SPECS HOWARD SCHOOL OF MEDIA ARTS

2015 CATALOG Specs Howard School of Media Arts is dedicated to inspiring, educating and motivating future leaders in the media arts. We continuously monitor and evaluate both our student outcomes and the achievement of our institutional goals so that we may improve our efforts for our students, staff, employers, and community. ­— SHS mission statement

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Volume 43, JANUARY 2015 For completion rates and other disclosures, visit specshoward.edu/consumerinfo Contents

Welcome!...... 5 3 Who is Specs Howard?...... 7 About the school...... 8 Admissions Requirements...... 10 Career Services...... 12

PROGRAMS Broadcast Media Arts (BMA)...... 14 Graphic Design (GFX)...... 22 Digital Media Arts (DMA)...... 28

Management...... 34 Facilities...... 37 Student Success...... 38 Specs Howard School policies...... 40 All photographs in this catalog were taken either at Specs Howard School of Media Arts’ Main Campus Financial policies...... 49 in Southfield, Michigan, or its Satellite Location in Farmington Hills, Michigan, unless otherwise noted. Schedule of classes...... 52 Additional information...... 54 Index...... 55 Founded in 1970 for the purpose of training aspiring radio and television industry professionals, Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts changed its name in 2009 to SPECS HOWARD SCHOOL OF MEDIA ARTS, to reflect an expanded curriculum that included training in digital media arts and graphic design. Welcome! 5

A message from THE MEDIA WORLD is a rapidly developing, tremendously exciting field with untold growth potential. The radio and television industries, along with audio and video production, graphic design, digital media and related enterprises, have impacted the Chairman our society at almost every level imaginable.

of Specs Howard Since the time that Mr. Howard first opened the school in 1970, our students have been preparing for careers in the mass media through a practical, hands-on approach. Over the years, we have adapted our curricula in response to the School of Media Arts tremendous growth in the industries for which we train. One thing that has not changed is the practical, hands-on, “real-world” approach to learning.

For over forty years, thousands of individuals have made a change in their lives by enrolling at Specs Howard School of Media Arts. Today our graduates work all over the world in virtually every aspect of the broadcast, communications and media industries.

I hope you will choose the Specs Howard School as the first step in making a difference in your life. We’re ready to help you! Good luck in your new career in radio, television, audio or video production, graphic design, media arts, or whatever part of this wonderful industry you choose to enter!

Jonathan Liebman Chairman WHO IS SPECS HOWARD? Radio pioneer Specs Howard was born Jerry Liebman on April 8, 1926, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Here are some of In 1948, he received a bachelor’s degree in history/political science and radio 7 Specs’ many awards speech and dramatics from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. That and honors: same year, he opened his own radio station in his home state. n Detroit Producers In 1954, Howard moved to Cleveland and continued his broadcast career there Association’s with NBC and Westinghouse. In 1962, he joined forces with Harry Martin, launching Lifetime The Martin and Howard Show, which remained on the air in Cleveland until the duo Achievement Award moved to Detroit in January 1967. The show aired for another two years in Detroit. (1996)

n Inductee into In 1970, Howard founded the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, which has the Michigan since trained thousands of people for successful media careers. Association of Broadcaster’s Hall As a result of Specs’ longstanding history and dedication to the broadcast and of Fame (2005) media arts, he has been the recipient of a number of the industry’s top awards, honors and accolades. n Inductee into the Ohio Association of Specs still shows up for work every day at the school he founded over forty-five Broadcaster’s Hall years ago. If you spot him in the hall, be sure to say “hi!” of Fame (2006) n Inductee into the Oh, and the name? He chose “Specs” as his professional Radio/Television moniker because of the trademark horn rimmed glasses he Broadcasters Hall of wore. “Howard,” however, was chosen randomly out of a Fame of Ohio (2007) phone book! n Imagine America Foundation’s Pioneer Award (2008)

n Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s Lifetime Achievement Award Top: Specs with his Cleveland (2009) radio show partner Harry Martin, some time in the 1960s. Left: n Broadcast Legacy Specs more recently. (Photos Award Cleveland courtesy of Broadcast (2010) Mr. Howard) About

8 SPECS HOWARD SCHOOL offers undergraduate programs of study in Broadcast Media Arts, Graphic Design and Digital Media Arts. The curricula at Specs Howard School focus on teaching students the skills and knowledge needed to work with industry equipment in job-related activities through a the “hands-on” approach. Specs Howard students are continu- ously building confidence and increasing skill levels, while working toward achieving their ultimate goal: employment.

Specs Howard School is a private career school that takes an active interest in every student’s individual development. All faculty members have received college School degrees in their areas of expertise and/or have worked extensively in those fields.

The Broadcast Media Arts (BMA) program provides hands-on training through supervised lab sessions in the Specs Howard School radio and television studios. BMA students refine skills in radio performance, news and commercial copywriting, television field production, audio and video production, and digital editing. A portion of the BMA curriculum is taught via an online learning management system.

Our Since its 1970: SHS begins offering 1973: SHS 1978: SHS inception, programs in basic radio incorporates its receives History SHS has been performance and first on-air radio national dedicated federal licensing station, WNLD, accreditation. to providing requirements. as part of the In 1983, the hands-on radio program school is training in curriculum. approved for the media federal financial industries. aid programs. SHS has thousands of graduates working throughout the world in all aspects of media arts.

The Graphic Design (GFX) program provides hands-on tions in the communications and media fields to enrich 9 training through supervised lab sessions in the Specs Howard their educational experience. Internships, while strongly School graphics labs. GFX students refine skills in basic encouraged, are not a requirement for graduation from any graphic design principles, color theory, layout concepts, SHS program. typography, copywriting, photography, motion graphics and web design. A portion of the GFX curriculum is taught via an The final measure of the quality of Specs Howard School’s online learning management system. programs is the degree of success of the graduates. The SHS Career Services Department actively generates job leads and The Digital Media Arts (DMA) program provides hands-on works individually with graduates to maximize their possi- training through supervised lab sessions in the Specs bilities for timely and appropriate job placement. Addition- Howard School media labs. DMA students refine skills in ally, Specs Howard School graduates have been working in camera techniques, non-linear editing, media writing, and the industry since 1970; therefore, many of the employers web design. A portion of the DMA curriculum is taught via an are graduates themselves who are currently employed in online learning management system. upper-level management positions in the radio, television and communications industries. Specs Howard School provides students with structured opportunities to succeed in simulated job situations.

Instructors provide the necessary theoretical background in traditional classroom settings and feedback from lab and field experiences. Whenever possible, students are offered internship opportunities (usually unpaid) with organiza-

1981: SHS adds its first TV studio, 1994: Keeping 2008: Due to 2009: SHS 2010: In response to increasing allowing students to study camera pace with new demand for opens its demand for web-based media operation, technologies, graphic and Farmington professionals, lighting, directing the school web design Hills location, the Digital Media and video adds non-linear professionals, at the Studio Arts Program is editing. digital video SHS adds the Center motion introduced. editing to its Graphic Design picture curriculum. program. production complex. Admissions Requirements

10 Prospective students interested in tude test, a grammar test, a recorded one year. Applicants who pass the tests Specs Howard School should schedule speech sample, and a computer but do not enroll in any SHS programs an appointment with an Admissions proficiency test. The testing procedure must retake all parts of the evaluation in Representative and do the following: measures the applicant’s general apti- order to be considered for acceptance tude, grammar application and ability to any SHS programs if a year or more n TAKE A TOUR: Come have a look to speak without serious deficiencies, has passed. around the Specs Howard School facili- read written copy aloud and compre- ties. hend the type of writing regularly oc- n LOOK THROUGH OUR CATALOG: curring in the broadcast industry. Our catalog, enrollment agreement and n REVIEW INFORMATION ON OUR other related materials should be read PROGRAMS: SHS offers three pro- For the Graphic Design (GFX) and Digital prior to enrollment and are available grams of study, employment oppor- Media Arts (DMA) programs, the en- upon request. tunities, program schedules, calen- trance evaluation consists of three parts: dars, policies, registration processes, a general aptitude test, a grammar test n APPLY FOR ADMISSION: All ap- and Career Services procedures. To and a computer proficiency test. plicants are charged a $50.00 ap- begin the application, you may call plication fee following successful 866-61-SPECS to schedule an appoint- Applicants must obtain a passing score completion of the entrance evaluation ment to visit the school, at which time in all designated areas to be admitted (note: this fee is non-refundable after you’ll have the chance to check out to their respective program. An official midnight of the third business day our facilities, and learn more about the under the supervision of the Director of following the signing of the enrollment programs offered. Education scores this evaluation. agreement). Applicants must meet the admissions criteria and all applications n COMPLETE AN ENTRANCE Applicants who do not pass the en- for enrollment must be approved and EVALUATION: Application to the Specs trance evaluation are informed of their accepted by a member of the Ac- Howard School’s programs is open to area(s) of weakness. An applicant may ceptance Committee. Specs Howard persons who have graduated from high be referred to an appropriate educa- School is a private institution and school or who have obtained a GED tional facility or private organization reserves the right to deny admission equivalency. High school seniors who for possible remedial work. In the case to any individual who, in the judgment satisfy all other admissions require- of ambiguous test results, the Direc- of the Acceptance Committee, does ments may register for Specs Howard tor of Education may meet individually not possess the ability to be success- School programs, but their enrollment with an applicant to review any unclear ful in the chosen program of study or will be contingent upon receiving a high areas of the evaluation and, in certain who poses a threat to the educational school diploma. cases, recommend that the evaluation environment. be retaken. The entrance evaluation for the n COMPLETE AN ENROLLMENT Broadcast Media Arts (BMA) program Entrance evaluation results for the BMA, AGREEMENT: In order to secure a consists of four parts: a general apti- GFX and DMA programs are valid for seat in a class, you must complete Specs Howard School is an equal opportunity educational facility. We welcome persons of all ages, genders, races, creeds, orientations and national origins.

an enrollment agreement. Applicants student will receive an SHS-issued completion of the program, BMA stu- 11 may enroll at any time prior to the start MacBook Pro® as part of the SHARE dents will receive the Google Chrome- date of any scheduled class, subject to (Specs Howard Access to Resources book. For more information, contact the availability. Each applicant’s Admis- for Education) Program. These laptops SHS Business Office. sions Representative will explain the include all necessary software to sup- provisions of the enrollment agree- port in-class and online work. Upon All students are required to supply their ment, admissions procedures, registra- completion of the program, GFX and own pens, pencils, notebooks, and bind- tion requirements, class openings and DMA students will have the option to ers throughout their program of study. availability, and work to place the stu- purchase the MacBook Pro®, according GFX students must also supply their dent in the class of his or her choice, to SHARE guidelines. own presentation binder and portfolio pending availability. book. These materials are not included Each enrolled BMA student will receive in the tuition or estimated supply costs. n ATTEND A STUDENT ORIENTATION: a Google Chromebook as part of the Additional and/or replacement books Orientations are scheduled approxi- SHARE (Specs Howard Access to Re- and equipment may be purchased at mately two weeks before the class start. sources for Education) program. Upon the school. Attendance at orientation is mandatory. If a student is unable to attend orientation, that student must notify his or her Admis- Class transfers for students who have not yet started: Once a student is enrolled and has been sions Representative. Failure to attend assigned a starting date with a class, the student may request a transfer to another class. Such orientation without acceptable notifica- requests should be made in writing to the student’s Admissions Representative and should include tion may result in loss of the assigned an explanation for the request. If the transfer is approved, the student will be transferred into the seat in class. Specs Howard School requested class. All requests for a transfer before class start are subject to approval of the Director of reserves the right to replace that student Admissions. with the next student on the waiting list. Credit for life experience or other educational background: Students pursuing diploma programs at SHS must take those programs in their entirety. In most cases, no credit is granted for past Supplies experience or other academic activities. This ensures that all graduates have fulfilled the stated The school will provide, at no additional objectives of the course and that minimum training levels can be reported to prospective employers. charge, all necessary books and texts Military veterans with prior training or experience will be evaluated and required to take advanced required for each student’s program of standing tests to determine the appropriateness of the prior training and experience to SHS courses. study. Supplies and equipment are is- sued, as needed, for all courses. No guarantee of employment: Specs Howard School of Media Arts makes no promises or guarantees of employment. Due to unique factors and attributes of each student, it is possible that even after All students must have unrestricted successfully completing a Specs Howard School program, a student may not find employment. Internet access to support the require- Students should consider their own unique “employability” prior to enrolling in any career school ments for the online portions of the training program. curriculum. Each enrolled GFX or DMA Career

12 “Specs Howard graduates Services are hard-working and come to us with the hands-on experience they need to get that first foot in the door in this competitive business.”

Dana Hahn Vice President and News Director, Fox WTTG/WDCA | Specs Howard grad

THROUGH PREPARATION of portfolios, demos, resumes, and Specs Howard School prepares students to work in their interviewing skills, the Career Services department is devoted specific part of the media industry. Some of the topics to helping graduates obtain entry-level jobs in the broadcast covered in class include demands of today’s media profes- media, digital media, and graphic design industries. sional, how to work with clients, understanding the organiza- tional structure of the industry, and establishing the profes- Although placement is a priority, it is by no means a sionalism needed to acquire an entry-level job. guarantee. Students are expected to take an active role in their search for employment. The most important factors in Internships finding the first job after graduation are perseverance and professionalism. The Career Services department plays Although participating in an internship is not a program an active role in searching for job leads and pursuing and requirement, interning for a company within the media maintaining relationships with employers, and assisting industry is highly encouraged. The networking potential students in their endeavors. and work experience internships provide are invaluable. Many employers hire or recommend exceptional interns for Graduates seeking employment assistance are expected employment upon graduation. to follow up on the leads they accept from their advisors, and actively seek employment themselves by searching the Students in good standing are eligible to participate in a Internet for job postings, researching potential employers, traditional internship program at a specified marking period placing phone calls and sending out resumes. within each program. The hours will vary with employers but most require about 10-15 hours a week for 10-12 weeks. Having a good attitude is crucial to success in this or any A resume and/or interview with an employer is typically other career. Students should come to class every day as if required to become an intern. they are coming to a job interview because employers and grads visit Specs Howard School on a regular basis. “When I came to Specs Howard, that’s when it clicked: This is what I’d do with my life.”

t Andrew Miller, Producer/Editor, The Right Brothers | Specs Howard grad

Jay Hudson 13 On-Air Personality/ Program Director/ Music Director, 89X Specs Howard grad Harlan Huckleby Account Executive WWJ-TV, CW50 Detroit Specs Howard grad

SPECS HOWARD GRADUATES are part of an esteemed network of professionals that have found their calling in various sectors of the media industry. Through a combination of training offered at Specs Howard School, internship oppor- tunities, and personal experience, these grads represent what may be possible for the future student that has the passion to Laura Fuson succeed. Multimedia Designer, Comcast Specs Howard strives to maintain a sense of community Spotlight Specs Howard grad among its graduates and welcomes the opportunity to assist them in finding employment as they move up in their careers. Since networking plays a significant role in finding Steve Linville Custom Graphic employment, efforts are made to invite grads back to school Designer, Fathead to mentor students at various functions, as well as provide Specs Howard grad an industry perspective at advisory board meetings. Many graduates go on to become employers themselves, making their connection to the school a great opportunity for up and coming students.

The graduates featured on this page are only a small sample of many of success stories Specs Howard School has Darren Clark assisted in achieving. Videographer/Editor Wayne State University Specs Howard grad broadcast media BMA arts

BROADCAST MEDIA ARTS is a 12-month and brand and represent companies via web and social media. BMA Program Tuition: $16,200.00 program that provides students with an introduction to the skills and 12 month program; 6 marking periods All BMA students are provided with a Google Chromebook as employment opportunities available of 8 weeks each; Clock hours: 816; part of the Specs Howard Access to Resources for Education to an entry-level employee in the Semester credit hours: 31.0 (SHARE) Program. broadcast and related industries. The program also assists students in Classes meet twice a week — either To offer students flexible schedules without sacrificing developing an understanding of job Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and face-to-face contact with instructors and classmates, all search principles, techniques and Thursday. You must follow one schedule on-site classroom training is blended with a weekly online strategies appropriate to the industry. through the length of the program. component. Students attend class in a traditional classroom and lab two days a week. The Broadcast Media Arts (BMA) Day Classes: 10:00AM-2:30PM program offers training in the various Evening Classes: 6:00PM - 10:30PM The online component reinforces the weekly content while aspects of radio and television broad- Lab hours are available to all students on introducing the material of what will be covered the following casting including editing audio/video Mondays-Thursdays from 2:30PM-5:30PM week. Online content is carefully selected to contain material material using non-linear editing and Fridays from 9:00AM - 4:00PM a student can review repeatedly to aid in mastering a skill or stations, creating audio/video effects concept that they will be using throughout the course and in and graphics, writing for web and the industry. Students will have access to their online content broadcast, and marketing companies via web and social while attending school and up to six months after graduation. media. Students are exposed to both traditional as well as new media broadcasting. The online component is delivered via an online learning management software system and may be accessed wherever an Internet connection is available. The Upon satisfactory completion of the BMA program, successful 12-month program includes homework and projects that must be completed graduates will be able to transform scripts into magazine-style outside the classroom. news; edit program material using non-linear editing stations; work with multiple software programs to create audio/video effects and graphics; deliver on-air news, sports, weather and appropriate features; write news stories for on-air broadcast; BMA PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon satisfactory completion of the SHS Broadcast Media Arts (BMA) program, successful graduates will be able to:

n Write effectively for broadcast purposes.

n Demonstrate an understanding of software typically 15 found in the industry.

n Demonstrate an understanding of equipment typically found in the industry.

n Demonstrate proper technique when performing live for both radio and television purposes.

n Develop an understanding of demographics, psycho- graphics, and geographics, as it relates to broadcasting.

n Demonstrate technical skills necessary for creating video and audio content for broadcast distribution.

n Develop confidence for working in the broadcast industry and communicating in industry standard language.

n Understand the various positions for which they may seek employment in the broadcast industry.

