Digital Arts Center
Student Handbook
Contents
Contact information ...................................................................................................... - 3 - Extension and Digital Arts staff .................................................................................................................................................... - 3 - University City Center (UCC) campus address and hours of operation........................................................................................ - 3 - Parking .......................................................................................................................................................................................... - 3 - Student Services ............................................................................................................................................................................ - 3 - Program evaluation and feedback ................................................................................................................................................. - 3 - Welcome to UC San Diego Extension! ..................................................................... - 4 - About Extension............................................................................................................................................................................ - 4 - Digital Arts Center ........................................................................................................................................................................ - 4 - MyExtension student portal......................................................................................... - 4 - Our instructors ............................................................................................................... - 5 - Enrollment procedures ................................................................................................. - 6 - Tuition payment deadlines ............................................................................................................................................................ - 6 - How to pay .................................................................................................................................................................................... - 6 - Equipment and software................................................................................................................................................................ - 7 - Academic policy ............................................................................................................. - 7 - Student responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................................. - 7 - Student conduct ............................................................................................................................................................................. - 7 - Disruptive behavior ....................................................................................................................................................................... - 8 - Attendance policy ......................................................................................................................................................................... - 8 - How absences are counted ............................................................................................................................................................ - 8 - Academic Probation ...................................................................................................................................................................... - 8 - Refund and withdrawal policy ...................................................................................................................................................... - 9 - Grades .............................................................................................................................. - 9 - Grade interpretation ...................................................................................................................................................................... - 9 - Grading policies .......................................................................................................................................................................... - 10 - Incomplete grades ....................................................................................................................................................................... - 10 - Certificates .................................................................................................................................................................................. - 10 - Transcripts .................................................................................................................................................................................. - 11 - Internships ..................................................................................................................... - 11 - Graphic & Web Design course of study ................................................................. - 12 - Mobile Applications Development course of study .............................................. - 13 - Video & Editing course of study .............................................................................. - 14 - Digital Arts Center academic calendar 2013-2014 ................................................. - 15 - Handbook acknowledgements (student signature required) ............................... - 16 - Attendance policy ....................................................................................................................................................................... - 17 - How absences are counted .......................................................................................................................................................... - 17 - Academic Probation .................................................................................................................................................................... - 17 - Refund and withdrawal policy .................................................................................................................................................... - 18 - Grading policies .......................................................................................................................................................................... - 19 - Incomplete grades ....................................................................................................................................................................... - 19 - Photography/artwork agreement ................................................................................................................................................. - 20 - Release for field trips and out of class activities ......................................................................................................................... - 21 - Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 2
Contact information Extension and Digital Arts staff Student Services Tuition payments, UCSD Extension academic policy, campus information, student support Tristan Loper Digital Arts program administration, scheduling, tuition, equipment, student support Jake Wilke Digital Arts program administration, student support Annie Dinh Financial aid, V.A., academic policies, student support International Programs
International student support, immigration/visa, tuition payments P: 858‐534‐9999 unex‐reg@ucsd.edu P: 858–534‐6731 tloper@ucsd.edu P: 858–534‐6731 tloper@ucsd.edu P: 858‐822‐1366 kidinh@ucsd.edu P: 858‐534‐6784 ipinfo@ucsd.edu University City Center (UCC) campus address and hours of operation
Campus address UC San Diego Extension Digital Arts Center 6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92122 Campus hours Monday – Thursday: 8:00am–10:00pm Friday: 8:00am–6:00pm Saturday: 8:00am–12:00pm
Parking
Street parking and designated sections in parking lots are free at the University City Center campus. Student Services
A UC San Diego Extension Student Services office is located on the first floor of the University City Center campus, where your classes take place. At this location, students may make tuition payments, ask questions, and more. Program evaluation and feedback
A positive and constructive educational environment is critical to learning. Each quarter, course evaluations will be emailed to all students. We read these thoroughly and take all comments into careful consideration. We’re also here to help! Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss your personal goals, the program, and more: Program advisors Graphic & Web Design: Donna Sandsmark, donnasands@gmail.com Mobile Applications Development: Kris Secor, kdsecor@gmail.com or Corey Fayman cfayman@cox.net Video & Editing: Jodi Cilley, jodi.cilley@gmail.com Digital Arts program administration Tristan Loper: tloper@ucsd.edu or 858‐534‐6731 Jake Wilke: jwilke@ucsd.edu or 858‐534‐6704 Peter Thomas: pthomas@ucsd.edu or 858‐534‐0425 Student Services Debbie McAuliffe: dmcauliffe@ucsd.edu or 858‐534‐9999
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Welcome to UC San Diego Extension!
