Short Courses
Regulations & Policies
DISCLAIMER
Please note that the Academy cannot be held responsible for the content of external internet sites which may be reached by links from the Art Academy website.
All information is correct at time of publication. While every effort is made to offer the courses set out in the Academy Prospectus and on this website, the Academy reserves the right to withdraw particular courses and to change both the content and the pricing of a course when need arises, without prior warning. Participants who have already paid in full for a course will not be subject to any such price increase. Minor changes of course content will not be considered to affect our cancellation policy, as set out in the Academy’s Refund & Transfer Policy.
GENERAL INFORMATION
OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS
It is essential that you advise us of your UK address, telephone and email details for the two weeks period prior to your course commencing in case we need to advise you of any changes. The Academy does not offer refunds for accommodation or travel costs associated with any courses.
STUDENT VISA
Students who require a visa to enter the UK must contact the British Embassy in their own country and make prior arrangements before booking any course. The Art Academy is not permitted to sponsor any visas.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Course participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, and to recognise that other participants also require support and assistance. If a participant becomes persistently disruptive, we reserve the right to issue a verbal warning, and if this does not resolve the situation, the participant may be asked to leave the course.
LANGUAGE
All classes are taught in English. Applicants for diploma courses whose first language is not English should note that they are required to be moderately proficient in written and spoken English, and be able to participate in group discussions and presentations in English. Participants on short courses should have a working knowledge of English.
BANK HOLIDAYS
Courses often run on Bank Holiday Mondays – please check the course document carefully.
CERTIFICATION
On completion of your course and having attended the minimum number of hours required, the Art Academy may provide you with a Certificate of Attendance if requested to do so.
UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION
Our website is the source of the most up-to-date information concerning dates and content. Applicants are advised to check details on the website to avoid any disappointment.
PHOTOGRAPHY
From time to time, we may photograph our evening, weekend and short course classes for use in marketing and promotional material (including on our website and social media channels). We’ll always get in touch with you before the class to let you know that a photographer will be present, and you’ll be asked for your permission to have your photo taken and used.
GIVING FEEDBACK
We want to know about your experience at The Art Academy. This will help us to continue improving. Get in touch by emailing us at info@artacademy.org.uk.
DATA PROTECTION
PERSONAL DATA
By purchasing a short course you give the Art Academy permission to process your personal data (as defined in the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation 2018) for the purposes of administration of the Art Academy’s short courses. Data will be stored securely, treated confidentially and will not be disclosed to external organisations. The data will be used, unless you tell us otherwise, for statistical and course quality monitoring processes and will be retained by the Academy for a period of 42 months, unless you have opted to receive business and marketing information from the Art Academy.
MANAGING YOUR DATA
You have the right to access certain personal data that we hold about you. If you wish to request your data to be removed from our database, please contact info@artacademy.org.uk.
For more information on how we store and use your data please see our Privacy and Data Protection Policy.
REFUND & TRANSFER POLICY
CANCELLATIONS BY US
If a course is cancelled by the Academy, participants will be notified and given the opportunity to transfer to another course. Otherwise the full cost of fees will be refunded within three weeks, under normal conditions. We shall not be liable for any other consequential loss.
CANCELLATIONS BY YOU
Cancellations on the part of the participant made less than 14 days before the start of the course are non-refundable. Cancellations made before that time will incur a £20 administration charge.
TRANSFERRALS
Transferrals from one course to another may be made up to two weeks prior to the course start date, subject to availability.
SUBSTITUTIONS
If you are no longer able to attend a course, substitutions may be accepted up to one week prior to the course start date. Please note substitutions cannot be accepted once the course has started.
CLASS POSTPONEMENT
In the event of staff illness, we will attempt to find a substitute tutor. If this is not possible, the class will be postponed, participants will be notified and the class will be rescheduled. Alternatively, the missed hours may be added to the remaining course classes.
STRIKES & SECURITY ALERTS
In the event of a public transport strike, security closure or severe weather conditions, we may have to cancel or close a class early for reasons beyond our control. Unfortunately in these situations we cannot accept liability, provide an alternative session or offer a refund.
NON-ATTENDANCE
Non-attendance of classes due to illness, or for personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds, extra tuition or transferral to another class.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Course participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to recognise that other participants also require support and assistance. Any behaviour which fails to meet the Academy’s stated expectations (below) in respect of participant behaviour, or which interferes with the proper functioning or activities of the Academy or those who work, study in, or visit the Academy, or which otherwise damages the Academy or its reputation can be considered a breach of this code of conduct. We reserve the right to issue a verbal warning where appropriate, and if this does not resolve the situation, the participant may be asked to leave the course.
Participants are asked:
– To be considerate and respectful to the needs of fellow students, staff, and visitors to the Academy
– To respect the Academy’s property and that of others
– To comply with reasonable requests or instructions from members of Academy staff
– Not to engage in any conduct which is intended or is likely to disrupt teaching, learning or any other activities undertaken by or within the Academy
– Not to damage Academy property or use it for unapproved purposes
– Not to engage in any harassment or intimidating behaviour
– Not to engage in any other anti-social behaviour, including causing excessive noise
– Not to drink alcohol or be intoxicated on Academy premise
– Not to photograph models without consent
– Not to put the health and safety of yourself or others at significant risk
– Not to access internet sites containing pornographic, offensive or obscene material on Academy IT equipment and networks
In some cases failure to meet the above stated expectations of behaviour may result in the immediate removal from the course and permanent exclusion from the Academy. The following (non-exhaustive) list will result in immediate removal from and permanent exclusion from the Academy:
– Physical violence
– Possessing, supplying or using, on Academy premises, any illegal substances or offensive weapons (including replica weapons)
– Sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence
– Hate crime
– Theft or unauthorised possession of any property or facilities belonging to the Academy, a student, member of staff or visitor
– Incidences requiring police involvement
– Non-accidental damage to property, whether owned by the Academy or otherwise