BMA PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT GOALS

Successful BMA graduates will possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies to gain entry-level employment in various departments within television and radio stations Students at including positions such as radio on-air talent (DJ and/or work in the BMA program’s radio and news), marketing/promotions, on-camera reporter, camera television studios in operator, producer, editor, writer, production assistant, video Southfield. technician, and sports broadcaster. Broadcast Media Arts

16 BMA PROGRAM FIRST MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 1-8 SECOND MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 9-16 THIRD MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 17-24 Length: 48 Calendar Weeks RADIO NEWS RADIO PRODUCTION STUDIO FUNDAMENTALS Students learn the basics of writing news in Students learn the proper use and func- In this course students learn the proper use Clock Hours: broadcast style through lecture and in-class tions of professional audio equipment and and functions of professional audio equip- 816 Semester exercises. Topics such as actualities, wrap- develop skills in vocal performance, produc- ment used in a radio station environment. arounds and voicers are covered, with a focus tion techniques, and editing skills by writing Topics include the proper use of a clock Semester Credit on writing the spoken word. Students write and producing radio content such as station hour, and understanding demographics and Hours: 31.0 news stories based on fact sheets. Other promos and commercials. Effective use of psychographics. Elements of vocal perfor- exercises include writing various types of music and sound effects is included in this mance are also reinforced. Skill development Maximum stories, meeting deadlines and determining course. Assignments are completed in weekly assignments are given for execution in weekly Class Size: 30 an appropriate story order for a newscast. radio lab sessions. lab sessions. Clock Hours: 68 (28 lecture; 8 lab; 32 online) Clock Hours: 68 (8 lecture; 28 lab; 32 online) Clock Hours: 68 (8 lecture; 28 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 3.0 Credit Hours: 2.5 Credit Hours: 2.5

INTRODUCTION TO BROADCAST TELEVISION NEWS TELEVISION FIELD PRODUCTION TELEVISION This course is an introduction to broadcast Students in this course begin to gain experi- In this course students learn the theories television news. Students concentrate on ence in the video production process by and operation of equipment associated with improving skill levels in operating television and learning electronic news gathering (ENG) producing broadcast news for television. video equipment in a live broadcast studio en- techniques. Students will learn how to operate Among the topics covered are basic lighting vironment and the operation of the equipment a digital video camera, how to shoot field foot- techniques, identifying and using different used in video production, including cameras, age and prepare for postproduction. Students cables and connectors, shot composition, and switcher, audio mixer and video recorders. will explore different cameras, formats, careers in broadcast television. Students will Additionally, students observe, critique and recording & working with audio and advanced also explore and learn the principles of effec- receive direct feedback on recorded news lighting techniques. tive performance in front of the camera. shows and develop a “trained eye” for television Clock Hours: 68 (16 lecture: 20 lab; 32 online) Clock Hours: 68 (24 lecture; 12 lab; 32 online) news while performing the different roles in Credit Hours: 2.5 Credit Hours: 2.5 broadcast television. Additional topics include writing for broadcast television and creat- ing and maintaining a content management system. Clock Hours: 68 (18 lecture; 18 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 2.5

TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 (Lecture 52/Lab 20/Online 64) (Lecture 26/Lab 46/Online 64) (Lecture 24/Lab 48/Online 64) CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 CREDIT HOURS: 5.0 CREDIT HOURS: 5.0 All Broadcast Media Arts students receive an orientation and training on how to use the online learning system (OLS). On-going support for the OLS is provided by the instructional staff and by the Director of Student Success.

FOURTH MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 25-32 FIFTH MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 33-40 SIXTH MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 41-48 17

ON AIR I ON AIR II CAREER PREPARATION FOR Students develop a better understanding of While working in the school’s radio stations, BROADCASTING on-air presentation and knowledge regarding students in this course will continue to practice This course assists students in searching studio equipment introduced in the previous and reinforce on-air skills gained in the previ- for a job in the broadcasting industry. Topics marking period. Topics include an introduction ous marking periods. Focus is on DJ abilities, include; resume and cover letter writing, to commercial logs and various careers avail- news reporter responsibilities and teamwork. interviewing skills, professional use of social able in the radio industry, various departments Students will execute station formats and media platforms, the importance of intern- of a radio station, implementing radio station commercial logs, while serving various de- ships, building a professional network, career rules and formatics, outside agencies and mographic and psychographic audience seg- planning and creating a personal brand. other influences that affect station operation. ments. Topics also include an understanding Clock Hours: 68 (28 lecture; 8 lab; 32 online) Clock Hours: 68 (8 lecture; 28 lab; 32 online) of various rules, regulations and legal aspects Credit Hours: 3.0 Credit Hours: 2.5 of broadcasting. Clock Hours: 68 (8 lecture; 28 lab; 32 online) BROADCAST PRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL EDITING Credit Hours: 2.5 Students continue the process of creating In this course students explore theory of broadcast television. Students will write, editing and obtain hands-on experience with BROADCAST GRAPHICS shoot and edit their own broadcast program- non-linear editing software used in television Students will explore how graphics are created ming. Students also learn how to create production. Students develop skills in “telling for television, radio and the web. This course content for a radio/television station website a story” through the art of editing and graph- addresses image manipulation and graphic cor- using a content management system (CMS). ics. Students learn to edit using a tutorial- rections using Adobe Photoshop. Students will Clock Hours: 68 (12 lecture; 24 lab; 32 online) based step-by-step manual with video and employ the various tools and filters of Photo- Credit Hours: 2.5 audio footage provided by SHS. Students will shop, discuss the theory of color and techniques also learn to compress and upload video to for automating tasks in Photoshop and begin the web. to grasp the entire Photoshop workflow. Topics Clock Hours: 68 (16 lecture; 20 lab; 32 online) include importing files into Photoshop, making Credit Hours: 2.5 selections, working with layers and understand- ing file structure. This course also includes an introduction to basic graphic design for video production. Clock Hours: 68 (12 lecture; 24 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 2.5

TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 (Lecture 24/Lab 48/Online 64) (Lecture 20/Lab 52/Online 64) (Lecture 40/Lab 32/Online 64) CREDIT HOURS: 5.0 CREDIT HOURS: 5.0 CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 Class times: AM = Day classes (10:00AM-2:30PM) BMA schedule PM = Evening class (6:00PM-10:30PM)

18 For a detailed 2015 schedule of classes, see CLASS START END TIME DAY page 52 BMA-1 1/5/15 12/19/15 AM M/W

BMA-2 2/10/15 2/6/16 PM T/TH

BMA-3 3/3/15 2/27/16 AM T/TH

BMA-4 5/4/15 4/23/16 AM M/W

BMA-5 6/29/15 6/25/16 AM M/W

BMA-6 8/4/15 7/30/16 PM T/TH

BMA-7 9/1/15 8/20/16 AM T/TH

BMA-8 9/28/15 9/24/16 PM M/W

BMA-9 10/26/15 10/22/16 AM M/W

BMA-10 11/17/15 11/12/16 PM T/TH

BMA faculty

20 SUE LOMASNEY | BMA Supervisor Host in America; Weathercaster, WNWO/NBC-24, To- director WBNO-WQCT, on-air, music director Graduate of Specs Howard School – Radio Concentra- ledo; Producer/Reporter, WWJ Radio, Detroit. Owner WABJ, on-air WPZA. Writer, editor and producer, tion. Honors include: Highest GPA, Most Informative of K Karson Media Group LLC. Member of SHS staff WWJ-Newsradio 950, Detroit. Member of the SHS News Anchor, and Most Helpful and Supportive. Grad- since 2003. staff since 1989. uated Summa Cum Laude from Rochester College with a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication/ JOHN HOOVER | BMA Instructor LYN PERAINO | BMA Instructor Public Relations. Past experience includes: WHMI 93.5 Graduate of Specs Howard School. Past experience Graduate of Specs Howard School. Attended Henry FM, Howell, MI – News Reporter/Anchor/Co-producer includes SHS Street Team Manager & Producer/Editor Ford Community College, Lansing Community of weekly public affairs program “Viewpoint”; WTRC as well as Grip/Production Assistant for ESPN: Monday College. Past experience includes: Air personality 1340 AM, Elkhart IN – News Reporter/Anchor; part- Night Football Barry Sanders Intro, Producer Phone/ WJML, Petoskey; Air personality, WIBM, WXIK, time traffic announcer with Total Traffic and Weather Production Assistant for CBS Sports: Christmas Eve WBHR, Lansing; Air personality, WNOR, Norfolk VA; Network/iHeart Media for Sirius XM Satellite (in metro Lions Home Game TV Truck, Camera Assistant/Grip PSA Director/Afternoon drive personality, WKQZ, Detroit and Tampa, FL) along with several radio sta- for Biggest Loser, and Camera Assistant for Food Saginaw; Production Director/Promotion Director/ tions in Cleveland and Columbus, OH. Member of SHS Network: Restaurant Impossible. Member of SHS staff Afternoon drive air personality, Program Director/ staff since 2002. since 2009. on-air personality, WLNZ, Lansing; Host of “Strings and Things”, acoustic music radio show on Sirius/ JIM BELL | BMA Chief Instructor AARON NOWAK | BMA Instructor XM Satellite Radio; Voice-over talent/business owner Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Western Kentucky Graduate of Specs Howard School, recipient of since 1988. Member of SHS staff since 2008. University. Graduate of Specs Howard School. Past Outstanding Achievement Award and Rossano experience includes Production and News, WCAR; Award. Past experience includes Digital Media STEVE STRASZ | BMA Instructor Announcer, WTWR; Announcer, WKQI. Former Group at WDIV Local 4 and freelance videographer/ Graduate of Specs Howard School. Past experience member of National Association of Black Journalists editor since 2005. Detroit Music Award winner with includes 14 years at Comcast Cable, serving as a (NABJ). Member of SHS staff since 1980. over 15 nominations for drum work with local rock Writer, Producer and Director for local programming; band MindCandy; 2005 win for “Outstanding Rock Department Supervisor for Ad Sales Production. KELIA KARSON | BMA Instructor Recording” for MindCandy’s “Recognize”; 2006 Recipient, Innovative Cable Excellence Award Phi Theta Kappa graduate of Macomb Community nomination for “Outstanding Video Low Budget” for Government Public Affairs Series “Comcast College with an Associates of Applied Science in for MindCandy’s “Recognize”; 3 consecutive “Great Newsmakers,” seen on CNN Headline news, 1998. Nat’l Speech Communication Public Relations. Graduate Stuff Reader’s Choice Award” wins at the Detroit Academy of Television Arts & Sciences MI Chapter of Specs Howard School. Currently pursuing Bach- Music Awards for “Favorite Detroit Band” in 2006, Emmy nomination for “Michigan Mysteries: The elor’s degree at Rochester College. Past experiences 2007 and 2008 and “Favorite Detroit Album” for Houdini File.” Telly Award finalist for local commercial include News Producer/Reporter, WOWF/WOW-FM; MindCandy’s “Revelations” in 2006. Member of SHS advertisement, 2002. Thirteen years experience with News Director/Air Personality, Tower 98; Producer/ staff since 2009. non-linear editing software and graphics software. Co-Host, WMXD-Mix 92.3 Morning Show; News Di- Freelance camera operator for Catholic Television rector/Co-Host, WIMX, Toledo; Evening Air Personal- BOB PALMATEER | BMA Instructor Network Detroit. Wedding Photographer for 11-4 ity, WJUC/107.3, Toledo; Host of FOX 36 Toledo KID’S Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University. Graduate productions, 2008-Present. Member of SHS staff CLUB, where she was honored by the FOX Television of Specs Howard School. Past experience includes since 2006. Network with the MONUMENT AWARD as #1 Kid’s Club on-air personality WONW, on-air and production NICK WISNISKE | BMA Instructor 21 Bachelor of Communications in Electronic Media from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Previous experience includes Producer, Host, and Camera for RecNSports Show and other shows for The City of Dearborn Television, and Freelance Talent for Comcast Local and DetroitFan.com. Member of SHS staff since 2011.

NATHANIEL KIPLINGER | BMA Production Coordinator Graduate of Specs Howard School. Past experience includes directing, producing and acting in TV and Radio commercials and producing online content for Metrotimes, 89X, The River, WRIF, Specs Howard, Live Nation and more. He has also co-hosted and ed- ited Smitten for the Mitten, a weekly radio program on WDET HD2 for three years. Member of SHS staff since 2010. graphic GFX design

THE GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM All Graphic Design students will be provided with a MacBook Graphic Design Program Tuition: is a 12-month program that provides Pro® and access to the Adobe Creative Cloud which will $16,200.00 students with an introduction to the allow them access to Adobe Software, such as Photoshop®, skills and employment opportunities 12 month program; 6 marking periods Illustrator®, InDesign®, and Dreamweaver®. These resources available to an entry-level employee in of 8 weeks each; Clock hours: 816; are provided for use throughout the length of the program as the graphic design and related industries. Semester Credit Hours: 32.0 part of the Specs Howard Access to Resources for Education The program also assists students in (SHARE) Program. developing an understanding of job Classes meet twice a week — either search principles, techniques and Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and To offer students flexible schedules without sacrificing strategies appropriate to the industry. Thursday. You must follow one schedule face-to-face contact with instructors and classmates, all through the length of the program. on-site classroom training is blended with a weekly online The Graphic Design (GFX) program component. Students attend class in a traditional classroom teaches students the basics of print Day Classes: 10:00AM - 2:30PM and lab two days a week. and web design utilizing Adobe design Evening Classes: 6:00PM - 10:30PM software. Students alter images in The online component reinforces the weekly content while Photoshop®, create vector graphics Lab hours are available to all students on introducing the material of what will be covered the following in Illustrator®, prepare layouts using Mondays-Thursdays from 2:30PM-5:30PM week. Online content is carefully selected to contain material InDesign®, and create websites in and Fridays from 9:00AM-4:00PM a student can review repeatedly to aid in mastering a skill or Dreamweaver® while developing a sound concept that they will be using throughout the course and in understanding of design fundamentals. the industry. Students will have access to their online content Upon satisfactory completion of the GFX program, successful while attending school and up to six months after graduation. graduates will be able to visually communicate concepts and ideas for print and web design; produce and present work The online component is delivered via an online learning management software acceptable for a professional client/designer environment; system and may be accessed wherever an Internet connection is available. The format and design press-ready pieces with images and nature of various design exercises and projects requires homework. The 12-month typography; design, create, host and maintain websites program includes homework and projects that must be completed outside the using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; and brand and represent classroom. companies via web and social media. GFX PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon satisfactory completion of the SHS Graphic Design (GFX) program, successful graduates will be able to:

n Demonstrate a basic understanding of design software commonly used in the Industry 23 n Produce and present work acceptable for a professional client/designer environment.

n Understand and develop an effective use of typography Work produced and design. by students of the GFX program. n Design and develop web pages along with social media content.

n Identify and/or produce copy for advertising, brochures, newsletters, package and web design.

n Develop an understanding of the effective use of color in design.

n Develop a cohesive branding/identity for corporations, products, and services.

n Develop an understanding of the printing process, printing substrates, and finishing processes.

n Develop an understanding of copyright and Digital Rights Management (DRM).