About Extension
At UC San Diego Extension, we believe great social and economic prosperity comes from integrating the collective knowledge of the university, community leaders, and professionals. Extension is recognized nationally and internationally for linking the community to expert professionals and the knowledge resources of the university. We hope your study at UC San Diego Extension is rewarding and enjoyable. Digital Arts Center
The Digital Arts Center (DAC) offers three career‐focused Professional Certificates in the Digital Arts field:  Graphic & Web Design  Mobile Applications Development  Video Production & Editing All DAC programs start each September and run for four consecutive quarters. Students attend class three times per week (Graphic & Web Design, Video & Editing) or two times per week (Mobile Applications Development). Students work through their certificate programs as one cohort. MyExtension student portal MyExtension is a secure online portal that allows students to update, request, and review information as it relates to their education. Students should access MyExtension to update contact information, view grades, view course and program information, print enrollment receipts, request transcripts, and more. To log in, visit http://myextension.ucsd.edu, and enter your email address and password (you can obtain your password by clicking “Don’t know your password” from the login page). For assistance with MyExtension, please contact Student Services: unex‐reg@ucsd.edu or (858) 534‐9999. Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 4
Our instructors
Jodi Cilley, M.B.A. is the owner and operator of Videologico, a San Diego‐based visual communications company. A video production educator since 2004, Jodi has taught at the high school and college levels. Jodi is founder of the Film Consortium, San Diego, an organization that works to increase the quality and quantity of work being produced in San Diego as well as increase exhibition, employment, funding, and distribution opportunities for local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Jodi also produces and directs short films. Corey Fayman, M.A. has developed interactive projects for MP3.com, Vivendi‐Universal, Ford, Heineken, TagHeur and the U.S. Army. Selected as outstanding graduate upon receiving his M.A. in Educational Technology from San Diego State University, Corey has taught web, mobile, and instructional design courses at The Art Institute in San Diego and San Diego State University. Carolyn O’Barr, B.S. has been teaching for more than eight years at various higher educaiton institutions in San Diego. Carolyn is proficient in many software programs including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Flash, Dreamweaver, Apple Final Cut Pro, and more. She is a judge at the San Diego County Fair and a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. Genadi Radiul, M.S. has two master’s degrees: one in music and one in motion graphics. He has taught at the Art Institute in Pittsburgh, and currently teaches at the Art Institute in San Diego. Genadi has extensive experience working with various audio/video equipment, analog and digital hardware, and software. He currently teaches motion graphics, compositing, and computer applications classes at the Art Institute in San Diego. Donna Sandsmark, M.S. combines a background in engineering, programming, and design to create a learning environment that covers all aspects of web design. A lead instructor in the Web Design and Interactive Media program at The Art Institute in San Diego, Sandsmark also works as a freelance web developer, creating websites, content management systems, and mobile applications for companies nationwide. Kristian Secor, M.S. has taught web design topics ranging from server‐side programming to user experience for ten years. He has produced websites for diverse markets, from school districts to sports franchises. Kris has consulted with several firms in San Diego including eBoost and Aviatech, and is in the dissertation phase of a doctoral degree in Educational Technology. Rocco Torres, B.S. has eighteen years of experience in advertising, graphic and web design, marketing, art direction, branding, and multimedia production. As owner of Rocco Torres Designs, he has provided services including graphic and web design, user interface design, and application development. He has also taught college‐level courses in graphic and web design, branding, advertising, and audio production at the Art Institute of California in San Diego. Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 5
Enrollment procedures
Tuition payment deadlines
Graphic & Web Design Professional Certificate 5:30pm – 9:30pm, 4 Quarters, 12 months Q1 Fall Q2 Winter Q3 Spring Q4 Summer $14,500.00 $3,625.00 $3,625.00 $3,625.00 $3,625.00 Professional certificate awarded upon successful completion of the program. 3 evenings a week Due by: September 3, 2013 Due by: December 2, 2013 Due by: March 3, 2014 Due by: June 2, 2014
5:30pm – 9:30pm, 4 Quarters, 12 months Q1 Fall Q2 Winter Q3 Spring Q4 Summer $11,500.00 Professional certificate awarded upon successful completion of the program. $2,875.00 $2,875.00 $2,875.00 $2,875.00 2 evenings a week Due by: September 3, 2013 Due by: December 2, 2013 Due by: March 3, 2014 Due by: June 2, 2014
5:30pm – 9:30pm, 4 Quarters, 12 months Q1 Fall Q2 Winter Q3 Spring Q4 Summer $14,500.00 $3,625.00 $3,625.00 $3,625.00 $3,625.00 Professional certificate awarded upon successful completion of the program. 3 evenings a week Due by: September 3, 2013 Due by: December 2, 2013 Due by: March 3, 2014 Due by: June 2, 2014
