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11 Locations 121 Immersive reality 25 Academic experience 123 Industrial design 43 Signature events 125 Interactive design and game development 47 Guest and Gusto 127 Interior design 49 Museums and galleries 129 Jewelry 53 Libraries 131 Luxury and fashion management 55 Technology and tools 135 Motion media design 57 Student and residence life 137 Painting Athletics and Intramurals 59 139 Performing arts 61 Connect with SCAD 145 Photography 63 Accessory design 149 Preservation design 67 Advertising 151 Production design 69 Animation 153 Sculpture 73 Architectural history 155 Sequential art 75 Architecture 157 Service design 81 Art history 159 Social strategy and management 83 Branded entertainment 161 Sound design 85 Business of beauty and fragrance 163 Television producing 87 Cinema studies 165 Themed entertainment design 91 Creative business leadership 167 Urban design 95 Design for sustainability 169 User experience (UX) design 97 Design management Visual effects 99 Dramatic writing 173 101 Equestrian studies 175 Writing 103 Fashion 177 Foundation studies 107 Fashion marketing and management 179 General education 109 Fibers 181 SCAD language studio 111 Film and television 183 Minors 113 Furniture design 184 Certifcations 115 Graphic design 185 Tuition and fees 117 Illustration 187 Accreditation 2

Welcome Dear future creators, inventors, and storytellers,

In this ever-changing world, students Every week, SCAD students produce deserve an education that delivers. At research and results for the world’s great SCAD, our mission prepares talented companies through SCADpro (p. 33), students for creative professions — before, learn how to speak with confdence online during, and long after the pandemic and in person through SCADamp (p. 39), that continues to shape our collective connect with new friends through Bee experience. Well and other student life opportunities (p. 57), and advance their knowledge As a journalist wrote recently in Art & and networks through Guests and Gusto Object magazine, the most successful master classes (p. 47) and creative artists and designers are those who know festivals the whole year through (p. 43). how to communicate and collaborate in Each class, degree program, resource, every context: in person and online, from and event is designed especially for Zoom to Insta. Virtual collaboration is here YOU — to launch your career and make to stay, and SCAD ensures tomorrow’s your dream real. creative pros are ready for it. I hope that you enjoy exploring these pages and will join us at SCAD, The University for Creative Careers, to discover your purpose, fnd your people, and become a member of our thriving, international creative community.

With love to all Bees present and future,

Paula S. Wallace SCAD President and Founder @paulaswallace

scad.edu/President 4 SCAD 101 Welcome, all. Approximately 15,000 40 majors students from 75+ minors 50 states and + 100 countries Hire education. Mission. top company + recruiters SCAD prepares talented students for 600 in 2019–20 creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment. Mascot. Locations. WOW. % Atlanta Lacoste

* Percentage of Spring 2019 graduates who were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation, 99alumni according to a recent study. * Savannah eLearning employment Hollywood hits. Collab central. Perfect pitch. 200+ alumni 500 Speak. credits in Visualize. 2020 Connect. Academy partnerships with Award- nominated + brands Squad up. films 300 + intercollegiate 50 products 12 athletics teams on the market Winning streak. 200+ 300+ employment offers frst-place student competition wins in 2019–20 School spirit. Bees get degrees. 100+ B.A. student clubs Bachelor of Arts and organizations B.F.A. Let’s connect. Bachelor of Fine Arts M.A. scaddotedu Master of Arts Accreditation. M.F.A. scad.edu Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Master of Fine Arts Commission on Colleges National Architectural Accrediting Board M.Arch. scaddotedu Master of Architecture Council for Interior Design Accreditation For a complete description of institutional and aboutscad programmatic accreditations, visit scad.edu/ M.U.D. accreditation. Master of Urban Design and scad.tv private. | nonproft. | accredited. Degree programs Top ranked by The Hollywood Reporter, DesignIntelligence, The Business of Fashion, and more, SCAD offers more programs and specializations than any other art and design university in the U.S. To search undergraduate and graduate degree programs by location, visit scad.edu/programs.

Accessory design Design management B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. M.A., M.F.A.

Advertising Dramatic writing B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.F.A., M.F.A.

Animation Equestrian studies B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.A.

Architectural history Fashion B.F.A., M.F.A. B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.

Architecture Fashion marketing and management B.F.A., M.ARCH. B.F.A.

Art history Fibers B.F.A., M.A. B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.

Branded entertainment Film and television B.F.A. B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.

Business of beauty and fragrance Furniture design B.F.A. B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.

Cinema studies Graphic design M.A. B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.

Creative business leadership Illustration M.A. B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.

Design for sustainability Immersive reality M.A., M.F.A. B.F.A. say hi and apply! The Pitfalls of Publishing Audrey Meeker scad.edu/apply Delaware, Ohio

Industrial design Sculpture B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.

Interactive design and Sequential art game development B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. Service design Interior design B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. Social strategy and Jewelry management B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.F.A.

Luxury and fashion management Sound design M.A., M.F.A. B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.

Motion media design Television producing B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.A.

Painting Themed entertainment design B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. M.F.A.

Performing arts Urban design B.F.A., M.F.A. M.U.D.

Photography User experience (UX) design B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.F.A.

Preservation design Visual effects B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.

Production design Writing B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. B.F.A., M.F.A. scad.edu/Programs 8 Real-time on-ground On-location collaboration

SCADnow eLearning Real-time virtual instruction On-demand education Ways to learn

At SCAD, the heart of our SCADnow Through real-time virtual instruction mission is career preparation. via SCADnow (Now Online World- wide), students experience face-to- Today’s jobs demand creative col- With technology, agility, and creativity, face personal teaching and teamwork laboration over FaceTime, Google SCAD ofers three learning modalities with fellow students in a vibrant, digital Hangouts, and Zoom. Scenes are ani- to prepare students for professional format. Courses meet online at set mated in one country while sound is success in an increasingly virtual world. times to allow students the opportu- mixed in another. Clothes are designed In addition to on-ground instruction nity to reside anywhere in the world and fabricated on opposite sides of in inspired SCAD spaces, students (including at on-ground SCAD loca- the planet. Designers visit job sites can access expert teaching, in-depth tions!) and study at SCAD. Students through virtual reality. Developers log discussions, and demonstrations on- may remotely access industry-standard in remotely to companies like Slack line as well as exclusive content with technology in SCAD’s computer labs and GitLab while living anywhere they luminaries. Whatever their circum- for building virtualization, flm render- desire. stances and needs, and wherever they ing, computer animation, and media are in the world, SCAD students may projects with SCAD vLab. Students individualize their SCAD journeys by also beneft from many professional combining a course in each modality or software packages such as Adobe Cre- focusing on one platform exclusively. ative Cloud and Autodesk collections. Choice reigns supreme — as does ca- reer preparation. SCAD eLearning Supplemented by real-time interac- tions with professors and peers, SCAD The future is being able to talk to eLearning students explore content, someone in Shanghai, in Riyadh, participate in online discussions, and move at their own pace on an asyn- and in Cairo at once because the chronous schedule. The award-winning interconnectivity of the world SCAD eLearning platform has been ofering elite online education for is growing. I’m excited for the nearly two decades. The freedom of future and I’m thankful for this SCAD eLearning is a favorite among students who are already working pro- experience at SCAD. fessionals and have secured jobs and Ohene Twum internships in other cities or countries. SCAD B.F.A. architecture Accra, Ghana

scad.edu/Locations 10 Atlanta Career connections abound in this culture-driving capital city.

Action-packed media scenes make SCAD students live, study, and play Georgia the No. 1 location in the U.S. for in residences designed with passion flm production. Thriving startups anchor and perspective in mind — like FORTY, the city as a top destination for the tech the university’s newest residence hall, community. Fortune 500 companies like ofering 14 stories of spectacular Midtown AT&T, Delta Air Lines, The Coca-Cola views. SCAD Atlanta is steps away from Company, The Home Depot, and Turner chic shops, major venues, and numerous all call the ATL home. green spaces, including Piedmont Park SCAD Atlanta is and Atlanta’s famed BeltLine. Constant For every pursuit, SCAD Atlanta ofers energy, inspiration, and entertainment close to amazing, resources to catapult students to success. make SCAD Atlanta the ideal place to elite firms and SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film launch creative careers. introduces the future of fashion design agencies, which through virtual and in-person exhibitions makes networking and events. SCADshow theater hosts renowned guests in entertainment during In Atlanta, students create in a metropolitan incredible. buzzworthy festivals. The SCAD Digital wonderland. Samyu Murali Media Center rivals major studios in the Ar t director, Ogilvy area with its state-of-the-art production SCAD M.A., advertising, 2016 and postproduction spaces for animation, Mumbai, India flm, television, gaming, AR/VR, visual efects, and more. Also in the DMC, screenwriting resources give budding scribes the skills to write everything from podcasts and scripts to novels and news articles under the mentorship of today’s top storytellers.

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SCAD Atlanta ofers students fantastical spaces in which to study, explore, and draw inspiration. SCAD augments Atlanta’s chic landscape and educates the city’ s next generation of creative professionals.

FORTY, SCAD Atlanta’s new residence hall, features snapworthy backdrops that inspire creativity.

scad.edu/Atlanta 14 Lacoste Immerse yourself in creative practice and Provençal culture.