GFX PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT GOALS

Successful GFX graduates will possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies to gain entry-level employment in advertising agencies, design studios, corporate art departments, newspapers, magazines, TV and radio station design departments, printing businesses, and other related industries. Graphic Design

24 GFX PROGRAM FIRST MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 1-8 SECOND MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 9-16 THIRD MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 17-24 Length: 48 Calendar Weeks FUNDAMENTALS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS DNA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN This course acquaints the beginning non- Students study the basic organizational Students explore the history of graphic arts Clock Hours: designer with the basic principles, terminol- structures and communication requirements and typography, focusing on a historical and 816 Semester ogy, guidelines, methods, and processes used of the graphics industry. Topics include the theoretical overview of the evolution and to solve graphic design problems. Students demand of today’s graphic artist, how to work innovation in graphic design. Topics include a Semester Credit explore the elements and principles of design and communicate with clients, tools needed historical look at people and events that have Hours: 32.0 with an in-depth look at color theory, general to be a graphic designer and the professional- impacted the modern graphic design industry layout solutions, and basic graphic tech- ism needed to acquire an entry-level position and the invention of type. Students will explore Maximum niques. in the area of graphics. topics through research and hands-on explo- Class Size: 24 Clock Hours: 68 (22 lecture; 14 lab; 32 online) Clock Hours: 68 (36 lecture; 32 online) ration. Credit Hours: 2.5 Credit Hours: 3.0 Clock Hours: 68 (20 lecture; 16 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 2.5 VECTOR GRAPHICS DIGITAL IMAGING Students explore and demonstrate the use of Students use and demonstrate understand- INTRODUCTION TO LAYOUT Adobe Illustrator® in creating vector artwork. ing of the various tools of Adobe Photoshop® AND PUBLISHING Subjects include Illustrator® drawing tools, while familiarizing themselves with the use of Students develop skills in using the tools and designing with layers, tracing and freehand digital SLR cameras and lighting techniques. features of Adobe InDesign® to create and illustration, use of gradients and color, working Topics include image manipulation, image format eye-catching press-ready docu- with image paths, logo development, and corrections, color theory, image retouching, ments. Topics include: InDesign® workspace, creating and using type and outputting the working with layers and selections, becoming managing text; utilizing colors, swatches and results. familiar with the uses of photography, basic gradients; utilizing transparency; creating Clock Hours: 68 (24 lecture; 12 lab; 32 online) camera operation, exposure, location shots, tables; handling page elements and graphics; Credit Hours: 2.5 and studio product shots. importing and exporting files, pre-press termi- Clock Hours: 68 (20 lecture; 16 lab; 32 online) nology and workflow. Credit Hours: 2.5 Clock Hours: 68 (30 lecture; 6 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 3.0

TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 (Lecture 46/Lab 26/Online 64) (Lecture 56/Lab 16/Online 64) (Lecture 50/Lab 22/Online 64) CREDIT HOURS: 5.0 CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 All Graphic Design students receive an orientation and training on how to use the online learning system (OLS). On-going support for the OLS is provided by the instructional staff and by the Director of Student Success.

FOURTH MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 25-32 FIFTH MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 33-40 SIXTH MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 41-48 25

BRANDING AND IDENTITY ADVANCED WEB TECHNOLOGIES ADVANCED PROJECTS Students explore the essential skills required Students build on the skills acquired in Intro- This course introduces students to examples to design logos, marketing materials and ad- duction to Web Development while learning of simulated graphic projects in preparation vertising programs to establish and promote a more advanced web skills. Exploration of for what they will likely encounter as graphic corporate and retail identity. Students will ex- emerging web trends and technologies in this design professionals. Students are challenged plore case studies and demonstrate concepts ever evolving field drive much of the students to create and design projects using skills by designing and/or redesigning company web design and development throughout the learned in previous marking periods. identities and product packaging. Students term. Students have the opportunity to work Clock Hours: 68 (18 lecture; 18 lab; 32 online) learn the concepts of copywriting and demon- with web forms, JavaScript, multimedia, and Credit Hours: 2.5 strate understanding by writing headlines, tag user interface design in real world, indepen- lines, body copy and other collateral material dent website projects. PORTFOLIO DESIGN including retail Point-of-Purchase design. Clock Hours: 68 (24 lecture; 12 lab; 32 online) Students build upon previous coursework and Clock Hours: 68 (22 lecture; 14 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 2.5 explore advanced topics in design. Students Credit Hours: 2.5 explore resume writing and interviewing tech- WEB INTEGRATION niques in preparation for seeking employment INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT Students build upon their knowledge and skills in the graphic design industry. In preparation This course introduces concepts, terminolo- in web technologies through integrating many for the job interview process, design portfolios gies and best practices of designing for the of the powerful tools found online. Through are created and/or refined. Working one-on- Web, helping students acquire the funda- hands-on exploration, students will learn ef- one with the instructor, each student selects mental skills to create, host and maintain a fective ways to professionally brand and pro- pieces that showcase his or her design think- website. Topics covered include hand coding mote a company or service; by means of the ing process, creativity, craft, and computer using HTML and CSS, step-by-step instruc- Web, blogs, social networking platforms, and skills. tions and in-depth exploration of Dream- email blasts. Students will create and manage Clock Hours: 68 (22 lecture; 14 lab; 32 online) weaver®, hosting and FTP. Students develop content that can be used to connect to people Credit Hours: 2.5 a solid web design and development founda- on each network and promote a brand or ser- tion using industry standard best practices vice to multiple networks simultaneously. for creating websites. Clock Hours: 68 (28 lecture; 8 lab; 32 online) Clock Hours: 68 (28 lecture; 8 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 3.0 Credit Hours: 3.0

TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 (Lecture 50/Lab 22/Online 64) (Lecture 52/Lab 20/Online 64) (Lecture 40/Lab 32/Online 64) CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 CREDIT HOURS: 5.0 Class times: AM = Day class (10:00AM-2:30PM) GFX schedule PM = Evening class (6:00PM-10:30PM)

26 For a detailed 2015 schedule of classes, see CLASS START END TIME DAY page 52 GFX-1 1/6/15 12/19/15 AM T/TH

GFX-2 3/2/15 2/27/16 PM M/W

GFX-3 5/4/15 4/23/16 AM M/W

GFX-4 5/5/15 4/23/16 PM T/TH

GFX-5 6/29/15 6/25/16 AM M/W

GFX-6 6/30/15 6/25/16 PM T/TH

GFX-7 9/1/15 8/20/16 AM T/TH

GFX-8 9/1/15 8/20/16 PM T/TH

GFX-9 10/26/15 10/22/16 AM M/W

GFX-10 10/26/15 10/22/16 PM M/W GFX faculty

NICOLE GULLEY | GFX Supervisor GARY FARMER | GFX Instructor JOHN OHMER | GFX Instructor 27 Graduate of Wayne State University, Bachelor of Arts Past experience includes contracting web and data- Associates Degree in Digital Imaging from the MCC degree in Graphic Design, and University of Phoenix base design since 1996. Clients include Comau, Pro- Graphics Program, and Specs Howard Graphics De- with a Masters of Business in eBusiness. Worked for gressive Tool and Industries, CBS Radio Detroit (WOMC, sign Program graduate. Past experiences includes 13 years in various industries in various capacities WWJ, The Ticket, Smooth Jazz, AMP), as Dick Purtan’s helping to develop the SHARE Program at Specs How- including Production Artist, Production Supervisor, Webmaster, The Townsend Hotel, ALTe, Woodward One ard. John has taught the graphics program at Akiva Graphic Designer, Creative Director, and Marketing Media, The Dailey Law Show (WJR), Eternal Energy Shot Hebrew Day School in Southfield MI, as well as teach- Communications Coordinator with a greater empha- and more. Also served as Executive Editor of a Local ing a graphics enrichment class for the White Lake sis in the last six years on web development and de- Community Newspaper. Former US Army Photogra- school district in Bloomfield Hills MI. Member of SHS sign. Clients have included Reach Out and Read Mich- pher. Member of SHS staff since 2012. staff since 2009. igan, Reach Out and Read Florida, ALFAB Services, Inc., Chairdancing International, Lions Hearing Center JULIE LANGDON | GFX Instructor RODNEY WILLIS | GFX Production Coordinator of Michigan, Michigan After-School Partnership, and Bachelor Degree from Central Michigan University, Graduate of Specs Howard School of Media Arts. Detroit Children’s Choir. Technical proficiencies in- majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Adver- Freelance designer for Crystal Clear Creations in clude InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, tising. Also an alumni of Schoolcraft Community Detroit and Atlanta since 2010. He has worked for XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Flash. Member of SHS College. Freelance Graphic Designer with past work clients such as Just Jesus Ministries, Creative staff since 2011. experience as a Graphic Arts Specialist with Ford Mo- Learning Children’s College, and Dedicated to Christ tor Company. Graphic Design teaching experience Church. Member of SHS staff since 2014. TONYA BROOKINS | GFX Instructor includes Schoolcraft College and Henry Ford Commu- Graduate of Wayne State University, Bachelor of Fine nity College. Member of SHS staff since 2010. Arts Degree with a concentration in graphic design, along with additional studies at the College for Cre- RON NEVERS | GFX Instructor ative Studies. Tonya has worked in the graphic design Bachelor of Fine Arts, College for Creative Studies. industry for over 15 years including providing original Ron is a versatile Designer/Art Director responsible design solutions, within highly specialized agencies for the creation and implementation of branded mar- and in-house publishing departments where she has keting strategies resulting in double-digit growth in produced print ads, direct mail, building wraps, post- sales, traffic and consumer loyalty. He has experience ers and trade show displays. During her years in the in all categories of advertising and marketing—print, advertising industry her work has also contributed to broadcast, outdoor, logo design/brand strategies, many well established brands including: The Michigan web, UI/UX and app design. He has won numerous State Lottery, Elias Brothers Big Boy, Toyota, Daimler awards for advertising and design. Experience in- Chrysler, and Georgia-Pacific. As the design princi- cludes current Creative Director, In-House Realty (A pal of her own firm for the past eight years, she has Quicken Loans Company), Senior Art Director/Graphic worked closely with many start-ups, small businesses Designer, Vanguard Creative Group/Fresh Fuel, Senior and non-profit organizations. Member of SHS staff Art Director, Yaffe & Company. Member of the Specs since 2014. Howard School since 2010. digital media DMA arts

THE DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM All Digital Media Arts students are provided with a MacBook Digital Media Arts Program is a 12-month program that provides Pro® and access to the Adobe Creative Cloud, which will Tuition: $16,200.00 students with an introduction to the allow them access to Adobe software, such as Photoshop®, skills and employment opportunities 12 month program; 6 marking periods Dreamweaver®, Premiere®, and After Effects®. These available to an entry-level employee of 8 weeks each; Clock hours: 816; resources are provided for use throughout the length of the in digital media arts and related Semester credit hours: 33.0 program as part of the Specs Howard Access to Resources industries. The program also assists for Education (SHARE) Program. students in developing an understand- Classes meet twice a week — either ing of job search principles, techniques Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and To offer students flexible schedules without sacrificing and strategies appropriate to the Thursday. You must follow one schedule face-to-face contact with instructors and classmates, all industry. through the length of the program. on-site classroom training is blended with a weekly online component. Students attend class in a traditional classroom Digital Media Arts (DMA) students Day Classes: 10:00AM - 2:30PM and lab two days a week. study and practice various aspects Evening Classes: 6:00PM - 10:30PM of video production, including basic Lab hours are available to all students on The online component reinforces the weekly content while videography skills, writing for online Mondays-Thursdays from 2:30PM-5:30PM introducing the material of what will be covered the following media, non-linear editing, graphics and Fridays from 9:00AM-4:00PM week. Online content is carefully selected to contain material and web creation. Upon satisfac- a student can review repeatedly to aid in mastering a skill or tory completion of the DMA Program, concept that they will be using throughout the course and successful graduates will be able to produce various types in the industry. Students will have access to their online content while attending of video projects for the web. They will have the knowledge school and up to six months after graduation. to transform scripts and storyboards into productions, edit footage using non-linear editing stations, work with multiple The online component is delivered via an online learning management software software programs to create still and motion graphics, design system and may be accessed wherever an Internet connection is available. The and maintain a basic portfolio website, demonstrate profes- 12-month program includes homework and projects that must be completed sional use of social media, and compress and upload video to outside the classroom. the web. DMA PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon satisfactory completion of the SHS Digital Media Arts (DMA) program, successful graduates will be able to:

n Demonstrate a basic understanding of video camera operation, scene lighting, and audio recording. 29 n Write and produce various types of video projects for broadcast and distribution via the Web.

n Edit video using non-linear editing software.

n Create print and motion graphics projects using multiple software programs.

n Design and maintain a basic website.

n Promote oneself through social media and a web-based Students and portfolio. faculty at work at the SHS Satellite n Demonstrate a basic understanding of story structure. Location in Farmington n Analyze and criticize a variety of digital media art forms. Hills. n Interpret scripts, draw storyboards, and create shot lists.

n Export and upload video to the Web.

DMA PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT GOALS

Successful DMA graduates will possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies to gain entry-level employment in video production companies, post-production facilities, advertising agencies, corporate marketing departments, news agencies, TV production departments, film sets, and other related industries. Digital Media Arts

30 DMA PROGRAM FIRST MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 1-8 SECOND MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 9-16 THIRD MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 17-24 Length: 48 Calendar Weeks WRITING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO POST PRODUCTION DIGITAL DESIGN This course is an introduction to the field of In this course students will begin to explore This course covers the principles of graphic Clock Hours: digital media arts. Students will focus on nonlinear digital editing techniques using and digital design. Students will explore termi- 816 Semester preproduction, studying basic scriptwriting editing software. Topics include: nonlinear ed- nology, typography, color theory, design con- styles, blogging, and writing for the Internet. iting terms and concepts, capturing file base cepts and overall basic graphic techniques. Semester Credit Attention is given to the differences between media, project management, basic editing Students will also develop their skills with Hours: 33.0 writing for print and writing for the web. skills, continuity, trimming modes and editing/ Adobe Photoshop. Topics include: using the Students will also begin to explore terminol- mixing audio. Photoshop interface, image size and resolu- Maximum ogy and concepts of digital media, from basic Clock Hours: 68 (26 lecture; 10 lab; 32 online) tion, making selections, using layers and text, Class Size: 24 lighting and audio to web. By examining differ- Credit Hours: 3.0 applying masks and retouching photos. ent multimedia projects, students will begin Clock Hours: 68 (28 lecture; 8 lab; 32 online) to understand digital media arts terminology, PRODUCTION FUNDAMENTALS Credit Hours: 3.0 workflow scenarios and future opportunities In this course students will build upon their in the field. experience shooting with high definition cam- MEDIA PRODUCTION I Clock Hours: 68 (32 lecture; 4 lab; 32 online) eras, utilizing the three stages of producing This course allows students to continue to Credit Hours: 3.0 video projects: preproduction, production and develop their production skills in digital video post production. Students will also learn how production. Students will work in groups to CAMERA TECHNIQUES to catalog and log footage in the post produc- fine tune their skills by writing, producing, and Students in this course begin to gain experi- tion process. shooting projects. Topics include: shooting ence in the video production process by learn- Clock Hours: 68 (24 lecture; 12 lab; 32 online) with alternative cameras, advanced audio and ing how to use and operate a high definition Credit Hours: 2.5 editing techniques. camera. Topics include: shot composition, Clock Hours: 68 (15 lecture; 21 lab; 32 online) camera movements, audio functions, and Credit Hours: 2.5 basic lighting. Clock Hours: 68 (26 lecture; 10 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 3.0

TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 (Lecture 58/Lab 14/Online 64) (Lecture 50/Lab 22/Online 64) (Lecture 43/Lab 29/Online 64) CREDIT HOURS: 6.0 CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 All Digital Media Arts students receive an orientation and training on how to use the online learning system (OLS). On-going support for the OLS is provided by the instructional staff and by the Director of Student Success.

FOURTH MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 25-32 FIFTH MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 33-40 SIXTH MARKING PERIOD | WEEKS 41-48 31

INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN MULTIMEDIA DESIGN ADVANCED PORTFOLIO PROJECTS This course introduces students to the This course introduces students to the world In preparation for employment, students will concepts, terminology and best practices of motion graphics from concept to final continue utilizing skill sets from previous of designing for the World Wide Web. Topics design. Students design motion graphics marking periods to create projects for their include: HTML, domain names, web host- for both the web and video using basic and personal portfolios. Topics include: shooting ing providers, HTTP, FTP, CSS, SEO, and best advanced design principles. and editing media projects, media manage- working practices in creating a web site. Clock Hours: 68 (28 lecture; 8 lab; 32 online) ment, advanced web topics, and resources for Clock Hours: 68 (24 lecture; 12 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 3.0 continuing education. Credit Hours: 2.5 Clock Hours: 68 (12 lecture; 24 lab; 32 online) MEDIA FOR THE WEB Credit Hours: 2.5 MEDIA PRODUCTION II Students will continue to develop skill sets in Students will continue to develop their skills web design. Topics include: content manage- CAREER PREPARATION producing video projects. Topics include: ment systems, embedding and compressing Breaking into the field of digital media arts shooting longer format video projects, ad- video, and promoting media through social involves more than just a great demo reel. vanced techniques for shooting and lighting networking. Students will also design and cre- This course assists students in the basics of interviews, and camera support equipment. ate personal portfolio websites. job placement skills through resume writing, Hands on advanced production equipment Clock Hours: 68 (20 lecture; 16 lab; 32 online) researching markets, interview skills and other and post production equipment will assist Credit Hours: 2.5 job resources and techniques. Students will students in their productions. also gain knowledge on promoting their work, Clock Hours: 68 (16 lecture; 20 lab; 32 online) as well as job placement via social networking. Credit Hours: 2.5 Clock Hours: 68 (30 lecture; 6 lab; 32 online) Credit Hours: 3.0

TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 TOTAL SEMESTER CLOCK HOURS: 136 (Lecture 40/Lab 32/Online 64) (Lecture 48/Lab 24/Online 64) (Lecture 42/Lab 30/Online 64) CREDIT HOURS: 5.0 CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 CREDIT HOURS: 5.5 Class times: AM = Day class (10:00AM-2:30PM) DMA schedule PM = Evening class (6:00PM-10:30PM)

32 For a detailed 2015 schedule of classes, see CLASS START END TIME DAY page 53 DMA-1 1/5/15 12/19/15 PM M/W

DMA-2 1/6/15 12/19/15 AM T/TH

DMA-3 3/2/15 2/27/16 AM M/W

DMA-4 3/3/15 2/27/16 PM T/TH

DMA-5 5/4/15 4/23/16 PM M/W

DMA-6 5/5/15 4/23/16 AM T/TH

DMA-7 6/29/15 6/25/16 AM M/W

DMA-8 6/30/15 6/25/16 PM T/TH

DMA-9 8/31/15 8/20/16 PM M/W

DMA-10 9/1/15 8/20/16 AM T/TH

DMA-11 10/26/15 10/22/16 AM M/W

DMA-12 10/27/15 10/22/16 PM T/TH DMA faculty

MATTHEW WINNE | DMA Supervisor ADAM NELSON | DMA Instructor segments. Currently freelances in the video produc- 33 Bachelor of Science, Grand Valley State University. Trained in digital video production at Washtenaw tion and photography industries. Member of SHS staff Graduate of Specs Howard School. Former Peace Community College. Past experience includes free- since 2011. Corps volunteer. Independent filmmaker and video lance editing and motion graphics for clients includ- producer with expertise in writing, camera operation, ing Territory Post, McCann Worldwide, and Quack Me- RYAN CAREY | DMA Production Coordinator audio, and editing. Past experience includes instruc- dia. Two years as the full-time motion graphics artist Studied Art and Illustration at College of DuPage. tional media design at Macomb Community College. at Studio D Post in downtown Detroit, creating visual Graduate of Specs Howard School. Worked on Won Member of SHS staff since 2011. messaging for clients including: Chrysler, Blue Cross and Done and Ask Dr. Nandi as a PA, grip, director as- Blue Shield of Michigan, the UAW, Michelin, General sistant, and 1st assistant stage director. Works in so- JEREMY ANDERSON | DMA Instructor Motors, Ford Social, the Detroit Tigers, and the Michi- cial media management, art design, and on-site op- Graduate of Specs Howard School Graphic Design gan Lottery. Co-founder of the International Broke erations for fantasy and science fiction conventions in program. Past experience includes design work for Student Film Festival. Member of SHS staff since 2014. Michigan. Member of SHS staff since 2014. various semi-professional sports leagues and teams, and graphic and web design for the Emmy Award TIM PETERSON | DMA Instructor winning television show Under the Radar Michigan. Bachelor of Science, Alma College, Alma, MI. Graduate Teaching background includes courses in Adobe Pho- of Specs Howard School. Camera operator for local toshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver, as well as Word- and national TV shows including NBC’s The Biggest press and Joomla. Freelance graphic and web design- Loser, ABC World News Tonight, The Maury Povich er and self proclaimed, “one creative geek.” Member of Show, America’s Most Ever, G4 Network, and E! News SHS staff since 2013. Network. Member of SHS staff since 2010.

