAdmissions will facilitate the completion<br />
of enrollment agreements, meetings with a<br />
financial planner, course registration, and<br />
any other student obligations.<br />
Students who are academically terminated<br />
for violating the Satisfactory Academic<br />
Progress Policy must appeal in writing to<br />
the Dean of Academic Affairs for readmission<br />
before the start of the quarter in which<br />
he/she wishes to return. <strong>The</strong> appeal procedure<br />
described in the preceding section<br />
applies. If the appeal is granted, the reentering<br />
student will be placed on probation<br />
during the quarter of return. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
must meet the minimum standards of the<br />
SAPP to continue in the program. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
must successfully retake courses previously<br />
failed so that the recalculated GPA<br />
and successful completion percentage<br />
meets or exceeds the minimum requirements.<br />
Some form of academic evaluation<br />
must be conducted by the Dean or review<br />
committee to determine that the student<br />
has the desire and the academic ability<br />
to progress satisfactorily in the program.<br />
Students who are academically terminated<br />
and do not have mitigating circumstances,<br />
may appeal one year from the date of<br />
academic termination.<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION<br />
MISSION STATEMENT<br />
<strong>The</strong> General Education Department of<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
will foster productive citizens of an everchanging<br />
world by advancing communication<br />
abilities, higher order thinking skills,<br />
and life-long learning in a diverse student<br />
body with a wide variety of professional<br />
interests. General Education is committed<br />
to ethical behavior among faculty and students,<br />
as we seek to understand our roles<br />
in our local and global communities.<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION OBJECTIVES<br />
1. Students will demonstrate the ability<br />
to employ analytical skills and to solve<br />
problems, and discover the interrelationships<br />
between disciplines.<br />
2. Students will demonstrate the ability<br />
to acquire, apply, evaluate, and<br />
communicate ideas and information.<br />
3. Students will demonstrate analytical<br />
skills to explore and appreciate<br />
diverse forms of human expression<br />
with a focus on the fine arts and the<br />
humanities.<br />
4. Students will identify, apply, and<br />
analyze concepts related to human<br />
history and behavior in a variety of<br />
cultural and disciplinary contexts.<br />
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5. Students will demonstrate the ability<br />
to apply the conceptual foundations of<br />
science and mathematics.<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION<br />
REQUIREMENTS<br />
General Education Requirements<br />
for AAS Degrees<br />
All Associate in Applied Science candidates<br />
must complete the following General<br />
Education requirements: Thirty two (32)<br />
General Education credits are required for<br />
an Associate in Applied Science degree.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following distribution requirements<br />
must be satisfied: Category A: Communication.<br />
Twelve-quarter credits (eight in<br />
English Composition and four in Verbal<br />
Communication) must be taken. Category<br />
B: Social and Behavioral Science. At<br />
least four quarter credits must be taken.<br />
Category C: Mathematics and Natural<br />
Science. At least four quarter credits must<br />
be taken. Category D: Humanities. At<br />
least four-quarter credits must be taken.<br />
Plus additional general education courses<br />
(8 credits) selected from two different<br />
Categories (B, C or D) of the above listed<br />
groups to make a total of 32 credits of the<br />
General Education coursework required for<br />
an Associate in Applied Science degree.<br />
Transitional courses are not included in the<br />
General Education total. General Education<br />
transfer credits will be applied toward<br />
the requirements in each of the four categories<br />
listed above<br />
General Education Requirements for BS<br />
or BFA Degrees<br />
All Bachelor’s degree candidates must<br />
complete the following general education<br />
requirements. Fifty-six (56) general education<br />
credits are required for a Bachelor of<br />
Science or a Bachelor of Fine <strong>Art</strong>s degree.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following distribution requirements<br />
must be satisfied: Category A: Communication.<br />
Sixteen-quarter credits (eight in<br />
English Composition and four in Verbal<br />
Communication) must be taken. Category<br />
B: Social and Behavioral Science. At<br />
least eight-quarter credits must be taken.<br />
Category C: Mathematics and Natural<br />
Science. At least eight quarter credits<br />
must be taken. Category D: Humanities.<br />
At least eight-quarter credits must be<br />
taken. Plus additional general education<br />
courses (8 credits from the lower division<br />
electives and 8 credits from the upper division<br />
electives) selected from two different<br />
Categories (B, C or D) of the above listed<br />
groups to make a total of 56 credits of the<br />
General Education coursework required for<br />
a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Fine<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s degree. Transitional courses are not<br />
included in the General Education total.<br />
General Education transfer credits will be<br />
applied toward the requirements in each of<br />
the four categories listed above.<br />
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ADDITIONAL LEARNING<br />
EXPERIENCES<br />
STUDY TRIPS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
arranges study trips to local cultural and<br />
commercial sites. <strong>The</strong>se visits are an<br />
integral part of each student’s training and<br />
offer a chance for valuable exposure to<br />
places and events relating to the student’s<br />
field of study. In addition to local study<br />
trips to support the curriculum, out-oftown<br />
seminars and visits may be planned<br />
in individual programs. <strong>The</strong> costs related<br />
to optional study trips are not included in<br />
regular tuition or fees.<br />
EXHIBITION OF STUDENT WORK<br />
Student artwork is important to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota. Such<br />
artwork is of great benefit in teaching other<br />
students and in demonstrating the nature<br />
and value of the programs. It is used<br />
by admissions representatives to show<br />
prospective students and counselors what<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
students have achieved. Student artwork<br />
is also a basic part of the catalog, other<br />
publications, and exhibitions illustrating<br />
the programs at the college. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota reserves<br />
the right to use the artwork of its students,<br />
with their permission, for such purposes.<br />
GRADUATION<br />
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION<br />
In order to graduate, a student must:<br />
• receive a passing grade or credit for<br />
all required course work<br />
• earn the minimum required credits for<br />
the program<br />
• achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and<br />
a minimum ICR of 66.67%<br />
• meet portfolio or other requirements,<br />
if applicable<br />
• satisfy all financial obligations with<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota<br />
• complete a graduation clearance form<br />
It is the practice of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota to round GPA and<br />
CGPA points to the nearest tenth percent<br />
for the purpose of determining academic<br />
progress. No more than 75% of the total<br />
required credits for graduation may be<br />
transferred from another institution. Transfer<br />
credits are not used to determine grade<br />
point average.<br />
FINAL QUARTER<br />
During the final quarter of enrollment at<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
graduates must complete course work by<br />
the end of Week 10. Faculty are required to<br />
submit final graduate grades by Monday of<br />
Week 11. This ensures that all graduation<br />
requirements have been met and that the<br />
student is eligible for graduation. Students<br />
should inform their faculty members during<br />
the first week of the term that they are<br />
graduating. Faculty members will then<br />
work with the student to ensure a revised<br />
timeline is developed to accommodate the<br />
shortened term. Because of the shortened<br />
term, students in their graduating quarter<br />
are not allowed to take session II online<br />
courses.<br />
CRITERIA FOR HONORS DESIGNATION<br />
TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC<br />
excellence and to recognize exemplary<br />
academic achievement, the following honors<br />
designations will be issued on a term<br />
basis and upon graduation.<br />
TERM GPA HONORS DESIGNATION<br />
Students who enroll for and complete 12<br />
credits or more and meet the following<br />
criteria may receive the corresponding<br />
designation:<br />
4.0 - President’s Honor Roll<br />
3.7 - 3.9 - Dean’s Honor Roll<br />
3.5 - 3.6 - Honor Roll<br />
HONOR DESIGNATION AT<br />
GRADUATION<br />
Students who achieve a CGPA of 3.5 or<br />
better are designated as Honor Graduates.<br />
Transitional studies classes are not considered<br />
when evaluating honors designations.<br />
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS<br />
Graduating students from all programs<br />
must pass a required course in which a<br />
portfolio or final project is produced. <strong>The</strong><br />
portfolio or project must meet the standards<br />
established by the school for entrylevel<br />
employment. <strong>The</strong> portfolio, in some<br />
departments, may be evaluated by a committee.<br />
An outline of portfolio standards,<br />
projects, and general criteria is provided<br />
to students within each program through<br />
the required Portfolio or Capstone course.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se portfolio requirements are periodically<br />
reviewed; <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota reserves the right to alter<br />
or modify the portfolio requirements at any<br />
time it is deemed to be in the best interest<br />
of graduating students to enhance their<br />
career employment potential. Students will<br />
show their portfolio or project work at the<br />
end of the quarter in which they actually<br />
graduate.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is proud to offer a portfolio show for its<br />
graduating students. It is intended to<br />
celebrate work and accomplishments of<br />
the graduating students and to showcase<br />
their work for family, friends, staff, faculty,<br />
employers, and continuing students.<br />
STUDENT AFFAIRS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
(Ai Minnesota) provides a wide variety<br />
of support services to help students<br />
complete their academic programs and<br />
reach their career goals. Student Affairs<br />
functions as a department which extends<br />
student learning and development beyond<br />
the classroom. It is the goal of Student Affairs<br />
not only to provide a quality environment,<br />
which meets students’ basic needs,<br />
but also to provide an array of services<br />
and programs, which enhance student<br />
development and success at Ai Minnesota.<br />
<strong>The</strong> areas within Student Affairs include:<br />
student housing, counseling, disability<br />
services, student health insurance,<br />
student activities encompassing clubs<br />
and organizations, programs and activities<br />
and leadership opportunities; international<br />
student advising, study abroad and new<br />
student orientation.<br />
