WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Zoom Application

How will I access my class?

Who will be present in my virtual class?

ADDITIONAL POLICIES FOR VIRTUAL CLASSES

General Registration Policies

WHAT'S NEEDED

To participate in one of our virtual classes, you will require the following:
A computer (laptop or desktop, with an internal microphone and camera) OR a newer model iPad, Tablet, iPhone or Smart Phone.
Please make sure that you have hands-free capability, using a stand or tripod

A stable WIFI connection

The Zoom application (free when you sign up)

Materials for the class that you registered for (see individual material lists provided for each class)

A quiet work area for creating and participating in your class

Zoom Application

Zoom in a virtual learning environment, used by many Universities, Colleges and organizations. It is safe, private and easy to access and use. Zoom uses audio and video and all students will be seen and heard. When signing up for Zoom account, you will be asked to verify you're 16 or older. Students under 16 are not eligible to sign up for Zoom account on their own and therefore, a parent must do so. Zoom can be accessed through the App Store or online at zoom.us. You can also access help at support@zoom.us.

HOW WILL I ACCESS MY CLASS?

Upon registration, you will be sent the Class Meeting ID and the Password needed to gain access to the class. This information will be sent the day before your class is scheduled to start as a security feature. The same meeting ID will be used for the duration of the term, unless otherwise indicated.

WHO WILL BE PRESENT IN MY VIRTUAL CLASS?

Only registered students will have access to your Virtual Art Class. The teacher will be present at all classes, as well as an Avenue Road Arts School administrator. The personal approach is important to us so the administrator will be there at the beginning and end of every class to help trouble shoot and make sure the class is running smoothly and the teacher and participants can all see and hear the lesson well.

AUDITING VIRTUAL CLASSES

Due to privacy and for the comfort of our students, we do not permit auditors in any of our virtual classes.

PUBLICITY

The Avenue Road Arts School will request photos of student work or students creating in virtual classes. Once we receive the photos, we reserve the right to use the images for publicity purposes and promotional materials. Virtual classes will not be recorded without the permission of the students. Should we want to take any photographic images of your online class artwork, for use in marketing materials, we will ask permission prior to taking the image. We may ask that you photograph your work and email a copy to us for use on our website or other marketing materials.

Please Note: Artwork used in the School’s promotional materials including brochures, articles, social media, website, etc. may not credit the artist.

PRIVACY POLICY

The Avenue Road Arts School is committed to protecting the privacy of its students and their families as outlined by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). We only collect personally identifiable information that you provide or that is otherwise provided to us on your behalf. Unless we advise otherwise, your information will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided or to contact you.

Online Purchases – When you make a purchase, we will ask you to provide only the personally identifiable information necessary to complete the transaction including your name, billing and shipping addresses, telephone number, and credit card number. We also require your e-mail address so you can receive order confirmation e-mails and so we can communicate with you if there is any follow-up required in processing your order.

Students - The personal information you provide with respect to your registration is used to process your enrollment and enables you to receive additional communications from the Avenue Road Arts School. The Avenue Road Arts School uses password protocols and encryption software to protect the personal information we receive when a registration is received on-line. Personal information will be collected, protected, used, and disclosed in accordance with Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (R.S.O. 1990). As a student of the Avenue Road Arts School, we may on occasion provide you with additional information that may be of interest to you such as: education programs, art camp, exhibitions, events, fundraising projects, or other special initiatives. You may opt out of our electronic or postal mailing lists at any time.

Other questions or concerns? Please don't hesitate to contact us via email.