Studio Policies

Studio Policies

Figure Model Policy

 Absolutely No Photography or Recording of Figure Models 

Photography, video recording, audio recording, or any form of image capture of figure models is strictly prohibited in all Department of Art studio spaces.

Students and class participants may not photograph or record figure models at any time, including when models are clothed. This policy is clearly stated in course syllabi and is enforced by the Rowan University Department of Art.

Taking images or recordings is prohibited. Therefore, imagery of figure models may not be reproduced, stored, transmitted, or distributed via social media, personal devices, cloud storage, or any digital or electronic format. 

Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action and/or legal consequences, in accordance with Rowan University’s Student Code of Conduct and applicable laws.

This policy is in place to protect the rights, privacy, and safety of all models and to maintain a professional academic studio environment.

Please note this policy does not include Westby 109, 201 or 216. (Please contact the relevant faculty in the Department of Radio, TV & Film)

Student Studio Access Policy

Studio access is a privilege. Studio rooms and equipment require proper handling, maintenance, and monitoring. This policy is here to keep all students, faculty, staff, and spaces safe as much as possible. As such, all students granted studio access are upheld to the student code of conduct with emphasis on CONDUCT RULES to maintain access to the studio room. 

 

Please note this policy does not include Westby 109, 201 or 216. (Please contact the relevant faculty in the Department of Radio, TV & Film)

Terms
  • All Rowan students and student organizations must have written and explicit approval to access a studio room and use its equipment.
  • Requesting access does not guarantee approval. Prior approval does not guarantee future approvals.
  • Approval is based on availability and request.
  • Approvals must be granted by all relevant faculty and staff as noted in the request instructions.
  • Requests need to be made in advance, no guarantees can be made on timing of notification of approvals.
  • Use of studio may not disrupt classes/demos/crits/other approved student activities in the same and/or adjacent spaces, and noise must be kept to a minimum
  • Access may be revoked for safety or conduct concerns. Past incidents can affect future access.
  • If you are granted approval, you must bring your own materials which must also be approved (via your request) for use in the studio rooms and equipment.
  • Certain studio rooms may require additional safety steps/protocol after approval, as determined by the area coordinator or studio technician.
  • Any changes to proposed dates or project time line after request has been approved must be submitted in writing and be re-approved by all necessary parties.

Request Instructions

Studio access request as an enrolled student

If you are enrolled in an ART course that has studio room access, you do not have to request access to that studio room; you can use the studio in its posted open hours. By default you have access to that studio room during your course enrollment.  

However, being enrolled in one studio course does not grant you access to all ART studio rooms, nor does a single student’s enrollment give access to groups of nonenrolled students or student organizations. To gain access to other ART studio rooms, you must submit a request for approval. Rationale for the outcome of the request will be assessed by the following factors:

  1. Studio Availability
  2. Feasibility of Project
  3. Level of Guidance/Assistance Needed
  4. Tax on Studio
  5. Academic Value
  6. University Scope and Reach/Career Impact
Studio access request instructions for an individual
Read all instructions through before beginning.
 
STEP 1: Begin a new email with the following subject line: 
Studio Access Request for Westby (insert room #)
 
STEP 2: Copy and paste the following section (all information listed till Step 3) “Studio Access Request Information” into the body of the email and then enter the relevant information:

Studio Access Request Information

Your name:
Your student ID:
Your major:

Room you want access to:
Equipment you want access to:
Dates you want access:
Please outline your project timeline:

Why you need access to the studio:
Please describe your project:
Materials you will bring into the studio/use equipment on:
Personal Protective equipment (PPE) needed (if any):

Have you taken relevant courses at Rowan?
Name(s) of course(s) and semester you took the course(s):
Name(s) of faculty you had for those course(s):
Faculty/technician guidance you may need:

Does this project impact your career or professional development? If so, how?
Does this project impact or benefit the wider community? If so, how?

List of faculty and staff that you need approval from (who you are sending this email to):

  1. Area coordinator:
  2. Studio Technician: Mike Benevenia benevenia@rowan.edu
    AND if not a Department of Art major or minor:
  3. Department Chair: Donna Sweigart sweigart@rowan.edu

By submitting this request, I understand:

  • The terms listed in the “Student Studio Access Policy” document
  • That I must keep the studio room and equipment clean

STEP 3: Send the email including the following individuals:

  1. If you are an Department of Art Major or Minor, send your request to the area coordinator and studio technician
  2. If you are not a Department of Art major or minor, send your request to the department chair, the area coordinator, and studio technician.

STEP 4: Faculty and staff will review the request and approve/reject the request by responding to the email chain. If approved, faculty and staff will inform any other needed personnel. 

Studio access request instructions as a student organization or group of students

Read all instructions through before beginning.