Student Affairs is continually striving<br />
to provide students with critical learning<br />
experiences to help students live as<br />
responsible members of a community,<br />
and to care for their personal, physical,<br />
emotional, spiritual and social lives. <strong>The</strong><br />
department encourages the involvement of<br />
students, faculty and staff in activities that<br />
encourage awareness, creative expression<br />
and social and professional development.<br />
For more information about the Student<br />
Affairs Department, visit http://www.artinstitutes.edu/minneapolis/StudentLife/<br />
STUDENT CLUBS AND<br />
ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Student clubs and organizations are a<br />
great way to meet other Ai Minnesota students,<br />
connect with those who have similar<br />
interests, develop leadership skills, and<br />
network within the campus community.<br />
For additional information about clubs and<br />
organizations contact Julie Kesterke in<br />
the Student Affairs Department, located in<br />
room Pence 209.<br />
STUDENT EVENTS<br />
AND ACTIVITIES<br />
<strong>The</strong> Student Activities calendar includes an<br />
array of events and activities ranging from<br />
movie events, open forums, video game<br />
nights, scavenger hunts, crafts, trivia, and<br />
discount tickets for a variety of events<br />
around the cities. Student feedback about<br />
events is always welcomed. Stop by the<br />
Office of Student Affairs located in room<br />
Pence 209 and ask for Julie Kesterke.<br />
COUNSELING SERVICES<br />
Counseling services are professional, confidential<br />
and free of charge to Ai Minnesota<br />
students. <strong>The</strong>se services are provided by<br />
professional counselors and graduate level<br />
student interns. Services are available on<br />
campus by appointment or walk-in, depending<br />
on availability. We also provide off<br />
campus community resource referrals.<br />
Counseling services maintains an on-sight<br />
food shelf, providing nonperishable food<br />
items and miscellaneous hygiene products<br />
for student needs.<br />
DISABILITY SERVICES<br />
<strong>The</strong> disability services coordinator assists<br />
qualified students with documented<br />
disabilities in acquiring reasonable and<br />
appropriate academic adjustments and in<br />
supporting their success at Ai Minnesota<br />
Ai Minnesota is committed to providing<br />
qualified students with a disability an<br />
equal opportunity to access the benefits,<br />
rights, and privileges of college services,<br />
programs, and activities in compliance<br />
with <strong>The</strong> American with Disabilities Act<br />
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act<br />
of 1973.<br />
Students who believe they are in need of<br />
academic adjustments should contact the<br />
Student Affairs department, room Pence<br />
209 or telephone number 612-332-3361.<br />
If you have a concern or complaint in this<br />
regard, please contact the Dean of Student<br />
Affairs in room Pence 209, or call 612-332-<br />
3361. Complaints will be handled in accordance<br />
with the College’s Student Grievance<br />
Procedure for Internal Complaints of<br />
Discrimination and Harassment.<br />
HEALTH INSURANCE<br />
Ai Minnesota strongly encourages all<br />
students to maintain adequate health<br />
insurance while attending school. Students<br />
can enroll on-line in the student medical<br />
insurance program sponsored by National<br />
Collegiate Underwriters & Administrators,<br />
Inc. For more information or to enroll<br />
please visit: https://secure.visit-aci.com/ai/<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
STUDENT ADVISING<br />
International students are an important<br />
part of our <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> community. We<br />
have approximately ten international<br />
students from seven countries. <strong>The</strong><br />
International Student Advisor (ISA) assists<br />
international students from their day<br />
of arrival in the United States, through<br />
graduation and the completion of practical<br />
training. <strong>The</strong> purpose of the ISA is to<br />
provide exceptional service to international<br />
students by offering the necessary tools to<br />
be successful in your academic, personal<br />
and professional challenges.<br />
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES<br />
Students are invited to explore the wide<br />
range of leadership opportunities available<br />
to them. <strong>The</strong> programs and resources are<br />
designed to provide students with realworld<br />
leadership training and experience<br />
that will be helpful upon graduation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> main leadership opportunities on<br />
campus include Student Advisory Council<br />
and PACE. Both are advised out of Student<br />
Affairs and give students an outlet<br />
for leadership and to make a difference on<br />
campus.<br />
LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS<br />
<strong>The</strong>se workshops are designed to provide<br />
fun, informative and experiential learning<br />
related to living a healthy lifestyle. Past<br />
workshop topics include: effective communication,<br />
time and stress management,<br />
assertiveness, healthy decision-making,<br />
relationships and diversity.<br />
STUDY ABROAD<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> Study Abroad program<br />
provides students the opportunity to<br />
expand and improve their learning through<br />
international study. Students will gain<br />
knowledge and experience that will assist<br />
them in preparing for success in a global<br />
economy. Led by instructors from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> system of schools, programs<br />
vary in length and may be credit or noncredit<br />
bearing.<br />
Past study abroad programs have taken<br />
students throughout the world to countries<br />
including Austria, China, Costa Rica, England,<br />
Finland, France, Germany, Greece,<br />
Italy, Japan, Switzerland, and Wales.<br />
RESIDENCE LIFE<br />
AND HOUSING<br />
<strong>The</strong> Residence Life department is<br />
dedicated to helping students meet their<br />
housing needs throughout their tenure at<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
<strong>The</strong> living arrangement students choose is<br />
important to their well being and success<br />
while attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota.<br />
STUDENT HOUSING<br />
Ai Minnesota offers student suites at<br />
<strong>The</strong> District on Delaware near downtown<br />
Minneapolis. <strong>The</strong> District offers congenial,<br />
convenient, clean, comfortable student<br />
housing with both private bedroom/private<br />
bathroom and a limited number of shared<br />
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occupancy options. Included in the price<br />
per quarter are the following: all utilities,<br />
Internet, expanded cable with HBO, and<br />
furnishings.<br />
Furnishings for the private bedroom/private<br />
bath option includes:<br />
• A kitchen with full-sized appliances<br />
• Full-sized beds<br />
• Two dressers and one desk plus a<br />
chair per student<br />
• Two wardrobe closets per student<br />
• One dinette table with chairs per suite<br />
• One sofa and loveseat per suite<br />
Furnishings for the shared occupancy option<br />
includes:<br />
• A kitchen with full-sized appliances<br />
• Twin bunk beds<br />
• One dresser and one desk plus a<br />
chair per student<br />
• One wardrobe closet per student<br />
• One dinette table with chairs per suite<br />
• One sofa and loveseat per suite<br />
INDEPENDENT HOUSING<br />
We have collected a number of Internet<br />
and publication resources that can assist<br />
students who are looking for housing outside<br />
of Ai Minnesota student housing. This<br />
information is available in the Residence<br />
Life & Housing office. Ai Minnesota does<br />
not endorse, screen, or recommend any<br />
specific apartment community, landlord, or<br />
apartment placement firm.<br />
STUDENT CODE<br />
OF CONDUCT<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
promotes learning and the development<br />
of integrated, whole persons. Students<br />
may expect that the institution and all its<br />
members will treat them as adults and as<br />
full participants in the educational process.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
strives to be a community characterized as<br />
thinking, caring, inclusive, and active. Such<br />
a community requires that its members,<br />
having made a choice to join the community,<br />
strive to improve themselves, affirm<br />
others, and actively involve themselves in<br />
enhancing the community. <strong>The</strong>se ideals<br />
require that we have explicit, clear, and<br />
high expectations for one another. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
expectations are that:<br />
• We take responsibility for our own<br />
learning and personal development;<br />
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• We challenge each other to develop<br />
intellectually and ethically;<br />
• We practice personal and academic<br />
integrity;<br />
• We consider and seek to understand<br />
different ideas and viewpoints;<br />
• We conduct ourselves with dignity<br />
and civility in our interactions with<br />
one another;<br />
• We care about others’ welfare and<br />
seek to be responsive to their needs;<br />
• We strive to keep one another safe<br />
from physical and emotional harm;<br />
• We respect the dignity and worth of<br />
all persons;<br />
• We celebrate human differences in<br />
their many forms;<br />
• We confront bigotry with caring and<br />
without compromise;<br />
• We respect the rights and property<br />
of others;<br />
• We take responsibility for our actions,<br />
bear the consequences of those<br />
actions and learn from them;<br />
• We challenge others to take<br />
responsibility for their actions, to<br />
bear the consequences, and to learn<br />
from them.<br />
I. GUIDING PRINCIPLES:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
(Ai Minnesota) recognizes its students<br />
as responsible and dedicated men and<br />
women who are preparing for career<br />
employment. An integral part of their<br />
career and professional development is the<br />
expectation that they conduct themselves<br />
during the education process in the same<br />
manner as will be expected in all employment<br />
situations.<br />
As members of the College community,<br />
students have responsibilities and duties<br />
commensurate with their rights and<br />
privileges. In this policy, Ai Minnesota<br />
provides guidance to students regarding<br />
those standards of student conduct<br />
and behavior that it considers essential to<br />
its educational mission. This policy also<br />
provides guidance regarding the types of<br />
conduct that infringe upon the fulfillment of<br />
the Institute’s mission.<br />
II. SCOPE<br />
This Student Conduct Policy applies to all<br />
students and student organizations at Ai<br />
Minnesota.<br />
III. REACH<br />
<strong>The</strong> Student Conduct Policy shall apply<br />
to student conduct that occurs on College<br />
premises including online platforms,<br />
at College-sponsored activities, student<br />
organization sponsored events or in<br />
College Housing. At the discretion of the<br />
Chief Conduct Officer (Dean or Director<br />
of Student Affairs, Director of Student<br />
Services, Dean of Academic Affairs or a<br />
delegate as appointed by the President of<br />
Ai Minnesota), the Policy also shall apply<br />
to off-campus student conduct when the<br />
conduct, as alleged, adversely affects a<br />
substantial college interest and potentially<br />
violates a campus policy.<br />
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF<br />
DUAL MEMBERSHIP:<br />
Students are both members of the College<br />
community and citizens of the state. As<br />
citizens, students are responsible to the<br />
