Student Handbook 2011 2012

The Creative Circus Student Handbook
The Mission of the Creative Circus

The mission of The Creative Circus is to graduate the best-prepared, most avidly sought-after creatives in the industry.
Welcome to The Creative Circus! This handbook is just one way we hope to inform you and to help you adapt to our unique educational environment. We want you to feel comfortable here, to participate in school activities and to use our facilities for your educational advancement. Please feel free to seek the advice and counsel of the administration and faculty in any matter that concerns you. We recommend that you keep the handbook on file for future reference. Our goal is to be the finest creative school in the world. To achieve this goal we offer optimum training and career preparation in Art Direction, Copywriting, Design, Interactive Development and Image. This training enables our graduates to be recognized as the best-prepared new creatives in the industry. The Creative Circus relies on the expertise, dedication and goodwill of working professionals who teach here to achieve this lofty recognition. Our instructors are dedicated to developing each students individual abilities to prepare him or her for the competitive work environment that follows graduation. At The Circus, students are our business. We care about the individual and assist each student in achieving his or her full potential, both academically and personally. We strive to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect, fairness and concern for the individual. Were glad youre here!
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David Haan Executive Director
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Dear Students, Thank you for choosing The Creative Circus to help you launch your career in Advertising (Art Direction & Copywriting), Design (Graphic Design), Interactive Development (Web Design & Production) or Image (Photography). Were really glad youre here and we look forward to getting acquainted. Whether youre new to Atlanta or a native, getting oriented to a new environment takes time. How much time is usually an individual thing. This Student Handbook is meant to try to help you get into the groove of work and play at the Circus. We admit, the language can be daunting. Uh, that means its kind of stiff in some places. Theres a reason for that. Creative people tend not to be good at writing things that might set a legal beagles heart all a-flutter. But in this case its necessary for clarity. So while this may not consistently read like a Hallmark card, just know that were happy youre at The Creative Circus and were honored to be working with you. Sincerely,
Norm Grey Executive Creative Director
Hours of Operation Administration ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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GENERAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES Non-discrimination Policy 25 Family Educational Rights Act 25 Drug-Free Policy 26 Drug Prevention Policy Support Group Referral List Classes of Drugs and Penalties Campus Security 28 Sex Crimes Annual Campus Crime Report Crime Awareness Codes of Conduct 30 Complaints 33 Lodging a Complaint Appeals Process Re-Admission Student Services 34 Student Shows Parking Housing Snack Area Student Phone Media Services Lost and Found School Calendar Emergencies 35 Emergency Evacuation Plan School Closing Computer Lab Rules 36 Suggested Reading List 39 Counseling Service 40 Calendar 41 Required Student Forms 42 Social Media and Beyond 49 Lab Sheet 50 Core Classes 52 Campus Map 53
table of contents
Collaboration 7 Tuition & Fees 10 Student Financial Assistance 11 Loans & Scholarships Additional Aid Registration/Student Classification 13 Student Classification Drop/Add Courses Transfer Credit and Advanced Placement Academic Standards 16 Creative Comprehensive Lab Presentation Forum Effect on Grades if Withdrawing Failing Grades Academic Transcripts Suspension Withdrawals Standards of Satisfactory Progress Appealing SP Determination Dismissal Attendance Standards 21 Allowable Number of Absences Requirements & Probation Tardiness Policy Make-Up Work Policy Appeal Process Change in Student Status Re-Entry Graduation 23 Graduation Requirements Early Graduation Policy Placement 24 Placement Requirements
hours and administration
HOURS OF OPERATION Administrative offices hours: 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Friday 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M Saturday 8:30 A.M. - 10:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Friday 2:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Saturday 3:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Sunday The computer classrooms are available during all of these times, except when computer classes are in session. ADMINISTRATION Chad Altemose Dan Balser Janie Belden Shannon Cobourn Amy Diehl Susanne DeLoach Shontaeya Dixon Colleen Finn Norm Grey David Haan Catherine Guyette Shoan Finch Berwyn Hung Kim Kurtz Beth Linder Ron Moore Andrew Phelps Jon Quattlebaum Jason Reece Carolann Robinson Brandie Betton Greg Strelecki Interactive Development Department Head Advertising Department Head Director of Education Director of Admissions & Marketing Career Services Coordinator Student Services Manager Financial Aid Officer Senior Advisor Advertising & Design Studies Executive Creative Director Executive Director Admissions Production Coordinator Business Office Manager Director of Program Development Director of Career Services Senior Admissions Representative Design Department Head Financial Services Manager Facilities & Technology Manager Admissions Representative Senior Admissions Representative Registrar Image Department Head
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COLLABORATION Because students of The Creative Circus work together in teams, misunderstandings can take place. In an attempt to make sure everyone ends up a winner in every collaboration, weve put down in writing a few thoughts. Hopefully thatll take the guesswork out of whats expected of you. 1. Everything you create in The Creative Circus is owned jointly by you and the institution. Work can be used in ads for the school as well as catalogs and all other collateral. 2. Selected work thats hung on the wall is an ad or showcase for both you and the school. Recruiters, potential employers and others interested in the school view the work as the schools product, as well as that of the individual who created the work. Thats why your teachers try their best to pick only the best. Of the best. We ask you to identify your work so we know its yours if the label falls off. It happens. Or it was never labeled. It happens. You rush. You forget. We want to know its yours. And we want you to be proud enough to identify your work. The identification line should be no more than 6 point in most cases. Its the kind of thing you have to include when you dont want it to mess up your ad or brochure, poster, etc. Photographers, put your identification on the back. Or under the photo. Not on it. It can go vertically as is often done in magazines. 80% of all ads and other printed matter have some sort of little mandatory line. It may be printed in the USA or copyright, or trademark the artists name. Sometimes theyre long. More than one line. Its what Art Directors and Designers have to deal with. 3. All material created in the school should have the following identification line: year. your name, your quarter and discipline. It should also include the names and quarters of all those who collaborated with you. e.g.: 2009. Norm Grey, 5AD. Ron Moore, 5DES. Greg Strelecki, 5IM. Identifying the quarter will help us chart your progress. Designers dont need it on logos, package designs and anything that wouldnt have identification in the real world, but please put your name somewhere so we can identify it as your work. The back is acceptable for Designers and Photographers, and should follow the same format. 4. All who collaborate on a piece must be sure that all those involved have a copy of the piece thats as close to the original as possible. A 10th generation black and white copy of a beautiful four color photographed comp is not acceptable. It is absolutely unacceptable for any individual to leave the the school, after graduation or before without being certain his/her partner(s) has a duplicate sample. That applies to all Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Interactive Developers and Photographers. Some of you who illustrate well may get hired by a Designer or Art Director, or even a Copywriter to do a piece of art for them. If or when you do, your name should be included in the identification line and you should get an excellent color copy of the ad or design. And you should get your original artwork back if you want it. This is basically an honor system. But you can be sued for taking anothers property if you dont leave that person an agreed-upon duplicate.
academic policies and procedures
A brief explanation of why its theft: lets say you and your roommate buy a couch together. You may split the costs 50-50. Or lets say you put in 60% and s/he puts in 40%. Either way, you cant take the couch and claim its yours without paying your partner, or at the very least, getting permission. If you dont get permission or pay your roommate for his/her share, thats called taking anothers property. Even if you own part of it. So be good to each other. Or it could be bad for you. 5. In all collaborations, be certain that you all agree upon the uses of the materials contributed. For example: If an Art Director, Copywriter and a Photographer agree to do an ad together for, lets say, baby food, they cant turn around and use the photo as the cover of a magazine or book, or an ad totally unrelated to the baby food client, without the Photographer or all those involved in the origianl execution agreeing to it. It could be confusing and embarrassing if the ad is in the Photographers book and the magazine is in the Designers and the shot shows up in the Art Directors/ Copywriters books for the unrelated client. And theyre shown to the same prospective employer. It looks like someone is not really creative, unless you call stealing creative. And, once again, it can be considered theft by the law, and it could even lead to a lawsuit. 6. If youre working with a Photographer or Illustrator or anyone and you feel the job isnt working out, you cannot walk away from the work unilaterally. You have to get an agreement to abandon a project with the people working on it. You must remember that time and/or money have been spent and if one person walks away without a discussion and an agreement, with all concerned, then one or two people are left holding the bag. Thats just not fair. And its not always money that matters. The other person mightve been counting on the piece as an important addition to his/her portfolio. If you cant reach an agreement, discuss the issue with your teacher and the other persons teacher and/or the Department Head. 7. When youre working on something and someone from outside your group suggests an idea that you agree is better, its ok you use that idea. Having the sense to know a better idea when you see one is an attribute. It is even considered a talent. And people pay big bucks for that talent. The fact that it came from someone else is not stealing. Stealing is when you take someone elses idea without that persons knowledge. Or, if they know you want to use their idea but dont want you to, and you use it anyway thats stealing. Dont do it. 8. Remember, theres nothing new under the sun. Creativity is when you nail two things together that have never been nailed together before. The Wright Brothers took wood, fabric, parts of an automobile, parts of a bicycle and some metal wires and nailed them together in a creative way. The end result was something no one had ever seen before. It made humans fly. Thats what your work at The Creative Circus is all about. Making hearts and minds fly.
