Creating Tomorrow’s Sound Masters April 2014- June 2014 Edition Pinnacle College Catalog Main School: 1000 S Fremont Ave. Building A-11 STE 11010, Alhambra, CA 91803 (626)284-0050 Branch School: 11050 White Rock Rd. Suite 150, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916)366-3431 www.pinnaclecollege.edu 1 Table of Contents ABOUT PINNACLE COLLEGE ABOUT PINNACLE COLLEGE ................................................................................................................. 3 HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................. 3 MISSION STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 3 PINNACLE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................ 4 PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE .................................................................................................... 8 PINNACLE COLLEGE FACULTY .......................................................................................................... 10 FACULTY LOS ANGELES .................................................................................................................. 10 FACULTY SACRAMENTO .................................................................................................................. 15 FACILITIES LOS ANGELES CAMPUS .............................................................................................. 18 FACILITIES SACRAMENTO CAMPUS ............................................................................................. 19 ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 20 PINNACLE COLLEGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ................................................................................ 25 MUSIC PRODUCTION RECORDING ARTS ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM (MPRA) .............................................................................................................................. 26 MUSIC PRODUCTION VIDEO GAME SOUND DESIGN ................................................................. 38 RECORDING ENGINEER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ..................................................................... 46 VIDEO GAME SOUND DESIGN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM .......................................................... 54 PRO TOOLS CERTIFICATION COURSES AND EXAMINATION .................................................. 61 SCHOOL POLICIES .................................................................................................................................. 64 RESERVED RIGHTS ........................................................................................................................ 64 TRANSFER OF CREDITS ................................................................................................................ 64 TUTORING ............................................................................................................................................ 66 STUDENT CONDUCT .......................................................................................................................... 71 LEAVE OF ABSENCE .......................................................................................................................... 72 COPYRIGHT & COMPUTER USE ...................................................................................................... 74 COPYRIGHT POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 75 PEER-TO-PEER FILE SHARING POLICY ......................................................................................... 76 GRADUATION ...................................................................................................................................... 78 STUDENT RECORDS / TRANSCRIPTS ............................................................................................. 79 TAPING .................................................................................................................................................. 79 PINNACLECOLLEGE.EDU CREATING TOMORROW’S SOUND MASTERS CATALOG: APRIL 2014— JUNE 2014 2 DISTANCE EDUCATION/ONLINE LEARNING ............................................................................... 79 PRIVACY ............................................................................................................................................... 80 PAYMENT PLANS ................................................................................................................................ 81 INSTALLMENT NOTES ....................................................................................................................... 81 REFUND POLICIES .............................................................................................................................. 84 STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND (STRF) .............................................................................. 87 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ........................................................................................................... 89 GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT .............................................................................................................. 93 MUSIC PRODUCTION RECORDING ARTS ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................. 95 FINANCIAL AID ....................................................................................................................................... 97 ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................................... 97 FINANCIAL AID CONSUMER INFORMATION ............................................................................... 98 CONSUMER INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 112 CAREER RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................... 116 PINNACLECOLLEGE.EDU CREATING TOMORROW’S SOUND MASTERS CATALOG: APRIL 2014— JUNE 2014 3 ABOUT PINNACLE COLLEGE HISTORY In 1972, a master Recording Engineer named Brian Ingoldsby founded a school in North Hollywood, the first of its kind in the nation: a school with a single focus of training the art and science of recording engineering. Then known as Sound Master Recording Engineer School, the institution trained hundreds of audio engineers, many of whom went on to distinguished careers. Sound Master was acquired by Pinnacle College in 2005. Pinnacle College also acquired Precision Technical Institute of Sacramento in 2007, where it has been teaching the recording engineer program since December 2008. With locations in Los Angeles and Sacramento, CA, Pinnacle College remains committed to the founding mission of Sound Master, preparing students for entry level positions in the art and science of audio (engineering and video games), as well as multi-media and technology. Pinnacle College, a private institution operated by a board of managers, accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Our approval to operate by BPPE means Pinnacle College is in compliance with state standards as set forth in the Ed. Code. It’s Recording Engineer and Video Game Sound Design (Los Angeles campus) program is approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code. The Los Angeles campus is also approved by the Department of Homeland Security’s Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) to provide I-20 for M-1 visas to eligible candidates. Now in our 40th year of operation, we remain committed to delivering training the “Sound Master way”: emphasis on practical, hands-on training anchored on comprehensive theory of sound and music. We also remain committed to our tradition of being the first of our kind: in 2009, Pinnacle College became the first school in the nation to offer Video Game Sound Design certificate programs. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Pinnacle College is to provide practical training that will prepare graduates for entry level positions in the fields of audio engineering, multi-media, and technology. Pinnacle College will remain alert to occupational trends by researching and forming strategic partnerships with industry leaders, engineers, educators and government agencies. Additionally, the school will continuously upgrade its curriculum, equipment and facility to reflect the needs of present and future employers. At Pinnacle College, we are committed to providing sound careers for creative minds. PINNACLECOLLEGE.EDU CREATING TOMORROW’S SOUND MASTERS CATALOG: APRIL 2014— JUNE 2014 4 PINNACLE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION—626.284.0050 Sal Younis President [email protected] 626.284.0050 Anna Huang Accountant [email protected] 626-284-0050 ext 34 Eitan Teomi Chief Academic [email protected] 626-284-0050 ext Officer (CAO) 29 PINNACLECOLLEGE.EDU CREATING TOMORROW’S SOUND MASTERS CATALOG: APRIL 2014— JUNE 2014 5 ADMINISTRATION LOS ANGELES