Bask in the glow of a sun setting low In SCADpro, students are positioned to over the hills of the Luberon. Walk the generate business solutions for major felds of lavender stretching across the partners throughout Europe. Alumni can valley foor. Catch the constellations return to the region during Après SCAD, an in a cloudless night sky. Find creative exclusive professional development retreat inspiration in the palette of natural colors with industry leaders, or participate in a that has driven artists like Monet, Renoir, residency and complete a body of work and van Gogh to travel far and wide to in the SCAD Alumni Atelier. reach this idyllic region. Hands-on learning en plein air at Roman From La Maison Basse, a farmhouse- architectural sites, medieval structures, turned-residence hall dating back eight and historic limestone quarries enriches Visiting centuries, to Theatre du SCAD to the the student experience in Lacoste. SCAD visionaries. Pfriem Terrace, students in all disciplines students regularly exhibit their work make unforgettable memories and through a local vernissage, attend feld John Malkovich seamlessly continue progress toward trips to nearby brocantes, visit iconic Actor and designer their degrees at SCAD Lacoste. museums and historic sites, and travel Ilse Crawford to inspiring cities, including Avignon, Interior and furniture designer Classes at SCAD Lacoste vary each Marseille, and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. quarter, with oferings in areas such as Bibhu Mohapatra advertising, animation, art history, fashion, Fashion designer film and television, interior design, Shane Gabier and painting, photography, writing, and more. SCAD students refresh after class by the pool Christopher Peters Ancient stone structures, including a CFDA Fashion Award-winning at La Maison Basse. designers village bakery and a home once owned by the philosopher and revolutionary Genevieve Gorder Marquis de Sade, have been transformed Interior designer and television host into new studios, classrooms, a café and Lynn Yaeger event space, and a digitally connected Vogue contributing editor library. Jamie Beck Social media infuencer and cinemagraph inventor Ramn Goi Swoon New York executive creative director

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Terraces and open spaces at SCAD Lacoste The first thing you notice is showcase sweeping views of the Luberon Valley. the color and the texture in the landscape. The fresh air here, it’s so clean and pure. Kate de Para Textile designer SCAD Alumni Atelier SCAD M.F.A., fbers, 2012 Houston, Texas

SCAD Lacoste students enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Provence through excursions around the region.

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Savannah The birthplace of SCAD is where creative dreams come true.

Before it was a destination for the world’s These historically important, contemporary most talented students, SCAD was simply learning environments include the a dream in the heart of a public-school award-winning SCAD Museum of Art. elementary teacher named Paula Wallace. Housed in the former headquarters More than 40 years later, SCAD has of the Central of Georgia Railway, the transformed this storybook city into a museum draws international visitors as beacon of culture, design, preservation, well as renowned artists for transcendent and style, where thousands of SCAD rising exhibitions. SCAD’s imprint is also stars launch 21st-century careers. evident in the cadre of alumni-owned businesses — from architecture and design Savannah is the heart of the most distinctive frms to galleries and boutiques to cafés built environment in higher education, and restaurants — that add to the allure where more than 80 SCAD buildings, of this charming coastal city. galleries, and halls are organically situated in one of the largest National Historic From the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival Landmark Districts in the U.S. (And you under ancient live oaks in Forsyth Park can fnd out all about SCAD’s history in to the SCAD Sand Arts Festival on Headline news. SCADstory, an immersive 4D museum nearby island beaches, SCAD shows Best City for Creative in Poetter Hall, the university’s very frst its hometown pride with spectacular Professionals building!) signature events. World-class festivities Thrillist like the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, Best Place to Live and Work SCAD FASHION, SCAD deFINE ART, as a Movie Maker SCADstyle, and more rival Hollywood MovieMaker SCAD Savannah students have easy access and New York for their VIP guest lists Top Travel Destination in to historic squares and the city’s nearby and networking connections. Each SCAD beaches on Tybee Island. the U.S. experience and event — whether digital or Goop in person — is carefully curated to propel Best U.S. Small Cities list students’ careers to new heights. Condé Nast Traveler The South’s Best College Towns list Southern Living

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SCAD has helped Savannah appreciate its past while adding the energy of youth. Worth magazine

Students enjoy an artful retreat at SCAD Beach, an immersive installation at the SCAD Museum of Art.

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eLearning Preeminent education is at your fingertips.

Designed with fexibility in mind, the SCAD is the world’s frst art and design university’s innovative online platform university to receive the Instructional ofers on-the-go artists, designers, and Technology Council’s award for professionals around the globe the Outstanding Distance Education Program opportunity to enroll in award-winning and the Online Learning Consortium’s degree programs and take their career award for Excellence in Institution-wide preparation to the next level. Online Teaching and Learning. The university’s eLearning platform ofers SCAD’s global digital community boasts a streamlined learning experience and all the benefts of pursuing a degree at regularly updated online tools and the university’s physical locations: cutting- resources, including live-streaming and One-click access. edge resources, small class sizes, one-on- on-demand content like Guests and Gusto, Career coaching one attention from accomplished SCAD the university’s virtual lecture series with faculty, and unparalleled professional legends like Jerry Saltz, Tricky Stewart, Research workshops preparation. SCAD eLearning students Ashley Longshore, and more. attend classes from all corners of the Counseling services world, with eLearners logging in from Peer tutoring 50 countries. Even though I was SCADamp coaching Many students choose to earn their 8,000 miles away, degrees entirely online, while others Writing assistance spend a quarter or more at one of the I still had the SCAD Libraries university’s locations in North America resources every or Europe. SCAD eLearning students may Virtual Lecture Hall complement their online study with a on-site student at Visual Resources Center quarter of classes and feld experiences at SCAD would have. SCAD Lacoste that they will remember for SCAD.tv the rest of their lives. Already pursuing a Orestis Kourakis Photographer degree at one of SCAD’s on-site locations? SCAD M.A., Students can supplement their education photography, 2014 with online coursework while pursuing Thessaloniki, Greece internships, or earn additional degrees and minors to boost their professional credentials.

SCAD eLearning alumna Britt Davis (Charlotte, North Carolina) devises design solutions for the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium as a senior graphic designer with AMB Sports + Entertainment.

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SCAD leads higher education. GRADpath@SCAD Exceptional students from select programs SCAD constantly researches and reimagines programs to instill the critical skills and can maximize their SCAD education and knowledge students need to succeed in their chosen careers. SCAD consults industry enhance their career preparation through leaders, gathers data on business and design needs through SCADpro, and collects GRADpath@SCAD, an accelerated track student feedback to inform the genesis and evolution of every degree taught at the that culminates in an advanced degree. An university. M.A. in creative business leadership serves Undergraduate as an ideal destination of graduate study SCAD students build the foundation for all undergraduate SCAD students. for success from day one. The First Special GRADpath@SCAD options are Year Experience class introduces every available to incoming frst-year students freshman student to life at SCAD, from in animation, fashion, flm and television, working with advisers who counsel on graphic design, and industrial design. registration, internships, and awards to GRADpath@SCAD empowers students exploring signature events and other co- to earn both their B.F.A. and M.A. in four curricular activities. SCAD Core prepares years, or their B.F.A. and M.F.A. in fve students for the university’s rigorous years. academic instruction in a curated series Graduate of foundation studies, general education, SCAD graduate degree programs and liberal arts courses. emphasize a holistic, integrated understanding of chosen disciplines, combining research and analysis with The exposure to artists, designers, fieldwork. Each degree culminates in a thesis, fnal project, or portfolio and great companies at SCAD helped demonstrating a mature and resolved me achieve my career goals. The body of work, or a scholarly research project that makes a substantive connections we were able to make contribution to the student’s discipline. through our work were amazing. Recent graduate student innovations range from tech-infused jewelry that Wendy Eduarte Senior designer, The Mill translates body movements into lights SCAD M.A., motion media design, 2017 and sounds to themed hotel experiences Alajuela, Costa Rica driven by augmented reality and interactive technology.

Research-driven academic programs prepare SCAD students to explore, think creatively, and succeed in their chosen felds.

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International student life Students from more than 100 countries call SCAD home.

The SCAD International Student Services These programs and resources begin before Office offers education, events, and studies at SCAD and continue long after one-on-one mentoring to ensure the graduation. Students in the preorientation worldwide fellowship of SCAD artists SCAD Cultural and Academic Preparation and designers is prepared for the journey Program explore vibrant SCAD locations, from student to professional. meet fellow Bees, and take part in design challenges and workshops that prepare Non-native English speakers prepare them for university coursework. Students for university studies in an intensive and can attend virtual seminars to learn English engaging art-and-design focused English and cultural norms the summer before their as a Second Language program led by studies begin. They also have immediate the SCAD Language Studio. In addition, access to an online database of video cultural and educational programming guides on SCAD academic culture, art and tailored specifcally for international design vocabulary, grammar, and more. students ensures all Bees thrive at SCAD and beyond. ISSO hosts lively cross-cultural events and networking sessions, including a dinner series where local SCAD alumni SCAD has a multitude of students and host new students from abroad. Through NAVIGATE, a wide-ranging series of events cultures in one space. You learn how and workshops ofered after studies to empathize and collaborate, and that begin, students learn success strategies to excel in advanced SCAD coursework, perspective applies to everything improve communication, and acclimate you do. to university life. Held throughout the year, workshop topics include creative Isabel Caruncho thinking, storytelling, travel, immigration, Creative designer, Walt Disney Imagineering SCAD B.F.A., interior design, 2016 student life, the U.S. job market, housing, Pasig City, Philippines and more.

SCAD international students can immediately access virtual resources and video guides to prepare for studies at SCAD.

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Faculty Inventors, designers, and creative leaders teach here.

In small classroom settings on-ground In each department, SCAD educators and online, SCAD students work side continue to engage in their areas of by side with accomplished educators expertise as they educate the next wave who have refned their abilities at elite of innovators. SCAD professors program companies including CBS, DC Comics, popular video games by Activision and DreamWorks, L’Oréal, Marvel, NASA, The Electronic Arts, author prize-winning New Yorker, Versace, and Warner Bros. publications, and take stories from With awards from the Emmys, Oscars, script to screen for Netfix, Pixar, and Cannes, and the American Institute of Disney — experiences that inform their Architects, these powerhouse SCAD teaching. professors stand at the forefront of every professional realm. In addition to sharing their own professional prowess, SCAD professors When graphic design students want to invite their elite network of distinguished make something iconic, they line up to performers, artists, and designers to Faculty feats. learn from professor Stef Geissbuhler, share insights, conduct interviews, and Disney who created NBC’s peacock logo among participate in one-on-one portfolio other instantly recognizable marks. reviews both in person and digitally. Google Students bound for stage and screen take The unique-to-SCAD connections lead Samsung notes from Dean of Entertainment Arts to coveted student internships and Andra Reeve-Rabb, former director of jumpstart rewarding careers. TV Land prime-time casting at CBS, who heads the The New York Times SCAD Casting Ofce, the only university- Magazine run casting ofce in higher education. Future beauty leaders make their mark USA Today with expertise from Associate Chair Vanity Fair of Business of Beauty and Fragrance Meloney Moore, whose time as Estée Harper’s Bazaar Lauder’s executive director of marketing Businessweek helped her pioneer the business of beauty and fragrance, one of SCAD’s 40+ majors. Smithsonian American Art Museum Museum of Modern Art Musée National d’Art Moderne

Faculty members guide students toward choice internships and creative careers.