What the Wright Brothers did is not stealing, its creating. And its ok to create with existing parts. Heck, weve all be using the same 26 letters for a long time. Its how we rearrange them that makes us creative. Just dont rearrange someone elses possessions unless youve got their agreement to do so. 9. Using photographs or illustrations that are cut from magazines and other publications, including stock libraries, is a necessary part of your school and professional life. Technically it is considered using anothers property without that persons knowledge and agreement. But it seems reasonable to believe its an acceptable practice as a student. It is important, however, that you identify the source of your photograph or illustration. Make your instructors aware that youre using artwork not of you own making, and unless you change or alter the artwork significantly, credit the source. If you sell your comp for publication without paying the originator of the visual, that, again, is stealing. Dont do it. 10. Anytime youre in doubt about what is the right and proper thing to do, please discuss the issue with your teacher and/or the Department Head. If unable to meet with your Department Head, please see David Haan or Norm Grey.
TUITION & FEES Quarterly tuition for the Art Direction, Copywriting, Design, Interactive Development and Image programs is $415.00 per quarter hour. In addition, a quarterly lab fee of $110 is required of all students. A standard quarter is 12.1 credit hours, but additional courses may be taken at the students discretion. Department Head approval is required for 6 or more courses per quarter. Less than full-time students will be charged $500 per credit hour. All tuition and fees are payable at registration unless other arrangements have been made with the Business Manager. At registration the Business Manager reviews all program tuition and fees with the student prior to selecting classes. Checks, cash and certain credit/debit cards are accepted for tuition and fee payments. For courses requiring specific supplies, a supply list will be provided. For students opting to pay their tuition through the use of a payment plan, a late fee of $15.00 will be assessed for all payments made 15 days after the payment due date and $35.00 for all payments 510 days late. A charge of $50.00 is assessed for late registration. You must register on the DAY and TIME your are scheduled to register. Dishonored checks or denied credit card charges are assessed a fee of $25.00 per item. All fees are subject to change. Transcripts and certificates will not be available until student accounts are settled in full. One official, sealed grade transcript will be forwarded to each student who has completed all requirements for his or her program of study and whose account has been paid in full. Additional copies of final transcripts may be requested for an administrative fee of $5.00 per copy. Quarterly grade reports are distributed to students. These reports include only grades received for the most recently completed quarter. The Withdrawal Refund Policy is located on the Enrollment Agreement signed by the student each quarter and is also printed in the School Catalog posted on the intranet. The Business Manager will answer any questions or concerns regarding the refund policy for withdrawing from the school.
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STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Recognizing that students may require assistance with financing their education, the institution makes every effort to provide financial aid to those with demonstrated financial need. Financing a students post-secondary education is the responsibility of the student. The basis of the institutions financial aid programs is the concept of needs-analysis, a process that determines the extent to which the student and their parents are able to meet all educational expenses. The difference between the full cost of attendance and the determined amount of family contribution constitutes the definition of financial need. It is this calculated need which determines the amount of assistance an applicant may be eligible to receive. The staff of the Financial Aid Office at The Creative Circus will meet with each prospective student to assist them in this process. Because a certain number of students information is chosen to be verified by the U.S. Department of Education, all students who apply for financial aid are asked to submit a copy of their appropriate years tax return. Students classified as dependents are also asked to submit copies of their parents tax returns. To apply for financial assistance, a student must complete, in addition to any school forms, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All forms are available from the schools Financial Aid Office. Grants To receive a grant, a student must be enrolled in an eligible program and must not previously have received a Bachelors degree from any institution. Also, s/he must be a U. S. citizen or in the U. S. for other than a temporary purpose with intentions to become a U. S. citizen or be a permanent resident of the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands. To apply for a grant, a student must complete a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to the institution. Information submitted in this form is forwarded via electronic processes to the U.S. Department of Education which determines eligibility. An eligibility document is returned to the school electronically which is used to make a final award determination. The Federal Pell Grant Program provides federal grants for students who show need for assistance in attending college. A students award varies depending upon his or her classification as half-time, three-quarter-time, or full-time. The Pell Grant is intended to be the floor of a financial aid package and may be combined with other forms of aid in order to meet the full cost of education. The Pell Grant is a grant and, unlike a loan, in most cases does not have to be repaid. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program provides aid to students who have exceptional financial need. To receive an FSEOG a student must complete the aforementioned FAFSA. The amount of the grant award is subject to availability of funds. In accordance with federal regulations, priority is given to Pell eligible students. Like the Pell Grant, an FSEOG is a grant and in most cases does not have to be repaid.
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Work Study Programs The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides funds to employ students with a demonstrated financial need. The position will be in a situation comparable to the area of study in which the student is enrolled. Students are paid an hourly rate at least equal to the federal minimum wage and may be awarded up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. Applications for Work-Study should be made to the Financial Aid Office. To be eligible for Work-Study, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours and be a citizen or resident of the United States. Loan Programs The Federal Family Loan and Federal Direct Student Loan programs provide students with Stafford Loans and their parents with PLUS loans, both of which are long-term, low interest loans for post-secondary educational expenses. Under these programs the student borrows for college expenses and repays the loan after leaving school. The repayment period begins 6 months after the student drops below halftime enrollment, and the borrower may take up to 10 years to repay the loan. Parental loans generally require repayment to begin 60 days after the final disbursement of the loan. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Private Loans The school can assist credit-worthy students and/or their parents in applying for private educational loans with a national educational loan provider. These loans carry low interest rates and fees, and have generous repayment terms. Scholarship Programs The Creative Circus maintains data on several private scholarship programs made available to students at the college from time to time. Students interested in the eligibility requirements and application deadlines for such funds should seek additional information from the Financial Aid Office. Financial Aid Requirements Student financial aid applicants must satisfy certain requirements in order to receive financial aid. These requirements include, but are not limited to: 1. Fulfillment of all admission requirements. 2. Submission of all documentation requested by the College. 3. Maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with College policy. 4. Completion of aid specific requirements, such as entrance loan counseling. In addition, all who receive student loans must attend exit loan counseling before leaving school. Satisfactory Progress for Continuation of Financial Aid Federal regulations require that students receiving financial aid must progress satisfactorily toward completion of their educational credential. The institution has established Standards of Satisfactory Progress published elsewhere in this catalog. Included in this standard is a maximum time-frame within which the student must complete his/her educational objective. The progress of financial aid recipients is evaluated according to these published standards. Students failing to maintain satisfactory progress lose eligibility for financial assistance.
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REGISTRATION/STUDENT CLASSIFICATION Students are required to register each quarter for classes offered for the upcoming quarter. Registration for returning students will be held by week 9 of each quarter. Notices will be posted announcing the dates and times for returning student registration. Important: All students must complete all registration forms to be considered as registered for the following quarter. As stated previously in the Tuition and Fees section, late fees are assessed for registrations received after the published deadline date. Student Classification Student Classification is extremely important, as student financial accounts are affected by full/part-time designation with regard to tuition charged and financial aid eligibility. Additionally, the classification will affect students registration priority. Full-time students are given first priority. Part-time students register after all fulltime students have completed registration. Therefore, course availability may be limited. Part-time students are also subject to a space available rule regarding special seminars, workshops and classes. Students at The Creative Circus are classified into full-time or part-time status academically and financially. Those students wishing to utilize full financial aid benefits must carry a minimum of 12.1 credits per quarter, as defined by a full-time student. Any student carrying fewer than 12.1 credits per quarter will not be eligible to receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding financial aid eligibility should be directed to the Director of Financial Services. After the drop/add period, a students enrollment classification cannot change without the written consent of the Registrar. If a student is considering a change in classification, the student is responsible for following proper procedures. Unapproved changes in a student classification could result in a violation of federal regulations. All changes to classifications are documented and forwarded to the Financial Aid Office and the Business Manager and become part of the students permanent file. ID CARDS AND FACILITY USAGE FEES Photographs for student IDs will be taken at orientation and distributed to all new students during the first week of each quarter for no charge. Lost, forgotton or stolen IDs must be replaced with a new ID, costing $25. Students will not be allowed to check out equipment or media materials without a student ID. Students are liable for repair or replacement of equipment that is damaged or lost during use. Policies and procedures concerning use of the facilities and equipment are discussed with new students at orientation and are posted in the lab areas. A student using the facilities and equipment during his/her off quarter will be required to pay a facility usage fee equal to the tuition and fee charge for one course. Check with the Business Manager for the present charge.
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Drop/Add Courses Students may only drop/add classes during the first week of the quarter after informing the Director of Education. If a student receiving financial aid drops a course, s/he must make an appointment with the Director of Financial Services to determine how student aid has been affected. Dropping a course may affect the expected completion date for that student. If a student needs to drop a course after the deadline date due to mitigating circumstances, the student receives an F. Required courses that are dropped must be repeated, at the expense of the student, to meet the requirements for graduation. If a student wishes to add a class, s/he must make an appointment with the Director of Education. For students with mitigating circumstances, a combination of withdrawal and dropping of courses may be negotiated. After resolving the problem, the student may continue with his/her program of study without repeating the entire enrollment process. Students in this situation should make an appointment with the Department Head and then notify the Director of Education to discuss options. The following is the policy regarding fees assessed if a student withdraws from school or drops classes: If a student withdraws before the quarter starts, and has not attended any classes, all tuition paid for that quarter will be refunded. If a student withdraws after classes start, the published school refund policy will be applied. If a student registers as a full-time student taking more than the minimum number of required courses, then drops a class during the add/drop period, but still remains in full-time status, tuition is not affected. However, if a student registers and, during the add/drop period, the total number of classes the student has registered for changes the students status (full or part-time), the students paperwork will be changed to reflect the registration changes and the tuition will be adjusted accordingly. If a student is registered as part-time and drops or adds classes within the add/drop period, but does not withdraw from school, the students paperwork will be modified to reflect the registration changes and tuition will be adjusted accordingly. If a student drops a class after the add/drop period, but does not withdraw from school, the student will be liable for all tuition charged based on his/her schedule at the end of the add/drop period. The grade for any class dropped after add/drop will be the equivalent of a failing grade and will be calculated into the students CGPA unless mitigating circumstances can be documented. Please see the Business Manager regarding your account if withdrawal or dropping classes becomes necessary. Financial aid recipients must meet with the Director of Financial Services if their enrollment status changes.
