Academic Calendar 2018-2019
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Academic Calendar 2018-2019 Welcome to NSCAD University! NSCAD University prepares students for membership in a community of professionals in the visual arts, design and crafts. NSCAD University’s academic policies and procedures have been continuously developed and revised over the last 130 years, not only to help our students find a place in a community of professionals, but to change our world for the better. Celebrated in many ways with prestigious awards, global recognition and enduring legacies, NSCAD University alumni indeed enhance our world and our lives in countless ways. The NSCAD University Academic Calendar is an essential resource for students seeking status as a professional visual artist, designer or craftsperson by successfully completing one of our programs of study. We welcome you as a student, and wish you every success in our uniquely challenging, immersive and supportive learning environment. As a NSCAD University student, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the content of this document. 2 | P a g e Contents Academic Dismissal .................................................... 17 Academic Policy Appeals .......................................... 17 ................................................................................................. 1 Grade Appeals ............................................................... 17 Academic Calendar 2018-2019................................... 1 Letter of Permission ................................................... 17 Welcome to NSCAD University! ................................... 2 Residency Requirement ............................................ 18 Academic Semester Dates ............................................. 6 Non-Resident Credit ................................................... 18 Summer 2018 .................................................................. 6 Leave of Absence: Undergraduate Students ..... 18 Fall 2018 ............................................................................ 7 Transcripts ..................................................................... 19 Winter 2019 ..................................................................... 7 Waitlists .......................................................................... 19 Financial Policies and Procedures ............................. 8 WHIMIS/GHS ................................................................ 19 Fee Refunds ...................................................................... 8 Withdrawal Procedures ............................................ 19 Calendar of Dates.............................................................. 9 Policy on Auditing Undergraduate Courses ...... 20 Summer 2018, Fall 2018 and Winter 2019 ......... 9 Introduction to the Academic Calendar ................ 13 Completion of a Second NSCAD Degree .............. 20 Accommodations for Students Experiencing The Office of Student Experience ......................... 13 Disabilities ........................................................................ 21 Academic Regulations ................................................. 14 Policy on Students with Learning Disabilities.. 21 Undergraduate & Graduate Students .................. 14 Academic Integrity & Plagiarism ............................. 24 Visiting Student ........................................................... 14 Informal Procedure..................................................... 25 Non-Degree Student .................................................. 14 Formal Procedure ........................................................ 25 Full-Time Student ....................................................... 14 Academic Regulations Hearing Committee ....... 25 Part-Time Student ...................................................... 14 Off-Campus Study ........................................................... 27 Instructor ....................................................................... 14 Exchange Study ............................................................ 27 Course Load & Credits .............................................. 14 NSCAD’s Partner Schools .......................................... 27 Academic Advising ..................................................... 14 Independent Off-Campus Study ............................. 29 Attendance Policy ....................................................... 14 Internships and Community Service Learning Grading System ............................................................ 15 program........................................................................... 29 Incomplete Grade ....................................................... 15 Graduation and Commencement .............................. 30 Academic Standing & Course Enrolment ........... 15 Applying to Graduate ................................................. 30 Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................ 15 Parchment Replacement ........................................... 30 Repeating Courses ...................................................... 15 Admissions ....................................................................... 31 Academic Warning ..................................................... 16 Undergraduate Programs......................................... 31 Academic Standing & Probation ........................... 16 Graduate Programs ..................................................... 31 Probation for Ds and Fs ............................................ 16 Academic Programs ...................................................... 32 Academic Review Procedures ................................ 17 Undergraduate ............................................................. 32 Academic Probation ................................................... 17 Graduate .......................................................................... 32 3 | P a g e General Requirements for Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts: (Interdisciplinary) & Pre- Degrees ........................................................................... 33 Teacher Education ...................................................... 69 Course Codes and Definitions ................................ 33 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Design .............. 70 Course Levels................................................................ 34 Credit Transfers ........................................................... 70 Prerequisites ................................................................ 34 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: Visual Arts Course Descriptions ................................................... 34 Certificate for Teachers ............................................... 72 Exhibition ....................................................................... 34 Programs Requirements for Non-Art Specialists ............................................................................................ 72 Foundation Program ................................................. 34 Visual Arts Certificate in Studio ............................... 74 Major Programs ........................................................... 35 Graduate Degrees ........................................................... 76 Double Majors .............................................................. 35 Master of Design ............................................................. 77 Minor Programs .......................................................... 35 Master of Fine Arts ........................................................ 80 Bachelor of Arts: Major in Art History .................. 36 Master of Fine Arts in Craft ..................................... 80 Bachelor of Arts: Major in Art History (Non- Master of Fine Arts in Fine and Media Arts ....... 80 Studio Program) ............................................................ 38 Bachelor of Design: Major in Interdisciplinary Concerns about Academic Calendar ....................... 86 Design ................................................................................ 40 Course Codes ................................................................... 87 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Interdisciplinary Arts...... 43 AHIS - Art History ........................................................ 87 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Major in Fine Art ............... 45 ARTS - Arts (Interdisciplinary) .............................. 95 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Major in Jewellery Design CERM – Ceramics ......................................................... 98 & Metalsmithing ............................................................. 53 CRFT - Craft (Interdisciplinary) .......................... 104 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Major in Textiles/Fashion CULT - Contemporary Culture ............................. 106 .............................................................................................. 57 DRAW - Drawing ....................................................... 108 Minor in Animation .................................................... 60 DSGN - Design (Interdisciplinary) ..................... 111 Minor in Art History .................................................. 60 EDAR - Art Education .............................................. 116 Minor in Ceramics ....................................................... 61 FHIS - Film History................................................... 117 Minor in Drawing ........................................................ 61 FILM - Film Production .......................................... 119 Minor in Fashion