community of which they are a part, and,<br />
as students, they are responsible to the<br />
academic community of the College and<br />
to other individuals who make up the community.<br />
By enforcing its Student Conduct<br />
Policy, the College neither substitutes for<br />
nor interferes with other civil or criminal<br />
legal processes. When a student is<br />
charged in both jurisdictions, the College<br />
will decide on the basis of its interests,<br />
the interests of affected students, and<br />
the interests of the community whether to<br />
proceed with its disciplinary process or to<br />
defer action.<br />
V. DISCIPLINARY OFFENSES:<br />
<strong>The</strong> offenses listed below are given as<br />
examples only. Ai Minnesota may sanction<br />
other conduct not specifically included on<br />
this list.<br />
1. Academic Dishonesty<br />
a) Plagiarism<br />
b) Cheating on assignments or<br />
examinations<br />
c) Engaging in unauthorized<br />
collaboration on academic work<br />
d) Taking, acquiring or using test<br />
materials without faculty permission<br />
e) Submitting false or incomplete<br />
records of academic achievement;<br />
f) Altering, forging or misusing a College<br />
academic record;<br />
g) Fabricating or falsifying data,<br />
research procedures, or data<br />
analysis;<br />
h) Deceiving the College and/or its<br />
officials.<br />
2. Illegal or Unauthorized Possession or<br />
Use of Weapons
a) Possession or use of firearms,<br />
explosives, dangerous chemicals,<br />
or other weapons, likenesses of<br />
weapons, on college property or at<br />
college sponsored functions, except<br />
where possession is required<br />
by law. [For example, Florida has<br />
a law that prohibits employers from<br />
barring employees from storing<br />
lawfully registered firearms in their<br />
cars on employer property]<br />
3. Sexual Assault or Nonconsensual<br />
Contact<br />
a) Any form of unwanted sexual attention<br />
or unwanted sexual contact<br />
4. Threatening, Violent or Aggressive<br />
Conduct<br />
a) Assault, battery, or any other form<br />
of physical abuse of a student or<br />
college employee<br />
b) Fighting or physical altercation<br />
c) Conveyance of threats by any<br />
means of communication including,<br />
but not limited to, threats of<br />
physical abuse and threats to<br />
damage or destroy college property<br />
or the property of other students<br />
or college employees<br />
d) Any conduct that threatens the<br />
health or safety of another individual<br />
one’s own self or another<br />
individual Threats to commit selfharm<br />
and/ or actual incidents of<br />
self-harm by any student<br />
5. <strong>The</strong>ft, Property Damage and Vandalism<br />
a) <strong>The</strong>ft, attempted theft, vandalism/<br />
damage, or defacing of college<br />
property, college controlled<br />
property or the property of another<br />
student, faculty, staff member or<br />
guests.<br />
b) Extortion<br />
c) Setting fires, tampering with fire<br />
safety and/or fire fighting equipment<br />
6. Disruptive or Disorderly Conduct<br />
Disruptive Behavior, such as,<br />
Interference with the normal operations<br />
of the college (i.e., disruption of<br />
teaching and administrative functions,<br />
disciplinary procedures, pedestrian<br />
or vehicular traffic, or other college<br />
activities) a) Disruptive Classroom<br />
Conduct, such as,<br />
Engaging in behavior that substantially<br />
or repeatedly interrupts either the<br />
instructor’s ability to teach or student<br />
learning. <strong>The</strong> classroom extends<br />
to any setting where a student is<br />
engaged in work toward academic<br />
credit or satisfaction of program-based<br />
requirements or related activities, or<br />
Use of cell phones and pagers during<br />
scheduled classroom times<br />
Disorderly Conduct, such as,<br />
i. Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene<br />
conduct. This would include but is not<br />
limited to any type of clothing, gang<br />
colors, gang symbols or materials<br />
worn or brought onto the premises<br />
by any student or guest deemed to<br />
be lewd, indecent or obscene as<br />
determined by college officials<br />
ii. Breach of peace on college property<br />
or at any college-sponsored or<br />
supervised program<br />
iii. Any in-school or off-campus act<br />
considered inappropriate or as an<br />
example of misconduct that adversely<br />
affects the interests of Ai Minnesota<br />
and/or its reputation<br />
7. Illegal or Unauthorized Possession or<br />
Use of Drugs or Alcohol<br />
a) Use, sale, possession or distribution<br />
of illegal or controlled substances,<br />
drug or drug paraphernalia<br />
on college property or at any<br />
function sponsored or supervised<br />
by the college.<br />
b) Being under the influence of illegal<br />
or controlled substances on<br />
college property, or at any college<br />
function<br />
c) Use, sale, possession or distribution<br />
of alcoholic beverages on<br />
college property or at any function<br />
sponsored or supervised by the<br />
college.<br />
d) Being under the influence of alcohol<br />
on college property or at any<br />
college function is also prohibited<br />
8. Verbal Assault, Defamation and<br />
Harassment<br />
a) Verbal abuse of a student or college<br />
employee<br />
b) Harassment by any means of any<br />
individual, including coercion and<br />
personal abuse. Harassment includes<br />
but is not limited to, written<br />
or verbal acts or uses of technology,<br />
which have the effect of<br />
harassing or intimidating a person<br />
c) Harassment based on sex, race,<br />
color, national origin, religion,<br />
sexual orientation, age, disability<br />
or any other criteria protected by<br />
state, federal or local law.<br />
9. Hazing<br />
a) Any form of “hazing” and any act<br />
that endangers the safety of a student,<br />
or that destroys or removes<br />
public or private property, for the<br />
purpose of initiation, admission<br />
into, affiliation with, or as a condition<br />
for continued membership in<br />
a group or organization. “Hazing”<br />
includes any method of initiation<br />
or pre-initiation into a student club<br />
or any pastime or amusement<br />
engaged in with respect to such<br />
a club that causes, or is likely to<br />
cause, bodily danger, physical<br />
harm, or personal degradation or<br />
disgrace resulting in physical or<br />
mental harm, to any student or<br />
other person attending the college.<br />
10. Falsification<br />
Willfully providing college officials with<br />
false, misleading or incomplete information<br />
a) Forgery, falsification, alteration<br />
or misuse of college documents,<br />
records or identification with the<br />
intent to injure, defraud, or misinform.<br />
b) Violation of school safety regulations,<br />
including but not limited to<br />
setting fires, tampering with fire<br />
safety and/or fire fighting equipment,<br />
failure to exit during fire drill,<br />
turning in false fire alarms and<br />
bomb threats<br />
11. Abuse of Ai Minnesota disciplinary<br />
system, including but not limited to:<br />
a) Failure to obey the summons of a<br />
disciplinary body or college official<br />
b) Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation<br />
of information before a<br />
disciplinary body or college official<br />
c) Disruption or interference with the<br />
orderly conduct of a disciplinary<br />
proceeding<br />
d) Attempting to influence the impartiality<br />
of a member of a disciplinary<br />
body prior to and/or during the<br />
course of the disciplinary proceeding<br />
e) Verbal or physical harassment and/<br />
or intimidation of a member of a<br />
disciplinary body prior to, during,<br />
and/or after the disciplinary proceeding<br />
f) Failure to comply with the<br />
sanction(s) imposed under the<br />
student conduct policy<br />
g) Influencing or attempting to influence<br />
another person to commit an<br />
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abuse of the disciplinary system<br />
12. Unauthorized Use or Misuse of<br />
College Facilities<br />
a) Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized<br />
use of, or misuse of college<br />
property, including computers and<br />
data and voice communication<br />
networks.<br />
13. Violation of Federal or State Laws<br />
a) Violation of federal, state or local<br />
laws and college rules and<br />
regulations on college property or<br />
at college-sanctioned or collegesponsored<br />
functions<br />
14. Insubordination<br />
a) Persistent or gross acts of willful<br />
disobedience or defiance toward<br />
college personnel<br />
b) Failure to comply with direction of<br />
college officials, faculty, staff or<br />
security officers who are acting in<br />
the performance of their duties<br />
c) Failure to exit during fire drill<br />
d) Failure to identify oneself when on<br />
college property or at a collegesponsored<br />
or supervised functions,<br />
upon request of college official<br />
acting in the performance of his/<br />
her duties<br />
15. Violations of College Rules<br />
a) Violations by guest of a student<br />
on college property. Students are<br />
responsible for the actions of their<br />
guests<br />
b) Violation of school safety regulations<br />
c) Smoking in classrooms or other<br />
college buildings or areas unless<br />
designated as a smoking area<br />
d) Any violation of the student housing<br />
license agreement, rules and<br />
regulations and/or the collegesponsored<br />
housing student handbook<br />
e) Any violation of the institutions<br />
policies on the responsible use<br />
of technology including but not<br />
limited to<br />
I. <strong>The</strong> theft or abuse of zcomputer,<br />
email, Internet or Intranet<br />
resources<br />
II. Unauthorized entry into a file,<br />
to use, read, or change the<br />
contents, of for any other<br />
purpose<br />
III. Unauthorized transfer of a file<br />
IV. Unauthorized downloading<br />
of copyrighted materials in<br />
violation of law<br />
V. Unauthorized use of another<br />
individual’s identification and/or<br />
password<br />
VI. Use of computing facilities<br />
to interfere with the work<br />
of another student, faculty<br />
member, or school official<br />
VII. Use of computing facilities<br />
to send obscene or abusive<br />
messages<br />
VIII. Use of computing facilities to<br />
interfere with normal operation<br />
of the school’s computing<br />
system<br />
f) Failure to satisfy school financial<br />
obligations<br />
<strong>The</strong> above list is illustrative only, and Ai<br />
Minnesota may sanction other conduct not<br />
specifically included on this list.<br />
VI. SANCTIONS:<br />
Ai Minnesota may impose sanctions for<br />
violations of the student conduct policy.<br />
<strong>The</strong> type of sanction imposed may vary<br />
depending upon the seriousness of the<br />
violation(s). Ai Minnesota reserves the<br />
right to immediately impose the most<br />
severe sanction if circumstances merit.<br />
Although not exhaustive, the following list<br />
represents the types of sanctions that may<br />
be imposed upon any student or student<br />
organization found to have violated the<br />
student conduct policy:<br />
1. Warning: A notice in writing that a<br />
student has failed to meet some<br />
aspect of the school’s standards and<br />
expectations<br />
2. Probation: Probation is used for<br />
repeated violations or a specific<br />
violation of a serious nature. <strong>The</strong> Chief<br />
Conduct Officer or his/her delegate<br />
defines the terms of probation.<br />
3. Discretionary Sanctions: <strong>The</strong> student<br />
will be required to complete an<br />
educational service, attend counseling,<br />
or have restricted privileges.<br />
4. Removal from Sponsored Housing:<br />
<strong>The</strong> student will be immediately<br />
dismissed from school-sponsored<br />
housing. <strong>The</strong> student will be required<br />
to vacate the premises according to<br />
