NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY LOS ANGELES 2015 STUDENT HANDBOOK 1 2015 New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Student Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION 7 Welcome History Statement of Purpose Mission Objectives 8 Licensing & Approvals Student Access to Staff & Faculty Student Interaction 9 Note About Our School About the Student Handbook 2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 10 CODE OF CONDUCT 21 REGISTRATION & COURSE SCHEDULES 25 Registration Student ID Badges NYFA Email Accounts Course Schedule TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING 26 Housing Information Parking Transportation Bicycles 27 LIBRARY, FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT 28 Library Resources Classrooms Dance Studios Sound Stages Props, Wardrobe & Set Dressing Automated Dialog Replacement 29 Post-Production & Computing Computer Areas Photography Studio Equipment Room 2015 New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Student Handbook 2 STUDENT RESOURCES 30 Veteran Affairs International Student Office Learning Differences 31 Industry Outreach & Professional Development ACADEMIC RESOURCES 32 Academic Advising Learning Differences Learning Resources Director Library Resources Library Fine Policy 33 TUITION & COSTS 34 One-Year Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 38 AFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 40 BFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 42 MFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 44 Expected Supplies Costs 47 STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND 48 FINANCIAL AID 50 Financial Need 51 How to Apply Loan Programs Direct Subsidized Student Loans Direct Unsubsidized Student Loans 52 Direct Plus Loan Alternative Loan Programs Other Types of Financial Assistance 53 Financial Aid Probation Financial Aid Suspension Financial Aid Policies NEED-BASED TUITION DISCOUNT 55 General Application Tuition Discount Criteria Period of Discount 56 2015 New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Student Handbook 3 DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY 57 PRODUCTION WORKSHOP RULES & REGULATIONS 61 Vehicles Entering Universal Studios Safety Trams Casting Props & Wardrobe Lunch 62 CAMPUS POLICIES 63 Dress Code Smoking Neighbors Bikes & Skateboards Pets & Animals CAMPUS CRIME & SECURITY 64 Jeanne Clery Act Los Angeles & Burbank Police Departments Reporting Intimidation, Threats or Violent Acts The Investigative Process 65 Disciplinary Action: Students, Faculty, & Staff Non-Emergency Procedures & Reporting Code of Conduct Violations Crime Log 66 Non-Residential Buildings Property Security Against Theft Harassment Definition of Sexual Assault Definition of Dating Violence 67 Sex Assault, Dating, Domestic Violence, & Stalking Prevention & Awareness Procedures for Reporting Sexual Assault Sex Offender Notice 68 Timely Warnings Emergency Notification System Evacuation Procedures 69 CLASSROOM POLICIES 70 Cell Phone Policy Personal Belongings Consultations 2015 New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Student Handbook 4 Room Bookings ATTENDANCE POLICIES 72 Tardiness Excused Absences Unexcused Absences Absences for Community Education Programs Absences for 1-Year/2-Year Certificate, Undergraduate & Graduate Programs 73 Leave of Absence ACADEMIC POLICIES 74 Grading Policies Grade Appeal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 75 NYFA LA Academic Progress Structured Remediation Program (SRP) 77 Testing Out Failed Courses Thesis & Final Projects Add/Drop, Change & Withdrawal Add/Drop, Change Dates 78 Program Change 79 Vacation Break Graduation Requirements CREDIT EARNING POLICIES 80 TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES 81 Transfer Credit After Matriculation Transfer of International Credit 82 Credit for Non-Traditional Experience Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits & Credentials at Our Institution Other Course Work Tuition Credit Articulation with Other Schools DISCIPLINARY POLICIES 84 Simultaneous Probations Procedural Hold Suspension Expulsion Appeal Process 2015 New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Student Handbook 5 CREATIVE FREEDOM 85 Academic Freedom Academic Honesty & Creative Integrity Freedom of Speech Copyright Infringement Policy 86 Intellectual Property EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY 87 Retention & Persistence Student & Instructor Non-Fraternization Policy Diversity & Non-Discrimination Policy Reporting Discrimination Harassment & Sexual Assault 88 Student Rights & Grievances Student Grievances Procedures DIRECTORY 90 Campus Hours & Address Online Publications Student Services Production Resources 91 Administrative Resources Academic Resources Student Resources 92 Filmmaking Department 93 Acting for Film Department Screenwriting Department 94 Producing Department Liberal Arts & Sciences Department Cinematography Department Photography Department 95 Documentary Department Game