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Adult BeginningPainting 3Drawing 3OilPainting 3NEW PortraitDrawing 3NEWZines+Books 3AdobePhotoshopIntro 4AdobePhotoshop2 4DigitalPhotography 4DigitalPhotography2 4NEWOnLocation:PhotographyattheDixon 4BasicMetalsmithing 5NEW PartnersRingWorkshop 5

NEW Makers Series Branding&Packaging 6

Youth Classes AfterSchoolArtStudio 7NEW FashionSewingforTeens7 FREE FamilyArtWorkshops 8Saturday School AdventuresinMixedMedia 8Drawing&Painting 8Illustration 8PhotographicPrintmaking 8StoryIllustration 8

Fashion Design FashionDesignCertificate 9BeginningSewing 9ScarfBlockPrintingWorkshop 9NEW SewingRefresher 9NEW FashionSewingforTeens 9

Summer Art Camp PreviewDay 10

Private Lessons 11Classes at JCC 11

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Adultclassesarenon-creditandofferedinafun,relaxingandsupportiveatmosphere.Classsizesaresmall,providingampleinstructionaltime,individualizedattentionandoptimalaccesstofacilitiesandequipment.Ouradultclassesareopentoanyoneage16orolderinterestedinlearningnewskills,improvingexistingskillsorsimplydiscoveringanewoutletforcreativeexpression.

AdultClasses

Art in RetirementIf you are 60 or older, you receive a 10% DISCOUNT when you register!

AGES 16+

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Drawing 5345/5347

Learntoeffectivelycommunicatewhatyouobservethroughthedisciplineofdrawing.Exerciseswillstrengthenstudents’abilitytonoticevisualdetailsandthetechniquestodepictthemthroughdrawing.Studentswilluseavarietyofwetanddrydrawingmediaandsubjectmatterandworkfrombothlifeandphotographicreferences.Thisclassisappropriateforallskilllevels.

5345 REGISTER HEREThursdays | Jan. 18–Feb. 22 6:30–8:30 pm | 6 sessions for $225Amy-Beth Rice, instructor

5347 REGISTER HEREThursdays | March 22–April 26 6:30–8:30 pm | 6 sessions for $225Amy-Beth Rice, instructor

Portrait Drawing 5349

Focusingonproportions,definingcharacteristics,andvariousmedia;thisclasswillequipstudentstoapproachportraiturefromanyperspectivewithanymedium.Inadditiontostrengtheningportraitureskills,wewillalsotouchonanimalportraitureandabstraction.REGISTER HERE

Tuesdays | April 3–2410:30 am–12:30 pm | 4 sessions for $160Amy-Beth Rice, instructor

Oil Painting 5330

Learnthebasicsofoilpaintinginthetraditionoftheoldmasters.We’llstudythebehavioroflightandlearntoaccuratelyidentifytheinteractionbetweenlight,shadow,textureandpatternwhilerefiningthepainterlygesturestoexpresswhatweseewithoil.Byfocusingonthefoundations,wewillapplytheseskillstocreatevisuallyrichoilpaintings.Thisisagoodintroductionforthosenewtopaintingwithoil,aswellasagreatrefresherforthosewhoarealreadyfamiliarwiththismedium.REGISTER HERE

Fridays | Feb. 2–March 2310:30 am–1 pm | 8 sessions for $295Suzanah Furtick, instructor

Drawing & PaintingBeginning Painting 5348

Withafocusoncolorandcomposition,thiscoursewillgivestudentsfoundationaltechniquesandapproachestoacrylicpainting.Wewillbeginbydevelopingtheabilitytopaintfromdirectobservation,andlaterusefoundationalskillsasameansofexplorationandpersonalexpression.REGISTER HERE

Mondays | April 9–May 146:30–9 pm | 6 sessions for $275Amy-Beth Rice, instructor

NEW & TRENDING! Zines + Books 5360

ThisclassguidesmakersinexploringtheDIYcultureofZines,self-publicationandbookbindingtechniques.StudentswilllearnthehistoryofZinemaking,fromrebellioussubculturestofeminist,punkandqueermovements.StudentswillincorporateZinemakingintobookartoptions,includingcutting,measuringandbindingbooksfromscratch.Studentswilllearnskillsincludingcollage,transfertechniques,handlettering,basicdrawing,mind-mapping,bookbinding,andcopymethods.Thisclassisaccessibleatanylevelofartistry,frombeginnertoadvanced.REGISTER HERE