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Research Research at SCAD drives innovation in the real world.

SCAD is the leader in ideation and SCAD specializes in generative research creative energy. From the invention that addresses and answers specifc user of frst-of-their-kind degree programs questions, and in the process, changes the to partnerships with top companies in way top companies operate. The insight SCADpro, every endeavor at SCAD begins SCAD delivers to Disney, L’Oréal, BMW, with research that powers knowledge and and more through SCADpro addresses career success in the disciplines we teach. business needs, from understanding Gen Z customers to increasing bottom lines. Brands and industry leaders frequently We were both impressed and inspired tap SCAD students and faculty to ideate on big-picture challenges, like the future by the range of product concepts of K-12 education, remote work, and SCAD students delivered — all of which restaurants. The experience is a win- win for both: Companies take away were rooted in thorough user research actionable insight and students infuence and testing. the industries they will go on to join. Mike Buzzard At SCAD, research informs the relevancy Design manager, Google of curriculum, which evolves to prepare SCADpro partner students for growing careers. SCAD’s research-driven disciplines are further strengthened by collaborations with top companies like Google to identify SCADpro students presented research market demands and create programs like and concepts to Google executives at the company’s Mountain View campus. user experience (UX) design, leveraging powerful professional connections to position SCAD graduates ahead of the curve in competitive job markets.

SCAD instills this passion for research into every student enrolled. From designing thermal blankets for NASA to programming award-winning virtual- reality video games, students and alumni gain a strong foundation in research that fuels invention and entrepreneurship.

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Fueled by the best and brightest SCAD SCAD grads land top jobs at these students, SCADpro future proofs the global powerhouses thanks to SCADpro. world’s most enduring, impactful, and Tabish Ahmed, an interactive design recognizable businesses and frms. and game development alumnus, was hired by Google even before he SCADpro is a creative consultancy and graduated. He worked there for six years prototype generator that embodies the before moving on to the New Product SCAD ethos of rigorous academics, Experiments Team at Facebook. User professional collaboration, and experience (UX) design student Maria comprehensive career preparation. Top Ruiz’s SCADpro briefs led to summer brands come to SCAD seeking new ideas, internships in product design at inventions, and oferings. SCAD students Facebook and software design at IBM. and faculty answer the call for faster, SCAD themed entertainment design smarter, and better results, grounded in alumna Olivia West Plsek reimagined reason and research. the in-room resort experience for Disney in another SCADpro team-up. Her Star Wars-themed Death Star hotel concept SCADpro assignments are the best took shape with costumes, actors, scale models, and virtual reality. A job experience at SCAD to understand ofer from Walt Disney Imagineering the professional world. If you want to soon followed, as did a career move to learn how a company responds to Universal Studios as a show writer for its theme parks. trends, go to SCADpro. Tye Johnson Design engineer SCAD B.F.A., industrial design, 2019 SCAD user experience (UX) design student Charlotte, North Carolina Angela Martin pitched SCADpro concepts for a build-your-own children’s computer Recognized as the preeminent university kit to Lenovo — and earned a job offer to join the company’s UX design team. partner in higher education and among design agencies worldwide, SCADpro primes students to take on emerging markets and timely design challenges. Students demonstrate the power of a SCAD education as they partner with a client list of Fortune 100 companies: BMW, Delta Air Lines, General Electric, HP, Procter & Gamble, and Target. The list (of hundreds) goes on.

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We work with SCADpro because the students are a key target demographic, the teams are always culturally diverse, and they have a level of innovative thinking we try to emulate in our own company. Vancy Tang Senior creative manager, Hasbro SCADpro partner

SCADpro assignments teach essential SCAD also prepares students to pursue professional skills, including fexibility, their own entrepreneurial endeavors. communication, collaboration, and time Students are provided the resources and management. SCADpro students have tools to create an original product or reimagined the driving experience for service concept in SCAD StartUp, a week- BMW, improved worksite safety with new long business challenge led by SCADpro construction hardhats for Clayco, and and the user experience design student created the ultimate company recruitment club FLUX. SCAD partners with alumni to experience for Deloitte. Ingersoll Rand launch their new companies, products, and called on SCADpro students to conceive services, providing the mentorship and a new visual language for its Trane brand momentum necessary to be successful of thermostats and wireless control in the marketplace. panels. Gulfstream Aerospace asked SCADpro to rethink fight crew content aboard its private jets. Char-Broil sought From pitch to innovative ways to reach new customers for contemporary grills. And SCADpro product. partnered with the SCAD industrial design 500+ SCADpro assignments program and local hospitals to equip doctors and nurses treating COVID-19 300+ SCADpro brand partners patients with face shields and masks 3D 200+ offers of employment printed in university labs. 50+ products taken to market Students pursue these assignments by SCADpro partners as part of courses that fulfll degree requirements. They experience every aspect of concept, product, and solution development, from market research and SCADpro students collaborated with Hasbro branding to client presentations and to create a marketing campaign celebrating project management. Approximately Monopoly’s 85th anniversary. 7,000 students have built extraordinary résumés and portfolios through these assignments, and more than 200 have been hired full time by SCADpro partners to continue to work on their concepts.

scad.edu/SCADpro 36 Career and alumni success Pursue your dreams with the guidance of a career coach. Hand them your résumé. The SCAD ofce for career and alumni success serves students from the frst day of class to frst jobs and beyond through focused resources, events, and advising. Netfix According to a recent study, 99% of SCAD Spring 2019 alumni were employed, Spotify pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation. Instagram Dedicated career and alumni success SCAD ofers entry to a prestigious global advisers help students set specifc career network of professional connections Twitter action plans, develop distinctive résumés and more than 45,000 alumni — artists, Gensler and portfolios, ace interviews and designers, scholars, and creative leaders presentations, and engage confdently who share the SCAD hustle and become HBO with employers from visionary frms at the future collaborators. Fashion alumnus Pixar university’s exclusive employer recruiting Christopher John Rogers (Baton Rouge, events. SCAD has designed workshops Louisiana), pictured at right, co-founded BMW on public speaking, entrepreneurship, his CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund-winning Ogilvy branding, presentations, and career company with a close cohort from the preparedness through SCADamp to Class of 2016, including brand director CHANEL prepare students for these pivotal Christina Ripley (whose senior thesis Marvel Comics interactions. included a business plan, look book, and fashion flm for Rogers’ line), studio LinkedIn director David Rivera (who studied PlayStation dramatic writing), and studio manager Alexandra Tyson (who was in Rogers’ Wieden+Kennedy fashion design classes). Cartoon Network SCAD graduates remain engaged Apple with the university through alumni mentorships, signature events, and Disney exclusive networking opportunities Starz within their creative spheres. Distinctive alumni programs, such as the SCAD Blizzard Entertainment Alumni Atelier ambassadorships, and Tiffany & Co. Après SCAD (annual alumni excursions to SCAD Lacoste), enrich the creative Amazon and professional endeavors of select SCAD graduates and connect alumni National Park Service with leading industry professionals.

Fashion designer Christopher John Rogers and his team of SCAD Bees model creative collaboration.

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SCADamp Win the pitch. Work the Zoom. Wow any audience.

Efective communication is the most important skill companies and recruiters look for today and the clearest indicator SCAD prepared me with the technical of continued professional success, development and communication studies show. Career-information site The Balance puts it simply: “The stronger skills I wouldn’t have gained anywhere your communication skills, the better your else. They spent many hours helping chances of getting hired.” me refine my winning presentation. SCADamp, the university’s professional Hope Kemp-Hanson presentation studio, prepares students to Adidas x Woolmark Performance Challenge winner share their work, ideas, and credentials SCAD B.F.A. fashion Alpharetta, Georgia with polish and power.

For alumna entrepreneur Eleanor Turner, Students amplify their stories with personalized SCADamp consultations set access to the SCADamp digital platform her on the path to secure venture capital and video resource library, which hosts SCAD students celebrated the launch of SCADamp with games, presentations, and for her sustainable brand The Big Favorite. interviews with actors, voiceover talent, live performances at SCAD FASH Museum SCAD fashion students connected with and producers, and ofers step-by-step of Fashion + Film. opportunity, infuencers, and industry tutorials on how to maximize sound, leaders from Patagonia to Proenza lighting, and camera angles, among Schouler thanks to SCADamp coaching other topics. In Atlanta and Savannah, on their Spring 2020 collections virtual SCADamp studios are outftted with presentation. VR stations replicating public speaking engagements and videoconference hubs In online workshops and one-on-one designed for remote interview practice. mentoring sessions hosted by noted Coupled with one-on-one instruction from orators — including playwright Jon Goode, experienced coaches, SCADamp sets the motivational speaker Kevin Carroll, and stage for SCAD students and alumni to SCAD communication coach Nona Lee be heard — and get hired. Davis — students learn how to speak, visualize, and connect across a wide spectrum of career-defning contexts, from Zoom to the boardroom.

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SCAD Art Sales Look anywhere in the world and you’ll find SCAD works of art.

The Art Collection at the Mercedes- SCAD is the only university to ofer a Benz Stadium in Atlanta, curated by commercial gallery service that represents SCAD, delights fans in the 71,000-seat exclusively the work of students, alumni, venue. Vibrant murals created by SCAD and faculty. Through SCAD Art Sales, alumni brighten the corporate ofces the university’s full-service fine art of Facebook. SCAD artwork shines in consultancy, the SCAD network of more Hollywood flm productions and Netfix than 45,000 artists and designers fnds television shows, hotels by Sotherly, and multiple platforms to advance their international travel hubs like Heathrow careers as working professionals. Airport. SCAD Art Sales fne art consultancy, the preeminent partner for any commissioned or curated project, has sourced artwork I have sold many pieces through SCAD for millions of square feet of space for Art Sales. In addition to being an top-tier business afliates. The team actively recruits clients and maintains inspired group of forward thinkers, relationships with private collectors, the staff at SCAD Art Sales is always placing students and alumni at the creative crest of fne art, connecting with professional and efficient. architects and interior designers across global residential, commercial, and Meredith Pardue Abstract painter hospitality sectors. SCAD Art Sales also SCAD B.F.A., painting, 1998 grants an avenue for artists to sell their Austin, Texas work directly to consumers and build their brands through its online gallery.

