MOBILITY/EXCHANGE APPLICATION PROCEDURES 2015/2016 The Alberta College of Art + Design, in conjunction with institutions from all over the world, participates in a unique international Mobility/Exchange Program that provides a cross-cultural experience while assisting the students in attaining their educational goals. The Mobility/Exchange Program provides the opportunity for students to attend participating host institutions during their third year of studies. Students remain registered with the Alberta College of Art + Design and pay all applicable tuition and fees to the College as they would in any other year. The program is designed to allow students to continue their academic progress and remain candidates for their degree at the College while attending the host institution. Students may apply to participate in the program for one or two semesters but must be returning for the Fall semester of their 4th year to maintain their spot in their major. Participation in the program is based on meeting the College’s academic eligibility criteria, the nature of the agreements with the host institution, available space at the host institution and the merit of the application and work submitted. Participation in the program is considered a privilege and at the sole discretion of ACAD. Students with successful applications will be responsible for obtaining and adhering to the stipulations outlined in the necessary student visas. Student will also be responsible for all costs incurred while participating in the program including travel, accommodation and living costs and be able to provide evidence of sufficient funding prior to departure. Students are required to have a basic knowledge of the language of instruction of the host institution. APPLICATION PROCEDURES i. Before filling you application, Check your academic standing and credits online through ACAD Web Services (i.e. Unofficial Transcript or Holds) to confirm that you are cleared with the academic eligibility requirements ii. Obtain a program-check from the Student Advisor’s Office (January or February 2015) The program-check will verify that you satisfy the academic eligibility criteria. Criteria require that you have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 and that you will have met the conditions for academic progress to the 3rd level (i.e. declared major). A Student clearing any of the academic deficiencies in the Spring or Summer session will not be eligible to participate in the program for the following Fall semester. Note: The program-check approval will be conditional until the end of the current winter semester at which time your academic progress will be reviewed. The College will update potential host institutions at this time, as necessary. The College reserves the right to reassess your participation in the program at any time based on updated academic information. iii. Obtain an application package from the Student Academic Advisor or online at: http://www.acad.ca/mobility_exchange.html The application package will contain:  Program Application – This application will stay on record at the College and lists the institution(s) to which you are applying.  Institution Application(s) – This is the application that will be sent to your selected institution(s). A separate and unique Institution Application must be submitted for each school to which you are applying. iv. Choose a faculty sponsor who will:  Assist you with the development of your application;  Advise you in selecting a program of study – program information and academic calendars for the participating institutions are available online via the institution’s website. Please investigate the courses and programs for the institution(s) you wish to be considered for and consult with your faculty sponsor to assess relevance and suitability;  Provide a letter of reference. v. Pay Your Application Fees! Application fees are payable at the Alberta College of Art + Design cashier.  $50 – for application to first institution  $35 – for each subsequent Institution Application (to a total of 3 applications) vi. Attend Mobility/Exchange Information Sessions vi. Complete your Application Package A complete application package will contain the following:  ONE Program Application – which will include:  An endorsed program-check  Chair of School’s signature indicating their approval of your application and approval of any major student requirements you plan on taking at the Host Institution  A receipt indicating the payment of your application fees  Institution Application (for each institution to which you are applying) – which will include:  Personal Statement  Digital Images both Mac and PC compatible (10 – 15) and image list (or other relevant media)  Passport sized photograph  Resume / Curriculum Vitae  Two letters of reference from faculty (including one from your faculty sponsor)  Official Transcript - This will be provided on your behalf by the Registrar’s office  Course descriptions of selected courses at the host institution(s) vii. Submit Your Application Package FINAL DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS February 27, 2015 by 4pm to participate in the 2015/16 Academic Year Submissions are to be dropped off with the Student Academic Advisor in the Student Experience Office. (Please note that replacement resume, statement, cd and image list for students applying for Winter semester mobility/exchange may only be accepted until September 4, 2015) POST-APPLICATION PROCESS The Student Academic Advisor will:  Contact the prospective host institutions detailing the interest of students from the College in attending their institution  Submit the applications to those institutions with available space  Contact students regarding the success of their application Students will:  Meet with the Student Academic Advisor, Bonnie Mui, ([email protected]) and consult their School Chair regarding course selection and transferability  Please note: students should not contact their prospective host institutions directly until an offer has been made. This may disrupt the application process and negatively impact admission decisions. All Mobility + Exchange participants must attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Workshop in April. Copies of all forms requested by the