Mobile Applications Development Professional Certificate Video & Editing Professional Certificate All tuition is due on dates specified. Payments made after the due date will be subject to a $100.00 late fee. How to pay
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To pay in person by credit card or check, visit Student Services at the University City Center (UCC) classroom facility (address below), where all Digital Arts Center classes are held. To pay by credit card over the phone, call 858‐534‐9999. To pay by postal mail, send a check made payable to UC Regents to the following address: UC San Diego Extension Digital Arts Center University City Center 6256 Greenwich Drive, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92122 Students must pay tuition in order to attend class. Students who have not paid tuition will not be permitted to attend class. Students who repeatedly miss tuition deadlines will be dismissed from the program. If seeking financial assistance, please contact Annie Dinh: kidinh@ucsd.edu or 858‐822‐1366. Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 6
Equipment and software
Detailed equipment lists are finalized prior to the start of each program. Students are responsible for purchasing all required equipment and materials before the first day of class. Software upgrades released after the program starts may not be included in the curriculum. Academic policy
Student responsibilities
Students must be prepared to invest significant time and energy in attending class and completing assignments. Students are expected to participate actively in class, complete homework assignments on time, and meet all other responsibilities. Students in the DAC program are responsible for the following:  Actively attending and participating in class  Completing all class assignments in a timely manner and without help from other students (unless such help is part of the assignment)  Maintaining a good learning atmosphere by cooperating with instructors and classmates  Observing all requirements described in the School Conduct Policy and Attendance Policy  Promptly notifying the Program Advisor, administrators, or the director when there are problems Students who do not meet these responsibilities may be subject to dismissal from the program.
Student conduct
The UC San Diego community includes students, staff, faculty, and others who have a vested interest in the University. UC San Diego Extension students are a part of the larger University of California system and are expected to follow the UC systemwide and UC San Diego campus policies. The UC San Diego Student Conduct Code (http://students.ucsd.edu/student‐life/_organizations/student‐conduct/regulations/22.00.html) underscores the values that define our community and include the UC San Diego Principles of Community which further describe the expectations of all members of our community. This Code sets forth the applicable standards of our community and authorizes the administration of student conduct at UC San Diego Extension. The Code applies to all UC San Diego undergraduate, graduate, professional school and Extension students. Additionally, the Code also applies to applicants who become students, for alleged violations committed as part of the application process; applicants who become students, for alleged violations committed on campus and/or while participating in university‐supported activities that take place following a student's submittal of the application through his or her official enrollment; and former students for alleged violations committed while a student. In addition, Extension students are responsible to follow the UC San Diego Extension Academic Integrity Policy (http://extension.ucsd.edu/student/pdf/academicIntegrityPolicy.pdf) which administers all instances of academic misconduct including, but not limited to, plagiarizing, cheating on exams, and improper or missing citations. Reports of alleged violations involving sex offenses, including sexual assault and sexual misconduct, will be handled under the policies and procedures described in the UC San Diego Student Sex Offenses Policy (http://ophd.ucsd.edu/pdf/2009FinalDraftUCSDStudentSexOffensePolicy.pdf). For further information on the procedures implementing these policies, contact: Elizabeth Silva: (858) 534‐5798 easilva@ucsd.edu 9500 Gilman Drive M/C 0176‐H La Jolla, CA 92093‐0176 Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 7
Disruptive behavior
Attempts to engage in or aid in conduct that violates the University's community standards may be subject to action under the processes outlined in the UC San Diego Student Conduct Code. The Code applies to all UC San Diego undergraduate, graduate, professional school, and Extension students. For more information, visit http://students.ucsd.edu/student‐life/_organizations/student‐
conduct/regulations/22.00.html. Attendance policy The program schedules in this Handbook outline the required courses, as well as days and times of classroom activity. Your instructors will provide you with more detailed course outlines once the program begins. Attending class is required, not optional, and our attendance policy will be enforced: students are expected to attend all class meetings.  You can’t learn if you do not attend class  You can’t participate if you do not attend class  You can’t earn academic credit if you do not attend class  You will not earn a certificate or graduate from the program if you do not attend class. How absences are counted