the terms of the sanction.<br />
5. Suspension: Separation of the student<br />
from the school for a pre-determined<br />
period of time. <strong>The</strong> student may be<br />
able to return to school once specified<br />
conditions for readmission are met.<br />
<strong>The</strong> student may not attend classes,<br />
visit college-sponsored housing, use<br />
school facilities, participate in or attend<br />
college activities, or be employed by<br />
the school during his/her suspension.<br />
6. Expulsion: <strong>The</strong> student will<br />
be expelled from Ai Minnesota<br />
immediately. <strong>The</strong> student will not<br />
be permitted to continue his or her<br />
studies at the college and may not<br />
return to the college or to collegesponsored<br />
housing or activities at any<br />
time or for any reason.<br />
7. Restitution: Compensation for loss or<br />
damage to property leased, owned<br />
or controlled by the school. This may<br />
take the form of monetary or material<br />
replacement.<br />
<strong>The</strong> above list is only a general guideline.<br />
Some sanctions may be omitted, and<br />
other sanctions not listed above may be<br />
used.<br />
VII. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES:<br />
Complaint<br />
Any member of Ai Minnesota community<br />
may file a complaint against any student<br />
for misconduct or for otherwise being in<br />
violation of Ai Minnesota policies.<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> complaint shall be prepared<br />
in writing and directed to the Chief<br />
Conduct Officer or his/her delegate.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> written complaint should include<br />
the nature of the offense, date,<br />
approximate time and location of<br />
incident. <strong>The</strong> name of the victim,<br />
offender and any witness/s may be<br />
included.<br />
3. Complaints should be submitted within<br />
48 hours after the alleged violation<br />
occurred unless there are extenuating<br />
circumstances requiring a longer<br />
timeframe.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Chief Conduct Officer or a delegate<br />
may review and investigate the complaint<br />
to determine if the allegations have factual<br />
merit, to identify violations of the student<br />
conduct policy, and to impose sanctions<br />
for such violations.<br />
Generally, the accused should be given the<br />
opportunity to tell his or her account of the<br />
situation and to provide this information,<br />
in writing, unless Ai Minnesota determines<br />
that the circumstances do not warrant<br />
disclosure of some or all of the facts.<br />
SEARCH OF STUDENT’S PROPERTY<br />
Students have no expectation of privacy in<br />
their personal property while on campus.<br />
Ai Minnesota reserves the right to search<br />
the contents of students’ personal property<br />
or belongings at any time and for any<br />
reason, including when there is reasonable
suspicion on the part of the Institute staff<br />
that a risk to the health, safety or welfare<br />
of students, and/or the school community<br />
exists and including searches pursuant to<br />
an investigation of potential wrong doing.<br />
This includes but is not limited to vehicles<br />
brought onto property leased, owned or<br />
controlled by the school, backpacks, portfolios<br />
and clothing. This policy also applies<br />
to student property in school-sponsored<br />
housing, student e-mail and/or computers.<br />
NOTIFICATION AND DETERMINATION<br />
OF VIOLATIONS THAT WARRANT<br />
DISCIPLINARY MEETING<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> Chief Conduct Officer or a delegate<br />
may choose to conduct a disciplinary<br />
meeting. Potential attendees include a<br />
student or students, the Chief Conduct<br />
Officer or his/her delegate and others<br />
who may have relevant information.<br />
<strong>The</strong> student should receive advance<br />
notice of the allegations and the<br />
reason for the meeting. After the<br />
meeting,<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> Chief Conduct Officer or his/her<br />
delegate may render and communicate<br />
the decision to the student in writing,<br />
which shall describe the violation and<br />
the sanctions imposed, if any, and the<br />
student’s right to appeal. If the Chief<br />
Conduct Officer determines that there<br />
was no violation, that decision may be<br />
documented in writing to the student<br />
as well.<br />
a. If a student fails to appear for the<br />
meeting, the Chief Conduct Officer<br />
or his/her delegate may make a<br />
determination of violations of Ai<br />
Minnesota policies on the basis of<br />
the information available, and impose<br />
sanctions for such violations.<br />
NOTIFICATION AND DETERMINATION<br />
OF VIOLATIONS THAT WARRANT<br />
DISCIPLINARY HEARING<br />
In some cases, involving serious violations,<br />
the Chief Conduct Officer or delegate,<br />
hereby referred to as “Hearing Officer”, in<br />
his or her sole discretion, may choose to<br />
assemble a disciplinary panel to adjudicate<br />
the process.<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> Hearing Officer may immediately<br />
(before a hearing takes place)<br />
remove the student from the campus<br />
community pursuant to an Interim<br />
Suspension until the Disciplinary Panel<br />
is convened. (see interim suspension)<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> student should receive advance<br />
notice of the allegations and the<br />
reason for the meeting. A student may<br />
forego attendance at the hearing and<br />
a determination of the sanction will be<br />
made by the Disciplinary Panel<br />
3. Hearings normally shall be conducted<br />
in private. <strong>The</strong> Disciplinary Hearing<br />
is an academic hearing, not a legal<br />
hearing. <strong>The</strong>refore, legal counsel is<br />
not allowed at the hearing.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> student may be accompanied by<br />
one person (family member, friend, etc)<br />
to provide support. <strong>The</strong> committee<br />
may prohibit from attending or<br />
remove any person who disrupts the<br />
proceedings of the committee<br />
5. In Hearings involving more than one<br />
student, the Hearing Officer, in his<br />
or her discretion, may permit the<br />
hearing concerning each student to be<br />
conducted separately.<br />
6. <strong>The</strong> Disciplinary Panel may hear from<br />
any person who may have relevant<br />
information and the Panel may review<br />
any documents presented to them.<br />
a. Pertinent records, documents and<br />
written statements may be considered<br />
by the Hearing Officer at his/<br />
her discretion<br />
b. <strong>The</strong> Disciplinary Panel may ask<br />
questions and may seek information<br />
not provided to it.<br />
7. <strong>The</strong> Disciplinary Panel may determine<br />
whether it is more likely than not that a<br />
violation occurred. <strong>The</strong> Panel should<br />
communicate to the Hearing Officer<br />
its decision and its recommended<br />
sanction, if any.<br />
8. After the Hearing, the Hearing Officer<br />
will issue a written decision to the<br />
accused student which identifies<br />
the accusations and the panel’s<br />
conclusions, any sanctions, and the<br />
student’s right of appeal.<br />
9. In general, the accused should have<br />
access to the documentation reviewed<br />
by the panel, however identifying<br />
names and information may be<br />
removed from the documentation<br />
when necessary to protect other<br />
student’s privacy rights.<br />
DISCIPLINARY PANEL<br />
A Disciplinary Panel may consist of members<br />
of the college Executive Committee,<br />
Campus Staff, Faculty or Student Body.<br />
When students are permitted on the panel,<br />
the accused student should sign a form<br />
granting permission to release his/her<br />
educational records to a student serving<br />
on the panel. Failure to sign the permission<br />
constitutes an agreement to have no<br />
student on the panel.<br />
Administrative Interim Suspension<br />
Students may be administratively sus-<br />
pended on an interim basis when:<br />
(1) serious allegations are being<br />
investigated<br />
(2) serious allegations are pending before<br />
a disciplinary panel<br />
(3 in advance of a disciplinary panel<br />
hearing; or<br />
(4) when a student potentially poses a<br />
threat of harm to himself, to others,<br />
or to property of the Institute or a<br />
member of the Institute community<br />
During the interim suspension, students<br />
are denied access to college-sponsored<br />
housing and/or to the school (including<br />
classes, labs, library) and/or all other<br />
school activities or privileges for which<br />
the student might otherwise be eligible,<br />
as the Chief Conduct Officer or designee<br />
may determine to be appropriate. This<br />
interim suspension period should last no<br />
longer than three business days, and the<br />
Chief Conduct Officer or delegate may<br />
make reasonable provisions to provide for<br />
accommodations of a student in school<br />
sponsored housing.<br />
<strong>The</strong> interim suspension is not to be considered<br />
disciplinary, but it is a tool to separate<br />
potential adversaries until a reasoned<br />
decision can be made.<br />
VIII. APPEAL PROCEDURES:<br />
Students have a right to appeal disciplinary<br />
actions when they believe they have<br />
extenuating circumstances or believe to<br />
have been treated in an arbitrary or biased<br />
fashion or without adherence to Ai Minnesota<br />
policies and procedures.<br />
• During an appeal, the student should<br />
continue to obey the terms of the<br />
decision, i.e., a student who has<br />
been suspended from school may<br />
not be on school property, a student<br />
dismissed from school-sponsored<br />
housing must leave in accordance<br />
with the directions indicated in the<br />
decision<br />
• <strong>The</strong> student must write a letter of<br />
appeal in the student’s own words,<br />
addressed to the President of Ai<br />
Minnesota or his/her delegate.<br />
This letter must clearly state the<br />
extenuating circumstances or the<br />
grounds for believing the decision<br />
was arbitrary or biased or that it was<br />
without adherence to [school name]<br />
policies and procedures, and provide<br />
any supporting documentation. It<br />
must be delivered to the President<br />
or his/her delegate within seven<br />
calendar days following the student’s<br />
receipt of the decision.<br />
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• Students should provide<br />
documentation to support the<br />
allegations of the appeal.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> President or his/her delegate<br />
may appoint an ad hoc committee<br />
to review appeals and make<br />
a recommendation regarding<br />
disposition of the appeal within 30<br />
days of the date of receipt of the<br />
appeal. This committee will be<br />
comprised of faculty or staff members<br />
not involved in making the initial<br />
disciplinary decision.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> President and/or the committee<br />
may decide to convene an appeal<br />
hearing. <strong>The</strong> student will be notified<br />
in writing of the date and time of the<br />
appeal. <strong>The</strong> student is expected to<br />
attend the meeting, and failure to<br />
do so, for other than documented<br />
emergencies, may be considered<br />
forfeiture of the right to present<br />
further information regarding the<br />
appeal.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> student making the appeal<br />
may be provided an opportunity to<br />
address the committee in person. <strong>The</strong><br />
student may be accompanied by one<br />
person (family member, friend, etc)<br />
as an observer. <strong>The</strong> committee may<br />
prohibit from attending or remove any<br />
person who disrupts the proceedings<br />
of the committee.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Appeal Committee is an<br />