Saturdays | April 14 – May 52–4 pm | 4 sessions for $160 Anna Craig and Katherine Dean, instructors

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Adobe® Photoshop Intro 5329

Photoshophasbecomethestandardsoftwareusedbyprofessionalandamateurphotographers,designers,andillustratorsacrosstheworld.ThisclasswillfamiliarizeuserswiththeeditinganddesigncapabilitiesofAdobe®Photoshopsoftware,introducingstudentstoPhotoshop’sexpansivesetoffeatures.Topicscoveredwillinclude:Basicfileandtoolusage;Imageediting;Photomanipulation;Designandlayout.Studentsareencouragedtobringtheirownphotographstouseinclass.Bytheendofclassyouwillbeabletonavigatethesoftwarewitheaseandaccomplishamazingresultsasaphotographerordesigner.REGISTER HERE

Tuesdays & Thursdays | Feb. 6–15 6:30–9 pm | 4 sessions for $200Michael Mosby, instructor

Adobe® Photoshop 2 5331

ThiscourseexpandsupontheskillslearnedinAdobe®PhotoshopIntroandmovesintomorespecific,extensiveandcompleximageediting.StudentslearnintermediatetoadvancedPhotoshoptechniquesforcreatingillustrations,texteffectsandphotomanipulation,aswellasadvancedphotoeditingtechniques.Attentionwillbegiventoindividualgoalsofstudents.Whetheryou’remostinterestedinsharpeningyourphotoeditingskillsoryouwanttoexplorethemultifaceteddesigncapabilitiesPhotoshophastooffer,thiscourseissuretoassistyouingainingtheskillsneededtoreachthatnextlevel.Pre-requisite:PhotoshopIntrooranequivalentworkingknowledgeofAdobe®Photoshop.REGISTER HERE

Tuesdays & Thursdays Feb. 20–March 1 | 6:30–9 pm 4 sessions for $200Michael Mosby, instructor

PhotographyDigital Photography 5322

Improvethequalityofyourphotographsbylearninghowyourdigitalcameracanworkforyou.Thisclasscoverstheuseofyourdigitalcamera,howtocomposeabetterpicture,howtoworkwithlightingandwhatelementsareessentialtoturnanaveragephotographintoaterrificone.Imagecapture,ratherthanmanipulationandoutput,isthefocusoftheclass.Classroommeetingsandfieldcomponentsareincluded.StudentssupplytheirowndigitalSLRcamera.REGISTER HERE

Mondays & Wednesdays | Feb. 5–21 6:30–9 pm | 6 sessions for $275Suzie Hansen, instructor

Digital Photography 2 5328

Gobeyondtheclassroominthisadvanceddigitalclasswithanemphasisoncomposition,lightingandflashtechniquesusedforindoorandoutdoorphotography.Classroommeetingsandfieldcomponentsareincluded.StudentssupplytheirowndigitalSLRcameraandtripod.REGISTER HERE

Prerequisite: Digital Photography or basic knowledge of camera functions (ISO, f-stop and shutter).

Monday & WednesdayFeb. 26–March 3 | 6:30–9 pm and Saturday 10 am–12 pm 3 sessions for $140Suzie Hansen, instructor

On Location: Photography at the Dixon 5342

GoonlocationattheDixonGallery&Gardenwithaprofessionalphotographertoreceivetraining,tipsandtricksforcapturingdynamiccompositions.Byusingthebeautifulfloraandtexturesofthegarden,you’lllearntorenderimagesthroughcolor,exposureandlighting.You’llleavethissessionwithnewskillsandagreaterconfidenceinyourphotographicabilities.REGISTER HERE

Prerequisite: Digital Photography or basic knowledge of camera functions (ISO, f-stop and shutter)

Required equipment: a digital SLR or mirrorless camera and a memory card. Suggested equipment: extra camera battery, tripod, multiple lenses and extra memory card.

