One credit represents 15 clock hours. Courses are held for 10
weeks with additional practicum and lab or project work required.
A student is classified as full-time who takes 12 or more credit
hours per semester. The internship can be completed concurrently
with academic courses. Internships require 20 clock hours per
academic credit.
Attendance
Class attendance is an obligation. All students are expected
to attend regularly and punctually all classes in which they are
enrolled. Failure to do so may lead to being dropped from the
course or a failing grade. Each course and instructor has explicit
requirements. It is the instructor's prerogative to define "excused"
and "unexcused" absences. If a student has "unexcused"
absences for more then 20% of the total scheduled classes, the
instructor may drop the student from the course. Students who
are dropped may appeal the action and may apply for remedial assignments
to complete the requirements.
Reinstatement
Students who have been dropped for excessive absences or who
have dropped courses may request reinstatement. If the instructor
approves the reinstatement, the student may continue the course
with the remedial assignments agreed upon.
Changes to Course Schedule
Students may not change courses after the end of late registration.
Please see financial fees for information on course refund for
withdrawing from scheduled courses. The Studio School reserves
the right to cancel courses that do not meet the minimum number
of students required (8 for Level I and II). Level III and the
Capstone project are independent and guided learning experiences
and not subject to the minimum class size requirement.
Grading System
Degree of attainment of course objectives is indicated by a point
system:
4 = Outstanding
3 = Above average
2 = Average
1 = Passing, below average
0 = Failure
W = Withdrawn
I = Incomplete
P = Pass - used for Internships
A = Audit
Quality points earned for each courses are determined by multiplying
the number of quantity points for each grade by the number of
credit hours each course carries. A students grade point average
is computed by adding the total quality points for all course
for which quality point values may be computed, then dividing
by the corresponding number of credit hours attempted during the
same period. The grade of pass "P"or "F" is
awarded for internship courses. A student who believes a grade
has been calculated incorrectly may appeal within one semester
of earning the grade. Students may repeat a course in which he
or she has enrolled previously and pay the requisite fees. The
grade in the first course is not counted toward the student's
overall average.
Academic Status
A student's academic status is a general indication of the student's
eligibility to remain in school and is determined on a case-to-case
basis. A student's average "grade point average" or
"GPA" of 2 or better is required to graduate.
Graduation Requirements
The Studio School awards a Certificate in Art Documentation upon
satisfactory completion of 24 credits of approved study.
1. Completed work in each level as specified, with an average
of 2 or better with a minimum of 24 credits.
2. A passing grade of P for internship/fieldwork experience
3. Certification all fees have been paid in full.
Student Complaints
Students Complaints relative to actions of school officials shall
be addressed to the Louisiana State Board of Regents, Proprietary
Schools Section, PO Box 3677, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677. 225.342.4253,
only after the Student has unsuccessfully attempted to resolve
the matter with the School, after having first filed a written
and signed complaint with the School's Officials.
Directions
from Baton Rouge to Studio School
