SPRING 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS: 7 INTRODUCTION 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 12 REGISTRATION & COURSE SCHEDULES 16 Registration 16 Student ID Badges NYFA Email Accounts Course Schedule TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING 17 Housing Information Public Transportation Bicycles LIBRARY, FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT 18 Library Resources Classrooms Post-Production & Computing Computer Areas Equipment Room 19 STUDENT RESOURCES Veteran Affairs International Student Office Learning Differences Industry Outreach & Professional Development 20 New York Film Academy South Beach Spring 2016 Student Handbook 3 21 ACADEMIC RESOURCES Academic Advising Learning Differences Learning Resources Director Library Resources Library Fine Policy 22 TUITION & COSTS 23 24 BFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs MFA Filmmaking Expected Supplies Costs 26 Expected Supplies Costs 28 REFUND POLICY 29 FINANCIAL AID 30 Financial Need 31 How to Apply Federal Education Loans Federal Direct Loan Program Subsidized Stafford Loans 32 Loan Origination Fee Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Federal Direct Plus Loan Program 33 Parent (Plus) For Parents of Dependent Undergraduate Students Graduate plus Loan for Graduate Students Other Types of Financial Assistance 34 Financial Aid Probation Financial Aid Suspension Financial Aid Policies 35 NEED-BASED TUITION DISCOUNT 36 General Application Tuition Discount Criteria Period of Discount 37 DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY 38 CAMPUS POLICIES 42 Dress Code Smoking New York Film Academy South Beach Spring 2016 Student Handbook 4 Neighbors Bikes & Skateboards Pets & Animals CAMPUS CRIME & SECURITY 43 Jeanne Clery Act Reporting Intimidation, Threats or Violent Acts The Investigative Process Disciplinary Action: Students, Faculty, & Staff 44 Non-Emergency Procedures & Reporting Code of Conduct Violations Crime Log Non-Residential Buildings 45 Property Security Against Theft Harassment Definition of Sexual Assault Definition of Dating Violence Sex Assault, Dating, Domestic Violence, & Stalking 46 Prevention & Awareness Procedures for Reporting Sexual Assault Sex Offender Notice Timely Warnings Emergency Notification System Evacuation Procedures 48 CLASSROOM POLICIES 49 Cell Phone Policy Personal Belongings Consultations Room Bookings 51 ATTENDANCE POLICIES Attendance Excused Absences Unexcused Absences Absences for Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Absence Penalties 52 Mandatory Withdrawal (due to Absences) Leave of Absence ACADEMIC POLICIES 54 Testing-Out Grade Appeal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) New York Film Academy South Beach Spring 2016 Student Handbook 5 Academic Progress 55 Grading Policies 56 Structured Remediation Program (SRP) 57 Failed Courses Add/Drop, Change & Withdrawal Add/Drop, Change Dates 58 Test-Out Policy Thesis & Final Projects 59 Vacation Break Grade Appeal Graduation Requirements 60 CREDIT EARNING POLICIES 61 Full-Time Status Independent Study 62 TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES Transfer of International Credit 63 Credit for Non-Traditional Experience Other Course Work Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits & Credentials at Our Institution Tuition Credit Tuition Credit DISCIPLINARY POLICIES 64 Simultaneous Probations Procedural Hold Suspension Expulsion CREATIVE FREEDOM 65 Academic Freedom Academic Honesty & Creative Integrity Freedom of Speech Copyright Infringement Policy 66 Intellectual Property EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY 67 Retention & Persistence Student & Instructor Non-Fraternization Policy Diversity & Non-Discrimination Policy Reporting Discrimination Harassment & Sexual Assault 68 New York Film Academy South Beach Spring 2016 Student Handbook 56 60 6 Student Rights & Grievances 69 Student Grievances Procedures NOTIFICATION OF STUDENT RIGHTS UNDER FERPA 70 DIRECTORY 71 Campus Hours & Address Online Publications Student Services Production Resources Administrative Resources 72 Academic Resources Student Resources Production, Post Production, & Equipment 73 Filmmaking Department Acting for Film Department Liberal Arts & Sciences Department Photography Department New York Film Academy South Beach Spring 2016 Student Handbook 7 INTRODUCTION WELCOME HISTORY Welcome to the New York Film Academy. The New York Film Academy was founded in 1992 We’re sure you’re going to find your time at on the belief that a top-quality education in the school enlightening, productive and filmmaking should be accessible to anyone with the exhilarating. drive and ambition to make films. The school opened in Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Film Center in New We have outstanding