2011 COURSE OFFERINGS

CORE COURSE IN APPRAISAL STUDIES

CORE COURSE IN APPRAISAL STUDIES – DISTANCE EDUCATION

ADVANCED REPORT WRITING

APPRAISAL OF FINE ART

APPRAISAL OF ANTIQUES & RESIDENTIAL CONTENTS

APPRAISAL OF JAPANESE PRINTS

15-HOUR NATIONAL USPAP COURSE

REQUALIFICATION COURSE

REQUALIFICATION COURSE – DISTANCE EDUCATION

The mission of ISA is to advance the professionalism and effectiveness of personal property appraisers.

2011 ISA COURSE INFORMATION CORE COURSE IN APPRAISAL STUDIES June 20-26, 2011 October 17-23, 2011 Course Instructors: Leon Castner, PhD, ISA CAPP; Joyce Newman, ISA CAPP This is the “original” and complete appraisal methodology course for all personal property appraising. Its thorough scope includes appraisal objectives, intended uses, market identification and analysis, research methods and skills, ethics and professional conduct, and a detailed presentation of report formats and checklists. This course sets the standards that others imitate. The encyclopedic manual is in two sections and includes a resource directory of over 200 pages, including computer research sites, useful forms for your appraisal practice, and abridged law cases worthy of mention. The on-site class is presented in a user friendly manner with many group activities that reinforce written and visual information. Students learn the techniques of networking and are able to apply their new skills and knowledge in writing complete appraisal reports that are both ISA and USPAP compliant.

ADVANCED REPORT WRITING October 31 – November 1, 2011 Course Instructor: Leon Castner, PhD, ISA CAPP This new two-day class is for all accredited appraisers who are seeking to take their reportwriting skills to a higher level. Attention is given to complex, multiple-value, and broad-evidence appraisals and the choices we have in formatting and presentation. Time will be spent on appraisal software and technology in presenting great-looking reports. One section will explore appraisal reviews and how to write them. Another will deal will photographs, charts, and aids to make your work stand out from the rest. This class is meant to go beyond writing the typical appraisal report and will give you many ideas and tips that will benefit you no matter how long you’ve been in the profession. The course is 2 days: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included. 15 ISA Professional Development Credits

APPRAISAL OF FINE ART

Pre-course work is required for the onsite course, so early registration is encouraged. Onsite registration closes two weeks prior to the course, with extra shipping fees charged for late registration.

October 10-15, 2011 Course Instructors: Richard Casagrande, ISA CAPP; Cathy A. Peters, ISA CAPP

The course is 7 days: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; released on the last day at 12:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included for the duration of the course with the exception of lunch on the final day.

Emphasizes the primary categories of fine art frequently encountered by appraisers and dealers: paintings, sculpture, works on paper, frames, photography, animation art, Russian icons and Spanish Colonial art. Major areas of focus: art history, looking at art works properly, identifying and researching fine art works, properly describing art works, correctly employing specific vocabulary, and art conservation. A field trip to local museums, such as The Art Institute of Chicago, provides students with close exposure to the property categories being studied.

52 ISA Professional Development Credits

CORE COURSE IN APPRAISAL STUDIES – DISTANCE EDUCATION Students enrolling in the ISA Core Course distance education program use the same text materials used in the onsite course offerings coupled with a series of interactive learning exercises and open book quizzes that must be completed as the course progresses. Each student is assigned to a personal instructor who answers questions, grades assignments and reviews the final appraisal project. Students are allowed one year to complete this course, with a maximum of two six-month extensions available at a cost of $200 each. Successful completion of all assignments and exams is required for credit in this course. 45 ISA Professional Development Credits

Pre-course reading and a written assignment are required for this course. Exam given morning of last day. Breakfast and lunch are included for the duration of the course with exception of lunch on the final day. The course is 6 days: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; released on the last day at 12:00 p.m. 45 ISA Professional Development Credits

