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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HELENE GOLNDADEL AND INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE ARTISTSGeneral Application Procedures
The International Creative Artists Institution ("ICA") can only accept students whose talent and commitment to excellence promise future achievements in their chosen areas of major study. The faculty members select students for admission based on their performance at the competitive admissions auditions that ICA holds. Applicants will be asked to attend a preliminary audition and, if they perform successfully at the preliminary audition, attend a call-back audition where a final decision regarding the student's admission will be made. The School does not set a maximum age limit. However, children must be at least 3-½ years old to participate in our classes. Statement of Non-Discrimination
The International Creative Artists Academy admits students of any sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship or national or ethnic origin to all the rights and privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at The International Creative Artists School. ICA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, religion, age, political beliefs, race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, veteran status, military service status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, and other school-administrated programs. Students participating in our programs that are not legally allowed to work in the United States shall not be allowed to participate in the free audition sessions conducted by SAG and AFTRA accredited agents and managers that come to our facility for the purpose of scouting our students to assess their potential for employment in the industry.Entrance Requirements
Applications for admission into ICA must be approved by one of the faculty members. Each applicant must also pass a preliminary and a final audition before he or she can be accepted into ICA. Preliminary evaluation Applicant will demonstrate: 1. A sincere interest, ability and desire to succeed in the field of study. 2. The ability to speak, write and understand the English language. Final evaluation Applicant will perform a sixty second commercial and will demonstrate and achieve: 1. An acceptable level of natural talent towards the film, TV, commercial or print industry. 2. A passing score on "Capacity to Be Trained" examination. Applicants who do not pass ICA's entrance requirements, may be invited to re-apply, but will only be able to do so after a period of three to six months. Admission Procedure The admission is decided at the completion of the two steps described above: Preliminary evaluation Final evaluation The applicant will read and receive all required pre-enrollment documentation, including but not limited to: School Catalog Notice of Cancellation Tuition Refund Table Enrollment Agreement Upon written acknowledgement that the potential student has received and read the above listed document, signed the student enrollment agreement and remitted his/her payment for the program tuition, the student will be admitted. MISSION This Institution seeks talented and committed individuals. International Creative Artists vows to empower students of the Arts towards achievements in the film, TV, commercial and print industry. The institution's mission to develop skills, sharpen minds and provide such talented individuals with an outstanding placement program does not however limit itself to the endeavors described above. The institution's transforming programs allow students to become whom they need to be to have things turn out in any and all aspects of professional endeavors. ICA's classes are designed to help our students improve their poise and confidence, self-affirmation, social skills work ethics, leadership abilities, organizational skills, etc... A large percentage of ICA students, who successfully complete their program and receive their Certificate of Completion, land representation with SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) franchised agents. Although ICA will try its best to make sure that students who successfully complete its programs are exposed to Hollywood talent agents, talent managers and casting directors, The Institution does not offer, nor guarantee, any employment in the entertainment industry. Class Sessions Classes are offered Monday-Sunday. An admission representative will establish exact start and end dates with the student. Class hours and days vary by program. Holidays ICA will observe the following holidays: New Year's Day Independence Day Martin Luther King's Birthday Labor Day President's Day Thanksgiving Memorial Day Christmas Tuition and Other Payments
