Peer Coaches
Peer Coaching is a free program at ArtCenter that provides peer-to-peer learning support.
Peer Coaching is for you if you need help with classwork outside of class! Are you stuck starting an assignment or project? Need help with presentations? Want to get a crit on work from a peer? Need a language partner to work on design terminology? Are you struggling with visual communication or need strategies to work with software?
Each department that hosts Peer Coaches has identified topics and skill areas most important for students, especially those in their early terms (terms 1-3). Coaches are selected based on their ability to support in these areas, their experiences outside the classroom and their willingness to help others. Each department has a Peer Coaching page where each coach lists their strengths, experiences, portfolio and social media links so students can find the right coach.
Peer Coaches help students understand tracks in their department, prepare for term or scholarship reviews, share insight into their internship experiences or explain how they adjusted to life at ArtCenter. Sometimes the best person to get advice from is another student who has successfully worked through these challenges before! Coaches have proficiency in at least 4 of the Areas of Support and are in good standing in their department and with the College. Coaches also have a range of experiences and interests to provide insight to others.
Visit the Peer Coaching Inside Page to learn more and make appointments from your specific department.
HOW PEER COACHING WORKS
Coaching sessions are (up to) 50 minutes long and are free. Students can choose which coach they want to work with based on area of expertise, interest, experience, and availability. Coaching sessions take place on campus or via Zoom when the college is in session, Monday-Sunday during college hours (8 AM - 10 PM).
Learn more about coaching in each department and the individual coaches using the links below. You will find links to schedule an appointment using the online links on the individual department Coaching pages.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A COACH
A Coach will work with you to develop strategies to progress toward your goals and objectives for assignments, projects, presentations, or specific skill development.
WHAT A COACH WILL EXPECT FROM YOU
A Coach needs clear insight into your current understanding of the situation you are working through and what you've considered so far. A coach will ask for specific details of the project you're working on, which can include your instructor's details for an assignment. The more precise you are about your goals and how you have tried to meet those goals, the more help your coach can provide to get you there! By sharing this information, you'll help your coach work with you in an individualized way.
MORE INFORMATION
If you are interested in being a coach, please visit the Financial Aid office to determine your eligibility. Reach out to the Department Contacts listed below for information about applying to be a Peer Coach.
Department Contacts for questions about Peer Coaching:
- Entertainment Design: Maritza.Herrera@artcenter.edu
- Illustration Department: Bonnie.Lee@artcenter.edu
- IxD / MDP: Jenny Rodenhouse: Jenny.Rodenhouse@artcenter.edu
- Product Design: Mia.Wiesenthal@artcenter.edu
- Transportation Design: Leon.Paz@artcenter.edu
For more information or questions about the program, contact: matt.sahlit@artcenter.edu or sam.holtzman@artcenter.edu