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Youth Program FAQs
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Registration
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- A. To register for a Youth Programs class, please submit an online registration form during the open registration period. The registration form can be found at the top of the program page, under “Schedule.” The registration dates will be posted there as well.
We recommend checking the “Course Descriptions” section of the program page prior to registering to see which classes have availability. The registration form is programmed to show available classes only. If your preferred class(es) are full, you will have the option to sign up for the waiting list or register for a different class. You may sign up for as many waiting lists as you would like. Due to limited capacity, please register for only the class or classes you intend to participate in.
- A. To register for a Youth Programs class, please submit an online registration form during the open registration period. The registration form can be found at the top of the program page, under “Schedule.” The registration dates will be posted there as well.
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- A. After you submit your registration form, you will receive an automatic email (sent to the Parent/Guardian email listed on your form) confirming your registration. We will aim to enroll your student in 2-3 weeks. After your student has been enrolled, you will receive a welcome letter and payment link via email.
Please note: It may take longer than 2-3 weeks to receive your welcome packet and payment link, since your student must first be enrolled in our system of records. This is a manual process, which may lead to some delays. Your student’s space in the program is secure during this time. We appreciate your patience.
- A. After you submit your registration form, you will receive an automatic email (sent to the Parent/Guardian email listed on your form) confirming your registration. We will aim to enroll your student in 2-3 weeks. After your student has been enrolled, you will receive a welcome letter and payment link via email.
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- A. Welcome letters and payment links are emailed approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form. Orientation packets are emailed approximately three weeks before the start of the program.
Please note: It may take longer than 2-3 weeks to receive your welcome packet and payment link, since your student must first be enrolled in our system of records. This is a manual process, which may lead to some delays. Your student’s space in the program is secure during this time. We appreciate your patience.
- A. Welcome letters and payment links are emailed approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form. Orientation packets are emailed approximately three weeks before the start of the program.
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- A. The orientation packet includes a program information sheet, details about the virtual orientation, a supply list, instructions for accessing your class online, and contact info for attendance updates (absences, early dismissal, late arrival).
Financial
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- A. Program fees can be found on the program page, under “Program Information and Cost.” Please be aware that some programs require a $100 non-refundable deposit. Payments are due in full one week prior to the start of the program.
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- A. A secure payment link will be emailed to the Parent/Guardian email listed on your registration form approximately 2-3 weeks after registering. This email will include your balance, Student ID #, and instructions for making a payment online via Paybill.
Full payment (including a $100 non-refundable deposit, if applicable) is due one week prior to the start of the program. MassArt accepts Visa and Mastercard for online payments. A confirmation of your payment will be sent immediately to the email address you provide on PayBill. Please keep in mind that it could take up to two business days to process all electronic payments.
PayBill only allows one transaction per credit card in a 24 hour period. Additionally, single payments cannot exceed $3,000. If your balance is greater than $3,000, please wait 24 hours before making a second payment.
At this time, we are only able to accept payments made online via credit or debit card. As most of our administrative staff are working remotely, we are unable to accept and deposit payments made via check or money order. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- A. A secure payment link will be emailed to the Parent/Guardian email listed on your registration form approximately 2-3 weeks after registering. This email will include your balance, Student ID #, and instructions for making a payment online via Paybill.
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- A. If you are unsure of your balance after receiving your payment link (emailed approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form), please reach out to us at k12@massart.edu.
Bills for unpaid balances will be sent from MassArt’s Business Office after the start of the program, along with instructions for making a payment.
- A. If you are unsure of your balance after receiving your payment link (emailed approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form), please reach out to us at k12@massart.edu.
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- A. You can make a partial or full payment, as long as the program fee is paid in full one week before the start of the program. Please be aware that single payments cannot exceed $3,000. If your balance is greater than $3,000, please wait 24 hours before making a second payment.
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- A. Full program cost, less the deposit, will be refunded if the request to drop is received in writing to the k12@massart.edu email one week prior to the start of the program. If the request to cancel is received after this date, you will be responsible for the balance due. MassArt reserves the right to cancel courses in the event of an insufficient number of registrations. You will receive a full refund in the event that a course is cancelled for this reason.
Please note: It is extremely important that you let us know in writing if you will be cancelling your registration, even if you have not submitted a payment for the program. This is the only way we will know whether you intend to cancel your registration. By letting us know ahead of time, this also ensures that another student can participate in the program as many classes have a waiting list.
- A. Full program cost, less the deposit, will be refunded if the request to drop is received in writing to the k12@massart.edu email one week prior to the start of the program. If the request to cancel is received after this date, you will be responsible for the balance due. MassArt reserves the right to cancel courses in the event of an insufficient number of registrations. You will receive a full refund in the event that a course is cancelled for this reason.