Instructors will take attendance twice per class meeting. Instructors will factor your attendance into your attendance/participation grade for the class. Student attendance is recorded as follows:  In Attendance: present for full class session (full credit)  Partial: present only for part of class (1/2 credit)  Absent: not present (no credit) We do not differentiate between “excused” or “not excused” absences. Academic Probation
We strive to maintain a learning environment that fosters educational, professional, and personal growth. Your presence is vital to accomplishing this, and regular attendance benefits both the individual and the entire class. Students who miss three (3) full days or an equivalent combination of partial days in any one quarter will be placed on Academic Probation for the remainder of the program. Students placed on Academic Probation will be notified by email. A copy of this email will be placed in the student’s file. In addition, being placed on Academic Probation may require a meeting with the Director, Faculty Advisor, and/or Program Representative. Students placed on Academic Probation who subsequently miss more than two (2) full days or an equivalent combination of partial days during the remainder of the program may be dismissed with no refund, and either the student will be dropped from all coursework or may be assigned a “F” (fail) grade, based on whether the student had a passing or failing grade at the time of dismissal (per UC San Diego policy). Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 8
Refund and withdrawal policy Students may withdraw from DAC programs at the start of each quarter with the following refund:  Withdrawal by the end of the second week of class: 75% refund  Withdrawal by the end of the third week of class: 50% refund  Withdrawal by the end of the fourth week of class: 25% refund Please note: Equipment, software, textbooks, late fees, and discounts are not eligible for refund. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to a Digital Arts staff member. Petitions for refunds filed beyond the above deadlines are approved only under the following circumstances:  Compulsory military service (proof required)  Sudden serious medical condition that substantially limits school participation  Administrative error (i.e. enrolled in the wrong course/program). All students petitioning for a refund after a late withdrawal must provide documentation to support their petition. In the case of a medical withdrawal, we require a recent doctor’s note on business letterhead specifying the type and extent of the illness, as well as the first date required to be absent and the date the student will be able to return to school. UC San Diego Extension reserves the right to refuse requests for medical withdrawal if the documentation does not meet our criteria. All petitions for medical withdrawal must be sent to the following address before the end of the quarter in which you are enrolled: UC San Diego Extension Digital Arts Center University City Center 6256 Greenwich Drive, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92122 Students should allow three to four weeks for refunds to be processed. Grades
Grade interpretation
A+, A, A‐ = Excellent 4.0, 4.0, 3.7 B+, B, B‐ = Good 3.3, 3.0, 2.7 C+, C, C‐ = Fair 2.3, 2.0, 1.7 D = Poor 1.0 F = Fail 0.0 I Incomplete NR No record Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 9
Grading policies
Students who pass all courses with a “C” or better will receive their Certificate after all grades are submitted at the end of the program. A Certificate will not be issued to students who do not pass all courses with a “C” or better. Students who do not maintain a “C” or better average may be placed on Academic Probation. In order to receive a Professional Certificate from UC San Diego Extension Digital Arts Center, students must maintain a “C” grade or better in all required courses.  Absence from class and tardiness  Late assignments  Assignments not completed to specification, incomplete assignments, and/or assignments improperly submitted to the instructor  Submission of work that is not your own and/or copied from another source. Each instructor is responsible for defining the course grading policies in his or her syllabus. UC San Diego Extension supports the instructor’s right to assign grades based on work performed in class, assignments submitted and results of quizzes/exams. Students who believe their grade has been determine by means other than the work submitted should follow the procedure for disputing a grade. More information about grade appeal can be found here: http://extension.ucsd.edu/student/index.cfm?vaction=faq#gradeappeals Incomplete grades
Instructors have the option of assigning an “I” (incomplete) grade when a student's work is of non‐failing quality but incomplete due to circumstances beyond the student's control. Legitimate reasons include a documented medical illness or compulsory military service. An incomplete may not be used to retake the course or allow additional time for a student who has fallen behind without a legitimate cause. Students who receive an incomplete grade must agree in writing to complete all assignments within a specific period of time. If a student completes all assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor, the instructor may change the incomplete grade to a full letter grade. “I” grades that have not been changed by the instructor within one quarter will be converted to a permanent “F” (failing grade). Certificates
Certificates documenting successful completion of the Professional Certificate program will be mailed to students after all grades have been finalized. Certificates will be mailed to the address listed in the student’s MyExtension account.
