Vol. 836 | Issue OCTOBER 2020
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2020 CATALOG Vol. 836 | Issue OCTOBER 2020 ACTING ANIMATION & DIGITAL MASTER MOBILE RECORDING WEB FOR MEDIA VISUAL EFFECTS FILM MAKEUP APPS ARTS DESIGN DALLAS CAMPUS HOUSTON CAMPUS 13300 Branch View Ln. 3324 Walnut Bend Ln. Dallas, TX 75234 Houston, TX 77042 972.869.1122 832.242.3426 ACCSC Accredited School WHAT MAKES MEDIATECH UNIQUE? The MediaTech Institute Degree & Diploma programs are designed to give you real industry experience. Industry experience provides more collaboration of topics in the classroom, allowing students to: • Write songs, mix sound & direct music videos, • Develop mobile apps, design animations & build websites, • Create characters, produce films, act on screen, ... and get opportunities to work with industry clients and on real world projects! TURN YOUR PASSION INTO YOUR PROFESSION At MediaTech Institute you don’t just talk about the real-world, you learn by living it – in the studios recording music, filming on production sets, writing code, building graphics and more! MEDIATECH.EDU 2 ACCREDITATION Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). The MediaTech Houston Campus is a Branch Campus of the Main Campus in Dallas. APPROVALS Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Career Schools and Colleges. Authorized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). All programs are approved for the training of veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). 3 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOL INTRODUCTION FINANCIAL AID 06 Mission Statement 47 How to Apply for Financial Aid 07 Letter from Founder Veterans Education Benefits 08 Leadership 48 Scholarships 09 Key Faculty ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES SCHOOL INFORMATION 49 Clock to Credit Hours 11 School Hours/Dates Student Handbook 12 School History Attendance Policy 14 Dallas Campus Tardy Policy 19 Houston Campus Leaving Early Policy 22 Dallas & Houston Campuses Excused & Unexcused Absences 50 Grading Structure DEGREE & DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Grade Point Average Requirement 25 Recording Arts Degree Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 26 Recording Arts Diploma Maximum Time Frame 27 AVID Pro Tools Certification PACE (Rate of Competition Requirement) 28 Digital Film & Video Degree 51 Evaluation Period 29 Digital Film & Video Diploma Determination Progress Status 30 Acting for Media Degree Re-Entry/Re -Admission 31 Master Makeup Artistry Degree Non-Credit 32 Mobile Application Development Diploma Remedial Courses 33 Animation & Visual Effects Diploma Repititons 34 Web Design & Development Diploma Transfer Hours 36 Course Descriptions Repeated Subjects 43 Course Prerequisites 52 Student Conduct 44 Text Books Re-Establishment Academic Progress Make-up Policy ADMISSIONS Drug Free Environment Policy 45 Requirements For Admissions Leave of Absence 46 Transfer of Credits 53 Condition of Termination Undergraduate Course Electives 54 Appeal Procedure Policy of Granting Transfer of Credits Conditions of Re-Admittance Online / Hybrid Delivery System MEDIATECH.EDU 4 REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICIES 55 Cancellation Texas Policy Federal Title IV Aid ACTING FOR MEDIA 56 Refund Policy Including Veterans 57 Called to Active Military Service Cancellation Due to Low Enrollment Statement of Financial Obligation TUITION CHARGES & FEES 58 Semester Credit Hours ANIMATION & VISUAL EFFECTS Program Tuitions AVID ProTools Certification Other Fees GENERAL INFORMATION 59 Student Services Housing (Not available) DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO Graduation Requirements Career Services Job Placement 60 Reasonable Accommodations Policy Transfer Out Family Education RIghts & Privacy Act MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY Visas 61 English Language Services Record Maintenance & Privacy Guidelines Notice of Non-Discrimination Campus Security Report MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT Student Grievances & Complaints Rules Governing Student Complaints 62 Internal Complaints External Complaints Document Signtaures Disclaimer Catalog Concerns & Approval RECORDING ARTS A catalog supplement will be supplied in addition to the catalog by admissions. 