Within the Classroom
What you need to know
Here you'll find information on the class hours, textbook and supply distribution, as well as online resources for eLearning and web-enabled classes, and places to get tutoring assistance outside of the classroom.
- Within the Classroom
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Class Hours for the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego Campuses3-Unit Classes
6-Unit Classes (or 3-Unit / 6-Hour Classes)ClassBegins ClassBreaks ClassEnds 8:30 9:30 - 9:45 11:15 12:00 1:15 - 1:30 2:45 3:00 4:00 - 4:15 5:45 6:00 7:00 - 7:15 8:45 *
*Evening classes are offered at the Los Angeles and San Francisco campuses.ClassBegins ClassBreaks ClassEnds 8:30 9:30 - 9:45 2:30 11:15 - 12:00 12:00 1:00 - 1:15 5:30 3:00 - 3:45 Class Hours for the Orange County Campus3-Unit ClassesClassBegins ClassBreaks ClassEnds 9:30 10:30 - 10:45 12:15 1:15 2:30 - 2:45 4:00 4:15 5:30 - 5:45 7:00 Online ResourcesThe FIDM eLearning Program (http://elearning.fidm.edu) is a website that students use to take any eLearning courses in which they are registered. FIDM's eLearning Program ensures that a student's educational experience can take place anywhere in the world with courses that specifically model classes on campus. Students can interact with their instructor and classmates over the Internet. Students can submit their assignments, watch or read lectures, take examinations, and even attend web meetings for group presentations online. eLearning courses follow the same calendar as on-campus courses and are usually available one week before the academic quarter starts so students can get a head start by understanding how the system works before the first day of class.
To ensure success in taking an eLearning course, students should:
* Use the FIDM Portal to keep their email address current so that the eLearning Team can communicate directly with students about eLearning class login, technical issues, and anything related to an online class.
* Confirm that they have a computer that meets the technical requirements for the FIDM eLearning Program.
* Be sure they have all of the required books and supplies for their eLearning course. Some classes require headsets for web meetings, for example.
* Read the eLearning Student Help Guide before their class begins so they know what to do if they encounter a technical issue.
There are academic requirements and prerequisites for taking an eLearning course, so students should check with an advisor to see if it is right for them.
Web-Enabled Courses
While FIDM has FIDM eLearning classes that are fully online, we also have web-enabled courses for some on-campus classes that have syllabi, handouts, announcements, and links available online via the FIDM eLearning website. Instructors will explain and give instructions in the first class session if a class is web-enabled.LabsLabs are a place where students receive directed, planned, and structured analytical exploration and experimentation. Labs are three (3) hours in length and immediately follow a designated course. Labs are noted on the Program of Study sheets for each major.
StudiosStudios are offered to assist students with their assignments and projects. Studios provide a place where students can explore and express their creativity. They also provide an opportunity for students to obtain expert advice and constructive critiquing appropriate to the subject matter. A schedule of open studios by campus is posted quarterly on the FIDM Portal.
WorkshopsWorkshops are a concise educational program for a small group of students that focuses especially on techniques and skills in a particular subject. For specific days, times, topics, and presenters see the campus Student Newsletter or the FIDM Portal.
Class Size and SchedulingThe college has an obligation to provide the optimum scheduling and faculty staffing for the programs offered. Should changes of any sort be necessary, they will not affect the student's ability to fulfill all requirements. Every effort is made to keep a reasonable number of students in each class based on the subject matter and nature of activity in the course.
Textbooks & SuppliesTextbooks and supplies are issued during the first class meeting. Students sign a class roster, which includes an itemized list of books and supplies received for each registered class. Students verify that all items listed are received and in perfect condition before leaving the first class session. Students who are absent when textbooks and supplies are issued are responsible for obtaining them from the Bookroom before the end of Week 2 of the quarter. The deadline for picking up textbooks and supplies is the last day of the current quarter. Students who drop a class submit a signed Class Change Form to the Registrar. All unused books and/or supplies in perfect condition for each dropped class are returned to the College Services Department by the end of Week 6 of the quarter. Students are charged for books and supplies that are not returned. Bookroom hours are posted at each campus and on the FIDM Portal.
Field TripsStudents are responsible for their own transportation to and from field trips.
