of the make-up exam/project. A student failing a course because of inadequate attendance can obtain permission to repeat the course, in which case the student must wait until the course is offered but does not have precedence in the event of the course being full. A student who does not hand in an assignment before the stipulated deadline and has not received an extension or does not show up for an exam and fails to inform the school beforehand is considered to have completed a project or exam with a failing grade. A student who fails to show up for an examination or does not turn in assignments because of illness or other approved reasons shall announce that he or she is unable to attend before the examination begins or the assignment deadline runs out. A medical certificate should be presented at the school office at first convenience and no later than five days after the test was given or the deadline expired. Failing that, the student is considered to have completed an exam or finished an assignment with a failing grade. The same applies when the child of a student falls ill. If a student does not complete the program at the end of the normal term of his or her studies, each individual grade of the student’s remains valid over a period of five years from the time normal completion of studies should have taken place. After that time the student must retake the same or comparable courses.
all classes to attain the right to complete a given course. 3. The students should keep the school and school grounds tidy. 4. Smoking is prohibited in school facilities and on school grounds. All possession and consumption of alcohol and other drugs is strictly prohibited throughout the school. 5. Consumption of food and drink in classrooms and work rooms is prohibited. 6. The students themselves are responsible for their valuables. 7. Any damage which the students may cause on school grounds or to school property shall be compensated by them fully. 8. A violation of these rules can result in expulsion from the school.
Article 21 Welcoming Plan A student applies for the school online and gives information about background and competence. When the student turns in an application he or she is thanked for the participation and given information about when the admission interviews or entrance examinations are to take place. Once the admission interviews and entrance examinations are completed all applicants receive a reply as to whether they will be offered a place at the school. As a part of the school’s opening ceremony a special presentation is given of the facilities, teaching conditions and rules of conduct. Group dynamics of various kinds are incorporated into the first week of freshman teaching. The goal is that students assimilate quickly and make use of the school’s facilities. The assimilation process for teachers/instructors is through the department head with the consent of the dean. Before the start of term he or she meets with the teaching director who evaluates his or her plans and gives him or her introductory documents.
Article 24 Prevention and a Healthy Lifestyle The Film School advocates a healthy lifestyle throughout its activities.
GENERAL SCHOOL OPERATIONS Article 22 School Regulations All new students should be thoroughly informed of the general school rules of conduct at the very beginning of their studies. These rules are the following: 1. Mutual respect, courtesy and honesty set the standard in communication between students and staff and wherever one represents the school. The objectives of the school should be respected, as well as its policies and regulations and care should be taken in all respects so that the reputation of the school remains untarnished. 2. The students attend all classes and show up punctually for class and other school activities. In courses with compulsory attendance, students must attend at least 80% of
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Article 23 Expulsion A student can be expelled from the school if the student is guilty of a serious violation of school regulations or fails attendance or exams. The responsibility for a permanent expulsion rests with the principal and the principal shall seek the recommendations of the disciplinary committee in this instance, see article 10, before the expulsion takes effect. A student receives a written admonition before school authorities resort to expulsion and the student is granted a period of grace to appeal.
Article 25 Gender Equality The Film School advocates equal industry opportunities for both men and women throughout its activities. In order to attain this goal all departments strive to retain an equal gender ratio among students as well as teachers. Teachers/instructors are directed to offer special encouragement to female students, in addition to honoring women’s filmmaking. Article 26 Environmental Issues A strong emphasis is placed on energy saving and electronic teaching methods as well as in film production. The school also advocates waste recycling and categorizing. Article 27 Anti-bullying Campaign The dean, the teaching director and the department head in question run the school’s anti-bullying team. The resolution of cases of bullying must be conducted to the satisfaction of both victim and perpetrator but in such a manner that risk of recidivism is reduced. Full confidentiality should be observed at all times when dealing with instances of bullying. In such instances it is important that the staff member or student who discovers the case bring it to the attention of the department head or the school’s teaching director/student counselor. If they see fit to activate an anti-bullying team these measures should be taken immediately. The principal then takes control of the case and runs the team. The teaching director/ student counselor is a special representative of the victim in cases of bullying.