academic hearing, not a legal hearing.<br />
<strong>The</strong>refore, legal counsel is not<br />
allowed at the meeting.<br />
• Audio recording of the academic<br />
hearing is not permitted. Minutes of<br />
the meeting are confidential.<br />
• Following appropriate review and<br />
deliberation, the committee will<br />
report back to the President or his/<br />
her delegate with its recommendation<br />
following its review of the appeal.<br />
<strong>The</strong> President or his/her delegate<br />
will render a written decision on the<br />
appeal within thirty calendar days<br />
from receipt of the appeal. <strong>The</strong><br />
decision will be final.<br />
For more information about Student Affairs<br />
and its policies, visit http://www.artinstitutes.edu/minneapolis/StudentLife/.<br />
NO HARASSMENT POLICY<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is committed to providing workplaces and<br />
learning environments that are free from<br />
harassment on the basis of any protected<br />
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classification including, but not limited to<br />
race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual<br />
orientation, age, national origin, disability,<br />
medical condition, marital status, veteran<br />
status or on any other basis protected<br />
by law. Such conduct is unprofessional,<br />
unproductive, illegal, and generally considered<br />
bad for business. Consequently,<br />
all conduct of this nature is expressly<br />
prohibited, regardless of whether it violates<br />
any law.<br />
I. DEFINITION OF SEXUAL<br />
HARASSMENT<br />
Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome<br />
sexual advances, requests for sexual<br />
favors, or other verbal or physical conduct<br />
of a sexual nature where:<br />
a. Submission to such conduct is an<br />
explicit or implicit term or condition<br />
of a person’s status in a course,<br />
program, activity, or in admission, or<br />
in an academic decision.<br />
b. Submission to or rejection of such<br />
conduct is used as a basis for an<br />
academic decision; or<br />
c. Such conduct has the purpose or<br />
effect of unreasonably interfering<br />
with an individual’s work or academic<br />
performance or creating an intimidating,<br />
hostile, or offensive work or<br />
educational environment.<br />
Examples of sexual harassment include,<br />
but are not limited to: unwanted sexual<br />
advances; demands for sexual favors in<br />
exchange for favorable treatment; verbal<br />
abuse of a sexual nature; graphic commentary<br />
about an individual’s body, sexual<br />
prowess, or sexual deficiencies; leering;<br />
whistling; touching; pinching; assault;<br />
coerced sexual acts; suggestive, insulting<br />
or obscene comments or gestures; stalking;<br />
and displaying sexually suggestible<br />
objects or pictures. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota prohibits all conduct<br />
of this nature whether or not such conduct<br />
violates any applicable laws.<br />
II. OTHER FORMS OF HARASSMENT<br />
Verbal abuse, insulting comments and<br />
gestures, and other harassing conduct<br />
are also forbidden under this policy when<br />
directed at an individual because of his<br />
or her race, color, sex, sexual orientation,<br />
familial status, age, religion, ethnic origin,<br />
or disability. It is the responsibility of each<br />
employee and each student to conduct<br />
himself or herself in a professional manner<br />
at all times and to refrain from such<br />
harassment.<br />
III. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE<br />
Students who feel they have been harassed<br />
should follow the Student Grievance<br />
Procedure for Internal Complaints of<br />
Harassment and Discrimination located<br />
in the Student Handbook. Promptly after<br />
learning of such alleged conduct, <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota will<br />
conduct an investigation for the purpose of<br />
determining whether prohibited harassment<br />
has occurred. Efforts will be made<br />
to ensure confidentiality to the extent<br />
consistent with the goal of conducting an<br />
appropriate investigation. Students who<br />
initiate or participate in such investigations<br />
in good faith will be protected<br />
against school-related retaliation. If an<br />
investigation confirms the allegations, <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota will<br />
take prompt corrective action, which may<br />
include discipline, up to and including immediate<br />
dismissal.<br />
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS<br />
AND PRIVACY ACT<br />
<strong>The</strong> Family Educational Rights and Privacy<br />
Act of 1974, as amended (“FERPA”) sets<br />
out requirements designed to afford<br />
students certain rights with respect to their<br />
education records. In addition, it puts limits<br />
on what information <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota may disclose to<br />
third parties without receiving prior written<br />
consent from the student.<br />
I. PROCEDURE TO INSPECT<br />
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS:<br />
Students have the right under FERPA<br />
to inspect and review their education<br />
records. A student who wishes to inspect<br />
and review his/her records should submit<br />
a written request to the Registrar. <strong>The</strong><br />
request should identify as precisely as<br />
possible the records the student wishes<br />
to inspect. If the requested records are<br />
subject to inspection and review by the<br />
student, arrangements for access will be<br />
made within a reasonable period of time<br />
but in no case more than 45 days after the<br />
request was made, and the student will be<br />
notified of the time and place where the<br />
records may be inspected. <strong>The</strong> school<br />
may require the presence of a school official<br />
during the inspection and review of a<br />
student’s records.<br />
Certain limitations exist on a student’s right<br />
to inspect and review their own education<br />
records. Those limitations include, for<br />
example, the following:<br />
i. financial information submitted<br />
by parents;<br />
ii. confidential letters and<br />
recommendations placed in their<br />
files prior to January 1, 1975;<br />
iii. confidential letters and<br />
recommendations placed in<br />
their files after January 1, 1975
to which the student has waived<br />
his or her right to inspect and<br />
review and that are related<br />
to the student’s admission,<br />
application for employment or<br />
job placement, or receipt of<br />
honors.<br />
In addition, the term “education record”<br />
does not include certain types of records<br />
such as, by way of example, records of<br />
instructional, supervisory, administrative,<br />
and certain educational personnel that<br />
are in the sole possession of the maker<br />
thereof, and are not accessible or revealed<br />
to any other individual except a substitute.<br />
When a record contains personally identifiable<br />
information about more than one student,<br />
the student may inspect and review<br />
only the information that relates to him/her<br />
personally.<br />
II. DISCLOSURE OF EDUCATIONAL<br />
RECORDS:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
generally will not permit disclosure of<br />
personally identifiable information from<br />
the records of a student without prior<br />
written consent of the student. Personally<br />
identifiable information is disclosed (some<br />
items are mandatory, some discretionary)<br />
from the records of a student without that<br />
student’s prior written consent to the following<br />
individuals or institutions or in the<br />
following circumstances:<br />
1. To <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota officials who have been<br />
determined by the school to have<br />
legitimate educational interests in the<br />
records. A school official is<br />
a. person employed by the school or<br />
its corporate parent in an administrative,<br />
supervisory, academic or<br />
research, or support staff position.<br />
This includes, but is not limited to<br />
human resources and accounting<br />
staff for purposes of the tuition<br />
reimbursement plan; or<br />
b. person employed by or under<br />
contract to the school to perform<br />
specific tasks, such as an auditor,<br />
consultant, or attorney, a person<br />
on the Board of Trustees, or a<br />
student serving on an official committee<br />
or assisting another school<br />
official.<br />
Any school official who needs<br />
information about a student in the<br />
course of performing instructional,<br />
supervisory, advisory, or administrative<br />
duties for <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota has a<br />
legitimate educational interest.<br />
2. To certain officials of the United<br />
States Department of Education, the<br />
Comptroller General of the United<br />
States, the Attorney General of the<br />
United States, and state and local<br />
educational authorities in connection<br />
with state or federally supported<br />
educational programs.<br />
3. In connection with the student’s<br />
request for, or receipt of, financial aid<br />
necessary to determine the eligibility,<br />
amounts or conditions of financial aid,<br />
or to enforce the terms and conditions<br />
of the aid.<br />
4. To organizations conducting certain<br />
studies for or on behalf of the school.<br />
5. To accrediting commissions or state<br />
licensing or regulatory bodies to carry<br />
out their functions.<br />
6. To parents of a dependent student, as<br />
defined in Section 152 of the Internal<br />
Revenue Code.<br />
7. To comply with a judicial order or<br />
lawfully issued subpoena.<br />
8. To appropriate parties in health or<br />
safety emergencies.<br />
9. To officials of another school in which<br />
a student seeks or intends to enroll.<br />
10. To an alleged victim of a crime of<br />
violence or a nonforcible sexual<br />
offense, the final results of the<br />
disciplinary proceedings conducted<br />
by the school against the alleged<br />
perpetrator of that crime or offense<br />
with respect to that crime or offense.<br />
11. To persons in addition to the victim<br />
of a crime of violence or nonforcible<br />
sexual offense, the final results of the<br />
disciplinary proceedings described<br />
in paragraph 10 above but only if<br />
the school has determined that a<br />
student is the perpetrator of a crime<br />
of violence or non-forcible sexual<br />
offense, and with respect to the<br />
allegation made against him or her, the<br />
student has committed a violation of<br />
the institution’s rules or policies. (<strong>The</strong><br />
school, in such instances, may only<br />
disclose the name of the perpetrator --<br />
not the name of any other student,<br />
including a victim or witness -- without<br />
the prior written consent of the other<br />
student(s)).<br />
12. To a parent regarding the student’s<br />
violation of any federal, state, or<br />
local law or of any rules or policy<br />
of the school governing the use or<br />
possession of alcohol or a controlled<br />
substance if the school determines<br />
that the student has committed a<br />
disciplinary violation with respect<br />
to that use or possession, and the<br />
student is under 21 at the time of the<br />
disclosure to the parent.<br />
13. Directory information (see Section IV<br />
below).<br />
14. Student Recruiting Information as<br />
requested by the U.S. Military. Student<br />
recruiting information includes ONLY:<br />
name, address, telephone listing, age<br />
or date of birth, class level, academic<br />
major, place of birth, degrees received<br />
and most recent educational institution<br />
attended. It does not include and <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
will not provide: social security<br />
numbers, race, ethnicity, nationality,<br />
GPA, grades, low performing student<br />