Students who pass all courses with a “C” or better will receive a UC San Diego Extension Professional Certificate at the end of the program. A Certificate will not be issued to students who do not pass all courses with a “C” or better. Students who do not maintain a “C” average during the program may be asked to withdraw. Recognition Upon completion of the twelve‐month curriculum, students will participate in a closing celebration. This catered event includes social time for photos and exchange of personal information. Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 10
Transcripts
Transcripts are not sent automatically. To obtain a copy of your transcript, you must make a request in writing. Official transcripts of student academic records may be obtained in person at: UC San Diego Extension Student Services 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd. Bldg C La Jolla, CA 92093‐0176 Or by fax, at (858) 534‐8527 with a Visa, MC, American Express or Discover (including the expiration data and signature); or by mail, addressed to: UC San Diego Extension, Dept. 0176‐H 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093‐0176 Please download the form from our website (http://extension.ucsd.edu/student/index.cfm?vAction=faq#transcripts) or use the one provided on the inside back cover of the Extension catalog. The fee is $15.00 per copy. Make checks payable to UC Regents. We do not offer unofficial transcripts. Transcripts are processed within seven working days. Transcripts requested on a rush basis will be processed within one business day and incur an additional $20.00 charge. Faxed copies are available for an additional $5.00 fee (for international faxes please add $10 additional fee). Federal Express service is available by request for an additional $15.00. To protect the privacy of the student, UC San Diego Extension does not release grades over the phone. Internships
Throughout the DAC program, students are coached on techniques for resume creation and tips for interviewing, and offered advice by working industry professionals. Internships and externships are generally available to students during the third and fourth quarters. Eligible students must have maintained an average grade of “B” or better during the first two quarters of the program. We are frequently contacted by companies in the San Diego area that are seeking interns. As internships arise, students will be given opportunities to express interest. All interested students must send up‐to‐date resumes and portfolios to the DAC staff prior to being considered. To discuss internship possibilities, eligible students may request a meeting with a Digital Arts Center staff member. Longstanding relationships We work hard to establish and maintain relationships with a wide variety of companies, and we work as the liaison between all students and these companies. We ask you to be respectful of these relationships and to represent yourself and the Digital Arts Center programs in a positive light. Internship quality We monitor internships at the halfway and completion stages. Final evaluations will be sent to you and your supervisor prior to the completion of your internship. If you would like to receive UC San Diego Extension transcript credit for an internship, you must complete 100 hours with no pay. Students should not accept unpaid internships that do not carry academic credit. For more information, contact a Digital Arts Center staff member. Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 11
Graphic & Web Design course of study Term Course Title Quarter 1 Course ID Units Fundamentals of Design ART 40455 4.5 Fall Quarter 2 Digital Illustration Digital Imaging Intermediate Digital Design ART 40456 ART 40360 ART 40362 4.5 4.5 4.5 Winter Quarter 3 Digital Photography Digital Publication Advanced Digital Design ART 40429 ART 40359 ART 40363 4.5 4.5 4.5 Spring Quarter 4 Introduction to Web Design Introduction to Web Programming Intermediate Web Programming ART 40333 ART 40334 ART 40335 4.5 4.5 4.5 Summer Introduction to Content Management Systems ART 40335 4.5 Portfolio Development ART 40347 4.5 Course titles, order, and books/equipment subject to change. Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 12
Mobile Applications Development course of study
Term Course Title Course ID Units Quarter 1 Basics of Programming: Android ART 40544 4 Fall Quarter 2 Art Technologies for Mobile Applications I Basics of Programming: iOS ART 40546 ART 40545 4 4 Winter Art Technologies for Mobile Applications II Creative Studio: Mobile Application Prototyping I Business of Mobile Application Development Creative Studio: Mobile Application Prototyping II Portfolio Development ART 40547 4 ART 40548 4 ART 40550 4 ART 40549 4 ART 40551 4 Quarter 3 Spring Quarter 4 Summer Course titles, order, and books/equipment subject to change. Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 13
Video & Editing course of study