Students are expected to pay for each course upon completing the enrollment process. Such payment will include the hundred dollars registration fee and the book/material equipment fee. Please refer to the student cancellation and refund policy. Financial Aid Payment plans may be established by the institution. ICA will design a payment plan schedule for the student when needed, but will not charge any finance charge or percentage rate. However the student will need to meet each payment timely. Failure to meet payments by the student will result in the account being turned over to an agency for collection. In some cases partial scholarships may be granted by the institution. Facility Conveniently located in Irvine, CA, this institution and facility it occupies, and the equipment it utilizes all comply fully with federal, state and local ordinances and regulations. Regulatory requirements include the areas of fire safety, building safety, and health. Handicapped parking and wheelchair access are provided. ICA is a non-smoking facility. International Creative Artists 2646 Dupont Drive (Suite C270) Irvine, CA 92612 Tel: 949-250 9888 Fax: 949-250 3222 Operating Schedule Office Hours: The institution is open Monday through Friday, 9AM to 9PM. Saturday, 10AM to 6PM, and Sunday 9AM to 8PM. Instruction Hours: Classes meet Monday trough Friday 7PM to 9PM. Saturday 10 AM to 5:00PM, and Sunday 9AM to 7:30PM. Basic Rules and Regulations CHEWING GUM IS NOT ALLOWED ON SCHOOL PREMISES. Students caught discarding chewing gum underneath their chair will be removed from the classroom permanently. The ICA proper dress code is to be followed at all times. Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be sent home. Casual and upscale casual clothes will be allowed. Shorts, tank shirts, improper choices in clothing such as revealing, provocative outfits, shirts and tops or any piece of clothing containing offensive writing and material will result in the removal of the student from the classroom. Parents are allowed in the classroom with their children during sessions during the first and second class. However children do tend to perform much better when they are not feeling nervous or uncomfortable due to the presence of a parent or guardian. Students are to bring their own cosmetic brushes, for sanitary reasons. A basic make-up supply is also required. APPROVAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT International Creative Artists was granted Institutional Approval from the California Superintendent of Public Instruction under the authority of the Bureau of Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education, pursuant to the California Education Code. The Bureau licensing means that this institution and its operation comply with the standards established under law for occupational instruction by private postsecondary educational institutions. An institution must renew its license every three years and is subject to continuing review. International Creative Artists is currently licensed to offer the following programs: PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION YOUR BEST INVESTMENT IS IN YOURSELF! ACT 1 Have you always wanted to become an actor, model, singer, or screenwriter? Phase 1 is our introductory program for accepted students. This level one curriculum allows you to work with one of our teachers in the specialty of your choice. After you successfully complete this 10-week course, you will have the opportunity to audition for agents, talent managers, and casting directors. Students that successfully complete their introductory course are free to take more advanced or specialized classes in the future. PHASE 2 40 clock hours Phase 2 Package is your opportunity to work in two different courses. Students choosing the Phase 2 Package will work with our instructors in fashion and commercial print/runway. Acting students selecting this Package will work in two curriculums, while taking any two acting courses, including the TV commercials and improvisation courses. A student can also choose to take one ten week modeling course and one ten week acting course. Students who successfully complete at least one of their chosen ten week classes and obtain a headshot and/or zed card will be given the opportunity to audition in front of talent agents, talent managers and casting directors. PHASE 3 60 clock hours The phase 3 Package is designed for students who truly want to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Stage 3 includes studies in three separate courses. Students may take modeling or acting classes, a combination of both, or one of each including TV commercials, improvisation classes, and monologues or feature films. Students who successfully complete at least one of their chosen courses, and obtain a professional headshot and/or zed card, will be given the opportunity to audition in front of talent agents, talent managers, and casting directors. PHASE 4 VIP 140/ 200 clock hours The Stage VIP Package is available to students upon invitation only. This Package allows students to take all classes offered by International Creative Artists. This Package also includes two hours of private life coaching session with International Creative Artists' founder Helene Goldnadel which will help you improve all areas of your professional and personal life. The goal of the VIP Package is to help students refine their skills in order to help them become successful actors and/or models. Classes that have previously been offered include classes concerning TV commercials, soap operas, cold readings, acting, sitcoms, monologues, film, scene study, voice and diction, musical theater, runway modeling, fashion and commercial print. The VIP Package also includes the ability to participate in closed auditions and special