SCAD Art Sales artist Justin Armstrong (Leeds, Alabama) debuted his holographic environmental design at Design Miami/.

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Shine bright among insightful SCADstyle, an annual gathering of infuencers and cult creatives, gives luminaries at SCAD celebrations students an exclusive glimpse into the worlds of design, fashion, and creative of excellence. business leadership.

SCAD presents signature events and SCAD deFINE ART and SCAD AT MIAMI virtual gatherings where visionary artists, showcase contemporary art, design designers, scholars, and entrepreneurs innovation, and performances — and share insider knowledge and ofer recognize emerging and established masterful advice. The most eagerly artists. awaited VIPs? SCAD Bees. The latest advances in animation, flm, The SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the television, and immersive reality are largest university-run flm festival in experienced at SCADFILM festivals, the world, has screened more than 100 which include SCAD AnimationFest, Academy Award-nominated flms and SCAD aTVfest, and SCAD GamingFest. honored more than 90 legends of cinema during the past 20 years.

Original senior and graduate student collections make their global debut Jane Levy, star of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, and the cast shared acting insights before stylish brands, fashion judges, and accepted the Rising Star Cast Award at infuencers, and press in Atlanta, SCAD aTVfest. Savannah, and online at SCAD FASHION shows and digital presentations.

SCAD signature events VIP list. Joseph Altuzarra Matt Czuchry Justin Hartley Jamaica Kincaid Margaret Atwood Winston Duke Carolina Herrera Calvin Klein David Benioff Beanie Feldstein Jeremy Irons Eric McCormack Sara Blakely Vanessa Friedman Dakota Jackson Sir Ian McKellen Neil Blumenthal Topher Grace Marc Jacobs Sienna Miller John Boyega Maggie Gyllenhaal Jharrel Jerome Vivienne Westwood Connie Britton Armie Hammer Daniel Kaluuya Jason Wu

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Moviegoers and flmmakers fock to SCAD annually for this star-studded signature event.

Guests and Gusto Network with SCAD friends who are creators and innovators.

SCAD ofers access to the top, both IRL and online. From big celebs to power players to boss alumni, Guests and Gusto Guest list. brings students the greats to share their Bobby Berk real-time industry insights and exemplify Design and lifestyle expert professional preparation. Juliet Blake Head of television at TED Launched during Spring 2020, Guests and Gusto is a virtual think tank where Tiffany Boone students get quality face-time with Actor acclaimed artists and thought leaders, Lauren Chan among them Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Size-inclusive fashion entrepreneur and Grammy Award winners. SCAD taps its uber-extensive network of elite leaders Aric Chen Curatorial director for Design Miami/ in flm, design, art, writing, architecture, media, and more to contribute to online Naomi Elizée teaching and learning as guest educators. Associate market editor at Vogue SCAD alumni also lend their time, talent, Prabal Gurung and mentorship. The dynamic digital Fashion designer series represents all of SCAD’s 40+ majors Carson Kressley through illuminating conversations, Style expert and author surprise drop-ins, and interactive games. Ashley Longshore These compelling master classes inspire Artist and motivate, augment in-class learning, Alexi Lubomirski and strengthen the sense of community Royal wedding photographer through shared experiences. All Guests and Gusto sessions are recorded and Karla Martinez de Salas Editor-in-chief of Vogue Mexico and available to replay, a priceless resource Latin America available to every SCAD Bee. Tyler McCall Editor-in-chief of Fashionista.com Donald Robertson Estée Lauder creative director Tricky Stewart Grammy Award-winning producer Julie Zhuo Former VP of product design at Facebook

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Museums and galleries Exhibitions in global SCAD museums enlighten minds Fashion forward. and elevate dialogue. Derrick Adams Patrick Kelly, The Journey SCAD is the only art and design university with three museums, located in Savannah, Atlanta, and Lacoste, and an online digital library of the SCAD Museum Collection. Kaleidoscope Katrantzou Mary Katrantzou, The university’s museums feature today’s most infuential artists, attract and delight 10 Years in Fashion visitors from around the world, and are testaments to the university’s focus on culture, art, and education. Oscar de la Renta His Legendary World of SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film Style SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta celebrates fashion as a universal Guo Pei language, garments as important conduits of identity, and flm as an immersive and Couture Beyond memorable medium of popular culture.

Pierre Cardin Voted “Atlanta’s Best Museum” by readers of The Atlantan and lauded by Vogue, Pursuit of the Future W magazine, and Vanity Fair, SCAD FASH engages in education, research, and Alaïa-Adrian programming, presenting gallery shows and commissioned flm screenings. Each Masters of Cut season’s exhibition is accompanied and enhanced by screenings in the museum’s flm salon that explore related sociological, biographical, and aesthetic themes.

SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film hosts If you want to see tightly curated stylish exhibitions like Alaïa-Adrian: Masters fashion collections with a sharp, of Cut. incisive point of view and watch flms that will spark discussion afterward, SCAD FASH is a must-visit. Condé Nast Traveler

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SCAD Museum of Art Rotating exhibitions in nearly 20,000 square feet of gallery space at the SCAD Museum of Art inspire students to push the boundaries of their own creative practices. In addition to a full calendar of symposia, lectures, and gallery talks, this premier museum features exhibitions of emerging and established artists, curated couture, a dedicated alumni gallery, and the SCAD Museum Collection, an impressive oeuvre that includes selections from artists such as Salvador Dalí, William Hogarth, Andy Warhol, and more.

The museum’s Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art is the centerpiece The SCAD Museum of Art offers a of the museum’s holdings and includes kaleidoscopic array of national and important works by renowned artists like Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, and international artists in its exhibitions. Jacob Lawrence. The gallery presents Forbes exhibitions that celebrate Black artists and convenes conversations about race and injustice. The collection and gallery form the foundation of a multidisciplinary center for the study, understanding, and appreciation SCAD Museum of Art exhibitions earn of African American art and culture. continual praise in the press, like Frederick Douglass: Embers of Freedom, featured in The New York Times. A work of art in and of itself, the museum incorporates the oldest surviving antebellum railroad depot in the U.S. into its elegant contemporary design and has been recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Congress for the New Urbanism, and the International Interior Design Association. The museum also received the American Institute of Architects Honor Award for Architecture, a pinnacle achievement, and was featured on CNN’s “11 Coolest Buildings in North America.”

Exhibited and visiting artists. Marina Abramović Subodh Gupta Tim Rollins and K.O.S. Romare Bearden Nicholas Hlobo Chiharu Shiota Xu Bing Alfredo Jaar Kiki Smith Lee Bul Manjunath Kamath Hank Willis Thomas Nick Cave Jacob Lawrence Nari Ward Carlos Cruz-Diez Marilyn Minter Carrie Mae Weems Kenturah Davis Meleko Mokgosi Lawrence Weiner Carla Fernández Shirin Neshat Kehinde Wiley Helen Frankenthaler Toyin Ojih Odutola Fred Wilson Yang Fudong Pedro Reyes Dustin Yellin

scad.edu/Museum 52 Libraries SCAD Libraries are the perfect source for exploration.

For students anywhere in the world, SCAD’s global librarians are there to help. SCAD has more than 1 million Students have access to the libraries’ full print and electronic resources suite of services, in person or virtually, across its locations, the on their schedule. Personalized research largest library collection at instruction and assistance are available a specialized art and design to all students as they navigate curated university. research guides, literary and creative works, periodicals, digital images, online At the center of the university’s library databases, media, and course reserves. holdings are signifcant collections from art, literary, and cinematic history:

The Rare Books collection, containing The SCAD library resources are nearly 1,000 historically signifcant phenomenal. I can access artwork books, some dating as far back as the online, ask for help finding sources, 17th century. and learn how to properly cite it all in The Artists’ Book collection, which includes volumes of artist’s books by their workshops. art icons of the 1960s through the Mary Andreolli contemporary era. SCAD M.F.A., motion media design, 2020 Raleigh, North Carolina T he Sequential Art collection, which counts more than 20,000 comic books, For on-ground students, the search begins graphic novels, and graphic nonfction in learning sanctuaries like a restored from prominent publishing houses 19th-century bakery in Lacoste and an like Action Comics, DC, Marvel, and 85,000-square-foot former department more. store in Savannah. These spaces, designed to maximize student potential, also win The Don Bluth Collection, the complete awards — including an American Library collection of celluloids, drawings, and Association/International Interior Design storyboards from the flms of the Association Library Interior Design Award legendary animator. for the Jen Library in Savannah, where high-design study nooks and SCAD Together with SCAD Libraries’ vast global alumni art installations ofer respite and holdings, these special collections are an revelations. invaluable resource for knowledge and inspiration for SCAD students in every degree program.

Across locations, students fnd quiet spaces in SCAD Libraries to study and limitless information to inspire their work.

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Technology and tools SCAD tech makes magic.

At every location and online, in every On-ground, SCAD buildings are teeming discipline, SCAD students are educated with technology and resources to educate through comprehensive curricula and and empower students. Start at Clark sophisticated technology so that they Hall, where energy-efficient features form may create their most ambitious visions. a living laboratory for adaptive reuse and Designed to exceed the leading-edge sustainable design. Head to Montgomery resources found in top design firms and Hall, where SCAD students create digital global headquarters, SCAD resources worlds through augmented, virtual, and instill in-demand technological agility. mixed reality equipment — part of a vast collection of Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and With licensure for more than 100 software Samsung Gear VR headsets available packages and remote access to next-gen across locations. Enter the SCAD Digital Power up like a pro. programs, SCAD ensures students can Media Center in Atlanta or Savannah Film Software from Adobe to ZBrush exercise their creativity to the fullest while Studios in Savannah, where rising SCAD learning virtually. Students link up to SCAD filmmakers and content creators produce 3D printers computer labs for building virtualization, and shoot projects with equipment rivaling film rendering, and computer animation 4K cameras Hollywood studios. Travel to Number with SCAD vLab, while technology like Nine, where students sketch and print Chroma key green screen CLO 3D allows SCAD fashion students to garments in a state-of-the-art digital studios create designs and patterns with rapid, textile printing lab. Across these SCAD Chromira ProLab printer true-to-life visualization. spaces and more, next-level technology prepares students for the future of their From anywhere in the world, SCAD CNC mill and routers chosen career paths. students create captivating graphics Foley and automated dialog and storyboards using Toon Boom, the recording stages same software used by leading animation Hasselblad X5 flm scanners producers. Students program 2D and 3D games and immersive environments with Icon D-Command recording Unreal Engine and Unity and develop studios superior graphics using Cinema 4D and Injection molding machine ZBrush. They also have access to a full music production suite with Ableton Live, Jacquard loom the same program used by digital music Phase One 100MP Camera impresarios like Diplo, David Guetta, and Systems Deadmau5. Vicon motion capture studios

A range of 3D printing options, including Formlabs Form2 printers, empowers students to design intricately detailed objects like jewelry and busts — or print models from a catalog of thousands of schematics.

