Welcome to Community Education and Professional Studio Courses at Maryland Institute College of Art!
Please review the information to below to get familiar with our programs and policies so you are prepared for your classes!
Getting Started Guide
Before Your First Day of Class
Look for an email titled “Welcome to MICA”
SUBJECT: Welcome to MICA
FROM: no-reply@mica.edu
Check the email address you registered with! Be sure to check your spam folder!
Note: some public school email addresses can’t receive emails from outside the institution
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You will only have access to your course with your MICA credentials.
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Please check your inbox (and spam folder) of the email you used to register for the course for an email with the subject “Welcome to MICA!” for login instructions.
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You will only be able to access all documents, tools, software, and course information using your MICA credentials.
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Contact MICA Help Desk if you run into login issues: help@mica.edu or (410) 225-2201
You will be able to access all of the information you need for your course or in Canvas, MICA’s Learning Management System.
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Canvas is where you can find your syllabus, digital learning resources and access to assignments.
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Canvas is only accessible using your MICA email credentials, not your personal email.
- Check your MICA email for course confirmation and full details of your class
Please note not all workshops will require use of Canvas.
Log in to Canvas. View this video for help logging into Canvas.
You will only be able to access all documents, tools, software, and course information using your MICA credentials.
Missing the email?
- Contact MICA Help Desk if you never received your Welcome email: help@mica.edu or (410) 225-2201
Forgot Your password?
- Navigate in your browser to https://chesapeake.mica.edu/identity/self-service/mica /smsreset.jsf
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You will need your MICA ID (seven digit number) & your username. After submitting your information, a duo pin will be sent to your home email address on file. If you do not have access to the email address on file contact the help desk.
Contact for all Canvas related issues: osedtech@mica.edu
IDs are for in person classes only.
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One week prior to your class
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email Campus Safety at idcards@mica.edu with a headshot image of you in jpeg format (.jpg), your full name and MICA ID number.
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Once your ID is ready Campus Safety will contact you to come pick up your ID at the Campus Safety office. IDs are for in person classes only.
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Check out the campus map to see where to go for your MICA ID.
Address:
Health & Wellness Center
1501 W Mount Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
Note: Campus Safety is open 8:30am-10pm 7 days a week for pickup of MICA IDs
Materials and What to Bring
On the first day of class, Faculty will provide students with a course syllabus, which will include a list of materials needed for the course. Please contact your faculty for any questions regarding the materials in your syllabus.
To Note:
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Materials are not provided for classes and must be purchased by the student.
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Some courses may require a materials fee to cover some of the materials needed for class.
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Supplies and materials can be purchased in person or online at MICA’s Art Store: https://shop.mica.edu. Hours of operation for in person shopping are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturdays.
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Please be mindful of any shipping/delivery times that may impact when you receive the materials.
Canvas is MICA’s Learning Management System. It is your go to place for engaging with and receiving feedback from your instructor and classmates as well as the hub for all digital learning resources
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Your MICA Canvas Dashboard: Canvas is only accessible using your MICA email credentials, not your personal email.
Note: Students lose access to Canvas approximately 10 days after the end of the term. Below you can find additional information: You can download the course content to view offline as an HTML file. Directions are here or here. This does not include submissions or instructor feedback. If anything can only be viewed online it will show an icon next to it. Anything unpublished will not be exported. Assignment Submissions for all courses (past and present) - Download as a zip folder from your account page. Directions are found here. If you sign up for courses in the future, you can access course content from previous enrollments.
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Course syllabi, zoom links for online classes, assignments, and homework will be available via Canvas
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Once you log in using your MICA credentials, you can find your course on your MICA Canvas Dashboard
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For more information on how to use Canvas, please see this Canvas Getting Started Guide and/or this Canvas Student Guide
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All online remote courses will be conducted via Zoom which can be accessed via the link on the left hand side of your Canvas course.
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Adobe Creative Suite Software will be provided to students enrolled in courses that utilize this software.
Some instructors may also use Google Drive and Gmail to document and request you to upload work. Please use your MICA credentials to access each.