STEP 1: Begin a new email with the following subject line: 
Student Org./Group Studio Access Request for Westby (insert room #)

STEP 2: Copy and paste the following section (all information listed till Step 3) “Student Org./Group Studio Access Request Information” into the body of the email and then enter the relevant information:

Student Org./Group Studio Access Request Information

Lead student’s name:
Lead student ID:
Lead student major:
Your organization’s name (if applicable):
Your instructor of record or faculty advisor(s):

Room your organization wants access to:
Equipment your organization wants access to:
Dates your organization wants access:
Please outline your project timeline:

Why you need access to the studio:
Please describe your project:
Materials you will bring into the studio/use equipment on:
Personal Protective equipment (PPE) needed (if any):

Have you taken relevant courses at Rowan?
Name(s) of course(s) and semester you took the course(s):
Name(s) of faculty you had for those course(s):
Faculty/technician guidance you may need:

Does this project impact your career or professional development?  If so, how?
Does this project impact or benefit the wider community? If so, how?

Please list all faculty and all names of participating students if requesting as a group: 

List of faculty and staff that you need approval from (who you are sending this email to):

  1. Area coordinator:
  2. Studio Technician: Mike Benevenia benevenia@rowan.edu
  3. Department Chair: Donna Sweigart sweigart@rowan.edu
  4. Your group or organization’s faculty advisor

By submitting this request, we understand:

  • The terms listed in the “Student Studio Access Policy” document
  • That we must keep the studio room and equipment clean

STEP 3: Send the email including the following individuals:

  1. Area coordinator:
  2. Studio Technician: Mike Benevenia benevenia@rowan.edu
  3. Department Chair: Donna Sweigart sweigart@rowan.edu
  4. Your group or organization’s faculty advisor

STEP 4: Faculty and staff will review the request and approve/reject the request by responding to the email chain. If approved, faculty and staff will inform any other needed personnel. 

STEP 5: If final approval is given, student organization or group will then request use of the room in 25Live

Contact by area

Area

Coordinator

Animation

Robby Gilbert

Art Education

Jane Graziano

Ceramics

Skeffington Thomas

Student Gallery

Alicia Finger

Drawing

Nancy Ohanian

Nancy Sophy  

Graphic Design

Mina Zarfsaz

Illustration

Adam Gustavson

Jewelry & Metals

Maureen Duffy

Painting

Nancy Sophy

Printmaking

Krys Lemonias

Smell Garden

Jen Kitson

Sculpture

Sam Horowitz
Evaluation Criteria

If a project fails to obtain a YES in all the following categories it will either be recommended for revision to resubmit, or be denied approval for reasons listed in the notes section.  


Studio Availability

YES

Studio is available for proposed use. Use of the studio will not restrict or impede enrolled students' use of the studio.

REVISE

Studio is unavailable during requested time frame, resubmit after discussion with the area coordinator.

NO

Studio is unavailable to students outside of currently enrolled students due to increased demands and/or unavailability of oversight.

NOTES:

Feasibility of Project

YES

The project is appropriate and compatible with current equipment, processes, and materials and can be completed within the proposed time constraints with adequate/appropriate levels of oversight. Correct PPE (if any) has been noted by students.

REVISE

The project details can be tailored to be reasonable by changing materials, process, use of certain PPE, or time table.

NO

The project exceeds the capabilities of the students, equipment, space, or time constraints. The project may be too dangerous or use hazardous materials.

NOTES:


Level of Guidance/Assistance Needed

YES

Student(s) oversight level is appropriate and available. If students need faculty or studio technician guidance or assistance, student(s) have discussed this before submitting.

REVISE

Student(s) need more guidance or oversight than students realize, students need to verify availability of faculty or studio technicians to provide needed assistance.

NO

Level of support and assistance exceeds students capabilities and faculty/staff are unable to provide needed assistance due to various scheduling and personnel capacity constraints.

OVERSIGHT

NEEDED 

NONE/ MONITOR/ TECHNICIAN/ FACULTY

NOTES:


Tax on Studio

YES

The studio can handle the level of resources used, student is supplying proper/agreed upon consumables and materials.

REVISE

Students need to provide more resources/supplies than outlined. An alternate process needs to be used to reduce wear on equipment.

NO

No alternative process or material can be substituted to reduce high levels of wear and tear on studio equipment. Students cannot supply appropriate amounts of consumables or materials.

NOTES:



Academic Value

YES

The project demonstrates clear educational value and/or will be helpful for career/professional development.

REVISE

The project does not have a clearly articulated academic value, students need to supply reasoning for how the project will have a positive impact on their professional development, career, or class at Rowan.

NO

The project’s intent is to create weapons, or otherwise cause harm to themselves or others, drug paraphernalia, anything illegal, or will be used in greek life for hazing/initiation purposes.

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