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Student and residence life SCAD nurtures students wherever they are.

SCAD is family. As part of the university’s Students also connect over exercise creative community, students make and recreation, from playing ping-pong connections that last a lifetime — fellow and volleyball to relaxing at swimming students become future collaborators pools and clubhouses to conditioning and lifelong friends. with at-home workouts on ftness apps and in Zoom classes. Premier ftness In residence halls at all locations, SCAD centers SCADft in Atlanta, Savannah, students live and study among inspired and Lacoste, and ClubSCAD in Savannah SCAD is the décor and art curated to stir creativity. are energizing spaces where students can perfect place to The university promotes activities that join group classes, work individually — or get motivated foster leadership, social responsibility, virtually — with seasoned trainers, and and health and wellness — a commitment cap it of with a beeFUEL smoothie. and inspired embodied by Bee Well, which ofers safe Dining halls serve locally sourced food daily because of and confdential comprehensive care prepared daily, meal kits, and no-hassle for students’ emotional, physical, and pickup options to nourish SCAD students all the creative social health. Bee Well also ofers virtual through their active lifestyles, spirited freedom. group sessions that include Cofee with study sessions, and late-night bursts of a Counselor, where students engage in creativity. Pablo Portilla casual conversation with other students UX designer, City of Austin about their lives, their work, and how to To maximize time and safety, SCAD uses SCAD M.A., design management, 2019 maintain organization. Guests and Gusto the latest technology to ofer services that SCAD B.F.A., writing, 2017 Querétaro, Mexico also features a virtual retool of Bee Well, focus on student success and security. where luminaries from the health and The Bee Line bus system tracks SCAD wellness sector ofer tips for students’ buses in real time. The LiveSafe app comprehensive care. connects students to safety personnel, alerts, and information when they’re out Across locations, diverse student clubs and about, while SafeRide is a late-night bolster academic programming and are shuttle service for students who need afliated with professional organizations, transportation from academic buildings. community service agencies, local religious groups, and academic majors.

SCAD amenities ofer top-notch convenience.

scad.edu/Life 58 Athletics and intramurals SCAD artist-athletes are champions on and off the field.

Members of the National Association In 2019, the elite SCAD equestrian team of Intercollegiate Athletics, SCAD won its sixth consecutive National men’s and women’s teams in Atlanta Tournament of Champions Collegiate and Savannah regularly secure Top 25 Series Championship. It also won the rankings, conference championships, National Team Division at the 42nd and national titles in bowling, cross annual ANRC National Intercollegiate country, cycling, golf, lacrosse, soccer, Equitation Championship in 2019, its swimming, and equestrian events. ffth ANRC National Team Division win Driven by a championship combination in six years. of commitment, dedication, passion, and Squad up skill, SCAD teams from both locations SCAD artist-athletes compete in the digital combined to win 26 individual and team arena as well, with eSports League of with SCAD. titles in the 2018-19 academic year, the Legends and Overwatch teams featuring students from around the globe. Lacrosse most in university history. Soccer At SCAD Atlanta, women’s cross Guided by expert coaching staf and country and golf teams recently claimed accomplished faculty, SCAD student eSports conference tournament victories, while athletes excel on and off the field. Embodying the SCAD ideals of scholarship, Swimming most teams have reached the NAIA National Championships. At SCAD leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship, Equestrian Savannah, multiple teams regularly vie for Bees have been recognized as Daktronics- NAIA Scholar Athletes and as conference Golf conference and national titles, including recent national championships in men’s players of the year and all-conference Tennis and women’s bowling, women’s lacrosse, selections, among other academic and athletic awards. Track and field and women’s swimming. SCAD students also love intramural sports. Cross country More than 1,000 students of all levels Bowling and abilities join teams in badminton, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, Cycling kickball, soccer, Spikeball, volleyball, Fencing and more.

SCAD athletes are decorated with academic and athletic accomplishments, from conference honors to All-American achievements.

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Connect with us In-person and virtual tours Educator Programs Schedule a tour to learn more about SCAD ofers professional development all the university has to ofer. Come to opportunities within an inspiring Atlanta, Lacoste, or Savannah, or visit community of artists, designers, and virtually with a daily tour, and fnd your faculty members. scad.edu/educator calling at The University for Creative Careers. scad.edu/visit Live Chat Chat online with admission staf and SCAD Days and representatives about all things SCAD. SCAD Spotlight Days scad.edu/admission At SCAD Days, explore academic buildings and residence halls, get to know other Events for Accepted Students applicants, talk with professors, apply Exclusive events for elite students for admission, and meet with advisers. accepted to SCAD are ofered throughout SCAD Days are also ofered virtually. the year. Contact your admission adviser Atlanta At Spotlight Days, you can engage in for details. 877.722.3285 or hands-on workshops or experience the 404.253.2700 university’s premier showcases of art, Pre-College Programs [email protected] fashion, flm, and more. Also available Throughout the year, the university online! scad.edu/scadday ofers enriching courses and workshops Lacoste through SCAD Summer Seminars, SCAD 800.869.7223 or SCADstory Rising Star, and the online SCADnow +33.(0)4.90.75.80.34 An immersive 4D experience, SCADstory Pre-College Programs. scad.edu/summer [email protected] carries guests on an unexpected journey Savannah through SCAD history, across four decades of beauty, design, and invention. 800.869.7223 or Book your tour today and share your 912.525.5100 #SCADstory. scadstory.com [email protected] Information Sessions eLearning and Workshops 800.869.7223 or Attend a SCAD overview presentation 912.525.5100 near you to learn more about university [email protected] locations, programs of study, admission guidelines, and art and design career scaddotedu options. scad.edu/yourarea

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Accessory design Accessory designers place the finishing touch on self-expression.

They conceptualize and create timeless pieces for subtle vibes or Creative careers. bold statements that keep up with Glamorous Accessories buyer ever-changing consumer trends — and guests. add a little oomph to any outft. Accessories designer Robert Chavez As the only university in the world to Hermès North America CEO Accessories product developer ofer an M.F.A. in accessory design Steve Madden and the frst in the U.S. to ofer an shoe brand founder and designer Athletic footwear M.A. in the discipline, SCAD fashions a comprehensive curriculum driven by Mesrop Megrabyan designer Adidas footwear design lead market needs. Through instruction in Color and materials designer handbag and footwear construction, Clare Vivier accessories designer Concept developer sewing technology, computer-aided design, and more, students master Jessie Randall Footwear patternmaker high-end tools and define their Loeffer Randall’s co-founder Handbag designer personal aesthetic. While sharpening and creative director design and patternmaking techniques, Luxury footwear designer SCAD accessory design students use they experiment and become prof- cutting-edge technology solutions Technical designer cient with industrial sewing machines, and digital fabrication methods to men’s and women’s shoe lasts, skiving bring sustainable designs and 3D machines, and CAD software. prototypes to life. Collaborations across the School of Fashion and

SCAD alumna and TEDxYouth viral sensation beyond, and working relationships Piper Otterbein (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) showcases her star power as a footwear Hire education. with factories, manufacturers, and designer at Alice + Olivia. suppliers prepare accessory design Adidas students for the professional practices Alexander Wang of the industry.

Coach A distinguished faculty with a wide Proenza Schouler range of expertise, from luxury corpo- rate collections to bespoke footwear, The Row leads the department. Students also beneft from celebrated designers in Stuart Weitzman the university’s Style Lab mentor- ship program as well as SCADpro assignments from brands includ- ing Fossil and Reebok. Quarter by quarter, students work and interact with design leaders at major annual events, including SCADstyle, fashion showcases, jewelry trunk shows, and SCAD FASHION shows.

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Quintin

Co-founder, Q4 Sports Williams Los Angeles, California

Designing custom sneakers for NBA stars is all in a day’s work for Quintin. Through his performance basketball brand Q4 Sports, he blends technology and style to upgrade the game for professional athletes like Darren Collison, E’Twaun Moore, and Langston Galloway. Can you say slam dunk?

What is a career highlight for you? We have multiple NBA athletes wearing our products, and international professionals actively wearing our shoes. To be a startup in a market full of veteran, multimillion dollar companies and making significant traction has been my team’s proudest accomplishment to date. I cherish my four years at SCAD because it helped me focus my passion and skill into a profession that has enabled me to inspire people worldwide.

What unique opportunities did SCAD offer? SCAD offered me high-level expertise from successful professors. Without the knowledge of industry standards of professionalism, I know my talents would be lagging in this competitive field. SCAD also offered the latest design programs and facilities, so we could easily transition into real-life jobs. Employers always saw this as a plus because it cut down on training time.

What did you value most about your time at SCAD? I valued the relationships I built while at SCAD, which ranges from professors to peers. I remember attending orientation, and the biggest thing SCAD preached was to network while there. The people surrounding you will go on to do great things in their fields.

