*Catalog effective: March 1, 2020 (TBD by approval) to December 31, 2021 The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory (LAAC) is a private institution and is seeking approval for operation by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. www.bppe.ca.gov This catalog is reviewed and updated each school year. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You may request a copy of the catalog and SPFS by emailing
[email protected] 1 Location & Contact Info 3 History 4 Purpose 4 Mission 4 Objectives 4 Educational Programs 5 Associate Degree in Acting 5 Associate Degree in Filmmaking 16 Admission Requirements 22 Financial Aid Policy 25 Return & Cancellation Policies 26 Notice Concerning Transferability of Units Earned at Our School 28 Attendance & Scheduling Policy 29 Student Services 31 Academic & Grading Policy 33 Licensing & Approvals 37 Facility & Equipment 39 Library Resources 40 Disciplinary Policy 43 Code of Conduct 47 International Student Information 53 Faculty 57 Academic Calendar 65 2 Location & Contact Info Nestled between a café, salon, retail shops, and a popular restaurant, Edgemar Center for the Arts is the anchor of the Edgemar complex on Main Street in Santa Monica. A couple blocks away from the beach, near the 10 freeway, the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory (LAAC) is housed in its own state-of-the-art building design by renowned architect Frank Gehry, which includes two theater spaces and an art gallery.