workshops by invited guests and celebrities. Students taking this Package, who successfully complete at least one of their chosen classes, and obtain a professional headshot and/or zed card will be given the opportunity to audition in front of talent agents, talent managers, and casting directors. VIP students will also be given the opportunity to audition in front of these individuals, whenever they appear at our school. Note that upon completion of this program, VIP students may also take Helene Goldnadel's "Have All Things Turn Out" Class at no charge. Upon completion of this program, VIP students will be invited to schedule refreshment classes at no charge based upon availability. Each Phase/program can pertain to one of the courses listed below, or a combination of the courses listed below. The International Creative Artists institution is currently licensed to offer the following courses: LIST OF COURSES FOR THE YEAR 2003-2004
Each of the following course pertains to 20 clock hours. These courses have been offered by International Creative Artists within the prior year. List of the Acting Courses Children ages 4 to 8 years of age (Each course is of 20 clock hours) Total Phase 4 VIP acting for children: 120 clock hours 1-Improvisation on camera, spontaneous expression in front of a camera 2-On camera for television 3-Commercial auditions 4-Focus on camera while auditioning for commercials. 5-The auditioning process 6-On camera for commercials 7-Improvisation on camera, spontaneous expression in front of a camera II 8-On camera for television II 9-Commercial auditions II 10-The focused young actor and the advanced auditions Pre-teens, ages 9 to 13 years of age (Each course is of 20 clock hours) Total Phase 4 VIP acting for pre-teens: 120 clock hours. 1- Improvisation on camera, spontaneous expression in front of the camera 2- Commercial auditions focus on the camera while auditioning for commercials for pre-teens. 3- Cold readings, the process of doing a cold reading on camera, while focusing on the camera verses the actual sides. Learn methods of reading for commercials, TV and films 4- Auditioning for films, the method of character acting for pre-teens 5- Scene study and monologues for pre-teens. This class will teach students easy techniques to learn how to memorize lines. The class will also focus on learning how to present monologues. 6- Method of acting for commercials. Develop the ability to successfully advertise a product to the general public 7- Basics of acting for pre-teens, the successful audition 8- Advanced acting for preteens, the successful audition. The method of "non" acting for pre-teens 9- Commercial auditions II 10- The focused young actor and the advanced auditions Adults (Each course is of 20 clock hours) Total Phase 4 VIP acting for adults: 160 clock hours. 1- Improvisation on camera, spontaneous expression in front of the camera. The ultimate expression. 2- Commercial auditions, TV, soaps, the "befriending" of the camera for commercial advertising, Method for owning the small screen. 3- Cold readings, the process of doing a cold reading on camera, while focusing on the camera and ignoring everything else around you. Method of reading for commercials, TV, films. 4- Auditioning for feature films, the method of acting. Learning how to become a character using the "character fusion" method. Learning how to interact with other actors. 5- Scene study and monologues. This class will teach students easy techniques to learn how to memorize lines. This class will also focus on learning how to project monologues. 6- Advanced scene study and monologues, table readings. Learn how to interact with other actors. 7- Advanced method of acting for commercials. Development of the ability to successfully advertise a product to the general public. 8- Basics of acting, successful techniques, the audition. 9- Advanced acting, the successful audition. The method of "non" acting. Going to producers, how to close the deal when reaching the last phase of the audition process. 10- Sitcom10.1 Method of acting for comedy. Method of acting in a fast paced episodic comedy. 10- Sitcom10.2. Advanced method of acting for comedy. Techniques for personalizing the part. Learn how to "punch-up" the fun in the part. List of Courses in Modeling Children ages 4 to 8 years of age (Each course is of 20 clock hours.) Total clock hours children in modeling: 20 1- Modeling for children. Focus on the still camera. Successful print work in children 2- Proper nutrition for children. Natural and delicious alternatives to candy Pre-teens ages 9 to 13 years old (Each course pertains to the 6 following subjects and is of 40 clock hours) Total clock hours in pre-teen children: 40 clock hours 1- Fashion modeling for pre-teens. Focus on the still camera. 2- Runway for self-affirmation. The confident pre-teen 3- Hair, nails, make-up. 4- Proper nutrition for pre-teens. The right foods for the growing body and mind. Successful dieting in pre-teens. Exercise for pre-teens. 5- Skin care, the acne free teen 6- Commercial modeling for pre-teens. Method for shooting still pictures for the successful advertising of a product Adults (Each course pertains to the 6 following subjects and is of 40 clock hours) Total clock hours in adults: 40 clock hours 1- Fashion modeling. Focus on the still camera. 