host institution must be submitted to the Student Academic Advisor at least two weeks prior to departure. Failure to follow the application procedures or any evidence of misrepresentation on any document related to the exchange, as well as any evidence of illegal acts performed by the student while on the exchange, will result in the immediate cancellation of ACAD’s support for that exchange and the cancellation of any related credit transfers to the student’s academic transcript. Please ensure that ACAD has your up-to-date contact information during the summer months! MOBILITY/EXCHANGE PROGRAM APPLICATION STUDENT EXPERIENCE 1407 14th Avenue N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 4R3 Telephone: (403) 338.5598 Facsimile: (403) 284-7644 Email: [email protected] Complete this form and return it with supporting documents to the Student academic Advisor on or before the specified date. Please submit only one copy of the Program Application. STUDENT INFORMATION Student Name: Major: Calgary Address: ID Number: Calgary Telephone: Family (permanent) telephone: Email: List the Institution(s) and term(s) to which you are applying: OFFICE USE ONLY 1. / ACCEPTED 2. / ACCEPTED 3. / ACCEPTED COMMENTS RECOGNITION OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS It is understood that the student will register in a program of full-time study at the host institution (a minimum of 24 hours of instruction/studio activity per week) and will complete all requirements as set out by that institution. Upon ACAD’s receipt of an official transcript from the host institution confirming satisfactory completion of the program of study, ACAD agrees to waive the student’s required major studio courses and studio electives to a maximum of 15 credits per semester upon approval. [Within these 15 credits, the student may receive specified liberal studies credit only where transcripts confirm the equivalent coursework was completed at the host institution. Liberal studies courses will be evaluated on a course by course basis upon completion of the Mobility/Exchange Program and upon submission of detailed course outlines and samples of written work completed.] Official transcripts must be submitted and approved within the first two weeks of the following semester at ACAD. Tuition must be paid to the Alberta College of Art + Design at least two weeks before the start of classes, as well as copies of all forms requested by the host institution submitted to the Student Academic Advisor. DECLARATION The information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Colleges Act, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Statistics Act (Canada) and the Taxation Act (Canada). The information will be protected by the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this personal information, please contact Student Experience at the Alberta College of Art + Design. I certify that I have read and understand all of the instructions and information accompanying this application form, and that all statements made in connection with this application are true and complete in all respects. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to act as an appropriate ambassador for the Alberta College of Art + Design throughout this exchange opportunity. Student’s Signature: Date: CHAIR OF SCHOOL DECLARATION I have reviewed this application and approve it for submission to the Host Institution. I believe that the applicant will benefit from the Mobility/Exchange experience and will act as an appropriate ambassador for the Alberta College of Art + Design. Chair of School’s Signature: Date: OFFICE USE – APPLICATION PROCESSING Application Fee Payments $50 first application (receipt attached) $35 second application (receipt attached) $35 third application (receipt attached) Academic Requirements No credit deficiencies Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher Comments / Credit Deficiencies to be cleared: MOBILITY/EXCHANGE INSTITUTION APPLICATION (Use 1 for each institution) 1407 14th Avenue N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 4R3 Telephone: (403) 338.5598 Facsimile: (403) 284-7644 Email: [email protected] Complete this form and return it with supporting documents to the Student Academic Advisor on or before the specified date. You must submit a separate Institution Application for each institution to which you are applying. PERSONAL INFORMATION Part A Name of Applicant:_________________________________ ID Number:____________________________________ Home Institution:__________________________________ I wish to attend:_________________________________ I am applying to the Host School for Mobility/Exchange for the following semester(s): ____ Fall 2015 ____ Winter 2016 Major area of study: _________________________________ Year Level:____________________________________ Calgary address:____________________________________ Calgary adress valid until:_________________________ Calgary telephone:__________________________________ Email:_______________________________________ Permanent address if different from above:________________________________________________________________ PROPOSED PROGRAM AT HOST SCHOOL Part B List the title and code of each course you are interested in taking and attach the course description. Consult the host school catalog or website for information about course offerings and content. For schools in Europe and the UK, you may only be able to find general program descriptions. Please attach a program description if specific course descriptions are not available. Each student is responsible for fulfilling all the course requirements of their home school. It is imperative that you discuss in advance with your Student Academic Advisor or School Chair, as appropriate, all courses that will be taken on Mobility/Exchange. Host schools retain the right to cancel, substitute, limit or otherwise alter courses offered in a given semester and to set pre-requisites or conditions for registration in all courses. Students must notify their Student Academic Advisor and Chair of School of any changes to the list of pre-approved courses with the understanding that changes may reduce the number of course equivalencies approved by the College. The courses I plan to take while on Mobility/ Exchange