Page 112 of St. Johns River Community College 2005-2006 Catalog by St. Johns River Community College Florida

112 Florida School of the Arts SJRCC 2005-2006 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE VISUAL ART - Fine Art - Graphic Design/New Media - Photography ACTING DANCE PRODUCTION/DESIGN Costume Design - Scenic/Lighting Design Associate in Science Degree This degree is for the student who is interested in entering the professional arts world or transferring into an advancedlevel professional art school. The A.S. degree requires successful completion of 64 semester hours in both general education and the chosen Florida School of the Arts program area. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE VISUAL ART - Fine Art - Graphic Design/New Media - Graphic Design - Photography - Illustration ACTING DANCE Dance - Dance Entertainment - Dance Studio Management MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION/DESIGN Costume Design - Scenic/Lighting Design - Stage Management ADMISSION Admission to Florida School of the Arts is based on audition/portfolio review and an interview. A resume, a current transcript, and two letters of recommendation need to accompany the application. Florida School of the Arts requires two letters: one from someone who is familiar with the candidates artistic abilities, and a second letter from the candidate's most recent teacher in his or her discipline. Upon graduation from high school, the student must also send an official transcript in order to complete the admissions file. Under special circumstances, Florida School of the Arts will approve the submission of slides or video in lieu of an on-site audition/portfolio review. However, final acceptance is contingent upon an interview with the area faculty and the Dean. Florida School of the Arts students must also be admitted to St. Johns River Community College and are responsible for compliance with all College policies and procedures. All applications, recommendations, transcripts, and test scores are to be sent directly to the Florida School of the Arts. FINANCIAL AID College students admitted into Florida School of the Arts programs are eligible for all college financial aid programs. Among these are college student worker programs, loan programs, government grants, and special scholarships from the state and private funds. Consult the financial aid section of this catalog for detailed information. HOUSING Florida state law prohibits the College from maintaining student housing and dorms. Florida School of the Arts maintains a housing file that students may refer to in locating suitable accommodations in the area. SEMESTER EVALUATIONS At the end of every semester, each student is evaluated by faculty on the basis of performance or portfolio and overall progress toward fulfilling program requirements. These evaluations are shared with the student in order to reinforce strengths and identify areas for improvement. Based on these evaluations, the faculty and the Dean of Florida School of the Arts determine probationary status or recommend suspension of students from Florida School of the Arts. Students must complete a minimum of 25% of all credit hours required for graduation through the Florida School of the Arts and/or St. Johns River Community College. FLORIDA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PROBATION AND SUSPENSION POLICIES Florida School of the Arts students are subject to the academic regulations of St. Johns River Community College and Florida School of the Arts in regard to probation and suspension. Students on full status are eligible to participate in all Florida School of the Arts classes and extracurricular activities. To remain on full status a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 as well as an arts grade point average of 2.5. Full status students must also be in good standing with the Disciplinary Committee. For the specific policies and procedures related to Florida School of the Arts probation, continuing probation, and suspension, please refer to the Florida School of the Arts Student Handbook.

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