faculty to guide you York City, and has expanded worldwide to include through your program and help you develop campuses in New York, Los Angeles, Abu Dhabi and your craft. The administration and staff are the Gold Coast, Australia. here to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Please take advantage of our STATEMENT OF PURPOSE services; we’re here to make your time at the Academy as rewarding as possible. The purpose of the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Our programs are accelerated, intensive and is to further a global understanding of, and challenging. They will afford you the appreciation for, the art and craft of visual storytelling through the education and training of interested and opportunity to explore the possibilities of visual storytelling as you hone your personal qualified individuals, and to hone the skills of future artistic vision and voice. To succeed in these professionals so that they may one day serve the visual programs, however, your best efforts will be storytelling arts as industry leaders. required. Hard work, dedication, collaboration, passion and persistence will pay MISSION off as you find yourself growing as an artist. The mission of the New York Film Academy is to In order for all students, faculty and staff to educate students interested in the field of visual be able to thrive in an open, cooperative, storytelling. NYFA courses have been designed to supportive environment, please follow the increase students’ creativity and technical expertise policies outlined in this handbook. through an intense regimen of hands-on and classroom instruction. The Academy’s goal is to Sonny Calderon enrich its students as visual storytellers by helping Dean of the College them realize their personal artistic visions. NYFA’s expectations center on the growth of each student as a creative individual. New York Film Academy South Beach Spring 2016 Student Handbook 8 OBJECTIVES As of this handbook’s publication, The New York Film Academy does not have a pending petition in NYFA has set the following objectives to bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in fulfill its stated mission: possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, and does not have a petition in • To provide a learning environment conducive to creative thought and bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five artistic expression, as well as hands-on years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter collaboration. 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.) • To help students better appreciate the art and craft of visual storytelling so that they may develop as artists and better express This institution is approved by the United States their personal artistic visions. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a Bureau of the Department of Homeland Security (formerly • To empower students to find and develop the United States Department of Justice, acreative voice. Immigration and Naturalization) for attendance by • To teach and develop new capabilities in non- immigrant students. students’ approach to the art and craft of visual storytelling. STUDENT ACCESS LICENSING & APPROVALS TO STAFF & FACULTY The New York Film Academy is a private Students are provided flexible access to one-on-one postsecondary institution accredited by the consultations with each of their instructors. In National Association of Schools of Art and addition, all full-time faculty are available for an Design (NASAD). additional three hours per week outside of class for As of this catalog’s publication, the New York office hours and consultations. Administrators are Film Academy South Beach is licensed by the readily available to provide individualized Florida Commission of Independent mentoring and counseling for any issues related to Education to operate under a provision al their individual fields of expertise. The New York license in the state of Florida. Under Film Academy is open for students Monday- Provisional Licensure, the institution may Saturday, except on specified holidays. When the advertise, recruit students, accept fees and Academy is open, a staff member is always available tuition from or on behalf of students, and by phone or in person for consultation, questions, hold classes, but may not actually award a or help. Also, during hours of operation, students degree or a credential requiring one year or have access to the library and all learning resources. more to earn. Students may use the Editing Room by signing up one day in advance in the Post-Production Office. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at: 325 West Gaines Street Suite 1414 Tallahasse, Florida 32399 Telephone & Fax: 888-224-6684 (toll-free) or 850-245-3200 or by fax 850-245-3234 New York Film Academy South Beach Spring