CALLY MCINTYRE | DMA Instructor EMORY REEVES | DMA Instructor Graduate of Specs Howard School Graphic Design Graduate of Specs Howard School. Camera operator program. Advanced Photoshop training at Morning- for NBC’s The Biggest Loser and The Maury Povich side TAFE college, Australia. Past experience includes Show. Film credits include PA, set PA, and assistant photographic and printing work for FStop Imaging camera operator on many Michigan based films in- Australia, and web design and logo design for Aus- cluding Transformers and Dark Knight. Lead editor and tralia based companies Scotia Mcleod, Elegance on camera operator on corporate videos, television com- Moreton, and The Ferryman. Member of SHS staff mercials, and live to tape television programs for 11-4 since 2010. Productions. Member of SHS staff since 2010.

ELIE MOSSERI | DMA Instructor KELLY WHITMAN | DMA Instructor Bachelor degree, Telecommunication & Film, Eastern Western Michigan University. Graduate of Specs Michigan University. Certified trainer for Avid and Final Howard School. Past experience as full time camera Cut Pro. Past experience includes Senior Editor, Kmart operator, editor, and photographer for documentaries, Corporation and over 25 years as an editor and educa- commercials, corporate videos, travel shows, wed- tor. Member of SHS staff since 2010. dings, live-to-tape segments, and news broadcast Staff

34 n Management dation; Professional musician; Broadcast Coordinator, Eastman School of Music, majoring in composition. WWJ; Announcer, WIQB. Past inductee, Crain’s Detroit Adobe Certified Instructor, Avid Certified Instructor. SPECS HOWARD | Founder Business “40 under 40” rising young businesspeople. Former board member, Detroit Producers Association Bachelor of Arts, History & Political Science and Ra- Cited by Career College Central Magazine as one of the (DPA). Past experience includes Research Scientist, dio, Speech & Dramatics, Allegheny College. Owned 25 most influential people in the career college sector, GM Research Labs; Avid instructor and editor, Media and operated radio station in Pennsylvania. NBC, ABC 2008. Member of SHS staff since 1990. Power; Composer and audio engineer & editor. Winner and Westinghouse air personality. “Martin & Howard” of Emmy and Telly awards for music and sound ef- radio team. Former radio and television freelance LISA ZAHODNE | President, Chief Operating Officer fects. Member of SHS staff since 1996. performer. Over 60 years in broadcasting. Member of Bachelor of Business Administration, Rochester Col- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, lege. Attended Oakland University, majoring in Busi- RICHARD C. KERNEN | Vice President of Industry Screen Actors Guild, Adcraft Club of Detroit. Winner, ness Management, with a concentration in marketing. Relations and Career Detroit Producers Association “Lifetime Achieve- Graduate, NATTS MDI Leadership Institute. Previous Services Instructor ment Award,” 1996. Inductee, Michigan Association of positions at Specs Howard School include Director of Member, Board of Directors, Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, 2005; Inductee, Ohio As- Admissions, Corporate Controller and Business Man- Broadcasters Foundation, Michigan Production Alli- sociation of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, 2007; Winner, ager. Previous experience includes President/CEO, ance. Member, Michigan Association of Broadcast- “Pioneer Award,” Imagine America Foundation, 2008. Media Power; Service Manager, Communications Sys- ers Hall of Fame. Former Cable Commissioner, City Recipient, “Lifetime Achievement Award,” Michigan tems Group. Over twenty years’ experience in the ca- of Dearborn; Past Experience includes management Association of Broadcasters, 2009. reer school sector in various capacities and leadership and programming positions at WXYZ, WRIF and Starr roles. Member of SHS staff since 1985. Broadcasting. Past Board Member, Detroit Producers JONATHAN LIEBMAN | Chairman Association and Detroit Chapter of Media Communi- Master of Music degree, University of Miami; Bach- CHARLENE KERNEN | Chief Financial Officer cations Association. Member of SHS staff since 1972. elor of Music degree, Wayne State University; attended Bachelor of Business Administration from Walsh University of Miami Graduate School of Management; College. Attended Wayne State University majoring in STEVE JULIN | Vice President of Education graduate of Specs Howard School. Appointed by Accounting/Business Administration. Over 20 years and Online Learning Governor Jennifer Granholm to the Michigan Higher experience in the areas of accounting and finance. Bachelor of Science degree in Television Journalism, Education Assistance Authority and the Michigan Past experience includes Controller, T.D. Catallo, Inc., Eastern Michigan University. Avid Certified Instructor, Higher Education Student Loan Authority, 2005. Cur- Financial/Personnel Manager, R & P Associates, Inc.; Certified Boris FX Instructor, Apple Certified Trainer. Au- rent Chairman, Southfield Partnerships Council; Board Office/Systems Manager, Fluid Systems Engineering, thor, “Avid Xpress Pro: Power.” Current Member, advisory member, Imagine America Foundation; Board mem- Inc. Previously owned and operated accounting and tax board for the William D. Ford Voc-Tech Center. Past expe- ber/Past President, Michigan Association of Career service business for over 8 years. Member of SHS staff rience includes Senior Avid Editor, Grace & Wild HD Stu- Colleges & Schools; Board member/Past Chairman, since 1997. dios; Editor/Training Provider for Ford Motor Company, Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce; Board mem- Kmart, The Discovery Channel, General Motors, General ber, JVS; Member, Michigan Association of Broadcast- MARTIN LIEBMAN | Corporate Vice President Television Network, Lansing Community College, ABC, ers, Detroit Economic Club, American Federation of Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Rens- CBS, NBC, and PBS. Recipient of Golden Eagle Award Musicians. Past experience includes Board Member, selaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI); Bachelor of Arts for documentary editing, 2000; Emmy Award nominee, Vice Chairman and Treasurer, Career College Associa- degree in Music, Oakland University; Bachelor of Arts 2001. Selected “Educator of the Year” by DAFT, 2009. tion; Board of trustees, Southfield Community Foun- degree in Linguistics, Oakland University. Attended Member of SHS staff since 1992. n Directors 35

ANGELA BURT | Director of Financial Aid Master of Science in Administration, Central Michigan University; Bachelor of Business Administration, De- troit College of Business, Associate Degree, Delta Col- lege. Experience: Financial Aid Specialist, Davenport University. Member of SHS staff since 2001.

AUBRIE GLENNON | Director of Education BFA from Madonna University. Printmaking major, Graphic Design minor. Post-Bachelor studies in Visual Art Education Teaching at Eastern Michigan Univer- sity. Past professional experience includes Graphic Designer for various local and national companies, Prepress Consultant & Graphic Designer at Impe- rial Press, Marketing Design & Production Manager for Wireless Toyz, Inc., Printing Technology and Graphic Design Instructor for Wayne-Westland Schools, and owner/operator of Print Hi-Res, a full color print and design service provider. Member of SHS staff since 2011.

MARY HARMS | Director of Human Resources Attended Macomb Community College, majoring in Computer Accounting. Past experience includes Business Manager at Gromek, Bendure & Thomas. Member of SHS staff since 1988.

THOMAS E. PROFIT | Director of Technical Operations Graduate of private broadcast school. Holds FCC Gen- eral Class Radiotelephone Operator License. Past ex- perience includes on-air and management positions at WMER, WTVB, WNWN, WMJC and WCSX. Member of Society of Broadcast Engineers. Member of SHS staff since 1977. Staff

36 MICHAEL SHINER | Director of Marketing n Education Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College. Graduate of Specs Howard School. Past experience in- HEATHER KOZLAKOWSKI | Career Services cludes Vice President of Admissions and Marketing at Instructor the Detroit Engineering Institute; Director of Ross Medi- Bachelor of Science from Rochester College. cal Education Center in Madison Heights; Regional Vice Graduate of SHS. Graduate of Mark Ridley’s Comedy President and Print Media Manager for Ross Education, Castle for Stand-up and Improv Comedy. Currently Inc. and President of Marketwise Educational Services, a Traffic Reporter at WJR. Founder of the all female Inc. Member of the SHS since 2010. stand up comedy group, The Laugh Riot Dolls. Past experience includes Mid-day Announcer and NANCY SHINER | Director of Career Services Production Assistant, WEEG, Saginaw, MI; Evening Attended Macomb Community College, majoring in Announcer and PSA Director, WMJK/WMJA. Signed Business and Marketing. Past experience includes to several talent agencies as an actor and voiceover Promotional Activities Coordinator, Detroit Free Press; talent. Cast in several feature films including “ Director of Financial Aid, Admissions and Marketing Conviction ”, “Trap,” and “Corrupted Minds”. Member Officer, Detroit Engineering Institute. Member of SHS of SHS staff since 2003. staff since 1988. JENNIFER MICHAELS | Career Preparation Liason/ RENEE VITALE | Director of Admissions Instructor Graduated from Specs Howard School of Media Arts Graduate of Specs Howard School. Past experience with a concentration in radio broadcasting. Attended includes Sales Assistant for CBS Radio, 97.1 The Tick- Macomb Community College majoring in Communi- et, Promotions Director for Magic 105.1, Morning News cations. Past experience includes Morning Show Co- Assistant for Trudi Daniels at 101 WRIF. Member of SHS Host on 100.3 WNIC in Detroit, Evening Air Personality staff since 2009. on 106.7 WDTW. Director of Public Service Announce- ments, and Air Personality for WRXF 103.1 in Lapeer, MI. Fill in Air Personality for 98.7 WDZH, 93.1 WDRQ, 96.3 WDVD. Member of SHS staff since 2000.

RANDY ZDROJEWSKI | Director of Student Success Bachelor of Science, Radio/Television/Film, Eastern Michigan University. Past experience includes Pro- gram Director, WIQB/WNRS; Manager, PR/Advertising firm Z & Liebman; Producer/Engineer, Audiocom, Inc. Member of SHS staff since 1987. Facilities 37

Specs Howard School meets regularly with advisory boards (including those attending classes at the satellite location) made up of industry professionals, whose advice helps with access to computers loaded with the Microsoft Office our programs and facilities advance and evolve along with Suite, printers, WiFi, books and periodicals related to each the industry. curriculum, and training videos by Virtual Training Corp., to augment their education. SOUTHFIELD LOCATION FARMINGTON HILLS SATELLITE LOCATION The Southfield campus, located at 19900 West Nine Mile Road, occupies approximately 49,000 square feet of space. The Specs Howard School’s Satellite Location is a part of The Southfield location includes two editing labs equipped Studio Center in Farmington Hills. Studio Center is home to with 15 iMacs and 9 Mac Pro workstations; a wide range of some of Michigan’s largest professional studios. The building, electronic news gathering equipment; a newsroom with located at 23801 Industrial Park Drive, occupies approxi- access to Metro Source News Service; fully-equipped mately 10,000 square feet of space with four classrooms, a television news studio complete with lighting, cameras, Mac lab, and nine editing suites. Students also have access teleprompters, switching equipment, microphones, and to professional video/film gear including Panasonic P2 HD recording and mixing equipment; four on-campus radio cameras, portable light kits, sound equipment and camera stations; and 17 radio practice studios; and the graphics support equipment. production room equipped with color printer, and matte supplies. The Writing Lab is a facility providing students access to computers equipped with the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, as well as Internet access.

The Learning Resources Center and Annex, located at the Southfield Campus, provides all Specs Howard students Student

38 School. The Student Success department can provide a wide Success variety of information and support to students, including referrals to counseling agencies and remedial programs. The Student Success staff and services are available to all students Monday through Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm and on Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm or by appointment, email, and telephone.

Transportation Specs Howard School is located at 19900 West Nine Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan, at the northeast corner of Evergreen Road. Many bus routes intersect near Specs Howard School. Additionally, Specs Howard School is Student Success centrally located near several major freeways, including Specs Howard School recognizes that students are enrolled the Southfield Freeway, the Lodge Freeway/Northwestern in an intense program of study and are often in need Highway, I-696 and I-96. The Student Success Officer is often of assistance while preparing for their chosen careers. able to assist students in forming carpools and ride-sharing Therefore, the school places a great deal of emphasis on arrangements. services for students while they are in school, as well as after they graduate. Student and graduate needs are continuously Specs Howard School’s Satellite Location is located at 23801 assessed and, whenever necessary, assistance programs are Industrial Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Many bus routes modified and refined. The school strives to offer the utmost in intersect near Specs Howard School’s Satellite Location. customer service at all times. Specs Howard School offers a Additionally, Specs Howard School is centrally located near wide range of services to assist students in completing their several major freeways, including I-696, I-96, M-5, and I-275. programs of study efficiently and productively. The Student Success Officer is often able to assist students in forming carpools and ride-sharing arrangements. Student Success Office Recognizing that students come from a number of different Temporary Employment backgrounds and face differing life situations, Specs Howard The Student Success Officer is often able to assist students School has a Student Success Office to help meet student in obtaining non-industry-related jobs while attending Specs needs. The primary objective of this department is to Howard School. When available, employment opportuni- maximize the student’s general well-being and opportunities ties and resources are posted on the Student Success page for success. within the online learning management system, Sakai.

The Student Success department provides an opportunity Child Care for students to confidentially discuss problems, questions The Student Success Officer provides information to students or concerns they may have while enrolled at Specs Howard about securing childcare; however, Specs Howard School is Specs Howard School places a great deal of emphasis on services for students while they are in school, as well as after they graduate.

Food Service 39 Vending machines are located in the Specs Howard School Student Lounge at all locations. A food truck visits the Southfield location Monday-Thursday mornings. In addition, many restaurants and fast-food establishments are located near the SHS locations.

Online Courses The online learning management system support provides responses within 24 hours, to students experiencing technical problems accessing or working in their online hybrid courses.

The Student Success Director is also available to provide students with assistance related to the distance-learning portion of the curriculum. The Student Success Director is available to all SHS students Monday through Friday, either in person or by email or telephone and is also available to take support calls during “on-call” hours before and after regular work hours including weekends.

Parking Student parking is available in the parking lots adjacent to both Specs Howard locations. Parking is free.