APPRAISAL OF ANTIQUES & RESIDENTIAL CONTENTS October 24-29, 2011 Course Instructors: David W. Mapes, ISA CAPP; Karen S. Rabe, ISA CAPP This course provides information necessary to properly identify and value items falling into the broad category of antiques and residential contents. Focus is on analysis of construction and manufacturing; discerning the difference between “good”, “better”, and “best” quality, design characteristics pertinent to general periods and styles; and research resources for the appraiser. Course sections include furniture, ceramics, glass, silver, toys and dolls, and vintage fashions as well as general household contents. The course includes an off-site field trip to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Pre-course reading and a written assignment are required for this course. Exam given morning of last day. Breakfast and lunch are included for the duration of the course with the exception of lunch on the final day. The course is 6 days: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; released on the last day at 12:00 p.m. 45 ISA Professional Development Credits

APPRAISAL OF JAPANESE PRINTS June 16-17, 2011 Course Instructor: Daphne Rosenzweig, PhD, ISA CAPP This course by Daphne Rosenzweig, PhD, ISA CAPP is presented exclusively by ISA and gives students a background of history, artists, periods and styles that appraisers/dealers/ collectors must know to analyze and value Japanese prints. Students must do pre-course reading and data-collection at home prior to coming to the course, bringing their completed work with them. The course then provides a twoday workshop, with formal instruction, plus a “hands on” connoisseurship session with prints. Students are encouraged to bring a Japanese print or two, of their own, to be reviewed in class if they wish. Final course test by proctor is optional. An additional five professional development credits is given for passing the exam. The course is 2 days: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included. 15 ISA Professional Development Credits without exam; 20 if tested

15-HOUR NATIONAL USPAP COURSE

REQUALIFICATION COURSE

May 16-17, 2011 October 28-29, 2011 Course Instructor: Sandra Tropper, ASA

May 13-14, 2011 November 2-3, 2011 Course Instructor: Leon Castner, PhD, ISA CAPP

The 15-hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) material is designed to aid appraisers, in all areas of appraisal practice, seeking competency in the USPAP. This course is intended to fulfill the USPAP requirement for credentialed membership levels within professional personal property appraisal organizations and will be taught by an active Personal Property Appraiser. This course focuses on the requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance, by appraisers, that are set forth in the USPAP. The course material emphasizes the role of the appraiser and the impartiality associated with this role. In addition to lectures, the course includes discussion examples that show how USPAP applies to situations that personal property appraisers encounter in everyday practice.

A review and update of ISA’s Appraisal Standards covering significant changes of the past five years, including those in USPAP, the IRS, and the insurance industry. The class is a requirement for requalification and provides current guidelines, checklists, and forms helpful for every member. This will insure that you are developing and writing appraisals to the current standards. Part of the class is spent on discussing emerging issues and hot topics in our profession. Our text is the current edition of the ISA Core Course Manual, and much class time is spent in discussion and group activities.

REQUALIFICATION COURSE – DISTANCE EDUCATION This course provides a refresher on report writing and an update on appraisal theory and methodology, including new Federal regulations and ISA Report Writing Standards. Designed to keep ISA members on the cutting edge of appraisal knowledge, this is a good preparatory course for taking the ISA requalification exam (required every five years) or the certification exam. Students are allowed six months for completion of this course, with two three-month extensions available for an extra fee. Completion of assignments and a final exam are required for ISA credit. Course fee includes all requalification application fees. Open only to those who have completed the ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies or those bridging to ISA CAPP. 20 ISA Professional Development Credits

The course is 2 days: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included all days. 15 ISA Professional Development Credits

The course is 2 days: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included both days. 15 ISA Professional Development Credits

All courses will be held in Naperville, IL. Course materials must be purchased in advance and brought to class.

2011 ISA LOCATION INFORMATION

ISA MEETING POLICIES

NAPERVILLE

Cancellation and Refund Policy All cancellations and transfer requests must be in writing and received two weeks (14 days) prior to the first date of the class. All cancellations and transfer requests are subject to a $200 fee. Distance Education course material must be returned before a refund of the remaining tuition will be sent. Americans with Disabilities Act It is important to ISA that you enjoy this meeting. If you have any special needs due to a disability, please let us know in advance so we may try to accommodate your needs.