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Advertising

You've got three seconds Through SCADpro, the university’s in-house design studio, advertising to make an impression. students pitch to AT&T, BMW, Google, L’Oréal, and Mercedes-Benz in assign- In the time it took you to read that ments preparing them for professional sentence, advertising professionals campaigns with worldwide names. In a Creative careers. must captivate, activate, and turn learning sequence focused on emerg- social interaction into action. On Advertising designer ing creative technology, students use emerging digital platforms and in cutting-edge resources like Arduino Art director classic media, their combination of hardware and AR/VR equipment to Copywriter stunning visuals and viral taglines create their own branded experiences, boost brand identity, connect compa- Creative director from Harry Potter-inspired interactive nies to consumers, and drive conver- chessboards to LED-lit hockey jerseys. Creative technologist sations across social media. Prepared to steward award-winning Digital advertising At SCAD, students add their own campaigns, SCAD students and alumni director spin to dynamic marketing through land internships and jobs at the world's a curriculum that prepares gradu- Director of brand premier agencies: 72andSunny, partnerships/strategy ates for a 24-hour, reactive global- Anomaly, BBDO, Crispin Porter + content distribution system. In this Integrated marketing Bogusky, DDB, Deutsch Inc., Grey modern approach to the advertising strategist Global Group, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy spectrum, students learn to be versa- & Mather, Publicis, R/GA, Saatchi & Interactive copywriter/ tile, multiplatform storytellers with Saatchi, Wieden+Kennedy, Wunder- project coordinator a range of career paths to pursue: man, and Y&R. Social media director/ art direction, copywriting, creative producer technology, branded experience, and consumer engagement and strategy, with an emphasis on digital produc- Your next tion, typography, and social media [ad]venture. content creation. SCAD alumna Lena Barrows (Lancaster, Ohio) Activision envisions ad campaigns at major frms like SCAD students are guided by accom- McCann and Wieden+Kennedy. Apple plished faculty who have worked on major campaigns for brands like Chase Bank Comcast, Chase Bank, Kodak, and Nintendo. In collaborations with peers Disney in branded entertainment, graphic Google design, photography, writing, and more, they experience a model of Hulu teamwork common at international Instagram ad agencies and branding frms. LVMH The New York Times Target

scad.edu/Advertising 68 Mike Reiss, Emmy Award-winner and writer and producer for The Simpsons, shined at SCAD AnimationFest. Animation SCAD and animation go together like Woody and Buzz, Elsa and Anna, and Timon and Pumbaa.

Named a top animation program in SCAD students explore 2D, 3D, and the U.S. year after year by Animation stop-motion animation styles, digital Creative careers. Career Review, SCAD prepares anima- modeling, rigging, lighting, and look 2D animator tion students to become powerhouses development. In concert with peers in in a growing $260 billion profession flm and television, interactive design 3D animator that encompasses flm, television, and game development, performing Animation producer video games, and interactive media. arts, sound design, visual efects, and more, they become pros at collabora- Character FX artist Under expert faculty instruction and tion — just like in the real world. Character technical mentorship, students master forward- looking technology to create fantas- Director tical realms and characters that launch Digital modeler careers, bring joy to fans, and take Hire education. the entertainment world by storm. Pixar Previs artist DreamWorks Stop-motion animator SCAD animation alumni join forces with the world’s greatest studios to 20th Century Fox Story and concept artist deliver unforgettable features — from Texture/lighting technical Best Animated Feature winners Coco Electronic Arts director and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Xbox Game Studios to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to Moana — and are employed full time at Industrial Light & Magic Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Pixar, Lucasflm Animation and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Sony Pictures Imageworks SCAD mirrors professional studio PlayStation practices and is recognized as a Toon Boom Centre of Excellence. Students Walt Disney Imagineering can boost their credentials by becom- Blue Sky Studios ing certifed in this elite professional software, as well as Adobe Creative Primal Screen Cloud and Houdini. Through SCADpro, Epoch Games the university's in-house design studio, students also collaborate with major companies like Adult Swim, Fox Sports, NASA, and more, launching their careers to new heights.

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Kate Kirby- Character TD, Walt Disney Animation Studios Charles Town, West Virginia O’connell

Kate’s career features quite the cast of characters: After internships as a SCAD student at Blue Sky Studios and MPC, she made the leap to Disney, where she animates award-winning flms such as Frozen 2, Moana, Zootopia, Big Hero 6, and more.

Why did you pursue animation as a career? I was nine years old when I realized I wanted to work in feature flms — specifcally 3D animation for a studio like Disney, Pixar, Blue Sky, or DreamWorks. I wanted to breathe life into imagined worlds. SCAD helped me make my childhood dream come true!

How did SCAD prepare you? When I started my internship at Blue Sky Studios, every single aspect of the animation pipeline was something I’d already experienced at SCAD on collaborative assignments. The SCAD culture prepared me perfectly for the professional environment.

In what ways did SCAD have an impact on your life? SCAD gave me the toolkit — time management, prioritizing, and technical mastery — I needed to make all the things that I think are so incredibly fun and interesting in the world. This toolkit is something that’s going to make the rest of my life fantastic — and with these tools in front of me, it’s time to have some fun!

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Architectural history In the places we live and work, architectural historians examine how an area’s rich past informs its present and future.

In Savannah, amid one of the nation’s Students are also encouraged to best-preserved historic landscapes, make travel a part of their academic Creative careers. SCAD ofers highly valued under- experience and explore university Architectural critic graduate and graduate degrees in locations in the metropolis of Atlanta architectural history. SCAD students or the medieval village of Lacoste, Architectural history are immersed in a rich variety of France. Alumni graduate prepared for educator high-style architecture and are prominent roles in urban policy and Architectural researcher/ instructed by professors with exper- practices with government agencies, evaluator tise extending from the buildings of design and cultural resource manage- 15th-century east African civilizations ment frms and foundations, as well Cultural resource manager to the stone, brick, and asphalt of as for doctoral programs and careers Heritage organization Savannah’s lauded city grid. Faculty in academia. administrator members are widely published, Historic foundation actively engaged in professional manager societies, and regularly tapped to Hire education. deliver papers and presentations at Historic site manager/ conferences around the world. National Park Service curator The New York Landmarks Architectural history students build Local/regional heritage Conservancy organizer their professionalism through real- world experiences. They lead on-site Restoration Hardware Main street program work at historic locations around City of Denver manager Savannah, author National Regis- Preservation planner/ ter nominations, deliver conference Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation offcer papers, and intern with public organi- zations and private frms. Students Kentucky Heritage augment their feldwork with classes Council in GIS, database creation, and leading BuildingWork software applications. SCAD students explore historical treasures like Savannah’s Scottish Rite Building as part Plum Design West of feldwork around the region.

scad.edu/Architectural-history 74 The Africa Youth Center Ohene Twum Accra, Ghana Architecture Architects create the built environment and bring communities together.

SCAD ofers determined architects SCAD architecture students apply the Integrated Path to Architecture cultural, environmental, historical, and Creative careers. Licensure, a progressive academic theoretical concepts to design the Architect track merging all three components buildings where our most meaning- of architectural licensure — education, ful experiences unfold. At Clark Hall, Architectural illustrator experience, and examination — into the students develop in-demand techni- Building construction university’s existing B.F.A. and profes- cal expertise in a work environment manager sional M.Arch. programs. Through this and digital studio culture that mirrors structure, select students may attain or exceeds the professional sector. Building inspector licensure in as few as seven years, Through augmented, mixed, and Health care and combining SCAD classes, professional virtual reality technologies, students hospitality designer internships, and preparation for the revolutionize approaches to the Project manager Architect Registration Examination design-build process. with unparalleled academic support Real estate developer and dedicated resources. The SCAD M.Arch. program was awarded the maximum eight-year Site planner term of accreditation by the National Sustainability specialist Architectural Accrediting Board, whose Hire education. meticulous accreditation standards are Zoning offcial Gensler accepted and often required by state registration boards. These credentials Skidmore, Owings & Merrill are matched by the accomplishments HKS of renowned SCAD faculty, including honorees of the Congress for the New Perkins+Will Urbanism and the American Insti- BIG tute of Architects as well as licensed practitioners and LEED-accredited SmithGroup specialists.

Sasaki Associates At SCAD locations in Atlanta and Herzog & de Meuron Lacoste, France, architecture students have the opportunity to take courses CallisonRTKL and explore how rural, urban, and CannonDesign cultural contexts drive design. Inspired by these experiences, SCAD students EYP have garnered awards and recognition from the Architect’s Newspaper, the American Institute of Architects, Contract magazine, NASA, and others.

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Architect and designer, Sauras + Garriga Barcelona, Spain Sergi Sauras

Sergi, a SCAD soccer star, traded his cleats for CAD software as an intern at international frms in New York, Denmark, and Portugal. After founding his own frm, he designed the runway space for SCAD alumnus Christopher John Rogers’ New York Fashion Week 2020 show.

What prompted you to start your own frm? SCAD opened my eyes to new ways of thinking about spaces. When I graduated, I had the chance to work at large, international architecture frms. I realized that architecture can go beyond conventional forms into a full spectrum of build options. Architectural, atmospheric, experiential, or urban design: We can transcend the traditional boundaries of what we do.

What is it like to collaborate with SCAD alumni professionally? At SCAD, you make relationships with lots of people from diferent majors, and you keep in touch and follow each other’s work. Christopher and Christina Ripley, another SCAD alum, wanted to present their new collection a diferent way. Our conversation evolved towards creating a space that presented not only their clothes but the essence of their entire brand.

What inspired your runway design? We went back to the origins of fashion shows. In 19th-century Paris, they’d happen in living rooms under a dim chandelier light. We reinvented that in a contemporary way to create a scene that was spectacular yet intimate.

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Art history Art historians study the evolution of our visual expression, from the caves of Lascaux to the Soundsuits of Nick Cave.

At SCAD, art history students learn More than 70 elective options — includ- from one of the largest full-time faculty ing 3D digital imagery, environmental Creative careers. groups with doctoral degrees in North art, the iconography of monuments, Art appraiser America in a program that emphasizes and medieval manuscripts — ofer research, interpretation, and critical students the opportunity to custom- Art historian analysis of art and artifacts. SCAD faculty ize their degree to ft specifc inter- Art journalist hold outstanding credentials, conduct ests. At signature events like SCAD pioneering research on a wide range of deFINE ART and in classroom visits, Art therapist topics — from Buddhist art in Japan to students engage in enriching lectures Collections manager the infuence of the Medici dynasty in and symposiums with celebrated art the Italian Renaissance era — and spur luminaries. Culture conservator professional development in university Curator classrooms.