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Transfer Credit and Advanced Placement Any student who has previously attended a post-secondary school or has been enrolled in a similar program elsewhere may be eligible to receive transfer credit for previous courses completed. Acceptance of transfer credit will be based on previous course work completed. The creative work of the student will also be evaluated to help determine the appropriate quarter in which to place the student, as determined by the appropriate Department Head. Students seeking to transfer credits are required to submit an official transcript of courses completed. This transcript will be forwarded to the Department Head for review. The Department Head will also review 12-20 samples of creative work submitted by the potential student. The Department Head will determine if the students creative level is comparable to that of current Circus students. It will also be determined into which quarter the new student should be placed and if the courses completed had content comparable to any courses at this institution. After reviewing the transcript, the samples of work and making a determination, the Department Head will complete the transfer of credit form and route it to the Admissions Department. The students file will be adjusted to reflect the total number of transferred credits approved by the Department Head. The Creative Circus has established limits for total amount of credits that can be transferred. Some students may request that they be placed in a quarter higher than first, but not transfer credits. The granting of this request will be based on the students past experience, an exhibited talent or a combination of both. Advanced placement is rarely granted to incoming students. However, should a student wish to be considered for advanced placement, s/he must request that the Department Head review samples and make a determination regarding quarter placement. The Department Head will complete the enrollment review form, noting the quarter into which the student has been accepted. The Department Head will provide a written explanation that justifies advanced placement. A student receiving advanced placement does not transfer any credit for previous training. Seeking advanced placement is different from seeking a transfer of credit. Should a student fail to meet The Creative Circus criteria required of the quarter into which they were advanced placed, the Director of Education and Department Head reserves the right to disqualify the advanced placement status. In either situation, the maximum allowable amount of advanced standing that can be granted to a student is 65% of required credits for the particular program of study not to exceed 5 quarters.
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ACADEMIC STANDARDS The following list outlines the grading system and scholastic quality points used in evaluating the student work. The Circus expects students to adhere to high standards of scholarship. The student must maintain a passing grade point average (GPA) to successfully complete any given course. Grade A B C F I R P WP WF IP T X Percentage Equivalent or Definition 90-100 80-89 70-79 Below 60 Incomplete Repeated Course Passing Withdrew from class passing Withdrew from class failing Incomplete Pending Credit by Transfer Audited or observed course Grade Point Index 4 3 2 0 0 Not Computed Not Computed Not Computed Not Computed Not Computed Not Computed Not Computed
The grade point average (GPA) is obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the number of credit hours. A grade of I is temporary, treated as an F until replaced with the permanent grade. A grade of IP is also temporary, pending grade posting by the instructor. Term grade point average (TGPA) is a GPA using grades and credit hours only for a given quarter. Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is a GPA based on all grades and credit hours earned to date that are required for graduation. The CGPA becomes fixed at the point of graduation. All GPA totals are rounded to the second decimal place. Whenever a course is repeated, the higher of the two grades will be used for the CGPA. Creative Comprehensive Lab This course is designed to provide students with a system to document work hours for projects, concept time, photo shoots, team meetings, etc. outside the classroom. All full-time students are required to complete lab sheets verifying a minimum of 10 lab hours per week, or 110 lab hours per quarter. Lab sheets can be printed from the intranet. Documenting your lab hours is extremely important, as working professionals must document their time, or billable hours, for clients. The Creative Comprehensive Lab is a graded course. The hours you work and record ultimately produce projects. These projects are graded by a panel review at the end of the quarter. The grade for panel review, along with 110 Lab hours completed determines the lab grade. At the end of each quarter, the Registrar collects all lab sheets. Failure to turn in lab sheets will result in an F grade for the course. Students will not be allowed to advance to the next quarter until lab sheets are submitted, even if they participate in panel review and Forum.
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Presentation/ Panel Reviews All full-time Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Interactive Developers and Image students are required to participate in a presentation of their work at the end of each quarter. These reviews are before a panel made up of instructors and/or outside professionals. The panel reviews and grades the body of work for the quarter to make sure that satisfactory progress is being made. Each panelist judges the students on such things as presentation of the work, craftsmanship and creativity. Also a document of the panels comments and grades are recorded and made part of the students permanent academic file. Students are expected to be professional in their panel presentations. Appropriate dress and effective presentation skills will be part of the overall score. Students should arrive 10 minutes before their presentation is scheduled to begin with their work in the presentation form specified by the specific instructors. Forum The Forum is held Fridays at 1:30P.M. in the theatre. Dates and times will be posted at the beginning of the quarter in the Forum marquee box outside the theatre as well as via e-mail. Forum is a guest speaker class. The Creative Circus speakers are some of the most talented Photographers, Creative Directors, Designers, Writers, Producers, Musicians, etc. in the industry. Attendance is mandatory and roll is taken. If you are working on Fridays, arrange to take lunch at 1:30P.M. If you are not able to attend the Forum, please call The Director of Education so s/he can mark your absence as excused. Effect On Grades if Withdrawing From School As previously stated, a student may find it necessary to withdraw from school. Before deciding on this course of action, students should make an appointment with the Department Head and/or the Registrar to discuss his/her situation. Often, the institution can develop an arrangement to assist the student, thereby preventing early withdrawal. This may enable a student to continue with his/her program of study as planned. If the student must withdraw, the procedures explained earlier in this handbook must be followed to receive a WP on the academic transcript. A W will be issued if withdrawal occurs before the end of the third week of a quarter regardless of academic performance in the course. The student will not receive any credit hours for a WP; nor will the grade be calculated into the students GPA. However, for purposes of re-enrollment and reporting, an academic transcript with a WP will imply that the student withdrew from school in good standing. A grade of WF will be issued if a student withdraws from a course after 3 weeks with failture to complete passing level work in the course. The WF will be calculated in the GPA the same as an F. The WF will be counted as credits attempted, but not earned. Students must re-take any required courses from which they have withdrawn or failed at their own expense when the courses are next offered. Other courses may be taken at any time or at the discretion of the Director of Education. All program requirements must be met in order to be eligible for graduation.
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Incompletes A grade of Incomplete may be granted under specific circumstances. If a student would like to request an Incomplete, s/he must meet with the instructor to discuss the situation. If the instructor agrees that there is reason to grant an incomplete (I), the student will be given a temporary letter grade of I, pending make-up of all incomplete work. All make-up work is due within two weeks of the last day of class of the final week of the quarter. If the student does not adhere to the deadline for make-up work, the students grade will be based on any work that has been submitted to date in an evaluation by the teacher or department head. If the student is experiencing mitigating or extenuating circumstances such as severe illness, death in the family, extreme financial hardship, etc., s/he may be granted a longer time period to complete make-up work. These situations will be handled individually and may require documentation of the existing circumstances. The instructor will make the final decision on these requests for an extension. If at the end of this period a student has not met the standards, their aid will be terminated. Failing Grades Students who earn a grade of F are required to repeat the course at their own expense if: 1. It is a requirement of the program of study; or 2. The Department Head determines that successful completion of the specific course is necessary for the student to complete the program of study. Students will be offered an option of repeating the course either the next quarter or the next time the course is offered, whichever is earlier. Special tutoring sessions may be arranged by the Department Head. Regardless of the option, the student is required to pay regular tuition rates for repeating the course. A student who fails the same course twice may be dismissed from the program of study. Academic Transcripts Student grades are recorded on a quarterly basis by the Registrar/Director of Education and are maintained as part of the students permanent file. Quarterly grade reports are distributed to students at the end of each quarter. Students may receive one copy of their official academic transcript each quarter at no additional charge by making a request to the Director of Education. Upon completion of the program of study or withdrawal from school, students will receive one official, sealed academic transcript at no charge. Additional transcripts are available from the Director of Education for a fee of $5.00 each. Academic probation is a warning to alert a student that his/her grade point average needs to be improved in order to maintain satisfactory academic progress and meet program completion requirements. Students on academic probation are considered to be in satisfactory progress and may receive Title IV aid. At the option of the school, a student who falls below the minimum required GPA or course completion rate may be put on probation for up to two terms. Failure of the student to reach the required cumulative grade point average or completion rate after the period of academic probation constitutes grounds for suspension from school for a period of one quarter.