All courses will be held at the NIU – Naperville Campus in Naperville, Illinois. There is shuttle transportation available between the host hotel and the university. Shuttles are available from both Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport. More information regarding airport transportation and daily course transportation will be sent with your confirmation. COURSE LOCATION INFORMATION: NIU Naperville Telephone: 630.577.9101 1120 East Diehl Road www.niunaperville.niu.edu Naperville, IL 60563 HOTEL LOCATION INFORMATION: Country Inn & Suites Telephone: 630.505.3353 1837 Centre Point Circle www.countryinns.com/napervilleil Naperville, IL 60563 Reference ‘ISA’ to receive the discounted group rate of $95.

Photography/Taping Restriction ISA does not allow taping in any course unless the student has a registered disability requiring the use of such mechanical aids. If you have such a disability, or require other special accommodations within the classroom or during testing because of a disability, please contact the ISA staff immediately to discuss possible arrangements.

2011 COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION To register: Mail completed form with check payment to ISA • PO Box 95168 • Palatine, IL 60095-0168 or fax completed form with credit-card information to 312.981.6787 or visit www.isa-appraisers.org and follow course registration link (credit card payments only). Questions? Contact ISA Headquarters at 312.981.6778 or [email protected] Please type or print clearly so your roster information will be correct upon arrival at the course. Registrations will not be processed without payment. Name: Address:

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 core course in APPRAISAL STUDIES n June 20-26, 2011 m Member Rate – Early (by 5/9/11): $1,150 m Non-member – Early (by 5/9/11): $1,500

 Check CCV:

m Member Rate – Regular: $1,290

m Non-member – Regular: $1,740

 core course in APPRAISAL STUDIES n October 17-23, 2011 m Member Rate – Early (by 9/5/11): $1,150 m Non-member – Early (by 9/5/11): $1,500 m Member Rate – Regular: $1,290

m Non-member – Regular: $1,740

 core course in appraisal studies – distance education m Member Rate: $1,290

m Non-member: $1,740

 Core Course – Dual Registration Register for both the Core Course (or Core Course Distance Education) and ISA membership and save $150. ISA membership is normally $450 with an $100 processing fee. m Dual Registration – $1,665 (Please indicate your course date or distance education above)

 ADVANCED REPORT WRITING n October 31 – November 1, 2011 m Member Rate – Early (by 9/19/11): $575 m Member Rate – Regular: $650

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 APPRAISAL OF FINE ART n October 10-15, 2011 m Member Rate – Early (by 8/29/11): $1,000 m Non-member – Early (by 8/29/11): $1,300

m Member Rate – Regular: $1,200

m Non-member – Regular: $1,470

 APPRAISAL OF ANTIQUES & RESIDENTIAL CONTENTS n October 24-29, 2011 m Member Rate – Early (by 9/12/11): $1,000 m Non-member – Early (by 9/12/11): $1,300 m Member Rate – Regular: $1,200

m Non-member – Regular: $1,470

 APPRAISAL OF JAPANESE PRINTS

m Member Rate: $500

m Non-member: $635

 15-HOUR NATIONAL USPAP COURSE n May 16-17, 2011 m Member Rate – Early (by 4/4/11): $275 m Non-member – Early (by 4/4/11): $425

m Member Rate – Regular: $325

m Non-member – Regular: $500

 15-HOUR NATIONAL USPAP COURSE n October 28-29, 2011 m Non-member – Early (by 9/16/11): $425 m Member Rate – Early (by 9/16/11): $275

m Member Rate – Regular: $325

m Non-member – Regular: $500

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 REQUALIFICATION COURSE m Member Rate – Early (by 4/1/11): $450

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May 13-14, 2011 m Member Rate – Regular: $550

 REQUALIFICATION COURSE m Member Rate – Early (by 9/21/11): $450

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November 2-3, 2011 m Member Rate – Regular: $550

 REQUALIFICATION COURSE – DISTANCE EDUCATION

m Member Rate: $550

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