2- Runway, the ultimate walk. Methods of walking the runway, doing the turn on the runway. Method of letting the still camera find you while walking the runway. Emphasizing the clothes, the fashion. 3- Hair, nails, make-up. 4- Proper nutrition. Learn how to incorporate a healthy diet and exercise into your lifestyle. 5- The low-carb, low fat alternative to the Atkins diet. 6- Commercial modeling. Learn the method for shooting still pictures for product advertising. CLIENT'S RIGHT TO CANCEL CLIENT shall be entitled to cancel this agreement and obtain a full refund, less the non-refundable $100 registration fee, if CLIENT provides written notice of cancellation prior to, or on the first day of instruction. CLIENT shall be entitled to a partial refund as long he or she has completed less than 60% of the course for which he or she seeks a refund and provides written notice to ICA prior to completing 60% of the course. The amount of the refund will be calculated by deducting the $100 registration fee from the total cost of tuition and dividing the remainder of tuition by the number of hours in the course to obtain the hourly charge of the course. The list price cost for the total amount of hours that the student has already attended is then multiplied by the hourly charge for instruction, and the amount of the registration fee is added to that sum. The refund shall be the amount paid in excess of that number. In the event that the CLIENT elects to cancel this agreement and obtain a full or partial refund, the CLIENT shall send or deliver a letter to International Creative Artists, 2646 Dupont Drive, Suite #C270, Irvine, California 92612, telephone number (949) 250-9888, facsimile number (949) 250-3222, to the attention of its President, Helene Goldnadel. The CLIENT will be refunded the appropriate portion of the tuition, but not the non-refundable $100 registration fee, within 21 (twenty-one) days of ICA's receipt of the cancellation letter. Leave of Absence
No leave of absence should be for more than 60 days. In case of a serious personal emergency, the student may apply to the Registrar, in writing. Such leave of absence should not cover a longer period of time than 60 days or less. NOTICE CONCERNING TRANFERABILITY OF UNITS AND DEGREES EARNED AT OUR SCHOOL. The State Of California requires us to state: Units you earn in any of our programs in most cases will not transferable to any other college or university. The earning of a Certificate in any of our programs will not serve as a basis for obtaining a higher level degree at another college or university. Prior Credit Policy Students having studied acting and or modeling at any other facilities, schools, universities, colleges, are not guaranteed admission into our institution. The admission procedure and its successful completion is the only due process for qualification for admission into ICA's programs. Agents who come in to evaluate our students (see placement program), have requested that ICA students should have completed at least 20 clock hours of training and received their Certificate Of Completion in their chosen program, before meeting our students for possible representation. Grades Evaluation Upon completion of any of International Creative Artists courses, students age 18 or older need to schedule a test with one of the members of the faculty. An administration assistant will schedule your evaluation. For students under the age of 18, the child's parent or guardian must contact the appropriate faculty member to schedule the evaluation and testing. Presence of the parent or guardian will be required during the testing process. Results will be communicated to the child's parent or guardian only. Grades, A, B, C, D, will be determined as follows: For the acting curriculums: An A (90-100 percent) (Excellent) will be awarded when the appropriate evaluator determines that the student has excelled in the areas of: 1) Delivery of the part 2) Credibility of the character, character identification, self personalization 3) Ability to keep the audience interested throughout the performance 4) Projection, ability to express nuances 5) Acting techniques, reading techniques, memorizing A B (80 to 89 percent) will be awarded when a student has excelled in at least 4 of the 5 levels of achievement described above. (Very Good) A C (70 to 79 percent) will be awarded when a student has excelled in at least 3 of the 5 levels of achievements described above. (Average) A D (60 to 69 percent) will be awarded when a student has mastered less than 3 levels of achievement described above. A student receiving a D must take a catch-up course of three weeks or more before being permitted to take other stages or classes. The three-class, catch-up course shall be scheduled at no extra cost to the student. (Unsatisfactory) An F (0-59 percent) will be awarded when a student has mastered less than two levels of achievements. If in the judgment of the faculty, a ten-week catch-up a course is deemed necessary to enable the student to advance to a level where he or she is eligible for subsequent classes, the student may be entitled to a scholarship, partial or full, for the catch-up classes. The student, or his or her parent or guardian, will need to apply for the