Plus Registration & Information
Fall 2010
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General Information
Course Offerings Fall 2010
Getting
Started- Students New to Online Classes
Registration for Continuing Online
Helpful Info/Important Dates/FAQ'S!
OVERVIEW
The Art Institute of Seattle is offering selected online courses through a consortium agreement with The Art Institute of Pittsburgh- Online Division (AiPOD). The online course program is referred to as the Plus Program. This is a great opportunity for students, but remember that online classes are not for everyone. The classes are approximately 5 1/2 weeks in duration and due to the intensive and interactive format of online courses, students are REQUIRED to participate online at least 4 out of 7 days in the week. Success will require a great deal of communication in writing. Online classes are not generally taught by AiS instructors. Interested students will need to complete a series of steps before being allowed to register for online courses the first time. Online classes should be registered for by all posted deadlines. Students are encouraged to register as early as possible, as online classes do not work well for last minute enrollment and space is not guaranteed.
Characteristics of a successful Plus student
- Comfortable communicating in writing
- Willingness to work 4 out of 7 days per week in a 5 1/2 week period
- Self-motivated and self-disciplined (does not procrastinate!)
- Possess good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Has solid computer skills (email, web, word processing, etc.)
- Ability to work pro-actively and follow through for completion of task
- Comfortable working independently
- Good reading skills with attention to detail- VERY IMPORTANT
Eligibility
- For Fall Quarter 2010, students in any quarter of study at The Art Institute of Seattle are eligible to enroll in Online Classes.
- All continuing students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. No more than 40% of the program of study may be completed online.
- Portfolio preparation and portfolio courses as well as college preparatory courses (e.g. MAT82 Basic Math and ENG83 College Preparatory Writing) MUST be taken on-ground and cannot be taken online.
- Students must successfully complete previous online courses in order to continue taking online classes. Students with online grades lower than a "C" will be subject to review. Students that repeatedly withdraw or drop online classes will also be subject to review.
- In order to take an online course, students must complete registration by posted deadlines.
Technology
- A student must personally own a computer with hardware and software required by the course.
- A student must have a subscription for Internet connection.
- There is a $100 Technology Fee for each online class taken.
Textbooks
- eBooks: If you are enrolled in a course that uses eBooks (digital texts), you do not need to purchase any additional texts. Instead, the textbook is built into the online classroom. The first week of class you access the text in the classroom; after the first week, you may then download the text if preferred. Please note you will be charged the following in addition to the $100 Technology Fee:
- If you are enrolled in a class that uses one eBook there is a $50 Digital Resource Fee.
- If you are enrolled in a class that uses two or more eBooks there is a $75 Digital Resource Fee.
- Traditional: If you are enrolled in a course that uses a traditional text (hard-copy), you will need to purchase your books through AiPOD's bookstore or another bookstore of your choosing. (These books are not generally for sale at the AiS Supply Store.) The AiPOD Bookstore may be found @ http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/aio.htm
- Next to each class listed below there are two codes. The first code is AiPOD's course code; the second course code is the AiS course code. You can click the first course code to read a description of the class. Remember, the book information in the description will not be updated until closer to the session start. In the mean time, please reference the book type provided next to the class.
COURSE OFFERINGS |
Session 1 (S1) Dates: October 4- November 10, 2010 Classes and book info are subject to change. All courses are offered for both sessions unless otherwise indicated. ANIMATION / MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION FASHION DESIGN FASHION MARKETING GAME ART & DESIGN GENERAL EDUCATION CULINARY ARTS INTERIOR DESIGN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA COMMON FOUNDATION COURSES Note: Some classes may be listed under common courses as they are used in multiple programs; as always, you should reference your degree audit in selecting classes. *Sanitation & Safety will take the ServSafe proctored exam on campus- you will be emailed information after the Schedule Adjustment Period ends. |
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GETTING STARTED | STEPS FOR STUDENTS NEW TO ONLINE CLASSES
| 1. Complete this online assessment. Please be sure to complete this form in its entirety. In order to be considered for online courses for Fall Quarter 2010, this form must be submitted by October 1, 11 am. Once submitted a confirmation page appears. |
2. After submitting the assessment you must attend an info session. Below are ALL the opportunities to attend for Fall Quarter registration:
At the end of the session, you may meet with an academic advisor to register in person. |
| 3. After registration, you must complete AiPOD Plus Knowledge Base Tutorials prior to the class start. Log into the MyAiCampus Portal, look for the link that says "Online Class Resources." Click on it and there you will find the "Knowledge Base" tutorials that contain learning modules designed to help you prepare for your online class. |
| 4. On the first day of your class, log into your online class and post! Good luck. |
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GETTING STARTED | REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING ONLINE
If you have previously taken online classes here, please see an Advisor in NC ground floor Academic Advising Department to register for online classes in person. NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REGISTER YOURSELF FOR ONLINE CLASSES THROUGH MYAICAMPUS.COM- YOU MUST SEE ADVISING! THE DEADLINE FOR FA10 ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR BOTH SESSIONS IS October 1, 12 noon- NO EXCEPTIONS! AGAIN, REGISTRATION FOR BOTH S1 & S2 ARE REQUIRED BY THIS DATE. We cannot add in a S2 class halfway through the quarter! If you have any questions, visit Academic Advising, NC ground floor.