This class meets at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 4339 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38117

Ages 18+

Saturday | April 7* 10 am–12 pm | $40Suzie Hansen, instructor

*Rain Date: Saturday | April 21

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Basic Metalsmithing 5357

Thisclassisperfectforthosewantingtolearnthebasicsofjewelryandsmallmetalfabrication.Wewillworkprimarilywithcopperandbrasstolearnhowtodesignandfabricatejewelryfromconceptiontoafinalpiece.Withtheguidanceoftheinstructor,varioustoolsandtechniqueswillbeusedtocreatearing,pendant,andoneprojectofyourchoice.Skillscoveredwillincludesawing,filing,forming,surfacetextures,solderingwithagas-fueledtorch,andriveting.Allsuppliesandequipmentareprovided.Pleasewearclosed-toedshoes.REGISTER HERE

Ages 16+

Tuesdays | March 20–April 246–8:30 pm | 6 sessions for $325Darcie Beeman-Black, instructor

Sculpture

Partners Ring Workshop 5359

Learntomakeatexturedsterlingsilverringwithapartnerinjustoneclass!IncelebrationofValentine’sDay,youandyourlovedonewilltexture,solder,form,andfinishsilverringsforeachother!Allloveiswelcome!Noexperienceisnecessaryandallmaterialsareprovided.Pleasewearclosed-toedshoes.REGISTER HERE

Ages 18+

Saturday | Feb. 10 12–4 pm | One session for $80 per person ($150 per pair) Darcie Beeman-Black, instructor

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Branding + Packaging 5363 Takeadeepdiveintoyourbrandandproductandemerge

withnewenergyandadecisiveplanofactiontogrow

yourbusiness.You’llbeginbycreatingyourbrandidentity

throughaday-longbrandjournalingworkshop.Thenyou’ll

usethatinformationtocreateyourbrand’svisualidentity.

Finally,you’llcreatecollateralmaterialsanddesign

packagingforyourproduct.

I N S T RU C T O R S : Dana Mwangi and Eso Tolson, Cheers CreativeKatie Steed, Archer MalmoAdam Hawk, Memphis College of Art

Ages 18+

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After School Art Studio Ages 11-17Youryoungstudentwillworkwithaprofessionalteachingartistinacollegestudiointhisintensiveweeklyafter-schoolprogram,andworkalongsideotherdedicatedyoungartiststoimprovetheirdrawingandpaintingskillsthroughfocusedprojectsandexercises.Theclasssizeislimitedto10studentstoprovideindividualizedattention.Opentoallskilllevels.Suppliesincludedintuition.

Tocontinuelearningforyourstudent,registerformorethanonesession–orallthree!Discountsapplywhenregisteringformultiplecoursesormultiplefamilymembers.Any2courses:$140;All3courses:$200

5338 REGISTER HEREWednesdays | Feb. 7–28 4–5:30 pm | 4 sessions for $75Amy-Beth Rice, instructor

5339 REGISTER HEREWednesdays | March 21–April 114–5:30 pm | 4 sessions for $75Amy-Beth Rice, instructor

5340 REGISTER HEREWednesdays | April 18–May 9 4–5:30 pm | 4 sessions for $75Amy-Beth Rice, instructor

Youth Classes

Fashion Sewing for Teens 5358

Ages 13-17 Whetheryourteendreamsofbeingafashion

designerorjustwantstomaketheirownclothes,theywilllearnthebasicsofsewinginthisclass.Suppliesandequipmentprovided. REGISTER HERE

This class meets at Fogelman Studio, 149 N Barksdale St.

Saturdays | Feb. 3–March 3 9:30–11:30 am | 5 sessions for $145ShA Locke , instructor

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Saturday School 5332 For6Saturdays,youryoungartistcanbepartofafocusedeffortinaconcentrationoftheirchoicetoenhanceskillsandabilities.REGISTER HERE

Saturdays | Jan. 27–March 3 9 am–12 pm | 6 sessions for $220

Story Illustration 5333

Ages 5–7Learnhowtocraftastoryinadditiontocreatingleadandsupportingcharacters.Classobjectivesincludeillustratingcharacters,environment,andobjectssupportingthenarrative.Thisclassteachesdrawingskillsandwritten/verbaldevelopment.Studentswillbeencouragedtoproblemsolveasagroupincollaborativeeffortstocreateintricateandinterestingstories.Thisclassreinforcesreadingandwritingskillsaswellascognitivedevelopment.REGISTER HERE