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Standards of Satisfactory Progress All students seeking an educational credential (certificate, diploma or degree) must progress satisfactorily toward completion of their program in order to remain in school and to maintain eligibility for Title IV funds. The minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress are outlined below. Satisfactory progress is made up of three measurements: maximum program length (MPL), minimum successful course completion rate and grade point average (GPA). Throughout a students program evaluation points are set up to measure the students progress against preset standards. Based on a variety of factors, a maximum program length based on credits for completion of the program is established for each student. Each time a course is taken the credit hour value of that course is added to the cumulative hours attempted (HA) for that student. A grade point average (GPA) is determined at each quarters end, and the MPL, GPA and HA are used to determine satisfactory progress using the following standards: Frequency of Measurement Progress will be measured every quarter prior to the disbursement of aid. Quality (GPA) The student must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. Academic Probation Academic probation is a warning to alert a student that his/her grade point average needs to be improved in order to maintain satisfactory academic progress and to meet program completion requirements. Students on academic probation are considered to be in satisfactory progress and may receive Title IV aid. At the option of the school, a student who falls below the minimum required GPA or course completion rate may be put on probation for up to two terms. Failure of the student to reach the required cumulative grade point average or completion rate after the period of academic probation constitutes grounds for suspension from school for a period of one quarter. Special Grading Circumstances The school has no non-credit remedial courses. Repetition of both the original course and the repeated course count in the calculation of the GPA and the incremental completion rate. Repetition Repeated courses will appear on the transcript with the letter grade earned. Any previous attempt(s) of the course will bear the grade R to show that the course was repeated. The new grade will replace the original grade for the purposes of calculating the cumulative GPA.
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Suspension Students suspended from the institution for not making satisfactory academic progress will be suspended for at least one quarter. Students who wish to return to school after the suspension period must submit a written request to the Executive Director. Suspended students must meet with Financial Aid to determine the effect a period of suspension has on financial aid eligibility. Withdrawals A grade of WP does not count in the calculation of the GPA, but does count as credits attempted. A grade of WF counts as an F in the GPA and course completion calculations. Appealing Satisfactory Progress Determination If a student wishes to appeal the determination that satisfactory academic progress has not been maintained, s/he may submit a written description of the circumstances believed to be the basis for further consideration. The Executive Director considers all appeals. If it is believed that the appeal has merit, a panel consisting of the Executive Director, Registrar and the Department Head will convene and consider the appeal. The panel will hear and render a decision on the appeal within 10 days. All decisions by this panel are considered final. Non-Regular Student Students returning to school after a period of suspension must re-establish satisfactory academic progress before they may regain Title IV eligibility. Upon re-enrollment, the student is expected to repeat failed coursework in order to improve their academic standing during the first two terms following re-entry. Such students are considered non-regular students, and are not eligible to receive Title IV funds. At the end of the 2nd term, if they have not re-gained satisfactory academic standing, they will be dismissed. Non-regular students are charged tuition and fees according to the normal fee schedule and must pay those charges from their own funds. Dismissal Failure to adhere to and observe all regulations and policies may result in immediate dismissal at the discretion of the Executive Director or a designated representative. Students who fail to reestablish satisfactory academic progress after being on probation for two consecutive terms will be dismissed. Maximum Program Length (MPL) The student must complete the program within one and one-half times the normal length of the program, as measured in credits. The student must complete 66.67% of the credits attempted. The completion rate will be measured each term.
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ATTENDANCE STANDARDS The Circus strongly believes that by developing professional habits during training, students will be better prepared to meet employers expectations regarding regular and punctual attendance. Cultivation of desirable work habits is an important part of training and ultimately, keeping a job. Instructors record attendance on a daily basis. The attendance records are maintained by the Director of Education and reviewed quarterly by the Department Heads. Allowable Number of Absences 5 or more absences may inhibit a students eligibility for review at the end of the quarter, and therefore advancement to the next quarter. Any student with 5 or more absences must have the written approval of his/her Department Head in order to be considered for review and advancement at the end of the quarter in which the absences occurred. Each Department Head has the authority to reduce the number of allowable absences for review and advancement purposes. Attendance Requirements and Attendance Probation Any student who is absent for 7 consecutive or cumulative days in any quarter will be either placed on attendance probation or terminated from the school unless documentation of mitigating circumstances has been provided to the Director of Education and Department Head. Attendance probation means that the student is placed on notice by the school and additional absences during the quarter may result in (a) expulsion, (b) federal financial aid or scholarships suspended for the following quarter or (c) not being allowed to enroll for the next quarter. Tardiness Policy Tardiness and leaving class early is noted on the attendance sheet and becomes part of a students permanent record. Tardiness and/or leaving class early for 4 classes is considered one absence. Make-Up Work Policy If a student must be absent, s/he is responsible for obtaining all lecture material missed and for submitting required assignments. The student must also contact the instructor regarding the make-up policy for missed work. If the absence is a result of extenuating circumstances, the student may discuss the situation with the instructor. Appeal Process If the student is allowed to enroll for the next quarter, attendance probation, federal financial aid eligibility and scholarships will extend until the end of that quarter. If the student continues to abuse the attendance policy (without mitigating circumstances) during that quarter, the school has no recourse but to terminate the student. Re-admission will not be allowed until 4 quarters have elapsed, unless specifically approved by the Executive Creative Director and Department Heads. The Executive Creative Director and Department Heads only consider early re-admission upon receipt of a written appeal by the student at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the returning quarter under consideration. The Executive Creative Director and Department Heads will respond to the written appeal within seven days of its receipt.
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Change in Student Status Any change in student name, address, telephone number, email address, employment or marital status, etc., should be reported to the Registrar. The student will complete the change in status form and give to the Registrar to ensure that the permanent student record is updated. Re-Entry Students who have withdrawn from The Creative Circus in good academic standing who wish to be readmitted should contact the Director of Education to update their applications. If the application for re-admission is for a different curriculum, the standard requirements for a change of program will apply. Students who have withdrawn while on academic probation or who have been suspended or dismissed for lack of academic progress, non-attendance or misconduct must reapply through the office of The Director of Education/Registrar. Approval for re-entry for the same curriculum or an alternate selection will be based on the Department Heads evaluation of the applicants ability and aptitude, the time elapsed since withdrawing, recommendations of the division instructors of the program to which the applicant is reapplying and the applicants career objectives. Prior tuition balances and student loan status must be cleared before readmission application forms will be processed. A re-admissions fee is required if the student reapplies more than a year later from which they withdrew from the program. The student is not required to resubmit a portfolio, but some additional admissions documents may be required in order to re-enroll at The Creative Circus. Physically Challenged Applicants Physically challenged applicants should discuss individual needs with the Admissions office prior to enrollment so that reasonable arrangements can be made, where appropriate.
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GRADUATION In an effort to recognize and commend students for achievements and completion of program requirements, graduation ceremonies are held every quarter for successful candidates. Students are presented with certificates at this time and given the opportunity to present some of their work to their family and friends. Graduation Requirements To graduate from any program, a student must: 1. Have a great portfolio. 2. Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0 while enrolled. 3. Satisfactorily complete all current curriculum requirements or their equivalent. 4. Fulfill all financial obligations to the institution. 5. Complete minimum clock hour/credit hour requirements after consideration of transfer credits or advanced placement. Clock Hours COE Credit Hours Art Direction 1936 96.80 Copywriting 1936 96.80 Design 1936 96.80 Image 1936 96.80 Interactive Development 1936 96.80 Federal Credit Hours 96.80 96.80 96.80 96.80 96.80
Prior to graduation, the administration will also require certain samples of your creative work on disk. You will be notified two weeks prior to graduation which samples will be required for archive purposes. The institution reserves the right to withhold the students certificate or diploma if all general, program and/or financial obligations have not been met prior to graduation. A checklist and handbook for graduate quarter students will be distributed during the grad quarter to help students track completion of the required graduate quarter activities. Early Graduation Policy Occasionally, students that become employed in their field of study prior to their scheduled graduation date still wish to be considered a graduate of the school. Although this is not a common occurrence, since the student will not meet all of the graduation requirements as stipulated in the Student Handbook, special approval is required. A student that secures employment in the industry and wishes to be changed to graduate status prior to his/her scheduled graduation date, must submit the early grad/exempt from grad class form to the Director of Education. The Department Head must review the request, review the students portfolio/grades to date and sign the early grad/exempt from grad class worksheet for approval. The Executive Director and the Director of Education will determine whether the change of status is approved. The basic criteria for the final determination will be a review of the initial request; review of the Department Head recommendation and the student either completing the sixth quarter of the program or at least 75% of program credit hours.