Telephone and Messages Students are NOT permitted to make or receive personal not affiliated with any child-care service and cannot endorse phone calls using the Specs Howard School switchboard. or accept responsibility for any child-care facility or individual. Wireless devices must be silenced during all classroom and Child-care information can be found on the Student Success lab sessions. page within the online learning management system, Sakai. School Closing Information Student Housing In the event of inclement weather, Specs Howard School The Student Success Officer maintains updated housing closing information will be announced on Detroit area radio information in the local area for students who are seeking and television stations. Notice is also typically posted within housing while attending Specs Howard School. For more our online learning management system, Sakai, and via text information, visit the Student Success page within the online messaging. learning management system, Sakai. Specs Howard School policies

Expectations of a student they are enrolled, the student should address those otherwise, including but not limited to ethnic/racial SHS students are expected to adopt a mature and concerns to the instructor in a respectful manner. intimidation or harassment) of students, school per- responsible approach to their education by bearing sonnel or visitors may result in disciplinary action, up responsibility for their own learning through estab- If the concerns cannot be resolved with the instruc- to and including suspension or immediate adminis- lishing a sound work ethic toward academic assign- tor, the student should then address the matter to trative withdrawal. 40 ments, examinations, class attendance, and other the department supervisor, and then the Director of academic responsibilities. Students must carefully Education. Foul language, loud disturbances, expressions of organize their personal schedules to meet the ex- affection or displeasure inappropriate to a busi- pectations of the program and courses in which they Authentication policy ness environment, extremes in dress or grooming are enrolled. Students participating in online content must log which draw undue attention or interfere with class- into a secure portal via a SHS user ID and password. room decorum, academic cheating, inability to work Academic integrity All students who enroll in programs are authenti- with other students in laboratory sessions, or other SHS students are expected to pursue academic cated through an identity management system that breaches of conduct will result in consequences integrity as the product of professionalism, hon- provides a unique user name and password for ac- which may include written warning, suspension esty and responsibility. This pursuit verifies that the cess. Without these identifiers, students are unable from attending classes for a period of one to three academic work of each student is based on truth, to participate in classes or access the learning man- days, and/or additional action up to and including honesty, respect, and trust. Any act that improperly, agement system for online coursework. administrative withdrawal. falsely, or deceptively impacts a truthful evaluation of a student’s performance would then be deemed to All students are informed of the academic integ- Specs Howard School prohibits the use, possession, be an act of academic dishonesty and misconduct. rity policy during the orientation in the first week display or storage of firearms, ammunition, illegal of class. The School’s policies regarding academic knives, explosives (including fireworks), knuckles, Some examples of academic dishonesty and mis- integrity and acceptable uses of online services clubs or nightsticks or other weapons on school conduct would be: cheating; conspiracy, intimidation, include penalties for unauthorized use of another grounds or in the SHS building. Peace officers certi- or bribery; duplicate submission of work; destruction, individual’s name and password and for engaging fied by the State of Michigan and currently employed alteration, or unauthorized possession; fabrication in academic dishonesty. In the future, when other with a law enforcement agency are excluded but or lying; fraud; plagiarism; providing information dis- methodologies to assist with student authentica- must declare the intent to carry a weapon in writ- honestly; and/or unauthorized collaboration or assis- tion become available, SHS will research possible ing to the Student Success Office upon their initial tance. Actions of any of these types by students will adoption of such resources. enrollment at Specs Howard School. Violation of this not be tolerated at SHS. Faculty and/or the Director policy may result in administrative withdrawal from of Education will respond with the appropriate sanc- Student conduct the institution. For information on Administrative tions to any offense. Such sanctions may include a All students are expected to conduct themselves Withdrawal, see page 46. failing grade in an assignment, a failing grade in a with decorum and dignity. Alcohol and drugs of an course, academic probation, academic suspension, illegal nature are not permitted at Specs Howard Suspension or administrative withdrawal from a program. School. Any student found to be in possession of or A “suspension” is an SHS-initiated interruption of suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or training in the student’s current class, not to exceed SHS expects students to conduct themselves with illegal drugs on school property or adjacent parking three days. Suspensions may be invoked for disci- professionalism, respect, and courtesy toward fac- facilities may be subject to disciplinary action, up to plinary, academic or financial reasons. Disciplinary ulty and staff. Students are expected to respect the and including suspension or immediate administra- Suspension is the result of a violation of the Student learning environment, respect the instructor’s au- tive withdrawal. Conduct policies of Specs Howard School. thority, and respect the rights of the other students to an education in a courteous learning environment. Fighting, physically aggressive behavior, malicious If a student is delinquent with his or her payment If a student has concerns about a course in which destruction of property or harassment (sexual or plan, that student may be subject to Financial Sus- pension, which may lead to administrative with- dia Arts, Inc. Any student found to be in possession made to resolve the problem favorably, or to provide drawal. Students should contact the Business Office of, or suspected to be under the influence of illegal a satisfactory explanation for the circumstances. If if they foresee any problems with their finances. If a drugs, while on school property or adjacent parking the student does not feel that the complaint is sat- student’s account is not paid in full by the last day facilities may be subject to disciplinary action, up to isfactorily resolved, he or she may ask for a hearing of class, that student will not be considered a gradu- and including suspension or immediate administra- by a panel consisting of no less than three members ate of Specs Howard School and will, therefore, not tive withdrawal. of the staff and/or faculty. 41 be issued a diploma nor be eligible for any job leads through the Career Services department. These stu- A conviction for any offense, during the period of If a student does not feel that the school has ad- dents may also be prohibited from participating in enrollment for which a student was receiving Title equately addressed a complaint or concern, the graduation ceremonies. IV, HEA program funds, under federal or state law, in- student may consider contacting the Accredit- volving the possession or sale of illegal drugs will re- ing Commission. All complaints considered by the Smoking sult in the loss of eligibility for any Title IV, HEA grant, Commission must be in written form, with permis- The Specs Howard main Southfield campus is loan, or work-study assistance. The Specs Howard sion from the complainant(s) for the Commission smoke-free, except for the designated outdoor School will provide notice in a timely manner to each to forward a copy of the complaint to the school for smoking area outside of the school’s north entrance. student who has lost eligibility for that assistance as response. The complainant(s) will be kept informed The Farmington Hills location is entirely smoke-free, a result of penalties under HEA Sec. 484 (r)(1). This as to the status of the complaint, as well as the final inside and outside the building, including the park- will be a written notice and will advise of the ways in resolution by the Commission. ing lots. which a student may regain eligibility. Direct all inquires to: Alcohol policy Drug and alcohol counseling The use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at the Programs are available to help students and staff Accrediting Commission of Career Schools Specs Howard School of Media Arts, Inc. Any student who may be in need of counseling, treatment, or re- and Colleges found to be in possession of or suspected to be under habilitation. The Student Success Office will provide 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 the influence while on school property or adjacent a Student Success Emergency Help Resource List Arlington, VA 22201 parking facilities may be subject to disciplinary ac- that contains the names, addresses and telephone (703) 247-4212; www.accsc.org tion, up to and including suspension or immediate numbers of organizations that can provide assis- administrative withdrawal. Specifically, it is illegal for tance to a person in need. Resources can also be A copy of the commission’s complaint form is avail- any person under the age of 21 to possess alcoholic found on the Student Success page within the online able at the school and may be obtained by contact- beverages; to give, serve or permit alcoholic beverag- learning management system, Sakai. ing the Student Success department. es to be served to any person under 21; or to misrep- resent or misstate his or her age or the age of another Student complaint and grievance procedure Students may also file formal complaints with the person for the purpose of inducing any licensee or his Students with concerns about unfair treatment or State of Michigan. Proprietary school complaints are agent or his employees to sell, give, serve or deliver other problems with the staff, faculty or any Specs handled by The Michigan Department of Licensing & any alcoholic beverage to a person under 21. Any vio- Howard School procedure have the opportunity to Regulatory Affairs. lation of this policy may be cause for disciplinary ac- voice those concerns by requesting to meet with tion and/or prosecution. (in ascending order) any department supervisor, Proprietary School Section the Student Success staff, the Director of Student Michigan Department of Licensing and Regu- Drug policy Success, the Director of Education, or the Presi- latory Affairs The possession, use, sale, or distribution of narcot- dent. Every effort is made to remedy the student’s Victor Office Center, 2nd Floor ics or any controlled substance and /or drug para- concerns. If the student is not happy with the reso- 201 North Washington Square phernalia is illegal under both federal and state laws lution, a written complaint may be filed with the Lansing, MI 48913 and prohibited at the Specs Howard School of Me- appropriate department director. Every attempt is www.michigan.gov/lara SHS policies

Student records and FERPA issued subpoena, provided the school makes • leaving a class session more than The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act a reasonable effort to notify the student of the 30 minutes early (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy disclosure in advance, unless such notifica- • having 4 (four) or more tardies within a of student education records. The law applies to all tion is not required by FERPA. marking period schools that receive funds under an applicable pro- • Appropriate officials in cases of health and 42 gram of the U.S. Department of Education. safety emergencies If a student’s cumulative number of absences, resident • If student is over the age of 18 and is listed as and online classes combined, should exceed 3 absenc- Students have the right to inspect and review their a dependent on the most recent tax return es during any single course in any program, he or she own education records maintained by the school. supplied to the Financial Aid office will be advised by a Student Success Officer, and may Specs Howard School is not required to provide According to FERPA, a school may disclose, without be subject to an administrative withdrawal. There are no copies of records unless, for reasons such as great consent, “directory” information. Directory informa- excused absences for recording purposes. A student distance, it is impossible for students to review tion at SHS is defined as: student’s name, honors and who repeats a course should not exceed 3 absences in the records. Specs Howard School may charge a awards, and the time period the student is/was at- the total scheduled days for that repeated course, or he fee for copies. tending classes at the school. Students may request or she will be advised by a Student Success Officer, and that the school not disclose directory information may be subject to an administrative withdrawal. Students have the right to request that Specs How- about them. Such a request should be made in writ- ard School correct records that they believe to be ing to the SHS Education Department. If a student in any program misses fourteen consec- inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not utive calendar days, the student will be administra- to amend the record, the student then has the right Attendance tively withdrawn from the program. to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school Students are expected to attend all scheduled still decides not to amend the record, the student has classroom, online and lab sessions in their en- Tardiness the right to place a statement with the record setting tirety. Attendance will be taken for all sessions. The Tardiness is defined as arriving at a resident class forth his or her view about the contested information. school maintains attendance records for students or lab session after the scheduled starting time, in all programs and documents students’ absenc- but within a period of 30 minutes of the scheduled Specs Howard School must have written permission es from classes. starting time. Upon arrival to class, the student must from the student in order to release any information enter the time they arrived in class along with their from the student’s education record. However, FER- Notification from student signature on a Sign In/Sign Out sheet. PA allows Specs Howard School to disclose those Students are responsible for contacting their in- records, without consent, to the following parties or structor, via the online learning management sys- A “Tardy” is equal to one-quarter (1/4) of an absence, under the following conditions: tem, Sakai, if he or she will be absent or tardy. All meaning four tardies equal one absence. If a student messages regarding attendance are recorded on the should arrive more than 30 minutes late to a class • Specs Howard School officials with legitimate student’s attendance record. session, the attendance records for that session will educational interest reflect that the student was marked absent. Stu- • Other schools to which a student is transfer- Absences dents are encouraged to attend class, if possible, ring (with a signed transcript request from The maximum number of absences for any student even though an absence may have been accrued due the student) enrolled in any program at SHS is 3 absences in any to a tardy of more than 30 minutes. • Specified officials for audit or evaluation course. Absences are accrued by a student: purposes Leave Early/Early Departure • Appropriate parties in connection with finan- • failing to attend a scheduled class session Leave Early/Early Departure is defined as leaving a cial aid to a student • failing to complete online coursework resident class or lab session prior to the scheduled • Accrediting organizations • arriving at a class session more than ending time, but within a period of 30 minutes of the • To comply with a judicial order or lawfully 30 minutes late scheduled ending time. Prior to leaving class, the student must enter the time they left class along Online Course Component Attendance Holidays and School Closings with their signature on a Sign In/Sign Out sheet. All courses at SHS incorporate online sessions re- In the event of school closing due to holiday obser- quiring that students log in, participate and com- vance, adverse weather conditions or other unavoid- A “Leave Early” is equal to a Tardy. If the student plete assignments on a weekly basis. Failure to log able circumstances (i.e. power failures, etc.), each should leave class more than 30 minutes before the in, complete online assignments and submit by student attendance record will indicate a “canceled” end of the class session, the attendance records deadlines will result in an absence being recorded for day (“C”) for each such occurrence. For school clo- 43 for that session will reflect that the student was that session. These hours will be calculated with the sures due to scheduled holidays, make-up sessions marked absent. student’s resident attendance record. will be offered to the students. The make-up session dates will be given to students no later than the be- ginning of the affected term. 2015 HOLIDAY MAKE-UP SCHEDULE If a student fails to attend a scheduled make-up day, HOLIDAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY an absence will be placed on the student’s record. SCHOOL CLOSING: Monday, January 19, 2015 Students missing the make-up session are respon- MAKE-UP DAY: Friday, January 23, 2015 sible for contacting their instructor and making up BMA: 01-15 AM, 02-14 AM, 03-14 PM, 06-14 AM, 07-14 PM, 09-14 AM, 12-14 PM any coursework or assignments. DMA: 01-15 PM, 03-14 PM, 05-14 AM, 07-14 PM, 09-14 AM GFX: 02-14 PM, 03-14 AM, 07-14 AM, 08-14 PM For unscheduled school closures such as weather- related occurrences, make-up sessions may also be HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY scheduled. The school will notify the students fol- SCHOOL CLOSING: Monday, May 25, 2015 lowing any determination by the school to change or MAKE-UP DAY: Friday, May 29, 2015 modify the student calendar. If the school makes a change or modification to the student calendar, the BMA: 01-15 AM, 04-15 AM, 07-14 PM, 09-14 AM, 12-14 PM student’s Enrollment Agreement with the school will DMA: 01-15 PM, 03-15 AM, 05-15 PM, 07-14 PM, 09-14 AM remain in full force and effect, and the student is still GFX: 02-15 PM, 03-15 AM, 07-14 AM, 08-14 PM responsible for all academic and financial obligations.

HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY Scheduled holiday observances for Specs Howard SCHOOL CLOSING: Monday, September 7, 2015 School of Media Arts are: MAKE-UP DAY: Friday, September 11, 2015 BMA: 01-15 AM, 04-15 AM, 05-15 AM, 12-14 PM • Martin Luther King Day DMA: 01-15 PM, 03-15 AM, 05-15 PM, 07-15 AM, 09-15 PM, 09-14 AM • Memorial Day GFX: 02-15 PM, 03-15 AM, 05-15 AM, 07-14 AM, 08-14 PM • Independence Day • Labor Day HOLIDAY: THANKSGIVING • Thanksgiving SCHOOL CLOSING: Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 • Christmas MAKE-UP DAY: Friday, November 20, 2015 • New Year’s Day BMA: 02-15 PM, 03-15 AM, 07-15 AM, 10-15 PM DMA: 02-15 AM, 04-15 PM, 06-15 AM, 08-15 PM, 10-15 AM, 12-15 PM GFX: 01-15 AM, 04-15 PM, 06-15 PM, 07-15 AM, 08-15 PM SHS policies

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS n Broadcast Media Arts: Rate of Completion Total possible Minimum In order to receive Title IV Financial Aid (Federal Grants and Loans) and be con- Assessment academic credits per academic credits assessment period earned (66.67%) sidered in good academic standing, students must attain Satisfactory Academic period Progress (SAP) toward the completion of their chosen program. The following First - end of Week 16...... 10.5...... 7 44 policy explains how Specs Howard School of Media Arts measures a student’s Second - end of Week 32...... 10...... 6.67 academic progress according to the Department of Education guidelines. Third - end of week 48...... 10.5...... 7 Total...... 31...... 20.67 To determine if a student has attained Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), Specs Howard School is required to evaluate a student’s progress by the length of n Digital Media Arts: Rate of Completion time it takes to complete a program of study, the rate of completion, and the stu- Total possible Minimum dent’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). Students must meet all the require- Assessment academic credits per academic credits assessment period earned (66.66%) ments below to have successfully attained Satisfactory Academic Progress. period First - end of Week 16...... 11.5...... 7. 67 Assessment Period – Evaluation periods occur at the end of each 16 week session. Second - end of Week 32...... 10.5...... 7 Third - end of week 48...... 11...... 7.33 Length of Time – To measure the length of time it takes to complete a program’s Total...... 33...... 22 requirements, all credits attempted are included in the assessment. A student cannot exceed attempting 150% of the published credits for the program of study. n Graphic Design: Rate of Completion Total possible Minimum n Length of Time Assessment academic credits per academic credits assessment period earned (66.66%) Total program Maximum attempted period Program academic credit academic First - end of Week 16...... 10.5...... 7 credit hours credits allowed (150%) of study Second - end of Week 32...... 11...... 7.33 Broadcast Media Arts...... 31 credit hours...... 46.5 credit hours Third - end of week 48...... 10.5...... 7 Digital Media Arts...... 33 credit hours...... 49.5 credit hours Total...... 32...... 21.33 Graphic Design...... 32 credit hours...... 48 credit hours Cumulative Grade Point Average – A student is expected to maintain a mini- Rate of Completion – To measure the rate of completion, the total number mum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 1.0 at the end of the first of credits attempted is compared to the total number of credits completed. 16 week assessment period, at least a 1.75 cumulative GPA at the end of the week A student must successfully complete at least two-thirds (66.67%) of the 32 assessment period, and at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the week total number of credits attempted per each 16 week assessment period. 48 assessment period. To meet graduation requirements, students must have Successfully completed grades are A, B, C, and D. achieved a cumulative GPA minimum of 2.0 upon the completion of their pro- gram. All courses attempted with earned grades of A, B, C, D, and E are included in the GPA calculation. Any grade(s) earned by repeating a course(s) will replace any prior grade(s) for the same course(s). The grades from the repeated course(s) will then be used to calculate the student’s GPA to determine if the student has achieved SAP.