Adventures in Mixed Media 5335

Ages 8–10Learnthetechniquesofcollageasyoucut,glue,createandlearnanewwaytoexpressyourself.Discoveramazingcollageartists,howtheywork,andthematerialstheyuse.Thenusewhatyou’velearnedtocreateyourowncollageartwork.DiscoveravarietyofmasterartistsandartmovementsthroughouthistorytofurtheryourunderstandingofartREGISTER HERE

FREE!Family Art WorkshopsMarkyourcalendarandjoinusonthefirstSaturdayofeachmonthfrom2–4pmforafreeartactivity.Workshopswillincludedrawing,painting,sculptureandmore,andareopentoallagesandexperiencelevels!

Jan. 6Comics with Terri Scott

Feb. 3Zines with Anna Craig & Katie Dean

March 3Spring Art with Anna Craig

April 7 Summer Art Camp Preview Day (see page 10 for more details)

May 5Pop Art with Katie Lepo

2-4 pm on each Saturday

SIGN UP IS ENCOURAGED AND THERE IS NO COST TO YOU!

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Illustration 5336

Ages 10–12Learnthebasicsofillustrationandexploreitsmanyusesintheeditorial,concept,andstorybookrealms.Developskillsusedbyprofessionalillustratorstotellastorywithpictures.REGISTER HERE

Drawing & Painting 5346 Ages 13–17Exploreconceptssuchascomposition,perspectiveandvalue,andhowtoconfidentlyusetheseastoolsinyourdrawingsandtoimproveyourpaintings.Everyclasswillincludelessonsthatbuildonpreviousskillstogivepracticetoartisticprinciples.REGISTER HERE

Photographic Printmaking 5361

Ages 13–17Inthisnewlydesignedcoursestudentswillbeencouragedtobridgethegapbetweenphotographyandprintmakinginnewandexcitingways.Startingwithphotographs,studentswilllearnaboutcomposition,lighting,andtechniquebeforetakingtheirworksofartintorealmofprintmaking,wherethephotographswilltakeonawholenewlightthroughtransfersandvariousprintmakingandphotoshopprocesses.Studentsareencouragedtobringadigitaldevicefortakingpictures.REGISTER HERE

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Fashion Design

Scarf Block Printing Workshop 5356

Learnthefoundationalskillofblockprintinginthisone-sessionworkshop,ledbypaperandfabricartistMeredithOlinger.Thisancientartformbreathesnewlifeintocontemporarydesignsandfabrics.Participantswilllearnhowtocreateablockprintandapplythatprintdesigntotextiles.Theskillofcreatingyourownhandmadetextilestranslatesacrossmultiplefieldsanddesigns,soseewhereitcantakeyou!Youwillleavetheclasswithauniqueblock-printedscarfjustintimetoupdateyourspringwardrobe.Allequipmentandsuppliesareprovided.REGISTER HERE

Saturday | March 31–5pm | 1 session for $80Meredith Olinger, instructor

Fashion Design Certificate Now accepting applications for 2018-19

In partnership with Memphis Fashion Design Network. Joinourintensive9-monthprogramandlearntheconceptsandskillsneededtomakeyourdesignsrunwayready.FromSeptember2018throughMay2019youwilltakesevenconcentratedcoursestohoneskillsandmastertheessentialsoffashiondesign,fromsketchingyourconceptstoprofessionalfinishes,andeverythinginbetween.Onceyou’vesuccessfullycompletedthecourseworkyou’llearnaFashionDesignCertificate,andhaveboththetechnicalandconceptualskillstocontinueyourstudiopracticeandsubmitamini-collectionforconsiderationinMemphisFashionWeek.MORE INFO

Beginning Sewing 5344Wanttomakeyourownclothes?Inthisclass,youwillgetstartedonfundamentaltechniquescommonlyusedinsewing.Studentswillusethetext,The Colette Sewing Handbook bySaraiMitnicktoreferencelessonsonbasictoolsandequipment.ThisclassisaprerequisiteforentryintotheFashionDesignCertificateprogram,butisopentoanyonewithaninterestinlearningtosew.REGISTER HERE

This class meets at Fogelman Studio, 149 N Barksdale St.Saturdays | Jan. 27–Feb. 171–4 pm | 4 sessions for $240Ginny Sisk, instructor

