2009 - 2010 Catalog - The Art Institutes
2009 - 2010 Catalog - The Art Institutes
2009 - 2010 Catalog - The Art Institutes
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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 />
108<br />
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