RELATIVITY SCHOOL IS AN ACCREDITED BRANCH CAMPUS OF HUSSIAN COLLEGE Campus Handbook 2017-2018 WELCOME TO RELATIVITY SCHOOL Relativity School is the first and only school of its kind created with a Hollywood studio. It offers undergraduate bachelors degrees and postgraduate programs with unique “real-world” elements that encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and exposures to “the business.” The programs were developed in conjunction with studio executives and industry leaders, are taught by working professionals, and operated from an active production studio in Downtown Los Angeles. Our Mission We seek to shape the entertainment professionals of tomorrow by fostering an educational experience rooted in collaboration and innovation. We want our programs to inspire creativity in art, education and professional endeavors, to inspire excellence in a project-oriented learning environment designed to unleash the imagination and bring creative ideas to fruition under the mentorship of industry professionals. At the crossroads of art and commerce, we wish to train our students to think like entrepreneurs. We challenge them to embrace the rapidly changing technological landscape that shapes the future of entertainment. We ask them to think critically, solve problems, and deliver their ideas to the world with integrity using available social and digital platforms. We rejoice in freedom of thought while nurturing the confidence required in expressing those thoughts. Administration Relativity School (Los Angeles) Glenn Kalison • Site Director Mark Millhone • Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Steve Martínez • Dean of Student Services Kyra Selman • Associate Registrar Jennifer Boen • Director of Career Development Lisa Mandel • Director of Operations Scott Upston • Production Coordinator Crista Flanagan • Program Director, Acting Elric Kane • Program Director, Film + Digital Content Michelle Loucadoux • Program Director, Commercial Dance and Contemporary Musical Theatre + Film William Linn • Director of General Education Jesse Calderone • Digital Media Coordinator Brian Hostenske • Senior Admissions Counselor Hussian College, School of Art (Philadelphia) Jeremiah Staropoli • President Susan Cohen • Director of Financial Aid 2 CAMPUS HANDBOOK RELATIVITY SCHOOL Contact Information Accreditation + Approvals Relativity School, a branch campus of Hussian College, Mailing Address is accredited through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as a branch campus RELATIVITY SCHOOL of Hussian College. The School commenced offering LOS ANGELES CENTER STUDIOS classes on October 13, 2014 and currently offers 1201 WEST 5TH STREET, F-10 Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Film + Digital Content, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 Acting, Commercial Dance, Contemporary Musical Theatre + Film and Art, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship. PHYSICAL ADDRESS ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER LA CENTER STUDIOS SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 450 SOUTH BIXEL STREET 2101 WILSON BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 SUITE 302 ARLINGTON, VA 22201 MAIN PHONE: 310.622.4136 (703) 247-4212 FAX NUMBER: 310.622.9679 ACCSC.ORG Relativity School, a private institution, is approved WALK-ON ADDRESS to operate in the State of California by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. The LA CENTER STUDIOS Bureau’s approval means compliance with minimum 451 SOUTH BEAUDRY AVENUE state standards and does not imply any endorsement LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 or recommendation by the state of California or the Bureau. WEBSITE: RelativitySchool.org BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (BPPE) 2535 CAPITOL OAKS DRIVE SUITE 400 SACRAMENTO, CA 95833 TEL: 916.431.6959 FAX: 916.263.1897 BPPE.CA.GOV RELATIVITY SCHOOL CAMPUS HANDBOOK 3 CORE VALUES Our core values are the fundamental beliefs of our organization. At the core of our mission is an educational experience rooted in collaboration, innovation and designed to unleash the imagination under thoughtfully guided mentorship. Through our Team-and-Mentor approach, our educational experience does not stop at mastery of the craft—but begins there. 1) We provide the highest quality education available in film, media and visual/performing arts. We believe that a successful life in the arts is a combination of training, talent and new ideas. We crave passion and creativity. We celebrate entrepreneurial spirit, story-telling bravery and the unrelenting desire to succeed. We define success as integrity, commitment, joy, teamwork and personal development. We have the highest standards for our faculty, our staff, and our students to fulfill this paradigm. 2) We foster extraordinary student/faculty experiences. We strive to exceed expectations of the educational arena. We know that by championing everyone in our organization that we can change the world and create a legacy that improves the lives of those who invest in our vision of outstanding, next-generation artists. We celebrate the symbiotic relationship between quality content and a dedicated audience. We encourage interactive dialogues and opportunities between the current leaders in the entertainment industry and the students for which we provide training. 3) We believe in life balance. Our success is measured by the success of our students, our staff and our faculty. In our world, art is life and life is art. We honor the journey and do what it takes to balance the practical world with our educational vision. We want our training programs to be the place where life long relationships are kindled and built to last. 4) We support unleashed creativity & human development. Our shared fate is only as good as the people on our team and in our school. We believe that everyone must be open to learning at all times. We strive to create a safe environment where motivation, resource management and mentorship can empower unlimited outcomes. We believe in structured feedback, open door accessibility, voice equality, public appreciation, generous spirit and transparent company objectives. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. 5) We empower legacy & outreach. We create partnerships, events and projects that improve the world around us. We encourage students, faculty, staff and our supporters to get involved with communities that can benefit from interaction with our organization. We choose to make a difference in the world with our creative gifts. Additionally, we respect our environment and reduce, reuse, and recycle our waste wherever and whenever we can. 6) We never settle. Our daily mantra involves making everyone, everything and every place we encounter better than the day before. We are committed to recalibration, reevaluation and revelry. As the world changes, so will we to allow for new excitements. We are not afraid to try new ideas and concepts. 4 CAMPUS HANDBOOK RELATIVITY SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT Student Rights + Responsibilities Relativity School is dedicated to providing a setting and atmosphere for learning, and the development of professional skills. In encouraging this purpose, students are expected to respect the rights of others and adhere to acceptable standards of personal conduct with maturity and responsibility. The restrictions on conduct set forth in this handbook shall apply to conduct that occurs on the School premises, at school sponsored activities, and to off-campus conduct that adversely affects the School community and/or the pursuit of its objectives. Each student shall be responsible for his/her conduct from the time of application for admission through the actual awarding of a degree, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment (and even if their conduct is not discovered until after a degree is awarded). The restrictions on conduct set forth in this handbook shall apply to a student’s conduct even if the student withdraws from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. The Director of the school shall decide whether the Student Code shall be applied to conduct occurring off campus, on a case-by-case basis, in his/her sole discretion. Students are expected to comply with the policies, rules, regulations and procedures described in the Student Handbook and Campus Handbook. Conduct inconsistent with these expectations will result in disciplinary actions. Any student found to have violated or attempted to violate the following are subject to the disciplinary sanctions up to and including expulsion. Proper Conduct Printers + Supplies Students are required to engage in responsible social Students are not allowed to use any Hub printers, resources conduct that reflects credit upon the School community or supplies. A printer in the computer lab is available for and to model good citizenship in any community. students to use for class work. As well as a printer located in the library for resource material copying. Safety + Best Practices for Film Production Dress Code Students in all programs are expected to Students must be dressed in an appropriate manner demonstrate on-set safety during production or at all times to ensure safety. Shoes, shirts, and pants while around live sets, pre-production, strikes are required attire when on campus. Avoid short and equipment load outs. Violations of these shorts, mini skirts, exposed underwear, and high heels practices may lead to revocation of production or any clothing that restricts movement. Layering is privileges and/or immediate production shut down. recommended as classrooms vary in