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If approval is granted, the student will receive a certificate dated as of the graduation date of the quarter in which the request was made. If the student seeks graduation status, because of employment, between two quarters, and meets all the graduation requirements, the students graduation date will be the graduation date of the previous quarter (corresponding with the students last day of attendance). If the student wishes to participate in the graduation ceremonies, s/he will have the opportunity to participate in the quarter following the approval. If approval is denied, the student will have the option to be considered a withdrawal, a completer (non-grad) or remain in school until the regularly scheduled graduation date, as stipulated by the current policies and procedures. PLACEMENT The Creative Circus is pleased to offer assistance to graduates seeking employment opportunities. Graduates must realize, however, that the school does not promise employment and can not be held responsible if a student fails to find employment. To receive the benefit of the Director of Career Services, graduates are required to complete all aspects of their program of study. Students may seek counsel of this department as long as they are enrolled in good standing and/or have completed all requirements of their educational program. Some of the services provided by the Career Services Department include, but are not limited to: Personal placement counseling Follow-up surveys Portfolio preparation and review Guest speakers Contact lists Graduate industry portfolio reviews Participation in graduate services is required. Graduates are required to maintain contact with the Director of Career Services and to notify him/her of any change in address or status. Once employment is secured, the student must provide statistical data on the job and salary range via the electronically mailed graduate survey. Students with outstanding balances, who withdraw prior to completion or fail to participate as required in placement activities, waive all future rights to placement assistance. Placement Requirements Students from all programs of study are required to provide the Career Services Department with materials to assist in their job search. The grad handbook, received by all grad quarter students contains all of the requirements for graduation as well as a list of items to be generated for a job search. Advance copies of this handbook can be obtained from the Director of Career Services. Graduate resums are kept on file in the Career Services Department for reference. Meeting with the Director of Career Services, prior to graduation for your graduate exit interview, is required. Items useful during a job search: Personal identity system letterhead, envelope, business card, thank you card Resum Website Pdf portfolio Mini books Professional portfolio presentation (No acetate/plastic sleeve portfolios, please!)
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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY As required under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, The Creative Circus does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race or creed in the hiring of employees or the admission of students. The Executive Director organizes compliance efforts, investigates complaints and will release information and grievance procedures concerning alleged discrimination when requested. THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law. No one outside the institution shall have access to, nor will the institution disclose any information from, the students educational records without the written consent of the student, except personnel within the institution, officials or other organizations providing student financial aid, accrediting agencies carrying out accreditation functions, persons in compliance with a legislative or judicial order, persons in an emergency for the protection of the health and safety of students or other persons. It is the policy of The Creative Circus to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (also known as The Buckley Amendment) and, in so doing, to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable educational records of students and former students. Each student has the right to: 1. Inspect and review his/her educational/financial aid records. 2. Request an amendment to his/her records. 3. Request a hearing (if the request for an amendment is denied) to challenge the contents of the educational record on the grounds that the records are inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the rights of the student. 4. Request copies of his/her records. However, such a request must be made in writing. The charge is $5 per department. For example, if a student wants a copy of both financial aid and academic records, the charge would be $10 (This charge is separate and distinct from the charge which occurs for sending academic transcripts.). Copies of files will be provided within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed one week from the date that the request is received. Students may not inspect or review financial information submitted by their parents or legal guardians or confidential letters and recommendations associated with admissions, employment or job placement.
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DRUG-FREE POLICY Illegal drugs and alcohol are prohibited anywhere on the school premises and at any school-sponsored function. Any student, staff or faculty member found possessing, using or distributing illegal substances or alcoholic beverages on campus will be expelled from the school and/or terminated from employment. In addition, The Creative Circus will refer for prosecution any violators of this standard of conduct. A description of the legal sanctions under local, state and federal law for the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol is described in our drug prevention policy for students. This information is given to all new students during orientation. Information on counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs can be obtained from the Executive Director. DRUG PREVENTION POLICY FOR STUDENTS On December 12,1989, then President George Bush signed the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (PL 101-226). On August 16, 1990, the U.S. Department of Education issued final regulations describing the required elements for implementing the necessary policies related to drug and alcohol abuse prevention in schools. In compliance with this Act, the following is our policy: The unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of a controlled substance in the schools workplace is prohibited. Attending classes or school functions while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited. Any student violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Students, whose behavior is disruptive, whether or not as a result of alcohol or drugs, will be suspended or dismissed from school. This policy pertains to any school related a ctivity. Students are reminded that as condition of receiving a Pell grant, a student must sign an Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification in which they agree to refrain from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance, as well as agree to report within 10 days to the U.S. Department of Education should they be convicted of any drug related offense during the period covered by the Pell grant. The school is responsible to report any infraction of this agreement to the proper authorities for possible prosecution.
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Federal Law provides for penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment, and varies in severity with the seriousness of the crime and the record of the individual. Risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol range from unpredictable physical and psychological effects to possible death, and vary depending on the substance used and the dosage, frequency of use, the health of the user, etc. The Creative Circus encourages any student who feels that he/she may have a problem with drugs or alcohol to seek treatment. Numerous organizations and government agencies offer help through counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs. As stated above, students will be suspended or expelled for violations of the schools drug policy. Local authorities will be notified in cases where a violation of law has been witnessed to occur. Students who have been suspended or expelled for these reasons and who wish to be allowed to return to school must meet with the academic review committee. The committee will evaluate the students request in the light of any counseling, treatment or rehabilitation program the student has undergone. SUPPORT GROUP REFERRAL LIST Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 404.239.0581, 24 hours 12-Step program for those with a problem with alcohol. Drug Abuse Hotline 800.699.7117 Emergency line for drug abuse intervention and medical assistance. Narcotics Anonymous(North Atlanta) 770.451.7373 12-Step program for substance abusers. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help one another stay clean. If you have a drug or alcohol problem, dont give up or give in to it by hiding it. Come to anyone in the school administration and let us help you find a way to solve the problem. We will. We do not ever want to watch you lose your talent to a chemical if there is anything at all we can do to help you prevent it. If you need help, please come to us.
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CLASSES OF DRUGS AND PENALTIES FOR THEIR USE Under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971), drugs are placed into three categories: Class A: Penalties: Class B: Includes active ingredients of cannabis (hash oil or THC), heroin, morphine, LSD, cocaine, methadone, psilocin (magic mushrooms), ecstasy (and related compounds). Possession: (max) 7 years imprisonment plus unlimited fine; Trafficking: (max) life imprisonment plus unlimited fine. Includes amphetamine (speed), barbiturates, cannabis, codeine, Dexedrine, DF118, methyl amphetamine. It is important to note that any Class B drug prepared for injection is subject to penalties under Class A. Possession: (max) 5 years imprisonment plus unlimited fine; Trafficking: (max) 14 years imprisonment plus unlimited fine. Includes mostly pharmaceutical drugs such as Librium, Valium, tenuate, dalmane, ativan, mogadon, temazempam, halcion etc. Possession: (max) 2 years imprisonment plus unlimited fine; Trafficking: (max) 5 years imprisonment plus unlimited fine.
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CAMPUS SECURITY AND REPORTING OF CRIMES Consumer Information may be distributed via electronic media through the schools web site. The institution distributes to all prospective and enrolled students a list of the information the school is required to disseminate. Sex Crimes Educational programs to promote awareness of rape and acquaintance rape and other sex offenses may be provided through Orientation, guest speakers and community awareness. Students should contact the Executive Director to learn of resources within the community for counseling for victims of sexual assault. Several community resources available are the following: Rape and Sexual Abuse Center/Rape Crisis Center Emergency Mental Health 404.616.4861 404.730.1600
The Creative Circus provides no on-campus housing; therefore, changing living situations as a result of alleged sexual assault is the responsibility of the student. The school may assist the student in changing any academic situation due to alleged sexual assault. In the event an alleged sexual offense occurs on campus, it should be reported to the Executive Director or in his/her absence, to any faculty or staff member. The victim will be advised on the importance of preserving evidence that may be necessary for proof of criminal assault. The student will also be advised of the options of notifying the proper law enforcement authorities. The Executive Director will assist the student in notifying the proper authorities should the student desire to do so.
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Annual Campus Security/Crime Report By September 1st of each year, the school publishes and distributes the annual campus security report to all current students and employees. It contains required crime statistics for 3 calendar years preceding the year the report is disclosed. The report and its availability is provided upon request to all prospective students and prospective employees. The school submits its crime statistics annually when so instructed. In addition to the required annual campus crime report, the school provides a timely warning to the campus community of any occurrences of crimes reported to the Executive Director or local police agencies considered to represent a continuing threat to students and/or employees. The school maintains a daily log of crimes reported to the school or police. The logs are written in a manner that is easily understood and record the nature, date and time. Crime Awareness Students are to report to the Executive Director, or in his/her absence, to a faculty/ staff member, any criminal activities taking place on the premises or in the parking lot of The Creative Circus. This includes any school-sponsored function regardless of location. Such actions will then be reported to the proper authorities. The following information includes crimes on-campus and at student-related activities off-campus for The Creative Circus. The information includes statistics of crimes that occurred between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2008, reported to campus security authorities or local police, and statistics concerning the number of arrests for crimes occurring on and off campus during the same time. ANNUAL CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT: 2005-07 Criminal Offenses Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Forcible Sex Offenses Non-Forcible Sex Offenses Manslaughter Arson Number Of Arrests Liquor Law Violations Drug Abuse Violations Weapons Possessions Reported Cases 2006 2007 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prejudice 2006 2007 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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CODES OF CONDUCT Health Services The Creative Circus has no health services located at the school. However, hospitals, clinics and physicians are located nearby. Students with communicable diseases may be prohibited from registering for classes when health records indicate that his/her attendance would be detrimental to the health and safety of the students or other persons with whom the student may come in contact. Students who have significant health problems or limitations may be required to submit a report of medical examination prior to initial Registration and are encouraged to inform his/her instructors at the beginning of each quarter. The school seeks to assist students who have special health problems or limitations in the attainment of his/her educational goals. Services are provided in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is the policy of the school to have all facilities comply with the requirements of the state and local building codes, the Board of Health and fire department regulations. Children on Campus Children are not permitted to accompany a student to class or to be left unattended in the building or on the school property. If a child is left unattended, the Director of Education or other administrator should be notified. The Campus Director should then locate the parent and inform him/her of the policy. If a student brings a child to class, the instructor will inform the student of the policy and ask him/her to remove the child from the classroom. The school assumes no liability for injuries incurred by minors while on campus. Crime Awareness Students are to report to the Executive Director, or in his/her absence to the Director of Education, any criminal activities taking place on the premises or in the parking lot of The Creative Circus. This includes any school-sponsored function. Such actions will then be reported to the proper authorities. Loss of Personal Property The school does not assume responsibility for the loss of books or other personal property. However, all instructors and students are requested to give the Receptionist all articles found so that the owner may claim them. Care of Facilities Smoking, eating and drinking are not prohibited in the computer classrooms. The Creative Circus provides a student lounge for eating and drinking. We maintain a smoke-free environment.