Design Department 3-D Animation Department 2015 New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Student Handbook 6 INTRODUCTION WELCOME HISTORY Welcome to the New York Film Academy. The New York Film Academy was founded in We’re sure you’re going to find your time at 1992 on the belief that a top-quality education the school enlightening, productive and in filmmaking should be accessible to anyone exhilarating. with the drive and ambition to make films. The school opened in Robert De Niro’s We have outstanding faculty to guide you Tribeca Film Center in New York City, and through your program and help you develop has expanded worldwide to include campuses your craft. The administration and staff are in New York, Los Angeles, Abu Dhabi and the here to help with any questions or concerns Gold Coast, Australia. you may have. Please take advantage of our services; we’re here to make your time at the Academy as rewarding as possible. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of the New York Film Academy Our programs are accelerated, intensive and (NYFA) is to further a global understanding of, challenging. They will afford you the and appreciation for, the art and craft of visual opportunity to explore the possibilities of storytelling through the education and training visual storytelling as you hone your personal of interested and qualified individuals, and to artistic vision and voice. To succeed in these hone the skills of future professionals so that programs, however, your best efforts will be they may one day serve the visual storytelling required. Hard work, dedication, collaboration, arts as industry leaders. passion and persistence will pay off as you find yourself growing as an artist. MISSION In order for all students, faculty and staff to be able to thrive in an open, cooperative, The mission of the New York Film Academy is supportive environment, please follow the to educate students interested in the field of policies outlined in this handbook. visual storytelling. NYFA courses have been designed to increase students’ creativity and Sonny Calderon technical expertise through an intense regimen Dean of the College of hands-on and classroom instruction. The Academy’s goal is to enrich its students as visual storytellers by helping them realize their personal artistic visions. NYFA’s expectations center on the growth of each student as a creative individual. 2015 New York Film Academy, Los Angeles Student Handbook 7 OBJECTIVES As of this handbook’s publication, The New York Film Academy does not have a pending NYFA has set the following objectives to fulfill petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a its stated mission: debtor in possession, has not filed a petition • To provide a learning environment within the preceding five years, and does not conducive to creative thought and artistic have a petition in bankruptcy filed against it expression, as well as hands-on collaboration. within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the • To help students better appreciate the art and craft of visual storytelling so that they United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. may develop as artists and better express their 1101 et seq.) personal artistic visions. This institution is approved by the United • To empower students to find and develop a States Citizenship and Immigration Services, a creative voice. Bureau of the Department of Homeland To teach and develop new capabilities in • Security (formerly the United States students’ approach to the art and craft of Department of Justice, Immigration and visual storytelling. Naturalization) for attendance by non- immigrant students. LICENSING & APPROVALS The New York Film Academy is a private STUDENT ACCESS postsecondary institution accredited by the TO STAFF & FACULTY National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Students are provided flexible access to one-on- one consultations with each of their instructors. The New York Film Academy has received In addition, all full-time faculty are available “approval” from the Bureau for Private for an additional three hours per week outside Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to operate as of class for office hours and consultations. a degree-granting institution in the state of Administrators are readily available to provide California. “Approval” or “approval to operate” individualized mentoring and counseling for means that the Bureau has determined and any issues related to their individual fields of certified that an institution meets minimum expertise. The New York Film Academy is standards established by the Bureau and open for students Monday-Saturday, except on according to the California Private specified holidays. When the Academy is open, Postsecondary Education Act of 2009. a staff member is always available by phone or in person for consultation, questions, or help. 2535 Capital Oaks Drive, Ste 400 Also, during hours of operation, students have Sacramento, CA 95833 access to the library