lists, religious affiliation, students<br />
with loans in default, veteran’s status,<br />
students no longer enrolled. Students<br />
who opt out of the directory also opt<br />
out of student recruiting information.<br />
III. RECORD OF REQUESTS FOR<br />
DISCLOSURE<br />
Except with respect to those requests<br />
made by the student themselves, those<br />
disclosures made with the written consent<br />
of the student, or to requests by or<br />
disclosures to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota officials with legitimate<br />
educational interests and disclosures of<br />
directory information (or other exceptions<br />
described in the applicable regulations),<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
will maintain a record indicating the parties<br />
who have requested or obtained personally<br />
identifiable information from a student’s<br />
education records and the legitimate<br />
interests those parties had in requesting or<br />
obtaining the information. This record may<br />
be inspected by the student.<br />
IV. DIRECTORY INFORMATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
designates the following information as directory<br />
information. (Directory information<br />
is personally identifiable information which<br />
may be disclosed without the student’s<br />
consent):<br />
1. Student’s name<br />
2. Address: Local, email and website<br />
3. Telephone number (local)<br />
4. Date and place of birth<br />
5. Program of study<br />
6. Participation in officially recognized<br />
activities<br />
7. Dates of attendance<br />
8. Degrees and certificates awarded<br />
9. Most recent previously attended<br />
school<br />
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10. Photograph of the student, if available<br />
11. Enrollment status (i.e., enrolled,<br />
continuing, future enrolled student,<br />
reentry, leave of absence, etc.)<br />
12. Student honors and awards received.<br />
13. <strong>The</strong> height and weight of athletic team<br />
members<br />
Notice of these categories and of the right<br />
of an individual in attendance at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota to request<br />
that his/her directory information be kept<br />
confidential will be given to the student<br />
annually. Students may request nondisclosure<br />
of student directory information by<br />
specifying nondisclosure, in writing, to the<br />
Office of the Registrar, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota, 15 South 9th<br />
Street Minneapolis, MN 55402. Failure to<br />
request nondisclosure of directory information<br />
will result in routine disclosure of one<br />
or more of the above-designated categories<br />
of personally identifiable directory<br />
information.<br />
V. CORRECTION OF EDUCATIONAL<br />
RECORDS<br />
Students have the right under FERPA to<br />
ask to have records corrected which they<br />
believe are inaccurate, misleading, or in<br />
violation of their privacy rights. <strong>The</strong> following<br />
are the procedures for the correction<br />
of records:<br />
1. A student must ask the Registrar<br />
to amend a record. As part of the<br />
request, the student should identify the<br />
part of the record they want to have<br />
changed and specify why they believe<br />
it to be inaccurate, misleading, or in<br />
violation of his/her privacy rights.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota may either amend the<br />
record or decide not to amend the<br />
record. If it decides not to amend the<br />
record, it will notify the student of its<br />
decision and advise the student of<br />
the right to a hearing to challenge the<br />
information believed to be inaccurate,<br />
misleading, or in violation of the<br />
student’s privacy rights.<br />
3. Upon request, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota will arrange<br />
for a hearing and notify the student<br />
reasonably in advance of the date,<br />
place, and time of the hearing. <strong>The</strong><br />
hearing will be conducted by an<br />
individual who does not have a direct<br />
interest in the outcome of the hearing.<br />
That individual may be an official<br />
of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota. <strong>The</strong> student shall be<br />
afforded a forum for the opportunity to<br />
present evidence relevant to the issues<br />
raised in the original request to amend<br />
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the student’s education records. <strong>The</strong><br />
student may be assisted by other<br />
people, including an attorney.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota will prepare a written<br />
decision based solely on the evidence<br />
presented at the hearing. <strong>The</strong><br />
decision will include a summary of<br />
the evidence, and the reasons for the<br />
decision.<br />
5. If, as a result of the hearing, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
decides that the information is<br />
inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise<br />
in violation of the privacy rights of the<br />
student, it will (a) amend the record<br />
accordingly; and (b) inform the student<br />
of the amendment in writing.<br />
6. If, as a result of the hearing, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
decides that the information in the<br />
education record is not inaccurate,<br />
misleading, or otherwise in violation<br />
of the privacy rights of the student,<br />
it shall inform the student of the<br />
right to place a statement in the<br />
record commenting on the contested<br />
information in the record or stating why<br />
he or she disagrees with the decision<br />
of the school.<br />
7. If a statement is placed in the<br />
education records of a student under<br />
paragraph 6 above, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota will:<br />
a. maintain the statement with the<br />
contested part of the record for as<br />
long as the record is maintained;<br />
and disclose the statement whenever<br />
it discloses the portion of<br />
the record to which the statement<br />
relates.<br />
STUDENT RIGHT TO FILE<br />
COMPLAINT<br />
A student has the right to file a complaint<br />
with the United States Department of<br />
Education concerning alleged failures by<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
to comply with the requirements of FERPA.<br />
<strong>The</strong> name and address of the governmental<br />
office that administers FERPA is:<br />
Family Policy Compliance Office<br />
United States Department<br />
of Education<br />
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.<br />
Washington, DC 20202-4605<br />
STUDENT RIGHT TO<br />
KNOW ACT<br />
Student-Right-To-Know Act Information on<br />
graduation/completion rates for first-time<br />
full-time students for <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota is available through<br />
the Admissions Office. <strong>The</strong>se rates are<br />
calculated according to guidelines in the<br />
“Student-Right-To-Know” Act.<br />
According to regulations published by<br />
the Department of Education based<br />
on the Student Right-to-Know Act, the<br />
graduation/completion rates for first-time,<br />
full-time students who entered school in<br />
Fall of 1999 or thereafter and who graduated/completed<br />
within 150 percent of the<br />
normal time to complete the program can<br />
be found in the Registrar’s Office<br />
STUDENT GRIEVANCE<br />
PROCEDURE FOR<br />
INTERNAL COMPLAINTS<br />
OF DISCRIMINATION AND<br />
HARASSMENT<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
does not discriminate or harass on the<br />
basis of race, color, national origin, sex,<br />
sexual orientation, genetic marker, disability,<br />
age, religion or any other characteristic<br />
protected by state, local, or federal<br />
law, in our programs and activities. <strong>The</strong><br />
following person has been designated to<br />
handle inquiries and coordinate the College’s<br />
compliance efforts regarding the<br />
non-discrimination policy: Dean of Student<br />
Affairs, 15 South 9th Street, Minneapolis,<br />
MN 55402.<br />
Students who believe they have been<br />
subjected to discrimination or harassment<br />
in violation of this policy should follow the<br />
procedure outlined below. This complaint<br />
procedure is intended to provide a fair,<br />
prompt, and reliable determination about<br />
whether <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota’s non-discrimination policy has<br />
been violated.<br />
Complainants are encouraged to file a<br />
complaint as soon as possible after an<br />
alleged incident of discrimination has occurred.<br />
Any student who chooses to file<br />
a discrimination complaint should do so<br />
for non-academic matters with Dean of<br />
Student Affairs, 15 South 9th Street, Minneapolis,<br />
MN 55402 (612-656-6865) or for<br />
academic matters with Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs, 15 South 9th Street, Minneapolis,<br />
MN 55402 (612-656-6861). <strong>The</strong> complaint<br />
should be presented in writing and it<br />
should describe the alleged incident(s) and<br />
any corrective action sought. <strong>The</strong> complaint<br />
should be signed by the complainant.<br />
In most cases, the person accused of
discrimination will be notified of the complaint<br />
by the Dean of Student Affairs for<br />
non-academic issues or Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs for academic issues.<br />
<strong>The</strong> person accused of discrimination will<br />
have fourteen calendar days to respond to<br />
the complaint in writing. <strong>The</strong> signed written<br />
response should be submitted to the Dean<br />
of Student Affairs for non-academic issues<br />
or Dean of Academic Affairs for academic<br />
issues.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dean of Student Affairs for nonacademic<br />
issues or Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs for academic issues will investigate<br />
the allegations. Both the complainant and<br />
the accused will have the opportunity to<br />
meet and discuss the allegations with the<br />
investigator and may offer any witnesses<br />
in support of their position to the investigator<br />
during the course of the investigation.<br />
A student may be accompanied during<br />
investigation meetings and discussions<br />
by one person (family member, friend,<br />
etc.) who can act as an observer, provide<br />
emotional support, and/or assist the<br />
student in understanding and cooperating<br />
in the investigation. <strong>The</strong> observer may not<br />
be an attorney, unless otherwise required<br />
by local law. <strong>The</strong> investigator may prohibit<br />
from attending or remove any person who<br />
disrupts the investigation in the investigator’s<br />
sole discretion.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dean of Student Affairs for nonacademic<br />
issues or Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs for academic issues will determine<br />
whether a violation of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota’s non discrimination<br />
policy has occurred. <strong>The</strong> Dean of<br />
Student Affairs for non-academic issues<br />
or Dean of Academic Affairs for academic<br />
issues will issue a written determination<br />
as promptly as practicable. If the Dean of<br />
Student Affairs for non-academic issues<br />
or Dean of Academic Affairs for academic<br />
student directory information by specifying<br />
nondisclosure, in writing, to the Office of<br />
the Registrar, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota, 15 South 9th Street,<br />
Minneapolis, MN 55402. Failure to request<br />
nondisclosure of directory information will<br />
result in routine disclosure of one or more<br />
of the above-designated categories of personally<br />
identifiable directory information.<br />
GENERAL STUDENT<br />
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE<br />
If you have a complaint or problem you are<br />