Assessment Period Minimum Cumulative GPA First – end of Week 16...... 1.0 GPA Second – end of Week 32...... 1.75 GPA Third – end of Week 48...... 2.0 GPA they are fulfilling the requirements of the Satisfac- Grades are indications of academic performance in tory Academic Progress. a student’s program of study. Students are graded in each of their 8 week courses according to the follow- Academic Warning for Financial Aid – Academic ing ranges: (maximum = 4.00). Warning will not prevent a student from receiving fi- nancial aid. The Academic Warning period is meant 45 GRADE PERCENTAGE (GPA) to inform the student of potential academic prob- A ...... 93 – 100.00%...... 3.77 - 4.00 lems and provide time for corrective action. If a stu- A- ...... 90 – 92.99%...... 3.67 - 3.76 dent does not meet satisfactory academic progress standards at the end of the probationary period, the B+ ...... 87 – 89.99%...... 3.33 - 3.66 student will be administratively withdrawn. B ...... 83 – 86.99%...... 3.0 - 3.32 B- ...... 80 – 82.99%...... 2.67 - 2.99 Denial Status for Financial Aid – Denial status will C+ ...... 77 – 79.99%...... 2.33 - 2.66 prevent a student from receiving any future Financial C ...... 70 – 76.99%...... 2.0 - 2.32 Aid funding until the student meets all requirements C- ...... 65 – 69.99% ...... 1.67 - 1.99 of Satisfactory Academic Progress. D+ ...... 64 – 64.99%...... 1.33 - 1.66 D ...... 61 – 63.99%...... 0.83 - 1.32 Appeal and Reinstatement – Students may appeal D- ...... 60 – 60.99%...... 0.67 - 0.82 their denial status by submitting an Appeal Form to E ...... 0 – 59.99% ...... 0 Assessment Process – Whether a student is consid- the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Appeal forms ered to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress are available from the Financial Aid Office, and com- W...... Withdrawal depends on the successful completion of courses, pleted forms must be submitted to the Financial Aid R...... Repeat cumulative GPA, and maximum attempted credits to Office. Some circumstances such as medical prob- I ...... Incomplete complete the student’s program of study. lems, illness, death in the family, relocation, or em- ployment changes may be considered for an appeal. A student’s SAP is evaluated after each 16 week as- The committee will review the appeal and contact Graduation requirements sessment period has ended. The evaluation will de- the student with their decision within one week after BMA, GFX, and DMA graduates receive a diploma termine the student to be one of the following: the the appeal is received. indicating the program of study completed. In order student will be in Good Standing, will be placed on to graduate and receive a diploma from any Specs Academic Warning, or will be Denied Future Finan- For more information on the school’s SAP policy, Howard program, a student must: cial Aid assistance. If denied future financial aid the please refer to your school catalog or contact the student has an option of submitting an appeal to the Financial Aid or Student Success Department at • complete all areas of training appeals committee (see Appeal and Reinstatement (248) 358-9000. • maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress section below). The student must meet all three re- • pass all program courses with a minimum quirements – length of time, rate of completion and Progress Reporting and Course Grades course grade of a D-, 60% (0.67 GPA) cumulative GPA – to remain in good standing. The Fi- Progress reports are provided to all students after • have submitted resumes and appropriate nancial Aid and/or Student Success Office will notify each 8 week marking period. Progress reports will forms to the Career Services Department, so students if they are placed on Academic Warning or contain grades for each course taken within that placement status can be determined Denial Status for Financial Aid. 8 week marking period. To meet the graduation re- • complete all financial aid paperwork quirements, students must pass all program courses • pay tuition and any other charges in full to the Good Standing for Financial Aid – A student in good within each 8 week marking period with a minimum institution as described in the Tuition and standing is eligible for Financial Aid funding because course grade of a D-, 60% (.67 GPA). Financial Policies section in the SHS catalog. SHS policies

All students must satisfactorily complete all gradu- up any work that may be missed due to absence or initiate administrative withdrawal for a number of ation requirements, as listed in the Specs Howard other circumstances. reasons, including, but not limited to, the following: School catalog, by the last day of class. Students providing false information on the enrollment agree- who have not complied with this policy will be grant- An incomplete grade (I) may be given at the end of ment (including, but not limited to, educational sta- ed a period of up to thirty days in order to complete a marking period if approved by the Director of Edu- tus certification); failing to maintain Satisfactory 46 those requirements. Any student who then does not cation and the instructor believes the material can Academic Progress; being tardy or absent in excess satisfy the requirements within the extended time be completed in a sufficient amount of time (not to of school policy; failing to pay all monies owed to the period will not be considered a graduate of the Specs exceed two weeks) to continue into the next mark- school on a timely basis; destroying or damaging any Howard School. In cases of extreme emergency or ing period. property of the school (the student may be held liable hardship, an additional extension may be granted at for repair or replacement of the damaged property); the discretion of the Director of Education. The Incomplete grade (I) must be approved by the Di- bringing any weapon on campus; using, possess- rector of Education, and will be approved only in the ing and/or distributing alcoholic beverages or illegal Graduation dates are subject to change. Graduation cases where there are extenuating circumstances drugs on campus; being under the influence of alco- ceremonies are held a minimum of four times a year, that led to the incomplete coursework, and when it hol or illegal drugs while on school premises; engag- off site, at a location that will be announced to the is feasible for the coursework to be completed inde- ing in unlawful or improper conduct or conduct con- graduating classes at least four weeks in advance. pendently by the student without the assistance of trary to the best interests of the school or any other any classmates. conduct that reflects discredit upon the school; and Repeating portions of a program demonstrating behavior disruptive to normal class- If a student repeats any course in his or her program The instructor must submit a request for an Incom- room discipline, including behavior that could be of study for any reason, including attendance, plete Status and Incomplete Grade to the Director of considered as harassment (sexual or otherwise, in- aca­demic deficiencies, or a student-initiated Education. The request must describe, in detail, the cluding but not limited to ethnic/racial intimidation transfer, he or she will be assessed a $150.00 reason for the request, the time frame (not to exceed or harassment). transfer fee (this fee may be waived by the Chief two weeks), and the specific coursework that will be Financial Officer under special circumstances). required from the student to resolve the Incomplete Any student wishing to appeal an administrative Additional tuition will also be assessed if the new grade. Any Incomplete grade (I) that is not resolved withdrawal determination must send a letter of ap- class to which the student is assigned is at a higher within the assigned period will automatically be- peal to the Student Success Office. The letter should tuition rate than the original class. For first time come a failing grade (E). describe any circumstances and/or documentation transfers, no additional tuition will be assessed for that the student feels warrants further consider- the repeated course(s). Course fees will be assessed Withdrawal of enrollment ation. After investigating those circumstances, the for any additional transfers at a rate of $1,350.00 per “Withdrawal” means that the enrollment reserved for Student Success Office will notify the individual repeated course. the student in a particular class is being prematurely as quickly as possible of the decision made by the ended by the student. In these cases, students are school. For information on reinstatement of enroll- When a student repeats any course or courses of any requested to submit a written notification to the Stu- ment see Reinstatements After Administrative or program, any grade(s) received during the repeated dent Success Office of their intent to withdraw from Voluntary Withdrawal, below. course(s) will replace any prior grade(s) for the same their class. Upon receipt of this written notice, the course(s). The grades from the repeated course(s) appropriate Specs Howard School departments will Reinstatement after administrative will then be used to calculate the student’s GPA to be notified so that proper action can be taken. or voluntary withdrawal determine if the student has achieved SAP. If a student wishes to return to school after adminis- Administrative withdrawal trative or voluntary withdrawal, he or she may apply Make-up Work/Incomplete Grades “Administrative Withdrawal” means that the enroll- for reinstatement, provided that a period of less than It is the responsibility of each student to contact his ment reserved for the student is being prematurely one year has passed between the student’s last date or her instructor to make arrangements for making ended by Specs Howard School. The school may of attendance and the student’s scheduled date of return. If a period of more than one year has passed The student may be required to meet with the Stu- (additional tuition fees will also be assessed if the between the student’s last date of attendance and dent Success Office before re-enrollment is granted. new class into which the student transfers is at a the student’s scheduled date of return, under the dis- A re-enrolling student must complete all Admissions higher tuition rate than the original class). cretion of the Director of Education, the student may procedures as outlined in the catalog. need to apply for re-enrollment (see Re-Enrollment) For more information on additional tuition charges, and possibly repeat courses already attempted and Any coursework completed during the previous please refer to the section entitled “Tuition and Fi- 47 passed. The Student Success Office, as well as the enrollment is ineligible for a grade in the new enroll- nancial Policies” in the SHS catalog. appropriate Department Supervisor, may request a ment period. conference with the student to ensure that reinstate- Disability and reasonable accommodations policy ment is truly in the student’s best interest. The Stu- Student transcripts reflect all academic work at- Specs Howard School facilities are wheelchair ac- dent Success Office will inform the student of either tempted. If a student retakes a course, the grade cessible. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are approval or denial of reinstatement, as well as op- earned from the repeated course will count toward located on all floors at both locations. An elevator tions for the date of return to the school, if approved. the student’s cumulative GPA and appear as a let- is located next to the main lobby at the Southfield ter grade on the transcript while the grade earned campus. Students returning to the first marking period must in the original attempt will no longer count toward attend the scheduled orientation for the class or risk the student’s cumulative GPA but will appear on No qualified student shall by reason of disability be forfeiting their seat in class. the transcript. The repeated course will clearly denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of be identified. any program or activity operated by Specs Howard Students may be assessed a $150 administrative fee School. Reasonable efforts will be made so that to process a reinstatement. If the student is returning Class transfers for currently enrolled students each qualified student receives appropriate accom- in the first marking period, the administrative fee is A “class transfer” is a student-initiated move from one modations to ensure equal access to educational due no later than forty-five days prior to the start date class to another. All transfer requests must be submit- opportunities, programs and activities in the most of the new class. If the student is returning to a sec- ted in writing to the Student Success Office. The stu- integrated setting appropriate. This policy is con- ond or later marking period, payment is due no later dent will enter the next available class with an open- sistent with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act than thirty days before the student’s scheduled date ing when that class progresses to the point where the of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 of return. In the event that the student is scheduled student is scheduled to rejoin to continue his or her (“ADA”) and Michigan’s Persons with Disabilities to return to school within a shorter time period, the training. Students must be current with their financial Civil Rights Act (“MPDCRA”). Business Office will determine the payment sched- obligations to Specs Howard School by the re-entry ule. Failure to make payment by the deadline may date, as determined by the transfer agreements. Students with disabilities are not required to identify result in forfeiture of the seat in the class. Students themselves as such, nor to request an accommoda- whose reinstatements are approved are also re- Failure to rejoin a class after being granted a transfer tion. However, Specs Howard School cannot accom- quired to meet with a member of the Specs Howard will result in administrative withdrawal. In this case, modate an individual who does not inform school of- School Financial Aid Department (if applicable) prior students must apply for reinstatement in order to re- ficials about his or her disability and his or her need to the deadline. turn to school. Interruptions in training may affect a for an accommodation. If a student believes that an student’s funding status or the receipt of additional accommodation is needed, the request for an accom- Re-enrollment benefits. All appropriate agencies will be notified by modation may be made at any time during their en- If a period of more than one year has passed between Specs Howard School of a transfer. rollment at Specs Howard School, however, requests the student’s last date of attendance and the stu- for accommodations must be made in advance of the dent’s scheduled date of return, under the discretion A student’s ability to transfer may be limited and coursework to which the request applies. Any student of the Director of Education, the student may need to must be approved by the Student Success depart- wishing to request accommodations should contact apply for re-enrollment (see Re-Enrollment) and pos- ment. If a student is granted more than one transfer, his or her admissions representative or a member of sibly repeat courses already attempted and passed. he or she may be assessed additional tuition charges the SHS Student Success Office. SHS policies

Transcripts and/or with excessive time absent from class, will which the material was not intended. An official transcript of a student’s academic per- no longer be eligible and will be removed from their formance will be sent directly from the Student Suc- internship immediately. Students who violate Federal copyright laws may be cess department to another school when the student subject to penalties such as paying court ordered submits the Transcript Request Form and a $3.00 Students will be provided with internship opportuni- compensation, monetary fines and/or jail sentenc- 48 processing fee. The transcript request form can be ties that reflect the area of interest within the course- ing. A student’s enrollment at Specs Howard School retrieved online at www.specshoward.edu/alumni. work they are pursuing. Internships are provided as of Media Arts may be terminated if he or she is found Unofficial transcripts may be obtained from the they become available. By turning down an opportu- to be file sharing, uploading, downloading or distrib- Student Success department by meeting the same nity to participate in an internship when it becomes uting copyrighted material, in any form without per- requirements. available, a student may be disqualified from future mission or consent from the copyright holder. internship opportunities. Internships Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Viola- Though not a requirement for graduation, an intern- The student and the employer must meet the follow- tion of Federal Copyright Laws: Copyright infringe- ship can be an excellent enhancement to the Specs ing criteria to qualify for a Certificate of Completion ment is the act of exercising, without permission or Howard School curricula and make a significant con- for an internship: legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights tribution to a student’s pursuit of employment. The granted to the copyright owner under section 106 importance of an internship is stressed at Specs • Employer and student agree and understand of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Howard School of Media Arts on a regular basis be- that the internship is to be a mutually benefi- Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or cause the skills and training learned while working in cial experience and that it is solely a learning distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing con- the industry are invaluable and contribute to a stu- experience on the part of the student. text, downloading or uploading substantial parts of dent’s ultimate goal of employment. • Completing a minimum of 120 hours of intern- a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an ship duties (typically 10 hours per week for 12 infringement. Any student seeking an internship through the Specs weeks). Howard School of Media Arts Career Services De- • Employer agrees to a Final survey to Specs Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and partment must meet the following criteria: Howard School within 10 days of completion criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for (surveys will be supplied by Specs Howard civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay ei- • Successfully completed the week 32 assess- School and can be emailed or faxed to the ther actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed ment period and maintained a GPA of 3.0 Career Services Office). at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per or better. • Student must successfully complete the work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may • Maintain acceptable attendance as reviewed internship program and receive satisfactory award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, by the Career Services Department. scores on the Final review from the employer. in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ • Understand that missing school for the intern- fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, ship may lead to being removed from the In most cases, internships are unpaid. Sections 504, 505. internship. • Remain current with all financial obligations Copyrighted Materials Policy Willful copyright infringement can also result in to the school. Failure to do so will result in the It is illegal, as described in Federal law (Title 17 of the criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to withdrawal of the student from the internship. US Code), to download, upload, file share, or distrib- five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. • Obtain signatures from two instructors ute in any fashion, copyrighted material, in any form For more information, please see the website of the recommending them for the internship without permission or a license to do so from the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov. opportunity. copyright holder. Specs Howard School of Media Arts neither condones nor supports the use of peer- to- Students failing to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, peer file sharing or copyrighted material in ways in Financial policies

Refund Policy Students will be charged according to the number of weeks attended for each semester. For students beginning programs and for students rein- stating programs after January 1, 2014, the following policy will apply. 49

Weeks Amount Owed by Cumulative Attended by Payment Period tuition owed *1 $1,560.00 $1,560.00 2-6 $3,900.00 $3,900.00 7-16 $5,200.00 $5,200.00 *17-22 $3,900.00 $9,100.00 23-32 $5,200.00 $10,400.00 *33-48 $5,200.00 $15,600.00

*Indicates beginning of new payment period. New tuition charge incurred.

Students will be charged according to the number of weeks attended for each semester. For students beginning programs and for students reinstating pro- grams after January 1, 2015, the following policy will apply.