Class Locations and Parking
Alternative Process Photography, Main Building, Room 080
Drawing Workshop: Drawing the Figure, Main Building, Main 200
Drawing Workshop: Space and Perspective, Main Building, Room M330
Drawing in Color, Main Building, Room M330
Open Studio Model Sessions, Main Building, Room 140
Open Studio Printmaking: Relief, Intaglio, Monotype, 15/15 Building, Room 205
Open Studio Illustration, ONLINE
Painterly Painting II, Fox Building, Room 220
Painting Impressionism Workshop: Learning from the Masters, Fox Building, Room 220
Painting Workshop: Painting by Design, Fox Building, Room 220
Thrown Pottery for All Levels, Fox Building, Room 007
Workshop: Digital Illustration: Fox Building, Room 421
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Option 1: Street parking may be available
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Option 2: You may apply for your permit online, here under the permit type “CON STU”
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Option 3 - Purchase in person: If you would like the option to purchase a parking permit to park on any of MICA’s lots during the evenings and on weekends please visit the Campus Safety office during regular business hours to obtain your permit.
Parking Accessibility
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There are disability parking spaces in each lot on campus and they are identified with blue paint and markings as well as disability signage. MICA parking permit holders with Disability permits or tags may park only in the marked spaces in the lots, and at the times for which their permit provides access. Please note that there are also disability spaces on Mt. Royal Avenue and that parking meters are free to Disability permit or tag holders.
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For “Temporary Special Needs Parking,” faculty/staff should contact the Human Resources Department, humanresources@mica.edu. Students with disability parking needs should first contact the office of Accessibility and Disability Services ads@mica.edu.
Campus Safety Location:
Health & Wellness Center
1501 W Mount Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
Guidelines and Policies
MICA reserves the right to reproduce without notification any artwork produced by students while attending MICA; this reproduction will be for non-commercial purposes only, and may include print publications, institutional websites, e-communications, multimedia presentations, and documents about the College for admission recruitment, fundraising, or institutional informational purposes. MICA reserves the right to reproduce without notification any photographs or videos of students while attending MICA’s degree and open studies programs; this reproduction will be for non-commercial purposes only, and may include print publications, institutional websites, e-communications, multimedia presentations, and documents about the College for admission recruitment, fundraising, or institutional informational purposes.
Statement of Equal Opportunity & Services to Disabled Students
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment. MICA is committed to providing individuals with disabilities access and reasonable accommodation to all MICA programs, services, and activities. For information, or to request disability accommodations, please contact MICA’s office of Accessibility and Disability Services ads@mica.edu.
Almost all life drawing studio etiquette is based around respect for the model. Remember, the model is putting themselves in a vulnerable position for the benefit of the artists, so keeping models safe and comfortable is important. Please show the utmost respect for all models at all times:
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Do not take photos or videos that include the model.
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Do not ask the model if they provide modeling outside of the class time.
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Do not touch or approach the model at any time, or engage in any conversations with them; including before, during or after the drawing session.
All questions related to the model must be directed towards the faculty or facilitator of the session. For Open Studio Model Sessions, contact Harvey Bailey, hbailey@mica.edu
Refund Policy:
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You may request a full refund if you are not satisfied with the course offering. Please fill out this form if you would like to drop your course.
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No refund will be offered after the start of the second class.
- No refunds will be issued after the start of the second class session or after the start of the second week for asynchronous offerings.
Withdrawal Deadlines
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4 sessions or fewer: before second class
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8-10 sessions: before third class
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More than 10 sessions: before sixth class
Weather-related closings*/delay information will be posted to the outgoing message of the main college telephone number (410) 669-9200 and to the “News & Events” page of our website: www.mica.edu
*Please note that refunds will not be issued for any weather related closures, including but not limited to snow, storms, and power outages.
Resources and FAQ
For MICA login or technical assistance:
Email: help@mica.edu
For Canvas, Zoom, and Adobe assistance:
Email: osedtech@mica.edu