scholarship with one of the members of International Creative Artists' board. The student will be placed on Academic Probation until the next evaluation. Also placed on Academic Probation, will be the students whose lack of attendance deems his/her results incomplete. (I) For the modeling curriculums: An A (90-100 percent) (Excellent) will be awarded when a student has excelled in the areas of: 1) Still camera work 2) Runway 3) Hair, nails, make-up 4) Nutrition, diet. 5) Skin care, managing acne A B (80-89 percent) will be awarded when a student has excelled in at least 4 of the 5 levels of achievement described above. (Very Good) A C (70-79 percent) will be awarded when a student has excelled in at least 3 of the 5 levels of achievements described above. (Average) A D (60-69 percent) will be awarded when a student has mastered less than 3 levels of achievement described above. A student receiving a D must take a catch-up course of three weeks or more before being permitted to take other stages or classes. The three-class, catch-up course shall be scheduled at no extra cost to the student. (Unsatisfactory) An F (0-59 percent) If in the judgment of the faculty, a ten-week, catch-up course is deemed necessary to enable the student to advance to a level where he or she is eligible for subsequent classes, the student may be entitled to a scholarship, partial or full, for the catch-up classes. The student, or his or her parent or guardian, will need to apply for the scholarship with one of the members of International Creative Artists' board. GRADES IN ACTING AND MODELING A student who passes her/his test will receive a certificate certifying successful completion of a Package. Note: Any and all acting testing will pertain to orals. Some of the tests on modeling will be written: as per health, nutrition, diet and skin care. 1) A student who has successfully completed Phase One will receive a Basics of Acting Certificate. 2) A student who has successfully completed Phase Two will receive an Intermediate Acting Certificate. 3) A student who has successfully completed a Phase Three Package will receive an Intermediate II Certificate in the fields of acting or modeling, or both, depending on the actual curriculums taken by student. 5) A student signed up for a VIP Package who has successfully completed 15 courses (300 clock hours) of currently available courses within our list of curriculums for any given academic quarter, will receive an Advance VIP Certificate in the fields of acting and modeling. Attendance requirements It is critical that you arrive on time for your classes. If you are more than 15 minutes late to a class, you will not be admitted into the classroom that day. No student, under age or otherwise, will be allowed to wait outside the building after closing time, to be picked up. Please arrive prior to the school closing time (9:30 PM on weekdays), to pick up a student, and by 7PM on Saturday. Students must notify us at least 24 hours in advance if they are not able to attend a scheduled class. Students may not miss more than three consecutive sessions. If so, they must be assigned a new course. Failure to show up for the new course will preclude any further rescheduling. Students who fail to record a cumulative attendance of 70% measured at the end of each quarter will be placed on Academic probation.
Academic Probation Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for Satisfactory Progress will be placed on probation until the next evaluation point. Satisfactory Progress In order to qualify for a Certificate of Completion, an average of 70% attendance or better is required. In order for students to achieve Satisfactory Progress, they must maintain at least a 70% GPA. (See the Grade section above) Graduation Requirements All following requirements have to have been met: 1. Achieve 70% attendance of the schedules hours of instruction 2. Achieve an overall grade point average of 70% or better. 3. Pass each module of instruction with a 60% score. 4. Fulfill all financial obligations to the school. Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all students who successfully fulfill the graduation requirements. Student Conduct Any failure to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times while attending ICA, will result in immediate probation and/or termination. Probation and or termination Constant tardiness Improper provocative or revealing dress code Interference with other students or their studies Termination Incidence of drugs, alcohol use Possession of weapons on school grounds Destruction of school property Academic dishonesty Insubordination to staff members Student Services Advising Our administration and faculty are available to all students who wish to receive advice on any issues that may concern or interfere with their studies at ICA. As an ICA student, you or your guardian if underage may approach us at any time and schedule an appointment to meet. Communication is paramount. International Creative Artists vow to make your education a success. GUIDANCE AND ADVICE ARE FREE. Tutorial Sessions Students of ICA are able to come to a member of our faculty and request a free tutorial session in order to "run lines" for an upcoming audition. Our goal is for our students to achieve successful employment