5 WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT 5 MISSION STATEMENT Our educational objectives are derived from our mission statement and the methods below will outline our overall educational purpose. • To lead the student in the self-discovery process The mission of MediaTech Institute is of clarifying and raising the individual’s goals and to provide educational opportunities in achievements commensurate with the student’s technical and creative arts industries that potential. emphasize skills and knowledge that will allow the student to adapt through a • To provide a framework and atmosphere of lifetime of professional development. We learning which will enhance the student’s ability to believe, doing what you love and loving what demonstrate ethical and moral values in professional, you do, is essential for a successful career. personal, and business situations. At MediaTech Institute, we have been doing what we love for decades, providing quality • To strive for and maintain excellence in our program educational opportunities for students by systematically reviewing classroom facilities, lab seeking careers amid digital technologies, equipment, curricula, faculty, and staff. media and entertainment industries. • To provide placement assistance for graduates and We recognize that education is vital in students through individual counseling and required developing skills needed for a productive coursework. society and essential in promoting the individual’s sense of worth, values, and high • To provide continuing education for our staff and to ethical standards. Committed to offering participate in industry awareness events. immersive academic curricula for an ever- evolving media and entertainment industry, • To provide students with expert guidance from our hands-on instruction equips students industry professionals. with a hybrid of the technical and creative skills required in competitive and emerging • To extend our classroom walls by bringing the global markets. workplace to students through participation in a real production environment. MEDIATECH.EDU 6 LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER As a veteran of the entertainment business for more than 40 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some great recording artists, filmmakers, and the technicians that brought their creative visions to life. As a musician and recording engineer myself, I’ve seen first-hand how digital technology has forced a merging of the creative and technical sides of our business. When we opened the recording school in 1999, our basic teaching philosophy combined the creative and technical sides. In fact, the name of our school, MediaTech Institute, was derived from this philosophy. The best-paying jobs are not going to those that just know computers, audio recording, or graphic arts; it’s those who have a good grasp of all media. Today it’s almost impossible to create most audio, video, and print media without having both creative and technical skills. No longer is someone’s job title just an artist or just a technician; their job has really become what I like to call a “MediaTech.” The career opportunities are incredible for anyone that learns how to use the various digital media creation tools. Whether it’s a business operating out of a garage or an international media corporation, they all need MediaTechs. Whether they’re using a website to sell shoes or one to deliver the latest movie, it’s all about digital content creation and distribution. As you consider what will be the best education to prepare for your career, I hope you’ll think seriously about attending MediaTech Institute. Sincerely, RUSSELL WHITAKER Founder 7 7 LEADERSHIP JOEL DEPUE PRESIDENT CAMPUS DIRECTOR | Dallas Joel Depue joined MediaTech Institute as the President beginning in July 2020. Joel began his career in higher education in 2003 as a Financial Aid Officer at a Dallas based healthcare college, and his desire to see students achieve their educational and career goals has kept him in the industry ever since. Over the next 17 years, he worked for various colleges and universities to oversee the campus operations to ensure colleges are offering their students the best experience possible. He is an alumni of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. He also has an Associates degree in Business Management from North Lake College, and two certifications in Leadership and Human Resources Management. He was nominated to the Texas Higher Education Board of Directors for 2018 and 2019 as a top higher education leader in Texas. Joel is an avid outdoorsman and loves to hunt and fish. He is a sports junky and loves anything with Texas A&M Aggies or the Dallas Mavericks. He spends most of his free time with his wife, daughter, grandson, and 2 dogs! DR. SYLENTO RODRIGIOUS LEWIS CAMPUS DIRECTOR | Houston DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION | Houston Dr. Sylento Lewis has amassed over twenty (20) years of higher education experience working for public and private institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a Master of Education degree in Online Learning and Theory/ CurriculumDevelopment from American Intercontinental University (AIU), and a Doctorate of Education in Administrator and Teacher Leadership from Walden University. As a vanguard of higher education, he has held various other positions including Executive