Term Course Title Quarter 1 Course ID Units Digital Video Production I ART 40485 4.5 Fall Quarter 2 Digital Video Editing I Motion Graphics I Digital Video Production II ART 40466 ART 40486 ART 40487 4.5 4.5 4.5 Winter Quarter 3 Digital Video Editing II Digital Audio Production I Digital Video Production III ART 40467 ART 40563 ART 40404 4.5 4.5 4.5 Spring Quarter 4 Digital Video Editing III Motion Graphics II Digital Video Production IV ART 40448 ART 40408 ART 40374 4.5 4.5 4.5 Summer Digital Audio Production II ART 40409 4.5 Portfolio Development ART 40347 4.5 Course titles, order, and books/equipment subject to change. Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 14
Digital Arts Center academic calendar 2013-2014
Fall quarter Fall quarter tuition due Tuesday, September 3 Classes begin this week Tuesday, September 24 Veterans Day Thanksgiving Break Finals Week Instruction ends Winter quarter tuition due Classes begin this week Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday President's Day Holiday Finals Week Instruction ends Spring quarter tuition due Monday, November 11 No class week of November 25‐29 December 10‐12 Thursday, December 12 3 week break Winter quarter Monday, December 2 Tuesday, January 7 Monday, January 20 Monday, February 17 March 18‐20 Thursday, March 20 1 week break Spring quarter Monday, March 3 Classes begin this week Tuesday, April 1 Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 26 Finals Week June 9‐11 Instruction Ends Thursday, June 11 Summer quarter tuition due 2 week break Summer quarter Monday, June 2 Classes begin this week Tuesday, July 1 Independence Day Holiday Friday, July 4 Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 1 Finals Week September 9‐11 Instruction Ends Thursday, September 11 DAC Celebration – Saturday, September 13 Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 15
Handbook acknowledgements (student signature required)
Dear Student: Please read, sign, and date the following five (5) pages and return them to Student Services in the lobby of the University City Center campus (where your classes are held). √ Attendance policy √ Refund and withdrawal policy √ Grading Policy √ Creative Work/Photo Release √ Field Trip Release Thank you. Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 16
Attendance policy The program schedules in this Handbook outline the required courses, as well as the days and times of classroom activity. Your instructors will provide you with more detailed course outlines once the program begins. Attending class is required, and our attendance policy will be enforced. Students are expected to attend all class meetings:  You can’t learn if you do not attend class  You can’t participate if you do not attend class  You can’t earn academic credit if you do not attend class  You will not earn a certificate or graduate from the program if you do not attend class. How absences are counted
Instructors will take attendance twice per class meeting. Instructors will factor your attendance into your attendance/participation grade for the class. Student attendance is recorded as follows:  In Attendance: present for full class session (full credit)  Partial: present only for part of class (1/2 credit)  Absent: not present (no credit) We do not differentiate between “excused” or “not excused” absences. Academic Probation
We strive to maintain a learning environment that fosters educational, professional, and personal growth. Your presence is vital to accomplishing this Regular attendance benefits both the individual and the entire class. Students who miss three (3) full days or an equivalent combination of partial days in any one quarter will be placed on Academic Probation for the remainder of the program. Students placed on Academic Probation will be notified by email. A copy of this email will be placed in the student’s file. In addition, being placed on Academic Probation may require a meeting with the Director, Faculty Advisor, and/or Program Representative. Students placed on Academic Probation who subsequently miss more than two (2) full days or an equivalent combination of partial days during the remainder of the program may be dismissed with no refund, and either the student will be dropped from all coursework or may be assigned a “F” (fail) grade, based on whether the student had a passing or failing grade at the time of dismissal (per UC San Diego policy). Student name (printed) Student signature Date Return signed form to Student Services in the lobby of University City Center campus (where your classes are held). Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 17
Refund and withdrawal policy Students may withdraw from DAC programs at the start of each quarter with the following refund:  Withdrawal by the end of the second week of class: 75% refund  Withdrawal by the end of the third week of class: 50% refund  Withdrawal by the end of the fourth week of class: 25% refund Please note: Equipment, software, textbooks, late fees, and discounts are not eligible for refund. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to a Digital Arts staff member. Petitions for refunds filed beyond the above deadlines are approved only under the following circumstances:  Compulsory military service (proof required)  Sudden serious medical condition that substantially limits school participation  Administrative error (i.e. enrolled in the wrong course/program) All students petitioning for a refund after a late withdrawal must provide documentation to support their petition. In the case of a medical withdrawal, we require a recent doctor’s note on business letterhead specifying the type and extent of the illness, as well as the first date required to be absent and the date the student will be able to return to school. UC San Diego Extension reserves the right to refuse requests for medical withdrawal if the documentation does not meet our criteria. All petitions for medical withdrawal must be sent to the following address before the end of the quarter in which you are enrolled: UC San Diego Extension Digital Arts Center University City Center 6256 Greenwich Drive, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92122 Students should allow three to four weeks for refunds to be processed. Student name (printed) Student signature Date Return signed form to Student Services in the lobby of University City Center campus (where your classes are held). Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 18
Grading policies
In order to receive a Professional Certificate from UC San Diego Extension Digital Arts Center, students must maintain a “C” grade or better in all required courses. Your instructor may consider any of the following when awarding a grade:  Absence from class and tardiness  Late assignments  Assignments not completed to specification, incomplete assignments, and/or assignments improperly submitted to the instructor  Submission of work that is not your own and/or copied from another source. Each instructor is responsible for defining the course grading policies in his or her syllabus. UC San Diego Extension supports the instructor’s right to assign grades based on work performed in class, assignments submitted and results of quizzes/exams. Students who believe their grade has been determined by means other than the work submitted should follow the procedure for disputing a grade. More information about grade appeal can be found here: http://extension.ucsd.edu/student/index.cfm?vaction=faq#gradeappeals Incomplete grades
Instructors have the option of assigning an “I” (incomplete) grade when a student's work is of non‐failing quality but incomplete due to circumstances beyond the student's control. Legitimate reasons include a documented medical illness or compulsory military service. An incomplete may not be used to retake the course or allow additional time for a student who has fallen behind without a legitimate cause. Students who receive an incomplete grade must agree in writing to complete all assignments within a specified period of time. If a student completes all assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor, the instructor may change the incomplete grade to a full letter grade. “I” grades that have not been changed by the instructor within one quarter will be converted to a permanent “F” (failing grade). Student name (printed) Student signature Date Return signed form to Student Services in the lobby of University City Center campus (where your classes are held). Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 19
Photography/artwork agreement
Please check box(es) indicating your preference: □ I authorize the University of California, San Diego Extension (UC San Diego Extension) to produce and exhibit my photographs, videos, games, apps and/or creative works in any Digital Arts catalog, ads, marketing materials, or website. □ I authorize the University of California, San Diego Extension (UC San Diego Extension) to produce and exhibit my likeness in videos, games, apps, photography, designs and/or creative work. The taking of photograph/artwork and displaying it on said materials is voluntary. I have read this agreement and indemnity, fully understand its terms and acknowledge that I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release. Student name (printed) Student signature Date Return signed form to Student Services in the lobby of University City Center campus (where your classes are held). Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 20
Release for field trips and out of class activities
I am aware that while participating in field trips, off‐campus residential programs, non‐Extension sponsored events, athletics and other out‐of‐class activities under the auspices of the UC San Diego Extension Digital Arts Center Professional Certificate Program (hencerforth “the Program”), certain risk and dangers may occur. These dangers include, but are not limited to: accident or illness without readily available medical facilities, the forces of nature, and/or travel by automobile, bus, or other conveyance. In consideration of the right to participate in such out‐of‐class activities arranged by the Program, I do hereby assume all the above risks and will hold the Regents of the University of California, and their officers and employees, harmless from all liability which may arise in connection with my participation in the activities arranged by the Program during my enrollment. I certify that I understand and agree to the above. Student name (printed) Student signature Date Return signed form to Student Services in the lobby of University City Center campus (where your classes are held). Digital Arts Center Student Handbook 2013‐2014 21