are: Course Title and Code / Program of Study 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Description attached (√) PERSONAL STATEMENT Part C Please write a brief Personal Statement on an additional sheet and submit it with this application. The Personal Statement should outline:  Your goals and reasons for seeking Mobility/Exchange  How the proposed study at the host school relates to your education and career goals  A summary of your artistic practice TO THE APPLICANT Part D I have read and I accept the terms of the Mobility/Exchange Program as described in this application. I understand it is my responsibility to meet the terms of eligibility and that the host school has sole discretion in determining acceptance as a Mobility/Exchange student. The Mobility/Exchange Program provides students the opportunity for short term study at another institution. In this spirit, students may not apply for permanent transfer to the host school while participating in the Mobility/Exchange Program. I request that upon completion of my study at the host school a transcript of my completed courses and grades be sent to my home School and be included in my permanent record. Acceptance as a Mobility/Exchange student at the host School is conditional on my being in academic good standing at the completion of the most recent semester of study prior to the Mobility/Exchange semester and meeting all financial obligations at the Home School. _____________________________________________________________________________ Applicant Signature Date APPLICANT: After completing this form, you must obtain the following approvals from your Home School. The Home Mobility Coordinator/Student Academic Advisor’s signature is required. Be sure to keep a copy of this form for your own records! ____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Chair of School Signature Name & School Date ________________ 2. AVPRA Signature Alison Miyauchi, Associate VP Research and Academic Affairs___________________ Name & Title Date _____________________________Bonnie Mui, Student Academic Advisor_____________________________ 3. Home Mobility Coordinator Signature Name & Title Date [email protected]______________________403.338.5598___________________________________________ Coordinator's Email Phone # Participating Exchange/Mobility Institutions Exchange partnerships are subject to change Students applying for intuitions outside North America may need to fulfill language competency requirements Canada Vancouver, British Columbia Halifax, Nova Scotia Toronto, Ontario www.ecuad.ca www.nscad.ca www.ocadu.ca Cincinnati, Ohio Boston, Massachusetts Oakland, California Cleveland, Ohio San Bernardino, California Detroit, Michigan Columbus, Ohio New York, New York Washington, DC Kansas City, Kansas Laguna Beach, California Old Lyme, Connecticut Portland, Maine Baltimore, Maryland Boston, Massachusetts Memphis, Tennessee Milwaukee, Wisconsin Minneapolis, Minnesota Beverly, Massachusetts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Portland, Oregon Los Angeles, California Portland, Oregon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Providence, Rhode Island Sarasota, Florida San Francisco, California Chicago, Illinois Boston, Massachusetts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nashville, Tennessee www.artacademy.edu www.aiboston.edu www.cca.edu www.cia.edu www.csusb.edu www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu www.ccad.edu www.cooper.edu www.corcan.edu www.kcai.edu www.lcad.edu www.lymeacademy.edu www.meca.edu www.mica.edu www.massart.edu www.mca.edu www.miad.edu www.mcad.edu www.montserrat.edu www.moore.edu www.ocac.edu www.otis.edu www.pnca.edu www.pafa.org www.risd.edu www.ringling.edu www.sfai.edu www.saic.edu www.smfa.edu www.uarts.edu www.watkins.edu Australian National University Griffith University Queensland College of Art Canberra, Australia Gold Coast, Queensland Brisbane, Queensland Sydney College of Arts Sydney, Australia www.soa.anu.edu.au www.griffith.edu.au www.griffith.edu.au/visual-creativearts/queensland-college-art www.usyd.edu.au/sca Emily Carr University of Art & Design NSCAD University OCAD University United States Art Academy of Cincinnati Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University California College of the Arts Cleveland Institute of Art California State University San Bernardino College for Creative Studies Columbus College of Art & Design Cooper Union School of Art Corcoran College of Art and Design Kansas City Art Institute Laguna College of Art & Design Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts Maine College of Art Maryland Institute College of Art Massachusetts College of Art Memphis College of Art Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Minneapolis College of Art & Design Montserrat College of Art Moore College of Art & Design Oregon College of Art & Craft Otis College of Art & Design Pacific Northwest College of Art Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Rhode Island School of Design Ringling College of Art & Design San Francisco Art Institute School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of the Museum of Fine Arts University of the Arts Watkins College of Art, Design & Film Australia/New Zealand Note: Australia/New Zealand – February - June (Semester I), July – November (Semester 2) Europe *Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Lodz Bergen National Academy of Fine Arts *Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw *Universidad Politécnica de Valencia Facultad de Bellas Artes de San Carlos Lodz, Poland Kunstagsklen, Norway Wroclaw, Poland Valencia, Spain http://www.asp.lodz.pl/ www.khib.no/english http://www.asp.wroc.pl/english/index_e.htm www.upv.es/entidades/BBAA Willem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam, Netherlands www.wdka.nl Dundee, Scotland Cornwall, England Glasgow, Scotland www.dundee.ac.uk/djcad www.falmouth.ac.uk www.gsa.ac.uk Mexico City, Mexico www.esmeralda.edu.mx United Kingdom Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Falmouth School of Art & Design Glasgow School of Art Note: Glasgow School of Art has the same Fall and Winter mobility application deadline Mexico *Escuela de Pintura Escultura y Grabado “La Esmeralda” *Language requirement applies.