Remember, all continuing students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. No more than 40% of the program of study may be completed online.
If you are a repeating online student, please review the information on this website as it may have changed since you last took an online class!
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HELPFUL INFO FOR PLUS STUDENTS
- MyAiCampus Portal/Login for online classes: http://myaicampus.com
- For assistance with your username and password for the above website, please see the Registrar's Office.
- AiPOD Plus Bookstore: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/aio.htm
- eBooks: View demo at http://downloads.vitalbook.com/images/flash_demo/?FVCUSNO=34974
- Help Desk: For help with technical problems, such as not being able to access your class, call 1-866-642-2711 (Note: this is not for help with resetting your username and password for MyAiCampus.com)
- AiPOD Plus Knowledge Base Tutorials are found in your student account by logging into the MyAiCampus Portal. Once logged in, look for the link that says "Online Class Resources." Click on it and there you will find the "Knowledge Base" tutorials that contain learning modules designed to help you prepare for your online class. You will also find more information about eBooks/Digital Bookshelf, and even online class tutoring. It is recommended that you review this section.
- Individual Course Policies can be found in your online classroom at all times.
- Academic Policies, including schedule adjustment and course withdrawal info, found in pages 91-93 of the 2009-2010 AiS School Catalog.
HELPFUL DATES FOR PLUS STUDENTS
Summer Session 2 (S2) Dates: August 19- September 25, 2010
First day to participate/post- August 19
Last day to drop without charge- August 23, 5 pm
Last day to withdraw (will not be refunded tuition, will receive "W" on transcript- September 17, 5 pm
Fall Session 1 (S1) Dates: October 4- November 10, 2010
First day to participate/post- October 4
Last day to drop without charge- October 11, 5 pm
Last day to withdraw (will not be refunded tuition, will receive "W" on transcript)- November 3, 5 pm
Fall Session 2 (S2) Dates: November 11- December 18, 2010
First day to participate/post- November 11
Last day to drop without charge- November 15, 5 pm
Last day to withdraw (will not be refunded tuition, will receive "W" on transcript)- December 20, 5 pm
Please note the above dates are specific to online classes. Please see Academic Advising, NC ground floor if needed.
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is AiPOD? AiPOD= Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division, where online courses are hosted through a consortium agreement.
What is the "Plus Program?" The Plus Program refers to campus based students, such as yourself, who are also taking online classes. In other words, you are an AiS student plus taking online classes!
How do I find what books I need? If you look above in the course listing you will see there are two course codes. The first code corresponds to AiPOD and the second corresponds to our school, AiS. Please note, most online classes utilize eBooks instead of traditional textbooks. If your class uses an eBook, you do not need to purchase any additional textbooks. Instead, the eBook is part of your online class. You are charged a $50 Digital Resource Fee for online classes that use one eBook or a $75 Digital Resource Fee for online classes using two or more eBooks. If your course uses a traditional textbook, you will need to order your book. The AiPOD bookstore is located at http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/aio.htm
I want to see what the classroom looks like before signing up. Is that possible? Check out tutorials/demos online at http://www.thecampuscommon.com/tutorials/aio/
What do eBooks look like? You can view a demo online at http://downloads.vitalbook.com/images/flash_demo/?FVCUSNO=34974
How/Where do I log into my online class? Log into www.myaicampus.com using the username and password that you created. When you reach the home page, locate your schedule on the right hand side. Your class should be underlined as a link. Click the link and it should take you right into your online class. Please note: you will not gain access to your online class until 3 days before the course begins. See sample schedule below- in this example the online class is Nutrition Science:
When does Plus registration start? End? Plus registration starts week 7 every quarter. See this web site for detailed deadlines each quarter.
May I register late? No, students are required to meet posted deadlines.
May I add a second session class once the quarter has started? No, registration for BOTH sessions is required by the end of the Plus registration deadline. You cannot add classes during the Schedule Adjustment Period- you can only drop them.
When does my class start? See dates above. Again, this web site is updated every quarter. Please bookmark it!
What classes are available online? Updated each quarter on this web site- see course offerings above.
Where do I find the AiPOD Plus Knowledge Base Tutorial? After logging into the MyAiCampus Portal, look for the link that says "Online Class Resources." Click on it and there you will find the "Knowledge Base" tutorials that contain learning modules designed to help you prepare for your online class.
Information Subject to Change- info above is specific to Fall 2010. Last Updated: 9/3/2010