in film, TV, commercials and print. Booking a job requires general acting and modeling studies, but also one on one coaching before each and every audition with casting directors. You or your guardian should not hesitate to approach your teachers including ICA president, Helene Goldnadel to schedule pre-audition tutorial sessions. PLACEMENT PROGRAM Students who have successfully completed their chosen program will be invited to come in on Saturdays and meet agents, castings directors, managers. It is mostly agents who come in, since the first step to successful employment in the film, TV commercial and print industry starts with representation with a talent agent and/or print agent. The ICA institution allows agents franchised by The Screen Actors Guild and The American Federation of television And Radio Artists to come in on a weekly basis, every Saturday between the hours of 10AM and 1PM, except major holidays. Although the presence of such Hollywood agents, casting directors, managers, does not guarantee representation, a huge percentage of our talent have obtained representation with agencies such as the ones listed above. Our institution has been blessed with the visit of agents from different department for the same agencies coming in for the purpose of evaluating our students marketing potential. The Institution allows only for decision making talent agents to come in to evaluate our students. As an example, the assistant to an agent, who is not part of the agency decision making process, would not be invited to evaluate our students. Student Records Student records are held at international Creative Artists and can be audited by the Bureau and the students at any time. Financial and Academic records are held in different files and a computer disk exists in both cases. Such records are in the format of a saved file on the computer hard drive and a disc file as well. Student Complaint Procedure Any problem should be addressed immediately to the school president, the school director, or the administrative director. A meeting will be scheduled to address any question, concern or complaint. Upon the conclusion of the meeting, a formal response will be given in writing to the student or the student's guardian, which will recap the preceding meeting and any resolution that are made to address the complaint. If a student should feel that the complaint was not resolved, the student should call or write to the following agency: Bureau For Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
400 R Street, #5000- Sacramento, California 95814. Tel: (916) 445 3427 Student Tuition Recovery Fund The Student tuition recovery fund (STRF) (Education Code 94944), was established by the legislature to protect any California resident who attends a private postsecondary institution from loosing money if a student prepaid tuition and suffered a financial loss as a result of the school closing, failing to live up to its enrollment agreement, or refusing to pay a court judgment. Students may be reimbursed by STRF only for prepaid but unused tuition money. Institutional participation is mandatory. Students need to keep a copy of enrollment agreement, receipts or any other information which documents the moneys paid to the institution. Any student who pays his or her tuition is required to pay a State - imposed fee for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund. Such amount is added to your registration fee and should not exceed $20. To be considered claims must be filed within 60 days following school closure. For information about STRF, you may contact: Bureau For Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
400 R Street, #5000- Sacramento, California 95814. Tel: (916) 445 3427 Organizational Chart, International Creative Artists Institute staff Administration Helene Goldnadel, the owner of the institution, is also a member of the administration, and a member of the faculty. Ms Goldnadel's duties are to evaluate students' potential, decide of entrance qualification status, and scholarships. Ms Goldnadel handles the scheduling and hiring of the Instructors. The members of our administration: Our School Director, Administrative Manager, Administrative Consultants, Administrative Assistants Faculty Our Acting Instructors, have worked and taught in the film, TV, and commercial industry for up to 20 years They have worked and taught in Films, TV and Stage. They also are script consultants for feature films, TV series and commercials, They are not only teachers, but also producers, directors and writers for television. Our Modeling Instructor: was a model in Italy, as well as a singer from 1995 to 2001. She worked for clothing companies such as: Blumarine, Max Mara, Robert Cavalli, Benetton, Marciela Burani, etc… Our Student Roster includes talent such as: Connor G. 2 national Kodak commercials and a print job. Wyatt Y. two co-star appearance on Judging Amy etc… Patrick D.R. a promo with Comedy Central's Reno 911 Magdalena Zielinska a guest star appearance with Two and a half men and a guest star on Reno 911. Gunner Washington a Pizza Hut commercial. Elijah T. a Baby Einstein commercial Jolene C. a Wachovia National commercial Jackie H. a Disney national commercial Etc… |
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