encouraged to follow the Student Complaint<br />
Procedure.<br />
You should discuss complaints with the<br />
individual(s) within the appropriate department.<br />
Initial discussion should be with the<br />
person most knowledgeable of the issues<br />
involved or with immediate decision-making<br />
responsibility.<br />
If you feel that the complaint has not been<br />
fully addressed, a written account should<br />
be submitted to the Dean of Student<br />
Affairs if related to non-academic issues<br />
or to the Dean of Academic Affairs for academic<br />
issues. <strong>The</strong> written account should<br />
indicate your name, phone number, and<br />
ID# and discuss the steps you have taken<br />
to remedy the situation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> appropriate staff member or department<br />
will be notified of the complaint. A<br />
follow-up meeting with you and the Dean<br />
of Student Affairs and/or the Dean of Academic<br />
Affairs will be held within ten school<br />
days of the date of the written complaint in<br />
an effort to resolve the issue.<br />
If you are not satisfied with the results,<br />
you may file an appeal with the President’s<br />
office. <strong>The</strong> appeal should be in writing and<br />
contain your name and phone number.<br />
You should summarize the steps you have<br />
taken to remedy the situation and indicate<br />
why the results are not satisfactory. You<br />
will hear the results of the appeal within<br />
ten business days from the date the appeal<br />
is received.<br />
If you follow this complaint procedure and<br />
still feel dissatisfied with the results you<br />
may send a written copy of the complaint<br />
to:<br />
Minnesota Office of Higher Education<br />
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350,<br />
St. Paul, MN 55108 and/or Accrediting<br />
Council for Independent Colleges and<br />
Schools (ACICS), 750 First Street NE,<br />
Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241<br />
Telephone: 202-336-6780<br />
ARBITRATION<br />
You and <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota (“Ai Minnesota”) agree that any<br />
dispute or claim between you and Ai Minnesota<br />
(or any company affiliated with Ai<br />
Minnesota, or any of its officers, directors,<br />
trustees, employees, or agents) arising out<br />
of or relating to this enrollment agreement,<br />
or, absent such agreement, your<br />
enrollment or attendance at Ai Minnesota,<br />
whether such dispute arises before, during,<br />
or after your attendance and whether<br />
the dispute is based on contract, tort,<br />
statute, or otherwise, shall be, at your or<br />
Ai Minnesota’s election, submitted to and<br />
resolved by individual binding arbitration<br />
pursuant to the terms described herein.<br />
If you decide to initiate arbitration, you<br />
may select either, JAMS or the National<br />
Arbitration Forum (“NAF”) to serve as the<br />
arbitration administrator pursuant to its<br />
rules of procedure. If Ai Minnesota intends<br />
to initiate arbitration, it will notify you in<br />
writing by regular mail at your latest address<br />
on file with Ai Minnesota, and you<br />
will have 20 days from the date of the<br />
letter to select one of these organizations<br />
as the administrator. If you fail to select an<br />
administrator within that 20-day period, Ai<br />
Minnesota will select one.<br />
Ai Minnesota agrees that it will not elect to<br />
arbitrate any individual claim of less than<br />
$5,000 that you bring in small claims court<br />
(or in a similar court of limited jurisdiction<br />
subject to expedited procedures). If<br />
that claim is transferred or appealed to a<br />
different court, however, or if your claim<br />
exceeds $5,000, Ai Minnesota reserves the<br />
right to elect arbitration and, if it does so,<br />
you agree that the matter will be resolved<br />
by binding arbitration pursuant to the<br />
terms of this section.<br />
If either you or Ai Minnesota chooses arbitration,<br />
neither party will have the right to<br />
a jury trial, to engage in discovery, except<br />
as provided in the applicable arbitration<br />
rules, or otherwise to litigate the dispute<br />
or claim in any court (other than in small<br />
claims or similar court, as set forth in a<br />
preceding paragraph, or in an action to<br />
enforce the arbitrator’s award). Further,<br />
you will not have the right to participate as<br />
a representative or member of any class of<br />
claimants pertaining to any claim subject<br />
to arbitration. <strong>The</strong> arbitrator’s decision will<br />
be final and binding. Other rights that you<br />
or Ai Minnesota would have in court also<br />
may not be available in arbitration.<br />
No arbitration award or decision can be<br />
contrary to or inconsistent with any statutory<br />
or other regulatory requirement of<br />
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 136A.61 to<br />
136A.71, Minnesota Administrative Rules<br />
4840.0100 to 4840.1100, Minnesota Financial<br />
Aid, and/or Title IV Financial Aid rules,<br />
regulations, or statutes or the Minnesota<br />
Office of Higher Education.<br />
<strong>The</strong> arbitrator shall have no authority to<br />
arbitrate claims on a class action basis,<br />
and claims brought by or against you may<br />
not be joined or consolidated with claims<br />
brought by or against any other person.<br />
Any arbitration hearing shall take place<br />
in the federal judicial district in which<br />
you reside. Upon your written request, Ai<br />
Minnesota will pay the filing fees charged<br />
by the arbitration administrator, up to a<br />
maximum of $3,500.per claim. Each party<br />
will bear the expense of its own attorneys,<br />
experts, and witnesses, regardless of<br />
which party prevails, unless applicable law<br />
or this agreement gives a right to recover<br />
any of those fees from the other party. If<br />
the arbitrator determines that any claim or<br />
defense is frivolous or wrongfully intended<br />
to oppress the other party, the arbitrator<br />
may award sanctions in the form of fees<br />
and expenses reasonably incurred by the<br />
other party (including arbitration administration<br />
fees, arbitrators’ fees, and attorney,<br />
expert, and witness fees), to the extent<br />
such fees and expenses could be imposed<br />
under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil<br />
Procedure.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), 9<br />
U.S.C.§§ 1, et seq., shall govern this<br />
arbitration provision. This arbitration provision<br />
shall survive the termination of your<br />
relationship with Ai Minnesota. If you have<br />
a question about the arbitration administrators<br />
mentioned above, you can contact<br />
them as follows:<br />
JAMS, 45 Broadway, 28th Floor, New York,<br />
NY, 10006, www.jamsadr.com, 800-352-<br />
5267; National Arbitration Forum, P.O. Box<br />
50191, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, www.<br />
arb-forum.com, 800-474-2371.<br />
<strong>The</strong> above supersedes any inconsistent<br />
arbitration provision published in any other<br />
document.<br />
CAREER SERVICES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
maintains a complete and comprehensive<br />
Career Services Department. <strong>The</strong> department<br />
staff help students locate and secure<br />
part-time and freelance jobs while attending<br />
school, and full-time, field-related<br />
employment upon graduation<br />
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT<br />
ASSISTANCE<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
does not guarantee employment or any<br />
particular level of compensation following<br />
graduation. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota does, however, offer assistance<br />
in searching for employment opportunities<br />
to qualified graduates at no additional<br />
charge.<br />
Job search directories are maintained in<br />
the Career Services Department. <strong>The</strong><br />
college develops and maintains employer<br />
contacts through telemarketing, promotional<br />
materials, and recruiting events.<br />
Portfolio Review Shows are held to<br />
enhance employment possibilities for the<br />
graduates. Graduates who confine employment<br />
considerations to the Twin Cities<br />
area may limit the particular employment<br />
opportunities available to them.<br />
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT<br />
ASSISTANCE<br />
<strong>The</strong> Student Employment Advisor is in<br />
contact with potential employers in order<br />
to secure part-time job opportunities for<br />
in-school students. Part-time employment<br />
helps students earn extra money for<br />
supplies and incidental expenses. After the<br />
student registers with the Career Services<br />
Department, the Student Employment<br />
Advisor assists students with the identification<br />
of part-time job opportunities. <strong>The</strong><br />
student is expected to follow up on all<br />
leads accepted and report progress to the<br />
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Advisor. <strong>The</strong> student is expected to arrive<br />
on time and be dressed appropriately for<br />
scheduled interviews.<br />
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT<br />
INFORMATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
maintains graduate placement information.<br />
For specific placement data, contact the<br />
Director of Career Services.
Notes<br />
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<strong>2009</strong> - <strong>2010</strong> Academic Calendar<br />
Quarter Start Graduation End<br />
Summer <strong>2009</strong> July 13, <strong>2009</strong> September 26, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Summer II <strong>2009</strong> August 20, <strong>2009</strong> September 26, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Fall <strong>2009</strong> October 5, <strong>2009</strong> December 18, <strong>2009</strong> December 19, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Fall II <strong>2009</strong> Novermber 12, <strong>2009</strong> December 19, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Winter <strong>2010</strong> January 11, <strong>2010</strong> March 26, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Winter II <strong>2010</strong> February 18, <strong>2010</strong> March 26, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Spring <strong>2010</strong> April 5, <strong>2010</strong> June 18, <strong>2010</strong> June 19, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Spring II <strong>2010</strong> May 13, <strong>2010</strong> June 19, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Summer <strong>2010</strong> July 12, <strong>2010</strong> September 25, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Summer II <strong>2010</strong> August 19, <strong>2010</strong> September 25, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Fall <strong>2010</strong> October 4, <strong>2010</strong> December 17, <strong>2010</strong> December 18, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Fall II <strong>2010</strong> November 11, <strong>2010</strong> December 18, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Holidays and Vacations<br />
Independence Day* Friday, July 3, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Labor Day Monday, September 7, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Veteran’s Day Observed* Monday, November 9, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 27, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Christmas Eve Day Thursday, December 24, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Christmas Day Friday, December 25, <strong>2009</strong><br />
New Year’s Day Friday, January 1, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Martin Luther King Jr Day Monday, January 18, <strong>2010</strong><br />