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Canines Canines are allowed on the premises (this means inside and outside the school building) with some necessary limitations. Rover, Sarge, Spot, etc. must be on a leash with a human hand holding the leash or tethered at all times while on school premises. Any instructor can ban dogs from his/her classroom and any student can request that dogs not be allowed in the classroom. Instructors and students take precedence over our four-legged friends. You are expected to immediately clean up the mess if your doggie has an accident in the facilities or on the school grounds. Failure to do so will result in termination of privilege. Code of Conduct Even though the atmosphere at the Circus is informal and fun, everyone is expected to behave in a respectful manner. The following conduct is subject to disciplinary action and/or referral for prosecution: Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty. This includes the use of licensed images without permission. Students will also abide by the Fair Use Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. 107. Knowingly furnishing false information to the institution or alteration or use of school documents or instruments of identification with intent to defraud. Intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, administration, disciplinary proceedings or other school activities. Physical or verbal abuse or harassment of any person on institutional premises or during school-sponsored or supervised functions. Theft of school property or theft of personal property of a member of the school community on institutional premises; damages to the school property or property of a member of the school community on institutional premises. Failure to comply with directions of school officials acting in performance of their duties. Participation in all forms of illegal gambling. Any action considered unethical or illegal or disrespectful to any staff or administration member. Downloading or bringing into the school materials with questionable or offensive content that offends or harasses other students, faculty or the administration. Smoking is not permitted inside the school building. Food/Drink is not allowed in the computer lab. A student guilty of breaking this rule will be asked to remove the food and/or drink and leave the room. The student is not allowed in the particular lab or studio until the next session. A repeat violation will result in suspension from school for the remainder of the quarter. Any student discovered to have installed software or modified existing programs on Creative Circus computers or to have knowingly abused computer equipment will be dismissed. Classroom visitors are permitted with the approval of the instructor and the Director of Education. Use of spray-mount, spray-fix or spray paint anywhere inside the school except the designated areas constitutes destruction of school property, resulting in dismissal from school for the quarter and forfeiture of tuition paid.
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Weapons Weapons of any kind are prohibited anywhere on the college premises and at all school-sponsored activities. Weapons are considered to be items determined by the Administration that could cause permanent and/or temporary harm to the individual or to other students, and include (but NOT limited to), firearms, stun guns, knives, etc., as well as ANY ITEM deemed by the Administration to be detrimental (whether physically or emotionally) to the individual, other students, the community or the school. Any student, staff or faculty member possessing a weapon will be subject to dismissal from the school and/or termination of employment. Dress Code Students are expected to be neat, clean and dressed consistently with the type of apparel that reflects industry acceptability. Failure to comply with acceptable conduct and appearance standards may result in suspension or dismissal. Drug-free Workplace Policy Unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of a controlled substance in the schools workplace is prohibited. Attending classes or school functions while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is also prohibited. Any student violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Sexual Harassment Policy Sexual harassment or aggravation, consisting of, but not limited to, inappropriated language, touch or behavior by any student or staff member will be investigated. Appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken which may include counseling, suspension or dismissal from the program. Disciplinary Policies And Procedures Instructors are expected to insure the progress of a class by not permitting the continued presence of any student whose behavior in any way could adversely affect the class. The responsibility for the administration of classroom discipline rests with the instructor. This includes cheating, disruptive behavior and any other actions that are not considered proper conduct for a student. It also includes observation of appropriate actions of students on campus while not in the classroom. Alleged violation of student regulations or other student misconduct shall be referred to the Director of Education. Penalties administered for such actions may include severe reprimand, disciplinary probation or suspension, which may or may not be recorded in the students permanent record. In all cases in which disciplinary suspension or dismissal could result, the student will be notified by certified mail of the nature of the charges and grounds against him/her and the time and date of the hearing. The notice shall also inform the student of his/her right to appear at the hearings, to face the accuser(s) and to present applicable evidence on his/her behalf.
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COMPLAINTS Try to resolve problems or complaints with the instructors, Department Heads and fellow students directly. If you are unable or do not wish to do so, please discuss the issue with your Director of Education for resolution. Lodging a Complaint and Appeals Process If there is a violation of the codes of conduct, formal written charges may be filed by any faculty member, administrator or student. The complaint is to be submitted in writing to the Executive Director. The complaint must be dated and signed by the complainant and only violations of the above codes of conduct will be accepted. Charges will be reviewed within 7 days of receipt and, if necessary, a meeting of all parties will be scheduled. The Executive Director will issue a decision within five days of the meeting. Either party within five days may appeal the decision, in writing. An appeals panel consisting of a student representative, the Executive Creative Director, the Director of Education, the Executive Director and, at the request of the Executive Director, any other staff member, will hear the complaint and render a decision within 24 hours of the hearing. All decisions made by the appeals panel are final. Anyone found guilty of a charge of misconduct may be suspended for a certain period of time or terminated. If a student is terminated, then the student may apply for re-admission according to the procedure described below. Re-Admission If a student is terminated for any reason, s/he may apply for re-admission by completing all application/enrollment procedures. Terminated students may be granted re-admission on a probationary status for the re-entry quarter. If, upon completion of this quarter, the student achieves satisfactory academic or attendance progress, the student is returned to good standing at The Creative Circus.
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STUDENT SERVICES Student Shows Throughout the year, students at The Creative Circus will have opportunities to enter a variety of student shows to earn recognition and awards for their hard work. Occasionally, the school will financially sponsor student entries. Any student whose entry was sponsored by the Circus and wins a gold in a major out-of-town awards show may opt to attend the award ceremony to receive his or her award personally. It is not required; its only if the student wants to go. If the student decides to attend the show, the Circus, at its discretion, will help defray the cost by providing the cost of the admission ticket to the show and $100.00 in spending money. The student will be responsible for all other expenses, including but not limited to food, lodging, transportation and entertainment. Parking Free parking is available to student in the school parking lot. Housing The Admissions office will provide information regarding housing opportunities in the general vicinity of the school. Snack Area Vending machines, soda machines, coffee, microwave, refrigerator, tables & chairs are available for student use. Student Phone A phone located in the central fountain area is available for student use. Students are expected to take messages for one another and a message board has been put up for posting of phone messages. Media Services The Library is available Monday through Thursday from 12:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. Materials may be checked out for a period of two weeks. Lost and Found The school is not responsible for lost or stolen property. If an item is found, students may place it under the student mailboxes to be claimed. Items not claimed will be discarded after 30 days. School Calendar The yearly school calendar is available from the front office. Holidays and scheduled breaks are included on this calendar.
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EMERGENCIES Any accidents requiring medical attention should be reported immediately to an instructor or staff member. An accident/illness report should be completed if applicable. If an emergency is of a serious nature, dial 911. First aid kits are located in the front office and in the photo lab area. Emergency Evacuation Plan In the event of a real, threatened or impending danger, students should evacuate the building by the nearest possible exit. Emergency routes are posted throughout the building. During emergencies, students should not take the time to collect personal belongings. School Closing If the institution is closed due to bad weather, or for any other reason determined by the Executive Director, announcements will be made on STAR 94.1 FM radio station, 11Alive.com, and WXIA-TV Channel 11. Notices are posted informing students to tune into these stations for announcements. The staff, faculty and administration of The Creative Circus maintain an open-door policy and are happy to answer any questions. We are confident that our students will have a memorable, wonderful experience. The student signatures on the following pages indicate understanding of and willingness to comply with all policies and procedures as detailed in this publication. Signatures of these pages indicate the students agreement that the school will not be held liable for any incidents which may occur when attending any off-campus function. The school is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property. Please complete the signature pages and submit to the Director of Admissions. Thanks!