Development offcer SCAD courses are complemented Hire education. Manager for art by exclusive opportunities to study Ballroom Marfa programming and intern in docent positions at Texas university museums and galleries Visual arts and digital Daelim Museum around the globe. Students can start South Korea media archivist their expositions at SCAD libraries Institute of and museums housing special collec- Contemporary Art Boston tions containing rare, valuable, and Massachusetts signifcant work: the Walter O. Evans SCAD art history curricula covers millennia Collection of African American Art, Kemper Museum of artistic evolution, from prehistoric wall Missouri carvings to modern minimalism. the 19th- and 20th-century Photog- raphy Collection, and the Provençal Marianne Boesky Gallery treasures of SCAD’s French history New York museum Retour en 1856. SCAD art history students cap their degree with the completion of a thesis that delves into history, theory, and Art icons. criticism of diferent art and historical time periods. After graduation, Derrick Adams alumni obtain prestigious positions Carlos Cruz-Diez at world-famous museums such as the Guggenheim and the Smithsonian, Jerry Saltz manage innovative galleries, conduct Lawrence Weiner scholarly research in high-level Ph.D. programs, and more. Barry Bergdoll Lorraine O’Grady Till Fellrath Sam Bardaouil

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Branded entertainment Merge storytelling and tech wizardry to make brand magic.

Branded entertainment professionals Through SCADpro, the university’s thrive at the intersection of advertis- in-house design studio, branded Creative careers. ing, entertainment, and technology. entertainment students collaborate Branded entertainment Today’s businesses capture global on advertising concepts and create designer attention and connect with audiences brand strategies for clients like AT&T, through multiplatform moments Sagepath Inc., and Spanx. In class- Branded entertainment across flms, physical productions, room visits, students get advice and producer mobile applications, and virtual real- guidance from professionals repre- Creative director/strategist ity. SCAD pioneered the branded senting prestigious organizations entertainment B.F.A. program in such as Discovery Networks, Google Director of brand partnerships response to the skyrocketing demand Brand Studio, and Instagram as well as for custom content. brand integrations with Jordan Brand, Integrated marketing Levi’s, Nike, Target, and Verizon. coordinator Large-scale activations, like Warner Bros.’ Central Perk pop-up celebrating Interactive developer the 25th anniversary of Friends or Manager of integrated Nike’s award-winning transformation Name brands. marketing of a vacant Chicago church into a Porsche Production/digital editor hoops mecca, garner international acclaim and press. Augmented reality Saatchi & Saatchi Social media content applications such as IKEA’s Place allow Leo Burnett producer consumers to preview products before The DVI Group Transmedia designer purchase, increasing brand revenue and loyalty. Some experiences even SapientRazorfsh transport consumers to a diferent world, like National Geographic’s VR- Digital Kitchen powered space projection helmets, a The Keys to the City Mojo Productions Jillian Apatow sensory experience of an astronaut Orleans, Massachusetts foating among the cosmos. Imagine Media Consulting

At SCAD, students choose one of three concentrations to create experiences like these: television producing, game development, or interactive design. They also master elective coursework in augmented and virtual reality, supported by a full complement of VR cameras and related technology.

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Beauty and fragrance products play Led by faculty from powerhouses a critical role in establishing a brand’s like Estée Lauder Companies and Creative careers. identity, building customer loyalty, and mentored by celebrated guests from Beauty/fragrance achieving fnancial goals. The SCAD designer and fragrance entrepreneur entrepreneur business of beauty and fragrance Jason Wu to Hearst Magazines chief program’s curriculum, designed with fashion director Aya Kanai, SCAD Brand manager input and direction from top industry students study packaging, product Demand planning leaders, puts students on the path presentation, brand management, specialist to magazine covers, TV spots, and product development, strategic the C-suite. merchandising, digital presentation E-commerce manager techniques, retail buying strategies, Global infuence market The highlight of the program is a new customer development, and social manager brand launch in which students dive analytics. With in-depth knowledge deep into all aspects of making their of aesthetics, brand value, and visual New product mark on the marketplace, including development planner storytelling, they learn how to develop product development, packaging and long-term customer relationships and Packaging development marketing strategies, and fnancial create their own share of the beauty manager viability assessments. Students also and fragrance market. Retail buyer launch lines with global partners through SCADpro. Recently, students Retail merchandising partnered with L’Oréal to shape manager the company’s Urban Decay line, a Beauty tips. Supply planning director mission that included the develop- Celia Ellenberg ment of an exclusive store design and Vogue beauty director marketing plan. Carol Hamilton L’Oréal LUXE USA group president Donald Robertson Because of programs like SCAD’s, Estée Lauder creative director young people are learning that Linda Wells a passion for beauty is creative, Allure magazine and Flesh Beauty empowering, and when fresh faces founder Rose-Marie Swift fnally reach the C-suite with aims RMS Beauty founder to shift the beauty standard, it can Georgie Greville Milk Makeup co-founder and change the industry. creative director Elle.com Nick Axelrod founder of Nécessaire

scad.edu/Beauty-and-fragrance 86 SCAD Savannah Film Festival guests like Emmy Award winner Jharrel Jerome (When They See Us) share their on-set insight in panels and master classes. Cinema studies What do silent films and big-budget blockbusters have in common? Us.

Movies exist as artifacts to moments Students in the SCAD cinema SCAD cinema studies students in time, parables that challenge our studies M.A. program launch their collaborate with peers on student- morals and philosophies, and agents own research into every aspect of run productions like short films, for change by way of a distinct audio- cinema, turning a passion for flm sitcoms, and dramas as they cultivate visual language. As critics, screen- into an expertise in the flmmaking professional expertise in Savannah, writers, historians, and flmmakers, world. Curriculum highlights crucial MovieMaker’s No. 1 best place to cinema studies professionals trace developments and social transfor- live and work as a flmmaker. During the evolution of flm production and mations in flmmaking, emphasizes SCADFILM events, the virtual Guests analyze what sociological trends and analysis of cultural and political and Gusto series, and the SCAD technological advancements mean for infuences on cinema, and covers Savannah Film Festival, students the industry, and the world. genres like literary films, world network with writers, producers, cinema, and indie projects. Students directors, showrunners, and studio also explore film criticism across executives who share insight on flm Creative careers. diferent mediums, including online and its future. Alumni are prepared articles in specialized publications, to thrive in a wide range of arts Casting director video essays, podcasts, flm reviews, and entertainment careers, from Critic and the department’s peer-reviewed flm critics and cinematic writers to scholarly journal Cine-Files. positions on set or in academia. Digital restoration artist Entertainment marketer Film archivist SCAD is a community that loves Film festival organizer movies and believes in and respects Publication content creator every element of the filmmaking Screenwriter process. I’m grateful for that Script supervisor support, because this is an industry Talent agent that allows you to evolve and make your dreams come true with the help of extraordinary collaborators. Olivia Wilde Director, Booksmart SCAD Savannah Film Festival guest

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Critically acclaimed Parasite was the fourth straight Best Picture Oscar winner to screen at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.

Creative business leadership Build upon your creative career or four- year college with executive knowledge.

Facing constant transformation, the Within the creative business leadership most established businesses seek program at SCAD, students learn to Creative careers. creative leaders to reimagine their become both entrepreneurs running Brand strategist/manager services, products, and operations: successful small businesses or intrapre- Movies eschew theatrical releases to neurs promoting corporate innovation Chief executive officer streaming services, restaurants partner within existing organizations from Chief strategy officer with delivery apps, and retailers switch research lab to C-suite. This one-year from card swipes to hands-free pur- M.A. program complements SCAD Consulting associate chases. These industry shifts require undergraduate degrees and prepares Corporate affairs manager creative business leadership. students for leadership success.

Creative entrepreneur SCAD creative business leadership Through SCADpro, the university’s Executive director of students turn advanced concepts into in-house design studio, and annual strategic initiatives business realities . Everywhere you signature events, students connect, look, SCAD alumni are at the helm consult, and collaborate with the Executive marketing of thriving businesses. executive wing of global corporations. director Visionaries like Hermès President and Global creative director After SCAD graduates Stephen CEO Robert Chavez, Tiffany & Co.’s Nottingham (Class of ‘18, service Chief Artistic Officer Reed Krakoff, Intrapreneur design) and Inwon Jong (Class of Clayco Executive Chairman Bob Clark, ‘18, interactive design and game devel- and fashion house founders including opment) teamed up on a SCADpro Tory Burch, Mary Katrantzou, Brandon Hire education. project for Gulfstream Aerospace, they Maxwell, and more share insight and built their own health care initiative Universal Music Group Inc. advice. Creative business leadership Frendesign, which uses immersive graduates are hired by elite firms, from Groupon communications technology to make Mercedes-Benz USA to the Museum treatment more patient-friendly. The Apollo Theater of Design Atlanta, the Apollo Theater Graphic design graduate Octavia to Universal Music Group. Frist Center for the Visual Gilmore (Class of ‘11) honed her execu- Arts tive judgment to start her award- winning agency Creative Juice, which Snap! Orlando counts clients like Equifax and The Southern Living Home Depot. And luxury and fashion management graduate Vivien So (Class Wendover Art Group of ’19) turned her eye for style and her nose for business into Rising Lotus, a flourishing activewear line.

Wherever creative business leadership graduates go, they succeed in executive positions that require deep knowledge of business and design.

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Creative duo Diego Castao and SCAD architecture alumnus Chandler Noah (New York, New York) of En Viu create dynamic spaces in the world’s most luxurious hotels.

Design for sustainability When going green, it’s all about the triple bottom line: People, profit, and planet.

Across the globe, SCAD design for In classroom collaborations, furniture sustainability students and gradu- brands Brown Jordan and Maria Yee Creative careers. ates are leading the charge to merge sought products built from emergent Corporate social conservation and commerce, making materials like thermally modifed responsibility offcer the world a more beautiful, more timber and plant-based composites. thoughtful, and productive place. Through SCADpro, the university’s in- Design thinker SCAD designers generate ideas to house design studio, Reebok tapped Energy solutions developer reduce carbon footprints and simulta- students to convert the company’s neously create fscal value through the scrap fabric into fashionable looks. Green building specialist creation of new, sustainable products. Google turned to SCAD students International Their infuence can be seen at compa- to fnd ways to organize in times development manager nies like Amazon, which now relies on of disaster using location sharing renewable energy sources for more services. In each classroom, Product developer than half of its power, or TOMS, which collaboration, and specialization, Strategic business responsibly sources materials like students apply their aspirational development offcer natural hemp, recycled polyester, and vision toward a sustainable future Supply chain/sustainability soy ink for shoes and shoeboxes. for all at companies such as Hewlett manager Packard, IBM, Nike, Starbucks, Subaru, SCAD design for sustainability students Walmart, and more. Sustainability director investigate consumer lifestyle choices and business practices, emphasizing Sustainability specialist resource productivity, social innova- tion, and future-oriented business Green strategies. Leading-edge technologies means green. such as life-cycle analysis software The sustainability market Design for sustainability alumna Naz Mirzaie provide SCAD students with knowl- (Tehran, Iran) leads human-centered research size is expected to grow to as a senior designer at IDEO. edge applicable to a broad spectrum $28.9 billion by 2024 from of civic and professional roles. And in $8.7 billion in 2019, according the M.F.A. program, students special- to MarketsandMarketsTM. ize in one of four areas of applied sustainability: the built environment, management, packaging and print media, or products.

