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INFORMATION FOR FIGURE MODELS:

The entrance to the CCA main building is located at 450 Irwin Street. See photo above.

You can check out a parking pass to allow you to park in a passenger loading zone at the front of the entrance pictured above, or around the corner at 1111 8th Street.

Upon arrival you will need to check in with Public Safety at the front desk. They can help guide you, but if further assistance is needed you can find campus maps below to our other buildings that host models.

Campus Building Maps:

• 1111 8th Street - 1st floor (N10/12, N14/16)
• 1111 8th Street - 2nd floor (Room 200)
• 184 Hooper Street (First Year program)
• 111 Hubbell Studio

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INFORMATION FOR FACULTY+ STAFF:

Model requests within the academic year can be made by completing this Model Request Form. Figure models at CCA are booked exclusively through the Bay Area Model Guild.

Requests for models within Continuing Education or Youth Programming are managed by Sarah Dargen, Program Manager for Youth Programs & Continuing Education.

A brief orientation will be required for all faculty and staff who are requesting models before any session can be approved. This orientation will cover not only the responsibilities and guidelines listed here, but also the required equipment and supplies within the classroom which are needed for a safe and successful model session.

** It is essential that we follow these guidelines put forth by Bay Area Model Guild (BAMG) as they are reflected in our contract with the Model Guild. Not following these could lead to a termination of our contract, unnecessary charges to program budgets, and/or an inability to book models.

Scheduling, canceling, and no shows

• Cancellations must happen 7 calendar days before scheduled time or your program will be charged
• Booking requests need to be received by the model guild 7 days prior to need.
• For special requests they ask for a three week notice.
• If a model has not arrived after 5 minutes of the scheduled start time, please call the office and leave a message. (510-393-4382)
• If a model has not arrived after twenty minutes, this qualifies as a no-show. If a no-show is reported promptly by calling the office the Booking Coordinator, if available, may be able to send an immediate replacement.

Model Facilitation Etiquette

REST PERIODS & POSING:

• Guild models pose in 20 minute sets and break for 5 minutes in between each set.
• Only with the model's agreement and understanding will poses be longer than 20 min. or repeated for subsequent 20 min. sets
• Models are not expected to take poses that are painful, unusually difficult, harmful, indiscriminate or exploitative. Poses that are physically challenging should be discussed with the Booking Coordinator when booking so that an appropriate model is booked

PRIVACY:

• Models are never to be touched without their permission.
• Only the normally expected instructor, students &/or artists may be allowed in the room while the model is posing.
• Faculty is responsible for providing privacy, including closing the doors, covering the windows, turning off surveillance cameras, etc.
• Cell phones & cameras must be put away and must not be used while the model is posing.
• If privacy is inadequate, the models will pose clothed or not at all.

Accommodations

PADDING:

• Faculty must provide appropriate padding (pillows, high-density foam or carpeting with sufficient padding) covering the model's stand or posing area, or should otherwise be available for the model to use as needed. Padding is essential for many types of poses.

HEATING:

• The client must provide enough heat to satisfy the model, or the model will pose clothed. Room thermostats should be turned up one hour before the session begins. The model may decide where portable heaters are placed. Depending on your studio/classroom one portable heater may not be sufficient.

CLEANLINESS & SAFETY:

• Models will not pose anywhere they consider unsafe or unclean. Modeling stand and changing areas must be kept clean (free of dust, wet paint, tacks, staples, etc.). This includes drapes, pillows and padding provided by the client. A clean area off the model stand must be provided for the model's clothing, costumes and props. Any model stand on wheels must have a functioning braking device. The model's stand is for the exclusive use of the model, even during breaks.

HEALTH HAZARDS:

• The client must provide adequate ventilation and guard against charcoal/pastel dust and fumes from turpentine, turpenoid, fixatives or aerosols in the work area. The model may also ask that smoking be prohibited if there is inadequate ventilation. If fumes are present and ventilation is inadequate, the model may leave the booking with full pay if the problem cannot be resolved at the time of the booking.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO:

• Not all models are available for photography & video. Guild rates for photos & video are the same (see Current Rate Sheet), whether the model is nude or clothed or whether the images are released or unreleased. Photographs & videos must not be taken without prior arrangement with the Guild and permission of the model. Models rely on clients & instructors to help prevent unauthorized photography & video. The photographer of unauthorized photos & video may be liable for further action.