Sewing Refresher 5343

Hasyoursewingmachinebeenfeelingneglected?Areyoualittlelessthanconfidentonfinishingtechniqueslikezippers,hemsandbuttonholes?Thisrefreshercourseisdesignedforyou!Ifyouhavebasicsewingskills(orusedto)youcanbrushuponthefundamentalsandmoveintomoreadvancedsewingskillstoreviveyourtalents.REGISTER HERE

This class meets at Fogelman Studio, 149 N Barksdale St. Saturdays | April 7–14 1–4 pm | 2 sessions for $120Ginny Sisk, instructor

Fashion Sewing for Teens 5358

Ages 13–17 Whetheryourteendreamsofbeingafashiondesignerorjustwantstomaketheirownclothes,theywilllearnthebasicsofsewinginthisclass.Suppliesandequipmentprovided.REGISTER HERE

This class meets at Fogelman Studio, 149 N Barksdale St. Saturdays | Feb. 3–March 3 9:30–11:30 am | 5 sessions for $145ShA Locke, instructor

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APRIL 7, 2-4 PM for a sneak preview of Summer Art Camp!

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ThelegendarySummerArtCamphasbeenaneventforthousandsofkidsintheMemphisareawhoholdthefondestmemoriesfordevelopingtheircreativeside.PreviewDayisachancetoexperienceSummerArtCampactivities,meetourteachingartists,registerearlyforcamp,askquestionsandachancetoseeyourchildsmile.

Enjoyhands-onactivities,instructordemonstrationsandatourofthefacilities.Meetourcampstaffandteachingartists.On-sitecampregistrationwillbeavailablewithaspecialpreviewdiscount!

AllPreviewDayactivitiesarefreeandwilltakeplaceonMCAOvertonParkcampusinRustHall.

No RSVP necessary for Preview Day.

PREVIEW DAY

Join us on Saturday,

APRIL 7, 2-4 PM for a sneak preview of Summer Art Camp!

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Dive deeper into your art!

PrivateLessonsforadultsandyouthareavailableyear-round.Lessonsareofferedinavarietyofmediaandaretaughtbyaccomplishedteachingartistswhowillcustomizethelearningobjectivestoyourneeds.Privatelessonsareperfectforthoselookingformoreindividualizedattentionandflexiblescheduling.Private lessons include:CeramicsDrawing/PaintingFilm/CinemaGraphic DesignMetalsmithingPhotography Photoshop Portfolio Development PrintmakingDon’tseewhatyou’relookingfor?Contactusat901-272-5116orcommed@mca.edutobuildyourownprivatelessontopic.

Private Lessons

Youth and AdultArt Classes at the JewishCommunity Center CommunityEducationartclassesarenowavailableattheJewishCommunityCenterinEastMemphis.

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PoliciesMaterialsAdulttuitionfeesdonotincludesuppliesunlessotherwisenoted.Amaterialslistwillbesentwithyourclassconfirmation.Youthprogramequipmentandsuppliesareincludedwithtuition,exceptwherenoted.

Parent/Guardian Permissions ByenrollingyourchildinaMCAclass,camporprogram,yousignifythatyouagreetoourParent/GuardianPermissionsandWaiverforMinorsstatement.

Project Pick-UpAnystudentworkleftatMCAafterthelastclassmeetingwillbeheldfor2weeks,afterwhichitwillbediscarded.MCAisnotresponsibleforlost,stolen,damagedorunclaimedprojects.

Publicity WaiverEnrollmentinacourseimpliesthatstudentsand/orparentsofminorstudentsgrantpermissionforuseofanyvisualrecordofstudentsand/ortheirartworkforeducationalorpublicitypurposes,includinguseinsocialmediaand/oronourwebsite.

RegistrationClassspaceislimitedandregistrationisonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Alltuitionandfeesaredueinfullatthetimeofregistration.Classseatscannotbereservedwithoutpaymentinfull.Muchadvancedplanningandpreparationisrequiredforeachclassoffered;weaskthatyouregisteratleastfive(5)businessdayspriortothestartdateoftheclassforwhichyouareenrolling.Lateregistrationissubjecttoavailablespaceanda$25lateregistrationfee.

