// Code of Conduct

• Maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative attitude with faculty, staff, and peers.
• Treat every class, workshop, Electric Saturday activity, MasterStroke competition, guest lecture, or outdoor session as a professional assignment.
• Avoid disruptive behaviour, gossip, bullying, or any action that harms the learning environment.
• Follow all instructions during studio sessions, high-end lab usage, and project reviews.

• Students must report on time for all classes, revision lectures, studios, seminars, and events.
• Minimum attendance requirements must be met to appear for internal assessments, project submissions, and university exams (BVOC).
• Inform the academic team in advance in case of emergencies or unavoidable absences.
• Habitual late-coming will affect your grades, participation, and project evaluations.

• All assignments—daily, weekly, monthly, Electric Saturday tasks or MasterStroke competitions—must be submitted on time.
• Plagiarism, copying, or using downloaded project files is strictly prohibited.
• Students must participate in all in-house competitions and portfolio-building activities to strengthen their career profile.
• Respect evaluation deadlines. Late submissions may lead to mark deductions or rejection.

• Keep classrooms, labs, drawing studios, and common spaces clean and organised.
• Handle computers, pen tablets, cameras, clay tools, lightboxes, and all equipment responsibly.
• Damaging property intentionally or through negligence may result in penalties or replacement charges.
• Food and beverages are not allowed inside the studios and computer labs.

• Institute systems must be used strictly for academic purposes.
• Accessing or downloading harmful, pirated, or inappropriate content is not permitted.
• Students must maintain backups of their work; the institute is not responsible for personal file loss.
• Mobile phones must be on silent mode during class and used only with permission.

ZICA Pune conducts multiple high-value, experiential activities:

• Electric Saturday
• MasterStroke Digital Competitions
• Museum Visits
• Outdoor Sketching Trips
• Clay Modelling Days
• Studio Tours & Industry Workshops

During all such events, students must:

• Maintain discipline and follow faculty instructions.
• Represent ZICA Pune with professionalism and etiquette in public places.
• Respect public property, rules of visited venues, and event hosts.
• Submit event reports or assignments when applicable.

• Students must be neatly dressed and well-groomed.
• Wear appropriate attire for events, outdoor sessions, studio visits, and placement drives.
• Shorts, revealing outfits, and objectionable graphics on clothing are not permitted in the academic environment.

• Show courtesy and respect to all academic mentors, counsellors, coordinators, and management.
• Follow the hierarchical process—Approach course faculty → Academic Head → Centre Head—when you need support.
• Maintain professional communication at all times.

Follow all safety rules while handling lab equipment, clay tools, electrical equipment, and software systems.

The institute has zero tolerance for:

• Harassment of any form
• Discriminatory behaviour
• Violence or threats
• Possession of prohibited substances

Any safety or wellbeing concerns must be immediately reported to the management.

• Students must adhere to institute policies related to fees, admissions, and use of facilities.
• Fees once paid is non-refundable & non-transferable in any case.
• All legal or academic documents submitted must be authentic and verified.
• Payment commitments must be honoured as per the schedule to avoid disruption in academic services.

• Students must meet academic, attendance, and portfolio requirements to be eligible for internships, studio visits, and placement drives.
• Professional etiquette during interviews, internships, and shadowing programs is mandatory.
• Misconduct during external training may result in removal from placement opportunities.

• Students are encouraged to proudly showcase their work, events, and campus life with integrity.
• Posting negative, misleading, harmful, or disrespectful comments about peers, faculty, staff, or the institute will result in strict action.
• Confidential class content or project files must not be shared online without permission.

• ZICA Pune is a family-like creative community.
• Respect diversity of ideas, backgrounds, and artistic styles.
• Be supportive, avoid negativity, and help create a campus culture of humility, kindness, and creativity—values we nurture intentionally.

Depending on the severity, actions may include:

• Verbal or written warnings
• Meeting with parents
• Suspension from class or events
• Loss of placement eligibility
• Disciplinary action or termination in extreme cases

By enrolling at ZICA Pune, each student agrees to:

• Uphold this Code of Conduct
• Maintain integrity in learning
• Represent the institute with pride and professionalism
• Grow into a responsible, industry-ready creative professional