Semester 1 Cancellation, Refund, Administrative Withdrawal business day following the signing of the enrollment Week 1 = 25% = $1500 and Withdrawal Policies agreement. If the student has enrolled by mail or Week 2-8 = 50% = $3000 All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall will be taking training at a site other than where they Week 9-16 = 100% = $6000 be refunded if the applicant is rejected by the school enrolled, without first seeing the school, the student Semester 2 before enrollment. All tuition and fees paid by the has three business days from the date he or she first Week 1 = 25% = $1500 applicant shall be refunded if requested within three visits the school in which to cancel the enrollment Week 2-8 = 50% = $3000 business days after signing a contract with the school. agreement and receive a full refund. Week 9-16 = 100% = $6000 All refunds shall be returned within 30 days. A signed letter requesting cancellation must Semester 3 be delivered to the school either in person or by Week 1 = 25% = $1050 Three Business Day Cancellation registered or certified mail. If cancellation occurs Week 2-8 = 50% = $2100 All applicants are charged a $50.00 application after midnight of the third business day following the Week 9-16 = 100% = $4200 fee, which is refundable within three business days signing of the enrollment agreement but before the of signing the enrollment agreement and non-refund- start of class, SHS will refund all tuition monies paid Return of Title IV funds able thereafter. A full refund of all monies paid by by the student. Any refunds due an applicant will be The federally mandated “Return of Title IV Funds” the student (applicant) will be made by the school made within 30 days after receipt of a written notice policy applies to any student receiving federal financial if cancellation is made by midnight of the third of cancellation. aid who fails to complete the semester for which he or Financial policies

she was charged. The formula which determines the 4. If a student has been administratively withdrawn Office to discuss his or her payment schedule. If a amount of federal Title IV aid that must be returned to and the student has repeated any part or parts of the student defaults on the payment schedule agreed to the federal government by the school or student, is as program, any refund will be computed according to in the installment agreement, Specs Howard School follows: the total number of weeks within the semester the reserves the right to suspend or administratively The refund, calculated by semester, applies to any student attended class. This policy remains in effect withdraw that student, withhold all tests, critiques, 50 student receiving grant or loan funds who withdraws regardless of whether enrollment was ended by the audition materials and other materials and revoke all or is administratively withdrawn from the program student or by Specs Howard School. internships until the account is made current or is paid on or before the 60% point in a payment period. The 5. Students must exhibit competency in all areas of in full. Any student whose balance is unpaid two weeks percentage of Title IV aid to be returned is equal to the their program of study and must maintain Satisfacto- prior to completion of his or her program of study may number of calendar days remaining in the payment ry Academic Progress. In the event that the student’s be suspended. The student will only be readmitted to period, as determined by the student’s last date of enrollment is reinstated following a voluntary or class if an acceptable payment agreement is made attendance, divided by the number of calendar days in administrative withdrawal, additional tuition may be with the Business Office. the payment period. Scheduled breaks of five or more charged to reflect the length of the period of retraining. 9. All federal loans, Pell, SEOG and student refunds consecutive days are excluded. The Chief Financial Officer, under special circum- will be made within 45 days from the date of determi- If a “Return of Title IV” calculation is required, the stances, may waive certain fees. This policy remains nation of withdrawal. student may also be obligated to repay a portion of in effect regardless of whether the reinstatement 10. Specs Howard School reserves the right to notify the loans and/or grants obtained for that student’s occurs as a result of a voluntary or administrative any funding agency of changes in a student’s status. tuition. Any refund due will be returned to the lending withdrawal. These additional charges may affect the 11. A waiver must be signed by the student in order to and outside funding agencies prior to the student. payment schedule of the student, as well. In all cases, divulge any information to persons other than auditors Worksheets used to determine the amount of the payment schedule must ensure that the tuition and funding agencies. federal “Return of Title IV Funds” are available upon account is paid in full by the completion date of the 12. The school reserves the right to cancel a class request from the Specs Howard School Financial student’s program of instruction (see catalog sections start. Students may request a full refund of all Aid Department. For further information on semester on Satisfactory Academic Progress, Administrative monies paid, or apply all monies to the next available definitions, please consult your Specs Howard School Withdrawal, and Reinstatement After Administrative class start. Financial Aid Officer. or Voluntary Withdrawal for more information). 13. The school reserves the right to change or modify 6. A non-refundable transfer fee in the amount of the program contents, equipment, staff or materials, General financial policies $150 will be assessed to the account of any student as it deems necessary. Such changes may be 1. Any portion of an academic week attended shall who transfers from one class to another. This fee necessary to keep pace with technological advances be considered as a full week, for the purposes of the (which may be waived by the Chief Financial Officer and to improve teaching methods or procedures. In no refund policy. under special or extraordinary circumstances) does event will any such changes diminish the educational 2. If a student misses 14 consecutive calendar not apply to students who have not yet attended standard or content of any program or result in days of any program without notifying Specs Howard classes. The transfer fee cannot be covered by additional charges to the student. School of illness or extraordinary circumstances, he financial aid per federal regulations. or she will be administratively withdrawn from Specs 7. In the event of a prolonged illness, accident, Financial Aid Department Howard School Any refund will be computed from the death in the family or other circumstances that The goal of the Financial Aid Department at date of determination of withdrawal. The student will make it impractical for a student to complete his Specs Howard School is to assist eligible students in be notified by mail of the administrative withdrawal. or her program of study, Specs Howard School will applying for and receiving financial assistance. 3. Specs Howard School reserves the right to admin- consider a settlement that is reasonable and fair to All financial aid paperwork must be submitted istratively withdraw a student at any time for good and both. The student must furnish official or legal written to the Financial Aid Department prior to orientation sufficient cause, including but not limited to violation documentation to support such a request. (unless an extension is granted by the Financial Aid of policies noted in this catalog. Refunds, if any, will be 8. Any student who is experiencing financial diffi- Department) or the student may be placed on a computed from the last day of attendance. culties should arrange a meeting with the Business cash payment plan. Specs Howard School reserves the right to suspend or administratively withdraw a who wish to apply for a Federal Direct Subsidized Satisfactory Academic Progress and financial aid student who does not meet cash payment obligations. Loan must complete the Free Application for Federal The standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet with the Financial (SAP) must be met in order for a student to receive Federal financial aid programs Aid Department at Specs Howard School, which will financial aid. In the event that a student fails to achieve Specs Howard School participates in several conduct a needs analysis for the student. Repayment Satisfactory Academic Progress, financial aid eligibility federal financial aid programs. Following are brief of a Federal Direct Subsidized Loan begins six months will be denied until the student meets all requirements 51 descriptions of those programs: after the last date of attendance. outlined in the SAP policy (see SAP Policy section of the catalog). Federal Pell Grant Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan The Federal Pell Grant program is a type of The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is a form Financial aid refund priority financial aid that does not require repayment. Funds of financial aid that is not need-based, although In cases where early voluntary or administrative are awarded based on need, as determined by a students who wish to apply for a Federal Direct withdrawal requires a refund to a lending agency or standard formula, and are only available to students Unsubsidized Loan are still required to complete the grant program, the monies will be refunded to the who do not already have a Bachelor degree. To apply Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and agencies in the following order of priority: for a Federal Pell Grant, the student must complete meet with the Financial Aid Department at Specs the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Howard School. Repayment of the principal loan 1. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and meet with the Financial Aid Department at Specs amount will begin six months after the student’s last 2. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Howard School, which will conduct a needs analysis date of attendance. Payment of interest on the unsub- 3. Federal Direct Plus Loans for Parents for the student. sidized portion is the responsibility of the student 4. Federal Pell Grant during school and the six months prior to repayment 5. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity of the loan amount. Grant (FSEOG) Grant (SEOG) 6. Other federal, state, private or institutional The Federal SEOG program is a type of financial Federal Direct Plus Loans For Parents (FPLUS) awards aid that does not require repayment. This grant shall be The Federal Direct Plus Loan program is a form of 7. Student awarded to students that demonstrate financial need financial aid that is not need-based. Students whose and have an “automatic-zero EFC” (see the Financial parents wish to apply for a Federal Direct Plus Loan You can find the Financial Aid Personnel Code of Aid Office for details). The amount awarded to each are required to complete the Federal Application for Conduct at specshoward.edu/consumerinfo. student and number of students receiving the award Free Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet with the Financial will be determined by the Financial Aid Department. If Aid Department at Specs Howard School. Repayment the funds must be returned for any reason, including of the Federal Direct Plus Loan begins while the but not limited to withdrawal, the award may be given student is enrolled, unless other arrangements have to another student. If a student’s enrollment status been made with the lender. changes prior to disbursement, his or her award may be given to another student, depending on the avail- Additional funding sources ability of remaining Federal SEOG funds. Specs Howard School students may also qualify for other sources of funding such as Michigan Rehabil- Federal Direct Subsidized Loan itation Services, United Auto Workers, Michigan The Federal Direct Subsidized Loan is a loan made Works!, Michigan Education Trust Fund (MET) and available to students to help fund their education. The several other scholarship opportunities. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan is need-based. In order to apply for this loan, the student must be in need of For more information regarding scholarships, aid, as determined by a standard formula. Students visit specshoward.edu/admissions/scholarships. Class times: AM = Day class (10:00AM - 2:30PM) Schedule of classes PM = Evening class (6:00PM-10:30PM)

n BROADCAST MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM 2015 BMA CLASS START AND END DATES BY MARKING PERIOD (MP) Class Days Time 1st marking period 2nd marking period 3rd marking period 4th marking period 5th marking period 6th marking period BMA-1 M/W AM 1/5/15 to 2/28/15 3/2/15 to 4/25/15 5/4/15 to 6/27/15 6/29/15 to 8/22/15 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 BMA-2 T/TH PM 2/10/15 to 4/4/15 4/7/15 to 5/30/15 6/9/15 to 8/1/15 8/4/15 to 9/26/15 10/6/15 to 11/28/15 12/1/15 to 2/6/16 52 BMA-3 T/TH AM 3/3/15 to 4/25/15 4/28/15 to 6/20/15 6/30/15 to 8/22/15 8/25/15 to 10/17/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 BMA-4 M/W AM 5/4/15 to 6/27/15 6/29/15 to 8/22/15 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 2/29/16 to 4/23/16 BMA-5 M/W AM 6/29/15 to 8/22/15 8/24/15 to 10/17/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 3/7/16 to 4/30/16 5/2/16 to 6/25/16 BMA-6 T/TH PM 8/4/15 to 9/26/15 9/29/15 to 11/21/15 12/1/15 to 2/6/16 2/9/16 to 4/2/16 4/12/16 to 6/4/16 6/7/16 to 7/30/16 BMA-7 T/TH AM 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 3/1/16 to 4/23/16 5/3/16 to 6/25/16 6/28/16 to 8/20/16 BMA-8 M/W PM 9/28/15 to 11/21/15 11/23/15 to 1/30/16 2/8/16 to 4/2/16 4/4/16 to 5/28/16 6/6/16 to 7/30/16 8/1/16 to 9/24/16 BMA-9 M/W AM 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 3/7/16 to 4/30/16 5/2/16 to 6/25/16 7/4/16 to 8/27/16 8/29/16 to 10/22/16 BMA-10 T/TH PM 11/17/15 to 1/23/16 1/26/16 to 3/19/16 3/29/16 to 5/21/16 5/24/16 to 7/16/16 7/26/16 to 9/17/16 9/20/16 to 11/12/16

n GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM 2015 GFX CLASS START AND END DATES BY MARKING PERIOD (MP) Class Days Time 1st marking period 2nd marking period 3rd marking period 4th marking period 5th marking period 6th marking period GFX-1 T/TH AM 1/6/15 to 2/28/15 3/3/15 to 4/25/15 5/5/15 to 6/27/15 6/30/15 to 8/22/15 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 GFX-2 M/W PM 3/2/15 to 4/25/15 5/4/15 to 6/27/15 6/29/15 to 8/22/15 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 GFX-3 M/W AM 5/4/15 to 6/27/15 6/29/15 to 8/22/15 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 2/29/16 to 4/23/16 GFX-4 T/TH PM 5/5/15 to 6/27/15 6/30/15 to 8/22/15 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 3/1/16 to 4/23/16 GFX-5 M/W AM 6/29/15 to 8/22/15 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 2/29/16 to 4/23/16 5/2/16 to 6/25/16 GFX-6 T/TH PM 6/30/15 to 8/22/15 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 3/1/16 to 4/23/16 5/3/16 to 6/25/16 GFX-7 T/TH AM 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 3/1/16 to 4/23/16 5/3/16 to 6/25/16 6/28/16 to 8/20/16 GFX-8 T/TH PM 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 3/1/16 to 4/23/16 5/3/16 to 6/25/16 6/28/16 to 8/20/16 GFX-9 M/W AM 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 2/29/16 to 4/23/16 5/2/16 to 6/25/16 6/27/16 to 8/20/16 8/29/16 to 10/22/16 GFX-10 M/W PM 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 2/29/16 to 4/23/16 5/2/16 to 6/25/16 6/27/16 to 8/20/16 8/29/16 to 10/22/16

Class times: AM = Day class (10:00AM - 2:30PM) PM = Evening class (6:00PM-10:30PM)

n DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM 2015 DMA CLASS START AND END DATES BY MARKING PERIOD (MP) Class Days Time 1st marking period 2nd marking period 3rd marking period 4th marking period 5th marking period 6th marking period DMA-1 M/W PM 1/5/15 to 2/28/15 3/2/15 to 4/25/15 5/4/15 to 6/27/15 6/29/15 to 8/22/15 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 DMA-2 T/ TH AM 1/6/15 to 2/28/15 3/3/15 to 4/25/15 5/5/15 to 6/27/15 6/30/15 to 8/22/15 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 DMA-3 M/W AM 3/2/15 to 4/25/15 5/4/15 to 6/27/15 6/29/15 to 8/22/15 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 53 DMA-4 T/TH PM 3/3/15 to 4/25/15 5/5/15 to 6/27/15 6/30/15 to 8/22/15 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 DMA-5 M/W PM 5/4/15 to 6/27/15 6/29/15 to 8/22/15 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 2/29/16 to 4/23/16 DMA-6 T/TH AM 5/5/15 to 6/27/15 6/30/15 to 8/22/15 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 3/1/16 to 4/23/16 DMA-7 M/W AM 6/29/15 to 8/22/14 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 2/29/16 to 4/23/16 5/2/16 to 6/25/16 DMA-8 T/TH PM 6/30/15 to 8/22/14 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 3/1/16 to 4/23/16 5/3/16 to 6/25/16 DMA-9 M/W PM 8/31/15 to 10/24/15 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 2/29/16 to 4/23/16 5/2/16 to 6/25/16 6/27/16 to 8/20/16 DMA-10 T/TH AM 9/1/15 to 10/24/15 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 3/1/16 to 4/23/16 5/3/16 to 6/25/16 6/28/16 to 8/20/16 DMA-11 M/W AM 10/26/15 to 12/19/15 1/4/16 to 2/27/16 2/29/16 to 4/23/16 5/2/16 to 6/25/16 6/27/16 to 8/20/16 8/29/16 to 10/22/16 DMA-12 T/TH PM 10/27/15 to 12/19/15 1/5/16 to 2/27/16 3/1/16 to 4/23/16 5/3/16 to 6/25/16 6/28/16 to 8/20/16 8/30/16 to 10/22/16

Holiday schedule Martin Luther King Jr. Day...... Monday, January 19 2015 Memorial Day...... Monday, May 25 Independence Day...... Saturday, July 4 Labor Day...... Monday, September 7 Start of Thanksgiving Break...... Thursday, November 26 End of Thanksgiving Break...... Friday, November 27 Start of Holiday Break...... Sunday, December 20 End of Holiday Break...... Sunday, January 3, 2016 Additional information

54 ACCREDITATION Michigan Association of Career Colleges & Schools Specs Howard School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Michigan Association of Educational Broadcasters Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is listed by the U.S. Department of Educa- Michigan Chamber of Commerce tion as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Michigan Media Professionals ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS & ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT Michigan Student Financial Aid Association BY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Midwest Association of Financial Aid Administrators The number of credits granted varies according to the specific articulation agree- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators ment with each institution and may be limited to specific academic programs. National Association of Television Arts & Sciences Oakland County Business Roundtable Participation in these programs requires that graduates present specific evidence Screen Actors Guild of academic performance directly to the college or university. Specs Howard Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) School will send a copy of the student’s transcript directly to the college or univer- Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) sity upon receipt of a signed letter from the student, along with a $3.00 processing Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce fee for each transcript. SANCTIONS AND APPROVALS Graduates who are interested in transferring credit from their completed program to The Specs Howard School of Media Arts, Inc. is: another college or university are encouraged to contact the appropriate department at • Licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the school of their choice for details about entrance and registration requirements. Certificate No. 19670005 • Approved by the Michigan State Department of Education for vocational AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS rehabilitation. Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges • This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. Adcraft Club of Detroit • An Avid Certified Training Center. American Federation of Musicians American Federation of Television and Radio Artists OWNERSHIP Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, Inc. (d.b.a. Specs Howard School of Media Automation Alley Arts), located at 19900 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, 48075, is a Avid Technology, Inc. closed corporation with a limited number of shareholders who are active in busi- Better Business Bureau ness, broadcasting and education. Digital Arts, Film & Television Association Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce OFFICERS Detroit Economic Club Jonathan Liebman | Chairman; Treasurer Digidesign (a Division of Avid Technology, Inc.) Lisa Zahodne | President/COO Imagine America Foundation Martin Liebman | Corporate Vice President; Secretary International Association of Administrative Professionals Specs Howard | Founder Media Communications Association – International (MCA-I) Michigan Association of Broadcasters Index

Absences...... 42 Financial Policies...... 49 Scholarships...... 51 55 Accreditation...... 54 Food Service...... 39 School Facilities...... 37

Academic Policies...... 40 Grades...... 45 School Closing Information...... 39, 43

Academic Calendar...... 52 Graduation Requirements...... 45 SHARE Program...... 11

Academic Warning...... 45 Graphic Design Program...... 22 Smoking...... 41

Admissions Requirements Holiday Observance...... 43, 53 Staff and Faculty...... 20, 27, 33, 34 and Procedures...... 10 Internships...... 48 Student Complaint/Grievance Administrative Withdrawal...... 46 Procedure...... 41 Make-up Work...... 46 Affiliations and Memberships...... 54 Student Conduct...... 40 Mission Statement...... 2 Alcohol Policy...... 41 Student Housing...... 39 Officers...... 54 Articulation Agreements...... 54 Student Policies...... 40 Online Delivery...... 14, 22, 28 Attendance Policies...... 42 Student Records and FERPA...... 42 Orientation...... 11 Career Services Department...... 12 Student Success...... 38 Ownership...... 54 Child Care...... 38 Supplies...... 11 Parking...... 39 Class Transfers For Currently Suspension...... 40 Enrolled Students...... 47 Progress Reports...... 45 Tardiness...... 42 Class Transfers For Students Re-Enrollment...... 47 Who Have Not Yet Started...... 11 Telephone and Messages...... 39 Refund Policies...... 49 Credit for Life Experience or Other Temporary Employment...... 38 Educational Background...... 11 Reinstatement After Administrative or Voluntary Withdrawal...... 46 Transcripts...... 48 Digital Media Arts Program...... 28 Repeating Portions of a Program...... 46 Transportation...... 38 Disability/Reasonable Accommodations Policy ...... 47 Sanctions and Approvals...... 54 Tuition...... 14, 22, 28

Drug Policy...... 41 Satisfactory Academic Progress...... 44 Withdrawal of Enrollment...... 46 MAIN CAMPUS: 19900 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 SATELLITE LOCATION: 23801 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48335 866-61-SPECS | specshoward.edu For completion rates and other disclosures, visit specshoward.edu/consumerinfo

Catalog Addendum #43-1/15 Catalog 43 published January 2015

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY

In order to receive Title IV Financial Aid (Federal Grants and Loans) and be considered in good academic standing, students must attain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward the completion of their chosen program. The following policy explains how Specs Howard School of Media Arts measures a student’s academic progress according to the Department of Education guidelines.