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COMPUTER LAB RULES You will not be permitted to use the computer labs or the network until a signed copy of the Computer Lab Rules Acceptance is returned. The information acquired from this document will be the basis for login to the server and network services at a future time. Hours of operation: The computer labs at The Creative Circus are open during normal school hours. Classes may be held in the labs so, if you notice a large number of folks in the lab, please ask before you begin using a computer. Classes based in a computer lab have priority. Help! The Creative Circus has a designated Technology Manager responsible for the functionality of the lab computers, its environment and the student network. Hours of availability are posted on the door of room #74. Any questions, permissions, problems, requests or issues relating to the computer labs should be directed to this person. S/he will also be responsible for enforcing the guidelines listed herein. General Overview: The Creative Circus has installed a wireless network access point for users wishing to bring wireless capable laptops. The wireless device you use should be configured to use DHCP If you have a question about configuration, see the . Technology Manager. There are 5 areas provided to the faculty, staff and students for computer use. 1. Lab #1: Located on the campus map as room #80. 2. Lab #2: Located on the campus map as room #81. 3. Lab #3: Located on the campus map as room #82. 4. Lab #4: Located on the campus map as room #77. 5. Hallways and common area: The Creative Circus has provided seating around the campus in the form of benches, futons or chairs to encourage a relaxed atmosphere. You may use these areas for laptop use as well with wireless network card connection if you wish. Use of the Computer Labs: 1. The computing facilities at The Creative Circus are intended solely for use by students, faculty and staff authorized by The Creative Circus in connection with instruction, research and public service activities. 2. Authorized users shall not use computing facilities for: a. financial gain or any profit-making or commercial activity. b. any activity which is illegal under federal or state law (including, but not limited to participation in chain letters, obtaining or attempting to obtain unauthorized access to any computing facilities or the unauthorized copying of copyrighted and other proprietary material), for any activity that would violate the integrity of the network, or for any activity which is obscene or defamatory.
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YOU MAY NOT a. Bring food or beverages into any computer lab. b. In all cases in which disciplinary suspension or dismissal could result, the student will be notified by certified mail of the nature of the charges and grounds against him/her and the time and date of the hearing. The notice shall also inform the student of his/her right to appear at the hearings, to face the accuser(s) and to present applicable evidence on his/ her behalf. c. Use cell phones in the labs. Use of cell phones disrupts those around you. Please go into the hallway or outside to place or answer a telephone call. d. Install, copy or reconfigure software without approval of the Technology Manager. e. Use the hard drives as permanent storage for your files. i. There is a large amount of free space on each computer to be used at your own risk. The Creative Circus shall not be liable for any data loss on ANY lab computer. The Technology Manager may, at his/her discretion, exercise the right to delete any files on any computer at any time that pose a hindrance to normal operation. ii. The Creative Circus is not responsible for backup of any lab computers whatsoever. This responsibility falls on the shoulders of the student. It is strongly encouraged that each student keep all work and personal files on a separate Firewire drive, CD, DVD or Zip disk. The Technology Manager will be available to instruct or help students with this process during hours posted on room #74. f. Play games or use chat rooms unless assigned by your instructor. g. Display, transmit or print sexually explicit images (Theres a fine line between art and porn. We trust that by now you can tell the difference.). h. Engage in the distribution of copyrighted material such as MP3s, software, etc. i. Engage in deliberately wasteful activities such as stealing copy paper from the printers/copiers, printing unnecessary output or multiple copies of files. Generate excessive network traffic by sharing music or transferring an inappropriate volume of data without clearing it with the Technology Manager first.
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Theft Every attempt will be made by The Creative Circus to prosecute the theft of computer equipment. The Student Handbook contains details for policy regarding punishment for theft. This covers any items that the school has purchased i.e. monitors, scanners, CD/DVD burners, Firewire, Ethernet or USB cables AND mice. If an item leaves the lab without approval of the Technology Manager, it will be considered THEFT and treated accordingly! User Environment a. Be kind to your fellow students. i. Use headphones to listen to music or sound on the computer. ii. Keep a clean workspace. iii. Respect each others personal space. iv. Dont maliciously delete files on the computers or modify files. v. Dont unplug devices from lab computers. This includes unplugging monitors, keyboards, mice, CD burners or zip drives to use with a laptop. Peripherals a. Please respect each others need to use scanners and CD/DVD burners. If you are not scanning or burning and someone needs to use one of those functions, please give the computer up to them or swap out. Software a. Any unauthorized copy of applications loaded on lab computers will be considered theft and will be reported to the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and subject to prosecution as determined in the Code of Conduct located in your Student Handbook. b. If the copyright owner brings a civil action against you, the owner can seek to stop you from using its software immediately and can also request monetary damages. The copyright owner may then choose between actual damages, which includes the amount it has lost because of your infringement as well as any profits attributable to the infringement, and statutory damages, which can be as much as $150,000 for each program copied. In addition, the government can criminally prosecute you for copyright infringement. If convicted, you can be fined up to $250,000, or sentenced to jail for up to five years, or both. http://www.bsa.org c. Do not ask the Technology Manager to share or distribute licensed software. d. Any person who uses the computing facilities at The Creative Circus in violation of the foregoing conditions may have his/her use suspended or terminated. In addition, criminal prosecution and/or civil litigation may be brought against any person who violates the law or the rights of another person through use of the computing facilities. Each person who uses the computing facilities at The Creative Circus understands and agrees to comply with this policy during all times.
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THE CREATIVE CIRCUS SUGGESTED READING LIST For all students: Communication Arts Magazine Creativity Magazine British Art Direction and Design Magazine CMYK For Advertising students: Hey Whipple, Squeeze This, by Luke Sullivan Adcult USA: The Triumph of Advertising in American Culture, by James B. Twitchell Advertising: Concept and Copy, by George Felton Positioning, by Reis and Trout Elements of Style, by Strunk and White I Can See You Naked: A Fearless Guide to Making Great Presentations, by Ron Hoff Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamont Where the Suckers Moon, by Randall Rothenberg Writing Down the Bones, by Natalie Goldberg The Conquest of Cool, by Thomas Frank Under the Radar: Talking to todays Cynical Consumer, by Richard Kirshenbaum and Jonathan Bond One, the One Club Magazine Ad Age Magazine Adweek Magazine Archive Magazine For Design Students: Graphis Print Critique I.D. The Type Directors Annual HOW Magazine
suggested reading
For Photography Students: Photo District News Select Magazine Click Alternative Digital Photo Pro
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counseling services
COUNSELING SERVICES Darden Bynum Psychotherapy 1758 Century Boulevard Suite B Atlanta, GA 30345 404.633.2000 www.dardenbynum.com Briarcliff Psychological Center, P.C. 1777 Northeast Expressway Access Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 404.329.9977 June Kaufman, PhD 1244 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30030 404.321.6206 North Atlanta Psychological Association 990 Hammond Drive, NE Atlanta, GA 30328 770.913.0506 Atlanta Psychological & Psychiatric Consultants 4684 Roswell Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30342 404.256.7998 Atlanta Counseling Center 6111-C Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30328 770.396.0232
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WINTER QUARTER
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calendar
The Creative Circus ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2009-2011
Orientation - New Students Registration - New Students Classes Begin End of Drop/Add Period Martin Luther King, Jr. Day** Registration - Current Students Quarter Ends Spring Break*
January 2 January 2 January 5 January 9 January 19 March 4 - 5 March 20 March 21 - April 5
December 30 December 30 January 4 January 8 January 18 March 2 - 3 March 19 March 22 - April 2
January 6 January 6 January 10 January 14 January 17 March 8 - 9 March 25 March 28 - April 8
SPRING QUARTER
2009
2010
2011
Orientation - New Students Registration - New Students Classes Begin End of Drop/Add Period Memorial Day** Registration - Current Students Quarter Ends Summer Break*
April 2 April 2 April 6 April 10 May 25 June 2 - 3 June 19 June 20 - July 5
SUMMER QUARTER
2009
2010
2011
Independence Day Observed ** Orientation - New Students Registration - New Students Classes Begin End of Drop/Add Period Registration - Current Students Labor Day** Quarter Ends Fall Break*
FALL QUARTER
July 3 July 2 July 2 July 6 July 10 September 1 - 2 September 7 September 18 September 19 - October 4
2009
July 5 July 1 July 1 July 6 July 12 August 31 - September 1 September 6 September 17 September 20 - October 1
2010
July 4 July 7 July 7 July 11 July 15 September 6 - 7 September 5 September 23 September 26 - October 7
2011
** School and Offices Closed * School Closed
Orientation - New Students Registration - New Students Classes Begin End of Drop/Add Period Thanksgiving Recess** Registration - Current Students Quarter Ends Winter Break* Christmas Break** New Years Day**
October 1 October 1 October 5 October 9 November 26 - 27 December 1 - 2 December 18 December 18 - January 4 December 25 - 26 December 31 - January 1
September 30 September 30 October 4 October 8 November 25 - 26 December 1 - 2 December 17 December 20 - 31 December 23 - 24 December 31
October 6 October 6 October 10 October 14 November 24 - 25 December 6 - 7 December 23 December 26 - January 6 December 26 - 27 December 31
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Fair Use Guidelines
GUIDELINES FOR FAIR USE The purpose of this document is to provide some guidance to schools in making determinations on the use of copyrighted materials. This does not constitute an absolute and complete interpretation of the law, but some general guidelines and tests to apply to make as clear a determination as possible on the use of copyrighted materials. When in doubt, schools should obtain a license for use, not use the material or seek further legal advice. The fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. ( 107) In general, fair use is a murky area of copyright law, and there are often no hard and fast rules. Instead, courts weigh four factors set out by statute. These include: (1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and (4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work. See 17 USC 107. Case law makes clear that these are not the only factors and others may be considered. Fair use typically occurs when the work is used for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research. Courts frequently look to whether the use is transformative in nature (such as a parody) or whether it is just blatant copying. Even where the purpose of the use is one of those enumerated by statute, the balancing test still applies. So, just because the use has an educational purpose does not automatically mean there is fair use protection. Whether a specific use qualifies as fair use will depend on the specific facts and circumstances of that use. Movies. This is classified as a public performance of a copyrighted work. The right of public performance is a right protected by copyright. To perform or display a work "publicly" means to perform or display it at a place open to the public or at any place where a substantial number of persons outside of a normal circle of a family and its social acquaintances is gathered. 17 USC 107. Here, the movie night showing appears to be entertainment oriented, rather than educational, so it seems unlikely that this use will qualify for the fair use exemption or the educational exemption provided by 17 USC 110(1). The right of public performance is a right protected by copyright. This use does not appear to be a fair use or otherwise qualify for an exception. In order to avoid a potential violation, a license is needed to show the work in a large group setting such as a classroom or movie night event. Screenings in libraries do not constitute face to face instruction; however, they may be viewed as non-public instruction. An individual or small group may view a movie in a study carrel of a library and it would probably be characterized as a non-public viewing. Movie clips generally may be used for educational purposes in the classroom, but the entire movie should not be shown unless the proper license is acquired. It is important to
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note that the length and the purpose of the clip should be tied directly to the instruction taking place. Clip Art. Clip art is a general term used to refer to any artwork that is available in a collection, either in a book or on a computer disk. Whether or not clip art may be used without violating copyright laws will depend on the terms of use of the specific clip art collection. You Tube videos. This is copyrighted content. However, You Tubes Terms of Service Agreement provides that users posting content to the site grant each user of the Service a nonexclusive license to access your Content through the Service, and to use, reproduce, distribute, display and perform such Content as permitted through the functionality of the Service and under these Terms of Service." Users posting content have the option to allow others to embed the video into their own site or to restrict them from doing so. Because the Terms of Service create a license for others to use the content, if a content creator chooses not to restrict the capability, no copyright liability should result from the subsequent use of the content. Television shows. Copying television programs that are off the air for classroom use is permitted, with some restrictions: (1) The broadcast must be erased 45 days after recording (2) The recordings may be used only once by teachers in the course of time shifting the program in order for it to be seen by the class. (3) The broadcast should be shown in the classroom. (4) Limited copies may be made but they may not be altered or electronically or physically merged to create teaching anthologies or compilations. Photocopies. Photocopying of copyrighted material for classroom use should also be evaluated using the four tests listed above. Course packs that are reproduced by a company such as Kinkos is not considered fair use.