President’s Day* Friday, February 12, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Good Friday Friday, April 2, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Memorial Day Monday, May 31, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Independence Day* Monday, July 5, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Labor Day Monday, September 6, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Location Map<br />
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* Some school holidays do not fall on<br />
actual holiday dates<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
15 South 9th Street<br />
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3137<br />
1.800.777.3643 or 612.332.3361<br />
www.artinstitutes.edu/minneapolis
Each school quarter is 11 weeks in duration. An application fee of $50 is to<br />
be submitted with the Application for Admissions. <strong>The</strong> tuition deposit fee of<br />
$100 is due within 10 days after the Enrollment Agreement is signed. <strong>The</strong><br />
tuition charge shown above is subject to adjustment each academic year.<br />
Special U.S. and overseas trips are voluntary and are not included in regular<br />
Advertising<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of Cooking<br />
Supplies/Texts: $50/month<br />
Baking & Pastry<br />
Supplies/Texts: $50/month<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Supplies/Texts: $50/month<br />
Culinary Management<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Design Management<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Fashion & Retail Managemen<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Graphic Design<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Hospitality Management<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Interior Design<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Interior Planning with AutoCAD<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Photography<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphic<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
Supplies/Texts: $125/month<br />
Tuition is charged at $467.00 per credit (with an average of 16 credits per quarter). <strong>The</strong> tuition charges are subject to change each academic year. <strong>The</strong> $100<br />
Enrollment Fee is refundable upon cancellation. Tuition and fees applicable to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota’s programs (as of October 1, <strong>2009</strong>)<br />
are as follows:<br />
Advertising<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of<br />
Cooking<br />
Baking &<br />
Pastry<br />
Baking &<br />
Pastry<br />
Culinary<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Culinary<br />
Management<br />
Digital Film<br />
Design<br />
& Video<br />
Management<br />
Production<br />
Fashion &<br />
Retail<br />
Management<br />
Graphic Design<br />
Bachelor’s Certifi cate Certifi cate Associate’s Associate’s Bachelor’s Bachelor’s Bachelor’s Bachelor’s Associate’s Bachelor’s<br />
12 quarters 4 quarters 4 quarters 7 quarters 7 quarters 12 quarters 12 quarters 12 quarters 12 quarters 7 quarters 12 quarters<br />
$100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100<br />
$50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50<br />
$7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472<br />
$5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604<br />
$700 $1,150 $1,075 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $700 $600 $575 $700 $700<br />
- $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 - - - - -<br />
30 28 50 46 54<br />
$89,814 $20,330 $20,230 $54,954 $54,854 $92,514 $89,814 $89,814 $89,814 $52,454 $89,814<br />
Degree<br />
Program Length<br />
Enrollment $*<br />
Application $*<br />
Tuition/16/qtr<br />
Tuition/12/qtr<br />
Starting Kit<br />
Lab $/credit**<br />
Lab credit/<br />
program<br />
Program Total***<br />
Hospitality<br />
Management<br />
Interior Design<br />
Interior Planning<br />
with<br />
AutoCAD<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s &<br />
Animation<br />
Photography<br />
Visual Effects &<br />
Motion Graphics<br />
Web Design & Interactive<br />
Media<br />
Bachelor’s Associate’s Bachelor’s Associate’s Bachelor’s Bachelor’s Bachelor’s Associate’s Bachelor’s<br />
12 quarters 8 quarters 12 quarters 8 quarters 12 quarters 12 quarters 12 quarters 7 quarters 12 quarters<br />
$100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100<br />
$50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50<br />
$7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472 $7,472<br />
$5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604 $5,604<br />
$350 $1100 $1100 $1100 $925 $880 $900 $700 $700<br />
$50 - - - - $75 - - -<br />
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Tuition and Fees<br />
tuition and fees. <strong>The</strong> Starting Kit consists of the basic equipment, texts, and<br />
materials required for beginning each program. A list of the components<br />
of the Starting Kit is provided to each enrolled student. In addition to the<br />
Starting Kit, the estimated cost of consumable supplies, textbooks, and<br />
equipment by program are as follows:<br />
$90,514 $59,926 $89,814 $59,926 $89,814 $90,714 $89,814 $52,454 $89,814<br />
* <strong>The</strong> application and enrollment fees are paid by new and transfer students only.<br />
** Monthly consumable supplies included with the $75 Photography lab fee. <strong>The</strong> lab fees will be treated as part of the tuition for refund purposes.<br />
***Not including starting kit. <strong>The</strong> Program Totals are based on the current credit hour rate. Cost will increase with each per credit hour tuition increase.<br />
You only are charged for the credit hours you take each quarter<br />
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INDEX<br />
ABOUT THE COLLEGE<br />
Introduction 2<br />
City and the College 3<br />
Course Requirements & Descriptions 4<br />
Advertising (B.S.) 4<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of Cooking (Certifi cate) 6<br />
Baking & Pastry (Certifi cate) 8<br />
Baking & Pastry (A.A.S.) 10<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s (A.A.S.) 12<br />
Culinary Management (B.S.) 14<br />
Design Management (B.S.) 16<br />
Digital Film & Video Production (B.S.)<br />
Fashion & Retail<br />
18<br />
Management (B.S.) 20<br />
Graphic Design (A.A.S.) 22<br />
Graphic Design (B.S.) 24<br />
Hospitality Management (B.S.) 26<br />
Interior Design (A.A.S.) 28<br />
Interior Design (B.S.)<br />
Interior Planning<br />
30<br />
with AutoCAD (A.A.S.) 32<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation (B.S.) 34<br />
Photography (B.F.A.)<br />
Visual Effects & Motion<br />
36<br />
Graphics (B.S.)<br />
Web Design & Interactive<br />
38<br />
Media (A.A.S)<br />
Web Design & Interactive<br />
40<br />
Media (B.S.) 42<br />
Viewbook of Student/Graduate Work 44<br />
Course Descriptions 54<br />
Faculty 72<br />
Administration 74<br />
Board of Trustees and Directors 76<br />
ADMISSIONS 77<br />
Admissions Requirements 77<br />
Enrollment Procedure 77<br />
International Admissions Policy<br />
Admissions Requirements for<br />
77<br />
English Language Profi ciency Policy 77<br />
Nonimmigrant Students 77<br />
Orientation 78<br />
Facilities and Equipment 78<br />
Placement Evaluations 78<br />
ACCUPLACER 78<br />
ACT 78<br />
SAT 78<br />
Non-Discrimination Policy 78<br />
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
Federal Refund Policy<br />
79<br />
(Title IV Funds) 79<br />
Title IV Funds Distribution Policy 79<br />
Non-Federal Refund Policy 79<br />
Buyer’s Right to Cancel 79<br />
Non-Payment of Charges 79<br />
Financial Aid 79<br />
Student Financial Assistance<br />
Suspension and Reinstatement<br />
80<br />
of Financial Assistance 80<br />
Financial Assistance Student Appeal<br />
Student Financial Assistance<br />
80<br />
Review Committee 80<br />
Student Appeal Procedure 80<br />
Veterans’ Information 80<br />
Scholarships & Grants 80<br />
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 83<br />
Mission and Statement 83<br />
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Academic Directors and<br />
Programs Offered 84<br />
Academic Advising 84<br />
Student Resources 84<br />
Library 84<br />
Registrar 85<br />
Academic Affairs Policies 85<br />
Attendance Policy 85<br />
Satisfactory Academic<br />
Progress Policy 85<br />
Progress Academic Standards<br />
for Programs Study 85<br />
Academic Probation 88<br />
Procedure for Appealing<br />
Academic Termination 88<br />
Grading 88<br />
Letter Grade Equivalent<br />
Grade Points 88<br />
Grade Point Computation 88<br />
Calculation of CGPA 88<br />
Repeated Courses and Grades 88<br />
Quarter Credits 88<br />
Grading for Milestone/Capstone Courses 88<br />
Incomplete Grade Policy 88<br />
Grade Change Requests 88<br />
Transfer of Credit 88<br />
Transcripts 88<br />
Course Descriptions 88<br />
Level of Transfer Credits 88<br />
Grading 89<br />
CLEP & AP Scores 89<br />
Timeliness of Coursework 89<br />
Allowable Total Transfer of Credit 89<br />
Profi ciency Testing 89<br />
Test Out Credit 89<br />
Registration 90<br />
Procedures 90<br />
Holds 90<br />
Registration Steps 90<br />
Offi cial Schedules 90<br />
Schedule Adjustment Period 90<br />
Withdrawing from a Course 90<br />
Online Courses 90<br />
Registering for Online Courses 91<br />
Textbook Requirements<br />
for Online Courses 91<br />
Technology Requirements<br />
for Online Courses 91<br />
Refund Policy for Online Courses 91<br />
Course Scheduling,<br />
Sequencing, and Titles 91<br />
Academic Calendar 92<br />
Course Load 92<br />
Repeating Courses 92<br />
Transitional Studies 92<br />
Change of Program 92<br />
Leaves and External Transfers 92<br />
Transferring to Another<br />
EDMC School 92<br />
Withdrawing from College 93<br />
Enrollment Change 93<br />
Special Leave Consideration/<br />
Military Leave 93<br />
Readmissions Procedures 93<br />
General Education 93<br />
General Education Requirements<br />
for AAS Degrees 94<br />
General Education Requirements<br />
for BS or BFA Degrees 94<br />
Additional Learning Experiences 94<br />
Study Trips 94<br />
Exhibition of Student Work 94<br />
Graduation 94<br />
Requirements for Graduation 94<br />
Final Quarter 94<br />
Criteria for Honors Designation 94<br />
Term GPA Honors Designation 94<br />
Portfolio Requirements 94<br />
Portfolio Review 95<br />
STUDENT AFFAIRS 95<br />
Student Clubs and Organizations 95<br />
Student Events and Activities 95<br />
Counseling Services 95<br />
Disability Services 95<br />
Health Insurance 95<br />
International Student Advising 95<br />
Leadership Opportunities 95<br />
Life Skills Workshops 95<br />
Study Abroad 95<br />
Residence Life 95<br />
Student Housing 95<br />
Independent Housing 96<br />
Student Code of Conduct 96<br />
Guiding Principles 96<br />
Scope 96<br />
Reach 96<br />
Responsibilities 96<br />
Disciplinary Offenses 96<br />
Sanctions 98<br />
Disciplinary Procedures 98<br />
Complaint 98<br />
Search of Student’s Property<br />
Notifi cation and Determination<br />
98<br />
of a Disciplinary Meeting<br />
Notifi cation and Determination of<br />
99<br />
a Disciplinary Hearing 99<br />
Disciplinary Panel 99<br />
Interim Suspension 99<br />
Appeal Procedures 99<br />
Student No Harassment Policy 100<br />
Defi nition of Sexual Harassment 100<br />
Other Forms for Harassment 100<br />
Complaint Procedure<br />
Family Education Rights<br />
100<br />
and Privacy Act 100<br />
Procedure to Inspect Records 100<br />
Disclosure of Requests for Disclosure 101<br />
Record of Requests for Disclosure 101<br />
Directory Information 101<br />
Correction of Educational Records 102<br />
Student Right to File Complaint 102<br />
Student Right to Know Act<br />
Student Grievance Procedure<br />
102<br />
for Internal Complaints<br />
General Student<br />
102<br />
Complaint Procedure 103<br />
Arbitration 103<br />
CAREER SERVICES 104<br />
Graduate Employment Assistance 104<br />
Student Employment Assistance 104<br />
Graduate Employment Information 104<br />
COLLEGE CALENDAR 106<br />
MAP TO COLLEGE 106<br />
TUITION & FEES 107
15 South 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402<br />
612.332.3361 or 800.777.3643<br />
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