RegulationsAlearningcommunitydependsonthegoodjudgmentandconsideratebehaviorofitsmembers.Anystudentwhoseconductinfringesontheenjoymentofotherswillbedismissedwithoutrefund.

Required Program AgeOurAdultContinuingEducationclassesareopentostudentsage16orabove.PortfolioDevelopmentclassesareopentohighschool

CONTACTMemphisCollegeofArtCommunityEducationGibsonHall(PoplarAve.atTucker)1939PoplarAvenueMemphis,Tennessee38104

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TO REGISTER :mca.edu/community,901-272-5116orREGISTER HERE

Agreement to PoliciesEnrollingyourselforyourchildinaMCAclass,camporprogramatalllocationsimpliesthatyouagreetoabidebyallpoliciesandregulationssetforthinthisdocumentand/oranyexistingMCApoliciesandregulationsdocument.

CancellationsIfacoursefailstomeetminimumenrollmentfive(5)businessdaysbeforethefirstclassmeeting,itmaybecancelled.Inthiscasewewillcontactyoutochooseanalternateclass.Ifnoneofthealternatesaresuitableyoumayreceiveafullrefund.

Changes/ErrorsMCAreservestherighttomakechangestoitscurriculum,coursesorinstructorswithoutpriornotice.MCAisnotresponsibleforerrors,omissionsorinaccuraciesinourcatalog,website,printmedia,socialmediaorothersources.

Disabilities and Special NeedsWeaskthatyouinformusofanydisabilityorspecialneedthatwouldhaveanimpactontheclassroom/studioenvironmentoraccesstothebuildingorfacilities,includinganyphysical,cognitiveoremotionaldisabilities.Thishelpsusmakereasonableandappropriateaccommodationswellinadvance.Pleasenotethatcoursecurriculumcannotbemodified.

Make Up Sessions/Missed ClassesTherearenomakeupsessionsforclassesmissedbystudents.IfaclassmeetingiscancelledbyMCA,everyattemptwillbemadetorescheduletheclasstoaccommodatethemajorityoftheaffectedstudents.Classescancelledduetoinclementweather,poweroutages,naturaldisasters,oranyothereventoutsidethecontrolofMCAwillnotberescheduled,norwillrefunds,creditsor“rainchecks”beissued.

juniorsandseniorswhoareseekingadmissiontoapost-secondaryartschool.OurSaturdaySchoolandSummerArtCampprogramsareopentostudentsingradesK–12.SummerArtCampJuniorisopentopreschoolerswhohavereachedagefour.

Rights and Responsibilities MCAhastheresponsibilitytokeepitsstudentsandstaffsafe,andthereforehastherighttorefuseservicetoanyoneposingathreattothehealthandsafetyofothers.Behaviorsincludingviolence,intimidation,bullying,vandalism,theuseorpossessionofillegaldrugs,alcohol,orweaponsandotherbehaviorsthatthreatenthesafetyofothersand/orviolateMCApoliciesarenottoleratedandmaybegroundsforimmediatedismissalwithoutrefund.

Withdrawal PolicyIfastudentwithdrawsfromaclass5ormorebusinessdayspriortothecoursestartdate,afulltuitionrefundisdue.Ifastudentwithdrawslessthan5businessdayspriortothecoursestartdate,a$25withdrawalfeeisassessed.Norefundsareissuedafterthecoursestartdate.Pleasechooseyourclassescarefullyasrefundsarenotgivenaftertheclassbegins.

Non-discrimination Policy Memphis College of Art does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, sex, veteran status, age or disability in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

VP for Student Affairs1930 Poplar Ave.Memphis, TN 38104901-272-5152

Associate VP for Operations1930 Poplar Ave.Memphis, TN 38104901-272-5121

Clery Report: Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report: http://mca.edu/about/policies/

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the federal law that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s race, color, or national origin. All Tennessee Arts Commission grantees are subject to compliance with this and other applicable federal laws. Contact the Commission’s Arts Access program director at 615-532-9797, who also serves as the agency’s Title VI coordinator, for more information or for free Title VI posters. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination or to request an accommodation, contact Kim Johnson, Director of Arts Access at 615-532-9797 or the Tennessee Relay Center at 1-800-848-0298 (TTY) or 1-800-848-0299 (Voice).

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

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