2009 - 2010 Catalog - The Art Institutes

INDEX
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Introduction 2
City and the College 3
Course Requirements & Descriptions 4
Advertising (B.S.) 4
The Art of Cooking (Certifi cate) 6
Baking & Pastry (Certifi cate) 8
Baking & Pastry (A.A.S.) 10
Culinary Arts (A.A.S.) 12
Culinary Management (B.S.) 14
Design Management (B.S.) 16
Digital Film & Video Production (B.S.)
Fashion & Retail
18
Management (B.S.) 20
Graphic Design (A.A.S.) 22
Graphic Design (B.S.) 24
Hospitality Management (B.S.) 26
Interior Design (A.A.S.) 28
Interior Design (B.S.)
Interior Planning
30
with AutoCAD (A.A.S.) 32
Media Arts & Animation (B.S.) 34
Photography (B.F.A.)
Visual Effects & Motion
36
Graphics (B.S.)
Web Design & Interactive
38
Media (A.A.S)
Web Design & Interactive
40
Media (B.S.) 42
Viewbook of Student/Graduate Work 44
Course Descriptions 54
Faculty 72
Administration 74
Board of Trustees and Directors 76
ADMISSIONS 77
Admissions Requirements 77
Enrollment Procedure 77
International Admissions Policy
Admissions Requirements for
77
English Language Profi ciency Policy 77
Nonimmigrant Students 77
Orientation 78
Facilities and Equipment 78
Placement Evaluations 78
ACCUPLACER 78
ACT 78
SAT 78
Non-Discrimination Policy 78
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Federal Refund Policy
79
(Title IV Funds) 79
Title IV Funds Distribution Policy 79
Non-Federal Refund Policy 79
Buyer’s Right to Cancel 79
Non-Payment of Charges 79
Financial Aid 79
Student Financial Assistance
Suspension and Reinstatement
80
of Financial Assistance 80
Financial Assistance Student Appeal
Student Financial Assistance
80
Review Committee 80
Student Appeal Procedure 80
Veterans’ Information 80
Scholarships & Grants 80
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 83
Mission and Statement 83
108
Academic Directors and
Programs Offered 84
Academic Advising 84
Student Resources 84
Library 84
Registrar 85
Academic Affairs Policies 85
Attendance Policy 85
Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy 85
Progress Academic Standards
for Programs Study 85
Academic Probation 88
Procedure for Appealing
Academic Termination 88
Grading 88
Letter Grade Equivalent
Grade Points 88
Grade Point Computation 88
Calculation of CGPA 88
Repeated Courses and Grades 88
Quarter Credits 88
Grading for Milestone/Capstone Courses 88
Incomplete Grade Policy 88
Grade Change Requests 88
Transfer of Credit 88
Transcripts 88
Course Descriptions 88
Level of Transfer Credits 88
Grading 89
CLEP & AP Scores 89
Timeliness of Coursework 89
Allowable Total Transfer of Credit 89
Profi ciency Testing 89
Test Out Credit 89
Registration 90
Procedures 90
Holds 90
Registration Steps 90
Offi cial Schedules 90
Schedule Adjustment Period 90
Withdrawing from a Course 90
Online Courses 90
Registering for Online Courses 91
Textbook Requirements
for Online Courses 91
Technology Requirements
for Online Courses 91
Refund Policy for Online Courses 91
Course Scheduling,
Sequencing, and Titles 91
Academic Calendar 92
Course Load 92
Repeating Courses 92
Transitional Studies 92
Change of Program 92
Leaves and External Transfers 92
Transferring to Another
EDMC School 92
Withdrawing from College 93
Enrollment Change 93
Special Leave Consideration/
Military Leave 93
Readmissions Procedures 93
General Education 93
General Education Requirements
for AAS Degrees 94
General Education Requirements
for BS or BFA Degrees 94
Additional Learning Experiences 94
Study Trips 94
Exhibition of Student Work 94
Graduation 94
Requirements for Graduation 94
Final Quarter 94
Criteria for Honors Designation 94
Term GPA Honors Designation 94
Portfolio Requirements 94
Portfolio Review 95
STUDENT AFFAIRS 95
Student Clubs and Organizations 95
Student Events and Activities 95
Counseling Services 95
Disability Services 95
Health Insurance 95
International Student Advising 95
Leadership Opportunities 95
Life Skills Workshops 95
Study Abroad 95
Residence Life 95
Student Housing 95
Independent Housing 96
Student Code of Conduct 96
Guiding Principles 96
Scope 96
Reach 96
Responsibilities 96
Disciplinary Offenses 96
Sanctions 98
Disciplinary Procedures 98
Complaint 98
Search of Student’s Property
Notifi cation and Determination
98
of a Disciplinary Meeting
Notifi cation and Determination of
99
a Disciplinary Hearing 99
Disciplinary Panel 99
Interim Suspension 99
Appeal Procedures 99
Student No Harassment Policy 100
Defi nition of Sexual Harassment 100
Other Forms for Harassment 100
Complaint Procedure
Family Education Rights
100
and Privacy Act 100
Procedure to Inspect Records 100
Disclosure of Requests for Disclosure 101
Record of Requests for Disclosure 101
Directory Information 101
Correction of Educational Records 102
Student Right to File Complaint 102
Student Right to Know Act
Student Grievance Procedure
102
for Internal Complaints
General Student
102
Complaint Procedure 103
Arbitration 103
CAREER SERVICES 104
Graduate Employment Assistance 104
Student Employment Assistance 104
Graduate Employment Information 104
COLLEGE CALENDAR 106
MAP TO COLLEGE 106
TUITION & FEES 107