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- A. It typically takes about three weeks to receive your refund if you paid by credit or debit card, or four weeks if you paid by check or money order.
Please keep in mind that our Business Office is working remotely at this time, which may lead to some delays. If your class or registration was cancelled and you have not received your refund after four weeks, please feel free to reach out to us at k12@massart.edu.
- A. It typically takes about three weeks to receive your refund if you paid by credit or debit card, or four weeks if you paid by check or money order.
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- A. MassArt Youth Programs awards a limited number of partial scholarships for students in need of assistance. Scholarships are based on financial need and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to request a scholarship. To be considered, you will be asked to provide family financial information on the registration form (required).
You will receive confirmation of your scholarship request along with your welcome email, approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form.
- A. MassArt Youth Programs awards a limited number of partial scholarships for students in need of assistance. Scholarships are based on financial need and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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- A. Students who are awarded a scholarship will have the opportunity to request assistance with materials on their Scholarship Acceptance Form. The Scholarship Acceptance Form will be sent along with the welcome letter, approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form.
Course Content for Virtual Classes
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- A. Please visit the program page and navigate to the “Course Descriptions” section, toward the bottom of the page. The course descriptions have been updated to address how the classes will run in the new virtual environment.
Course availability will be updated on an ongoing basis as classes reach capacity.
- A. Please visit the program page and navigate to the “Course Descriptions” section, toward the bottom of the page. The course descriptions have been updated to address how the classes will run in the new virtual environment.
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- A. Online studio offerings typically include the following, but will be adapted or modified for each grade range as appropriate:
- • Live presentations from faculty and check-ins each class
- • Time for creative art making, both independently and in class
- • Break out sessions in small groups
- • One-on-one and group critiques with faculty
- • Online resources such as virtual museum tours, TED Talks, external demo videos, “visiting” artists, virtual collaborations, among other activities.
Every studio will utilize Zoom and Google Classroom. Zoom will be used for virtual meetings, and Google Classroom will be used to organize assignments and other class content.
Class schedules will vary from day to day, but will start and end with a Zoom meeting. Instructors will discuss class expectations at the start of the program, and will provide a more detailed schedule for the day at the beginning of each class.
- A. Online studio offerings typically include the following, but will be adapted or modified for each grade range as appropriate:
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- A. The class schedule can be found at the top of the program page, under “Schedule.” Depending on the grade range, classes typically meet for 1.5 to 3 hours.
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- A. While classes meet virtually, there will typically be time built into each class period for independent work. During this time, you will not need to be on your computer - draw, paint, sculpt, maybe even go outside for some fresh air! Your instructor will still be available for check-ins as needed during independent work time.
We also encourage you to take breaks and grab snacks as needed.
- A. While classes meet virtually, there will typically be time built into each class period for independent work. During this time, you will not need to be on your computer - draw, paint, sculpt, maybe even go outside for some fresh air! Your instructor will still be available for check-ins as needed during independent work time.
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- A. Students will need a computer or smartphone, preferably with video capability, and reliable internet connection in order to participate in virtual classes. Every class will also utilize Zoom and Google Classroom. Zoom will be used for virtual meetings, and Google Classroom will be used to organize assignments and other class content.
Your instructor may choose to incorporate additional programs, software, or applications that are relevant to the course material, or to encourage class discussion. Any programs that require a subscription (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite) will be included in the supply list sent with the orientation packet. Otherwise, programs will be discussed on the first day of class.
- A. Students will need a computer or smartphone, preferably with video capability, and reliable internet connection in order to participate in virtual classes. Every class will also utilize Zoom and Google Classroom. Zoom will be used for virtual meetings, and Google Classroom will be used to organize assignments and other class content.
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- A. Students will be required to purchase materials to participate in virtual courses (materials not included in the program fee). A list of materials will be sent in the orientation packet three weeks prior to the start of the program. Materials typically cost $50-$100 per class, depending on the program.
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- A. Faculty in Youth Programs are both professional artists working in their chosen medium, as well as educators teaching at MassArt and other regional colleges and high schools.
Saturday Studios classes are taught by MassArt students majoring in Art Education and supervised by MassArt Art Education faculty.
As in all Youth Programs classes, faculty teaching online classes will guide young artists in understanding core and fundamental skills and developing studio practices. Please visit our faculty bio page to learn more.
- A. Faculty in Youth Programs are both professional artists working in their chosen medium, as well as educators teaching at MassArt and other regional colleges and high schools.
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- A. A commitment to attend all classes is expected. Attendance will be taken in the first 15 minutes of class.