To determine if a student has attained Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), Specs Howard School is required to evaluate a student’s progress by the length of time it takes to complete a program of study, the rate of completion, and the student’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). Students must meet all the requirements below to have successfully attained Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Assessment Period – Evaluation periods occur at the end of each attempted 16 week period.

Length of Time – To measure the length of time it takes to complete a program’s requirements, all credits attempted are included in the assessment. A student cannot exceed attempting 150% of the published credits for the program of study.

Length of Time

Total program Maximum attempted academic Program of study academic credit hours credits allowed (150%).

Broadcast Media Arts 31 credit hours 46.5 credit hours Digital Media Arts 33 credit hours 49.5 credit hours Graphic Design 32 credit hours 48 credit hours

Rate of Completion – To measure the rate of completion, the total number of credits attempted is compared to the total number of credits completed. A student must successfully complete at least two-thirds (66.7%) of the total number of credits attempted per each 16 week assessment period. Successfully completed grades are A, B, C, and D. Broadcast Media Arts: Rate of Completion 31 credits --- Max 46.5 Assessment Academic Credits Minimum GPA Minimum academic Period Attempted Required credits to be earned One 1-10.5 1.0 66.7% Two 10.6-20.5 1.75 66.7% Three 20.6-31 2.0 66.7% Four and beyond 31.1-46.5 2.0 66.7% (as needed)

Page 1 of 6 Digital Media Arts: Rate of Completion 33 credits --- Max 49.5 Assessment Academic Credits Minimum GPA Minimum academic Period Attempted Required credits to be earned One 1-11.5 1.0 66.7% Two 11.6-22 1.75 66.7% Three 22.1-33 2.0 66.7% Four and beyond 33.1-49.5 2.0 66.7% (as needed)

Graphic Design: Rate of Completion 32 credits --- Max 48

Assessment Academic Credits Minimum GPA Minimum academic Period Attempted Required credits to be earned One 1-10.5 1.0 66.7% Two 10.6-21.5 1.75 66.7% Three 21.6-32 2.0 66.7% Four and beyond 32.1-48 2.0 66.7% (as needed)

Cumulative Grade Point Average – A student is expected to maintain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 1.0 at the end of the first attempted assessment period, a 1.75 cumulative GPA at the end of the second attempted assessment period, 2.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the third attempted assessment period. As deemed necessary, additional assessment periods may be implemented for individual students to meet SAP and graduation requirements as long as the student meets the length of time and rate of completion criteria. Students must retain a 2.0 cumulative GPA for all subsequent assessment periods that fall after the third attempted assessment period.

To meet graduation requirements, students must have achieved a cumulative GPA minimum of 2.0 upon the completion of their program. All courses attempted with earned grades of A, B, C, D, and E are included in the GPA calculation. Any grade(s) earned by repeating a course(s) will replace any prior grade(s) for the same course(s). The grades from the repeated course(s) will then be used to calculate the student’s GPA to determine if the student has achieved SAP. Assessment Period Minimum Cumulative GPA One 1.0 GPA Two 1.75 GPA Three 2.0 GPA Four and beyond (as needed) 2.0 GPA

Page 2 of 6 Assessment Process – Whether a student is considered to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress depends on the successful completion of courses, cumulative GPA, and maximum attempted credits to complete the student’s program of study.

A student’s SAP is evaluated after each 16 week assessment period has ended. The evaluation will determine the student to be one of the following: the student will be in Good Standing, will be placed on Academic Warning, or will be Denied Future Financial Aid assistance. If denied future financial aid the student has an option of submitting an appeal to the appeals committee (see Appeal and Reinstatement section below). The student must meet all three requirements – length of time, rate of completion and cumulative GPA – to remain in good standing. The Financial Aid and/or Student Success Office will notify students if they are placed on Academic Warning or Denial Status for Financial Aid.

Good Standing for Financial Aid – A student in good standing is eligible for Financial Aid funding because they are fulfilling the requirements of the Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Academic Warning for Financial Aid – Academic Warning will not prevent a student from receiving financial aid. The Academic Warning period is meant to inform the student of potential academic problems and provide time for corrective action. If a student does not meet satisfactory academic progress standards at the end of the probationary period, the student will be administratively withdrawn.

Denial Status for Financial Aid – Denial status will prevent a student from receiving any future Financial Aid funding until the student meets all requirements of Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Appeal and Reinstatement – Students may appeal their denial status by submitting an Appeal Form to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Appeal forms are available from the Financial Aid Office, and completed forms must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. Some circumstances such as medical problems, illness, death in the family, relocation, or employment changes may be considered for an appeal. The committee will review the appeal and contact the student with their decision within one week after the appeal is received.

For more information on the school’s SAP policy, please refer to your school catalog or contact the Financial Aid or Student Success Department at (248) 358-9000.

Progress Reporting and Course Grades

Progress reports are provided to all students after each 8 week marking period. Progress reports will contain grades for each course taken within that 8 week marking period. To meet the graduation requirements, students must pass all program courses within each 8 week marking period with a minimum course grade of a D-, 60% (.67 GPA).

Grades are indications of academic performance in a student’s program of study. Students are graded in each of their 8 week courses according to the following ranges: (maximum = 4.00) Grade Percentage GPA A 93 – 100.00% 3.77 - 4.00 A- 90 – 92.99% 3.67 - 3.76 B+ 87 – 89.99% 3.33 - 3.66 B 83 – 86.99% 3.00 - 3.32 B- 80 – 82.99% 2.67 - 2.99 C+ 77 – 79.99% 2.33 - 2.66

Page 3 of 6 C 70 – 76.99% 2.00 - 2.32 C- 65 – 69.99% 1.67 - 1.99 D+ 64 – 64.99% 1.33 - 1.66 D 61 – 63.99% 0.83 - 1.32 D- 60 – 60.99% 0.67 - 0.82 E 0 – 59.99% 0 W Withdrawal R Repeat I Incomplete

Graduation requirements

BMA, GFX, and DMA graduates receive a diploma indicating the program of study completed. In order to graduate and receive a diploma from any Specs Howard program, a student must:

• complete all areas of training; • maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress; • pass all program courses with a minimum course grade of a D-, 60% (0.67 GPA); • have submitted resumes and appropriate forms to the Career Services Department, so placement status can be determined; • complete all financial aid paperwork; • pay tuition and any other charges in full to the institution as described in the Tuition and Financial Policies section in the SHS catalog.

All students must satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements, as listed in the Specs Howard School catalog, by the last day of class. Students who have not complied with this policy will be granted a period of up to thirty days in order to complete those requirements. Any student who then does not satisfy the requirements within the extended time period will not be considered a graduate of the Specs Howard School. In cases of extreme emergency or hardship, an additional extension may be granted at the discretion of the Director of Education.

Graduation dates are subject to change. Graduation ceremonies are held a minimum of four times a year, off site, at a location that will be announced to the graduating classes at least four weeks in advance.

Repeating portions of a program

If a student repeats any course in his or her program of study for any reason, including attendance, academic deficiencies, or a student-initiated transfer, he or she will be assessed a $150.00 transfer fee (this fee may be waived by the Chief Financial Officer under special circumstances). Additional tuition will also be assessed if the new class to which the student is assigned is at a higher tuition rate than the original class. For first time transfers, no additional tuition will be assessed for the repeated course(s). Course fees will be assessed for any additional transfers at a rate of $1,350.00 per repeated course.

When a student repeats any course or courses of any program, any grade(s) received during the repeated course(s) will replace any prior grade(s) for the same course(s). The grades from the repeated

Page 4 of 6 course(s) will then be used to calculate the student’s GPA to determine if the student has achieved SAP.

Make-up work/Incomplete grades

It is the responsibility of each student to contact his or her instructor to make arrangements for making up any work that may be missed due to absence or other circumstances.

An incomplete grade (I) may be given at the end of a marking period if approved by the Director of Education and the instructor believes the material can be completed in a sufficient amount of time (not to exceed two weeks) to continue into the next marking period.

The Incomplete grade (I) must be approved by the Director of Education, and will be approved only in the cases where there are extenuating circumstances that led to the incomplete coursework, and when it is feasible for the coursework to be completed independently by the student without the assistance of any classmates.

The instructor must submit a request for an Incomplete Status and Incomplete Grade to the Director of Education. The request must describe, in detail, the reason for the request, the time frame (not to exceed two weeks), and the specific coursework that will be required from the student to resolve the Incomplete grade. Any Incomplete grade (I) that is not resolved within the assigned period will automatically become a failing grade (E).

Withdrawal of enrollment

“Withdrawal” means that the enrollment reserved for the student in a particular class is being prematurely ended by the student. In these cases, students are requested to submit a written notification to the Student Success Office of their intent to withdraw from their class. Upon receipt of this written notice, the appropriate Specs Howard School departments will be notified so that proper action can be taken.

Administrative withdrawal

“Administrative Withdrawal” means that the enrollment reserved for the student is being prematurely ended by Specs Howard School. The school may initiate administrative withdrawal for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to, the following: providing false information on the enrollment agreement (including, but not limited to, educational status certification); failing to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress; being tardy or absent in excess of school policy; failing to pay all monies owed to the school on a timely basis; destroying or damaging any property of the school (the student may be held liable for repair or replacement of the damaged property); bringing any weapon on campus; using, possessing and/or distributing alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on campus; being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while on school premises; engaging in unlawful or improper conduct or conduct contrary to the best interests of the school or any other conduct that reflects discredit upon the school; and demonstrating behavior disruptive to normal classroom discipline, including behavior that could be considered as harassment (sexual or otherwise, including but not limited to ethnic/racial intimidation or harassment).

Any student wishing to appeal an administrative withdrawal determination must send a letter of appeal to the Student Success Office. The letter should describe any circumstances and/or documentation that the student feels warrants further consideration. After investigating those circumstances, the Student Success Office will notify the individual as quickly as possible of the decision made by the school. For information on reinstatement of enrollment see Reinstatements After Administrative or Voluntary Withdrawal, below.

Reinstatement after administrative or voluntary withdrawal

Page 5 of 6 If a student wishes to return to school after administrative or voluntary withdrawal, he or she may apply for reinstatement, provided that a period of less than one year has passed between the student’s last date of attendance and the student’s scheduled date of return. If a period of more than one year has passed between the student’s last date of attendance and the student’s scheduled date of return, under the discretion of the Director of Education, the student may need to apply for re- enrollment (see Re-Enrollment) and possibly repeat courses already attempted and passed. The Student Success Office, as well as the appropriate Department Supervisor, may request a conference with the student to ensure that reinstatement is truly in the student’s best interest. The Student Success Office will inform the student of either approval or denial of reinstatement, as well as options for the date of return to the school, if approved. Students returning to the first marking period must attend the scheduled orientation for the class or risk forfeiting their seat in class.

Students may be assessed a $150 administrative fee to process a reinstatement. If the student is returning in the first marking period, the administrative fee is due no later than forty-five days prior to the start date of the new class. If the student is returning to a second or later marking period, payment is due no later than thirty days before the student’s scheduled date of return. In the event that the student is scheduled to return to school within a shorter time period, the Business Office will determine the payment schedule. Failure to make payment by the deadline may result in forfeiture of the seat in the class. Students whose reinstatements are approved are also required to meet with a member of the Specs Howard School Financial Aid Department (if applicable) prior to the deadline.

Re-enrollment

If a period of more than one year has passed between the student’s last date of attendance and the student’s scheduled date of return, under the discretion of the Director of Education, the student may need to apply for re-enrollment (see Re-Enrollment) and possibly repeat courses already attempted and passed. The student may be required to meet with the Student Success Office before re- enrollment is granted. A re-enrolling student must complete all Admissions procedures as outlined in the catalog. Any coursework completed during the previous enrollment is ineligible for a grade in the new enrollment period.

Student transcripts reflect all academic work attempted. If a student retakes a course, the grade earned from the repeated course will count toward the student’s cumulative GPA and appear as a letter grade on the transcript while the grade earned in the original attempt will no longer count toward the student’s cumulative GPA but will appear on the transcript. The repeated course will clearly be identified.

Class transfers for currently enrolled students

A “class transfer” is a student-initiated move from one class to another. All transfer requests must be submitted in writing to the Student Success Office. The student will enter the next available class with an opening when that class progresses to the point where the student is scheduled to rejoin to continue his or her training. Students must be current with their financial obligations to Specs Howard School by the re-entry date, as determined by the transfer agreements.

Failure to rejoin a class after being granted a transfer will result in administrative withdrawal. In this case, students must apply for reinstatement in order to return to school. Interruptions in training may affect a student’s funding status or the receipt of additional benefits. All appropriate agencies will be notified by Specs Howard School of a transfer.

A student’s ability to transfer may be limited and must be approved by the Student Success department. If a student is granted more than one transfer, he or she may be assessed additional tuition charges (additional tuition fees will also be assessed if the new class into which the student transfers is at a higher tuition rate than the original class). For more information on additional tuition charges, please refer to the section entitled “Tuition and Financial Policies” in the SHS catalog.

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Catalog Addendum #43-2/15 Catalog 43 published January 2015

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance

Students are expected t o attend all scheduled classroom, online and lab sessions in their entirety. Attendance will be taken for all sessions. The school maintains attendance records for students in all programs and documents students’ absences from classes.

Notification from student Students are responsible for contacting their instructor, via the online learning management system, Sakai, if he or she will be absent or tardy. All messages regarding attendance are recorded on the student’s attendance record.

Absences The maximum number of absences for any student enrolled in any program at SHS is 3 absences in any course. Absences are accrued by a student: • failing to attend a scheduled class session • failing to complete online coursework • having 4 (four) or more tardies within a marking period

If a student’s cumulative number of absences, resident and online classes combined, should exceed 3 absences during any single course in any program, he or she will be advised by a Student Success Officer, and may be subject to an administrative withdrawal. There are no excused absences for recording purposes. A student who repeats a course should not exceed 3 absences in the total scheduled days for that repeated course, or he or she will be advised by a Student Success Officer, and may be subject to an administrative withdrawal. If a student in any program misses fourteen consecutive calendar days, the student will be administratively withdrawn from the program.

Tardiness Tardiness is defined as arriving at a resident class or lab session after the scheduled starting time, but within a period of 30 minutes of the scheduled starting time. Upon arrival to class, the student must enter the time they arrived in class along with their signature on a Sign In/Sign Out sheet.

A “Tardy” is equal to one-quarter (1/4) of an absence, meaning four tardies equal one absence. If a student should arrive more than 30 minutes late to a class session, the attendance records for that session will reflect two tardies, indicating that the student missed more than 30 minutes of class.

Leave Early/Early Departure Leave Early/Early Departure is defined as leaving a resident class or lab session prior to the scheduled ending time, but within a period of 30 minutes of the scheduled ending time. Prior to leaving class, the student must enter the time they left class along with their signature on a Sign In/Sign Out sheet.

Page 1 of 2 A “Leave Early” is equal to a Tardy. If the student should leave class more than 30 minutes before the end of the class session, the attendance records for that session will reflect two tardies, indicating that the student missed more than 30 minutes of class.

Online Course Component Attendance All courses at SHS incorporate online sessions requiring that students log in, participate and complete assignments on a weekly basis. Failure to log in, complete online assignments and submit by deadlines will result in an absence being recorded for that session. These hours will be calculated with the student’s resident attendance record.

Holidays and School Closings In the event of school closing due to holiday observance, adverse weather conditions or other unavoidable circumstances (i.e. power failures, etc.), each student attendance record will indicate a “canceled” day (“C”) for each such occurrence. For school closures due to scheduled holidays, make- up sessions will be offered to the students. The make-up session dates will be given to students no later than the beginning of the affected term.

If a student fails to attend a scheduled make-up day, an absence will be placed on the student’s record. Students missing the make-up session are responsible for contacting their instructor and making up any coursework or assignments.

For unscheduled school closures such as weather-related occurrences, make-up sessions may also be scheduled. The school will notify the students following any determination by the school to change or modify the student calendar. If the school makes a change or modification to the student calendar, the student’s Enrollment Agreement with the school will remain in full force and effect, and the student is still responsible for all academic and financial obligations.

Scheduled holiday observances for Specs Howard School of Media Arts are: • Martin Luther King Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Thanksgiving • Christmas • New Year’s Day

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