Fair Use Guidelines
When in doubt if there is potential copyright infringement, please seek further legal advice by contacting the VP of Educational Services at the CRC.
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student forms
New Student Acceptances, Approvals, Releases, and Agreements Student Authorization to Release Information via Email
Initial __________ I hereby authorize The Creative Circus to release the following information via email: EDUCATION: which includes grades, attendance and class schedule. FINANCIALS: which includes tuition information, balance due, and loan information, if applicable. Disclaimer: Information emailed to a student or prospective student is intended for that person only. The Creative Circus will not be held liable for information received by anyone other than the person intended. It is the students responsibility to notify The Creative Circus of any change of email address.
Student Handbook Acceptance Field Trip Approval & Release
Initial __________
I have accepted and reviewed my Creative Circus Handbook. Initial __________ I hereby grant my permission to be taken on field trips at the discretion of my illustrious and trustworthy instructor(s), any quarter, at any time, any place. Please consider this a legal release from this institution, The Creative Circus, in regards to accident or injury occurring on said field trips. Initial__________ As a responsible student at The Creative Circus, I am offered the privilege of working on school premises after published closing hours. To take advantage of this privilege, I agree to the following: 1. ANYONE (friends, partners, pets, etc) who is NOT on the approved 24-hour student list, must vacate the premises at closing. NO exceptions. 2. One person may NOT stay alone. 3. I will not hold the school, its employees, clients, customers, fellow students, and/or friends, liable for any injury, theft, or damage to myself and/or my property. 4. I agree to be the janitor and policeman for the time that I am on the premises after hours. The Creative Circus is not a dump and I will keep it clean. 5. I agree to report any damaged property, suspicious activity, etc. in writing to the Director prior to departing. 6. I understand that possession or use of consumption of any illegal or prohibited substance at the school is strictly and totally forbidden. Possession or use of such substances on school property or the public use of such substances adjacent to school property will result in immediate expulsion. 7. I will exit ONLY through the student lobby door.
Twenty-Four Hour Access Agreement
Computer Lab Rules Acceptance
Initial__________ I understand that any person who uses the computing facilities at The Creative Circus in violation of the Computer Lab Rules may have his/her use suspended or terminated. In addition, criminal prosecution and/or civil litigation may be brought against any person who violates the law or the rights of another person through the use of the computing facilities. Student Name ___________________________Student Email _____________________________________ Student Signature _____________________________________ Date _______________________________
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Registration/Address Form
_________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
IF THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY CHANGES IN YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION: CHECK HERE IF THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE PLEASE PRINT BELOW: Main Phone # Back Up Phone #
Email
Street Address
Apt. #
City
State
Zip
Do you want other students to have access to your phone number on the Circuss internal website? Yes No Do you want other students to have access to your email address on the Circuss internal website? Yes No
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_____________________________________________________________________________ TITLE IV CREDIT BALANCE AUTHORIZATION

Student Authorization
I ___authorize ___do not authorize THE CREATIVE CIRCUS to hold any amount of a Title IV credit balance that may exist on my account to assist me in meeting future education expenses. Should I withdraw from school and a Title IV credit balance exist on my account, I ___authorize ___do not authorize THE CREATIVE CIRCUS to return the amount of such credit balance to my lender to help reduce my loan indebtedness. I further understand that I may modify or rescind this authorization at any time. _____________________________________________ Print Name _____________________________________________ Student Signature Parent PLUS Borrower Authorization I ___authorize ___do not authorize THE CREATIVE CIRCUS to hold any amount of a Title IV PLUS loan credit balance that may exist on m y students account to assist them in meeting future education expenses. Should a Title IV PLUS loan credit balance exist on my students account as a result of withdrawal from school, I ___authorize ___do not authorize THE CREATIVE CIRCUS to return the amoutn of such credit balance to my lender to help reduce my loan indebtedness. I further understand that I may modify or rescind this authorization at any time. ____________________________________________ Parent PLUS Borrower Signature ___________________________________ Date ___________________________________ Date
Please note that because FSA funds are awarded to students to pay current year charges, notwithstanding any authorization from the student or parent, the school must pay: Any remaining balance on FSA loan funds by the end of the loan period, and Any other remaining FSA program funds by the end of the last payment period in the award year for which they were awarded. If the school has lost contact with a student who is due a credit balance, we will use all reasonable means to locate the student. If we still cannot find the student, the school will return the credit balance to the appropriate Title IV program(s) and/or lender.
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Refund Checks
I, _____________________________________, understand that the Financial Aid Department and the Business Office have alerted me to the processing time for refund checks. The processing time for refund checks is 4-6 weeks after the quarter starts. I understand and allow this processing time for my refund for living expenses.
Student Signature: ____________ ___________________________________ Date: _________________ Business Office Signature: _________________________________________ Date:__________________
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social media and beyond
Connect With Us! Just click on the red links. Google Calendar -or- iCal Calendar
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Twitter
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lab sheet
The Creative Circus - Creative Comprehensive Lab Sheet ____________________

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Part-time Full-time
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( Quarter ) ( Program )
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Summer Winter
Fall Spring
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Monday wk 1 Total Hours Category wk 2 Total Hours Category wk 3 Total Hours Category wk 4 Total Hours Category wk 5 Total Hours Category wk 6 Total Hours Category wk 7 Total Hours Category wk 8 Total Hours Category wk 9 Total Hours Category wk 10 Total Hours
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For purpose of tracking outside classwork & will be required for next quarter registration.
Hours required per quarter - 110

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Your total hours
Category A ( analytical ): data gathering, image research, product and market research, competitive situation analysis, demographic analysis, strategy development and writing.
Category B ( conceptual ):
Brainstorming, Tissues, concepting, thumbnails, copy platform
Category D ( executional ): Computer photo Category C ( developmental ): visual reworking, comping, editing, copy writing retouching, reshoots, computer typesetting, hand-lettering, digitalization, local proof outputting and off-site output of and crafting, typography, manual execution, finished piece, finished transparencies computer-aided design and type, sketches, polariods, location scouting, prop searching, production scheduling.
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Presentation Grade
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core classes
Required Core Classes

Students enrolled in the following classes must receive a C or highter. Financial Aid will cover the cost of ONE retake of these classes. If you must take any of these classes a 3rd time, Financial Aid will not cover the cost. COPYWRITING CW 101 Introduction to Copywriting GE101 Strategy 1 CW203 Writing for Radio or Elective TM210 Introduction to the Creative Team CW106 Headlines CW301 Copy 1 CW720 Copycrafting 1 CW820 Copycrafting 2 ART DIRECTION GE101 Strategy 1 VS101 Typography 1 VS102 Introduction to Graphic Design TM210 Introduction to the Creative Team VS201 Typography 2 VS202 Color Theory VS301 Typography 3 AD401 Layout 1 GRAPHIC DESIGN VS101 Typography 1 VS102 Introduction to Graphic Design GE101 Strategy 1 VS201 Typography 2 VS202 Color Theory for DS VS401 Design Concepts VS301 Typography 3 Contact: Janie Belden, Director of Education 404.477.6704 Janie.Belden@creativecircus.edu
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