Students with more than three (3) absences, as well as students who miss the first day of class, will be removed from the program. Students removed from the program due to inconsistent attendance will not be eligible for a refund, and will be responsible for any unpaid balances. Any planned absences must be communicated with the designated staff contact (provided in the orientation packet) ahead of time.
This policy applies to both in-person and virtual courses.
- A. A commitment to attend all classes is expected. Attendance will be taken in the first 15 minutes of class.
Support
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- A. Youth Programs has created an online portal specifically for students enrolled in a virtual Youth Programs course.
A link for the Student Portal will be shared in the welcome email, approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form. The portal contains helpful information about each program, links for class resources, instructions for getting set up with Zoom and Google Classroom, and more!
Additionally, you will be assigned a MassArt Net ID and email address, which will allow you to access class resources.
Please note: The portal is a resource for students enrolled in a virtual Youth Programs course. We kindly ask you to refrain from sharing the link with others who are not enrolled in the program.
- A. Youth Programs has created an online portal specifically for students enrolled in a virtual Youth Programs course.
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- A. A Network ID (alternatively known as NetID) is a personal, unique identifier assigned to you by MassArt. It consists of your first name initial followed by your last name. You will be assigned a MassArt Net ID approximately two weeks before the start of your program. Your Net ID will allow you to set up your MassArt email, which will be used to access Google Classroom and communicate with your instructors.
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- A. Yes, each student will be assigned a unique MassArt email address. This will allow you to access Google Classroom. Your MassArt email address will also be the primary email that your instructors will use to communicate with you.
Approximately two weeks before the start of the program, an email will be sent to your personal email and your parent/guardian’s email that contains:- • Your Net ID
- • A temporary password for your MassArt email address
- • Instructions for changing your temporary password
- After you receive your temporary password, you can visit password.massart.edu to change your password at any time
Please set up your MassArt email password as soon as possible, to ensure that you have access to course content on the first day of class. If you need assistance changing your password, or if you have not received your temporary password within one week before the start of the program, please contact Tech Central at helpdesk@massart.edu.
- A. Yes, each student will be assigned a unique MassArt email address. This will allow you to access Google Classroom. Your MassArt email address will also be the primary email that your instructors will use to communicate with you.
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- A. After you receive your temporary password for your MassArt email account, you can visit password.massart.edu to change your password at any time.
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- A. If you have not received your MassArt Net ID and email address before the first day of class, don’t panic! You will still be able to participate in Zoom meetings using a personal email.
First, contact Tech Central at helpdesk@massart.edu or 617.879.7888 (please leave a voicemail with your question and provide a phone number where you can be reached). Let Tech Central know that you are enrolled in a Youth Programs course, and ask them to send you your Net ID, MassArt email, and temporary password. Tech Central typically responds within 24 hours, but some updates may take 48 hours.
Next, please email your instructor so they can send any course content to your personal email while you are still setting up your MassArt email account.
- A. If you have not received your MassArt Net ID and email address before the first day of class, don’t panic! You will still be able to participate in Zoom meetings using a personal email.
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- A. All Youth Programs classes will meet virtually through Summer 2021. Every studio will utilize Zoom and Google Classroom. Zoom will be used for the virtual meetings, and Google Classroom will be used to organize class assignments and other class content. Other apps and programs may be used at the instructor’s discretion, and will be discussed on the first day of class.
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- A. Each class will have its own Google Classroom link. Your instructor will invite you to the Google Classroom, via your MassArt email, the week prior to the start of the program. If you are enrolled in more than one class, you will receive an email invite for each class. You will be able to access Google Classroom after setting up your MassArt email account. In order to access Google Classroom, you must be signed out of any other Gmail account.
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- A. You will be able to access Google Classroom after setting up your MassArt email account. Your instructor will invite you to the Google Classroom, via your MassArt email, the week prior to the start of the program. Click on the Google Classroom link, and enter the class code when prompted. Each class will have its own Google Classroom link. If you are enrolled in more than one class, you will receive an email invite for each class.
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- A. A link for your Zoom meeting, will be sent to your personal email and your parent/guardian’s email approximately two weeks prior to the start of the program.
If this is your first time using Zoom, please make sure to download and test Zoom prior to the first class. You do not need to set up a MassArt Zoom account in order to participate in the online classes.
If you have not activated your MassArt email before the first day of class, don’t panic! You will still be able to participate in Zoom meetings using a personal email.
- A. A link for your Zoom meeting, will be sent to your personal email and your parent/guardian’s email approximately two weeks prior to the start of the program.
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- A. For support with MassArt emails and Net IDs, Zoom, and Google Classroom, please contact Tech Central at helpdesk@massart.edu or 617.879.7888 (please leave a voicemail with your question and provide a phone number where you can be reached).