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Design management When Volvo wanted to bring driverless cars to market, SCAD students took the wheel.

When Google needed nimble local communication tools, the search According to Forrester Creative careers. brought them to SCAD. And when Consulting, companies that Lenovo wanted to teach tweens how Brand manager foster and nurture creativity to build computers, SCAD students Chief innovation offcer accepted the invite. see revenue increases of 10% year over year. Design manager/director Today’s companies and organizations Upon graduation, design management Design researcher require creative thinkers to discover, students secure roles like innovation Design strategist defne, develop, and deliver solutions. strategist at Porsche, UX designer at SCAD, the world’s premier site for the 3M, and design manager at Lowe’s. Experience designer study and practice of design thinking, Alumni also hold key positions at Innovation consultant/ is a living laboratory for the appli- American Greetings, Energy BBDO, strategist cation of design management — a frog, Gensler, Gulfstream Aerospace, discipline that empowers companies IBM, Ralph Lauren, Reebok, and more. Product development to spark innovation and think and act manager like designers. User experience manager Through collaborations at SCADpro, Name brands. Visual information the university’s in-house design studio, specialist and SCAD’s leading-edge curricu- Porsche lum, design management students Saatchi & Saatchi gain experience that will mirror their pivotal careers in the professional Leo Burnett world. Students are prepared to enter Students enter the program with the simple The DVI Group question: “How might we?” In-class collabo- a market that values creative design rations, SCADpro assignments, and thriving thinking, business theory, consumer SapientRazorfsh careers ensue. needs, prototype development, and Digital Kitchen product testing. The program bolsters students’ knowledge and methods Mojo Productions of business strategy, design theory, Imagine Media Consulting data visualization, communication techniques, social innovation, fnancial systems, and marketing.

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Dramatic writing Across podcasts, movies, These productions are complemented by star-studded networking opportu- live acts, TV shows, and nities ofered through SCADFILM and signature events like SCAD aTVfest more, one thing is clear: and the SCAD Savannah Film Festi- val. Students interact with celebrated Story is king. showrunners, writers, actors, and From early treatment to finished other leaders in entertainment who script, dramatic writers type out share their insight on Hollywood Creative careers. classic quotes, complex characters, and flm markets around the world. Dramaturg and captivating stories for stage Bolstered by these invaluable experi- and screen productions, immersive ences, SCAD dramatic writing alumni Film or theater critic reality, and next-generation narrative work for production studios, major Interactive content writer experiences. networks, theme parks, and more.

Playwright Mirroring the professional practices Screenwriter of the entertainment industry, SCAD Page turners. dramatic writing students develop Show writer for live their own stories for live, online, and Cynthia Adarkwa Writer, Legacies and SCAD alumna entertainment streaming platforms, collaborating Story consultant in writers’ room settings to create John Ridley funny, powerful, and moving content. Academy Award winner, Story editor In course sequences, SCAD students 12 Years a Slave Television writer create original and spec television Marta Kauffman scripts or complete a full-length Co-creator, Friends Video game narrative original screenplay, partnering with designer Peter Hedges peers across the SCAD School of Academy Award nominee, Entertainment Arts. Student-helmed About a Boy scripts are frequently selected for Ian Greenstein university productions, including the SCAD students polish their scripts with tips Co-head of television, Gersh from guests like actor, writer, and director short flm The Peak; drama series Jocelyn DeBoer (Greener Grass). Hot Case; original sitcoms G.R.I.T.S., Chelsea Benson Nailed It!, and The Buzz; and the Literary manager, Echo Lake Entertainment frst-ever virtual reality musical, Say It With Music.

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Equestrian studies

The world of horses is big Through SCADpro, the university’s in-house design studio, equestrian business. $300 billion big. studies students have applied expertise learned in arenas and A time-honored practice that dates stables to devise creative solutions to the Byzantine era, this modern for major brand partners. Students Creative careers. economic machine is supported by have collaborated with peers across legions of equestrian professionals Equestrian events manager SCAD disciplines to create durable in business, marketing, medicine, backpack concepts for equestrian Equestrian trainer and sport. At SCAD, students explore apparel brand Equis Boutique and these career paths and more from Equine accessories designer a safer, more breathable hardhat for the Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Equine business manager construction company Clayco. Center, the university’s state-of- Equine facilities designer the-art, 180-acre compound located SCAD alumni graduate prepared north of Savannah. Home to the Equine journalist for careers across the equestrian champion SCAD equestrian team spectrum, including as competitive Equine marketing specialist and the equestrian studies program, riders, trainers, and barn managers. the center features two stable barns, Equine product buyer Graduates step into leadership and three competition arenas, a covered management roles at international Horse show director riding arena, paddocks, pastures, a equestrian nonproft organizations Sport horse sales broker staf veterinarian, and industry-level and have published and exhibited equipment. work as in-demand equine photogra- phers, journalists, and painters. Courses are led by SCAD faculty members who actively compete in U.S. Located north of Savannah, the Ronald C. Equestrian Federation hunter/jumper, Waranch Equestrian Center is home to the Equestrian elite. equestrian studies program and SCAD’s dressage, and eventing competitions. champion equestrian team. A wide-ranging curriculum spans American Association equine anatomy, behavior, psychol- of Equine Practitioners ogy, training principles, competition members regulations, and governance, prepar- American Veterinary ing students for career opportunities Medical Association as athletes, coaches, trainers, and members more. Lectures and clinics by visit- Intercollegiate Horse ing professionals, including trainers, Shows Association (IHSA) authors, Olympic-caliber riders, Lifetime Achievement judges, veterinarians, and horse show Award winner managers, complement feldwork and classes. IHSA Board of Directors member U.S. Equestrian Federation licensed offcials U.S. Eventing Association instructor U.S. Dressage Federation medalist

scad.edu/Equestrian-studies 102 SCAD alumna and model Nikita M’Bouroukounda (Westfeld, Indiana) wears a look from alumnus Christopher John Rogers’ (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Fall 2020 ready-to-wear collection, which debuted at New York Fashion Week. Fashion Redefine the runway alongside top fashion brands.

Fashion designers create wearable At the SCAD FASH Museum of works of art that empower individu- Fashion + Film in Atlanta, students Creative careers. als to express their truest selves. interact with and are inspired by CAD fashion designer In SCAD’s preeminent, top-ranked breathtaking creations on a daily fashion program, students merge basis. Year round, the university’s Concept designer technical dexterity with personal museum collection includes more Creative director vision to develop original collections than 1,000 signature and historic and portfolios. Through the SCAD garments — including timeless Creative patternmaker Style Lab mentorship program and couture by Givenchy, Lagerfeld, and Denim designer renowned signature events, SCAD Saint Laurent — available to students students receive individualized and museum guests for in-depth Design merchandiser guidance and customized critiques study of materials, construction, and Fashion designer from design luminaries such as technique. At the university’s annual Joseph Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, SCADstyle event, students receive Fashion illustrator Brandon Maxwell, Zac Posen, Miuccia unfltered advice and insight from Menswear designer Prada, Christian Siriano, and Vivienne cult creatives and the ne plus ultra of Product developer Westwood. style like Phillip Picardi, Steve Madden, Jason Wu, Steven Kolb, Imran Amed, and Derek Blasberg, among others.

When I tell people I’m from SCAD, SCAD provides a platform to display they know it’s a powerhouse. It student designs through the annual SCAD FASHION shows in Atlanta, defnitely opens doors. Savannah, and online — among the Megan Lawrence most anticipated and celebrated Production coordinator and student fashion shows in the quality control manager, Ivy & Aster world — and honors industry icons B.F.A., fashion, 2010 like Manolo Blahnik, Tom Ford, Derek Lam, and Vera Wang.

Fashion wins. CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Emerging Fashion Designer of the Year YMA Geoffrey Beene Design Award Levi’s X Arts Thread Design Competition CFDA Geoffrey Beene Design Scholarship The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Fashion Design CFDA/Teen Vogue Award Competition

Supima Design Competition Graduate Fashion Design Competition International Design Awards

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CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund-winning designer Baton Rouge, Louisiana Christopher John Rogers

Talk of the catwalk! With bold and bright garments adored by the likes of Rihanna, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Michelle Obama (and the A-list goes on), Christopher John and his SCAD crew have embarked on head-turning careers.

When did you decide to pursue fashion? From a young age, I was obsessed with how comic book, manga, and anime characters transformed into superheroes through their wardrobes. I knew I wanted to design outfts that imbued power into the wearer.

How did SCAD guide you professionally? SCAD professors are always there for you: making sure you’re cutting your pattern right, sewing your seam, or taking it out. They taught me that even though you may have great taste, if the garment isn’t executed well, your taste doesn’t matter. The way the mentorship and passion of the professors matches the students’ is really special.

How has SCAD continued to help your career? It’s been amazing to have SCAD as a touchpad for resources, inspiration, and people who believe in you and will do whatever they can to help you succeed. That has been an instrumental part of Team CJR’s success. For example, when I was a fnalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, SCAD helped me attain a communication coach who gave me tools to communicate better and feel more present and engaged when I’m speaking. Things like that are invaluable and set SCAD apart.

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Fashion marketing and management Elevate the finest houses and brands.

Marketing and management profes- SCAD empowers students at all sionals tap trends, build loyal follow- locations to collaborate with their Creative careers. ings, connect with stakeholders, and peers to solve design and business Fashion marketer establish brand strategy for fashion challenges for fashion brands through goods and services. The award- SCADpro, the university’s in-house Fragrance marketer winning SCAD program prepares design studio. Recently, SCAD students Global marketer students to become strategic and partnered with Venus Fashion to amp imaginative virtuosos, ready to lead up its social media strategy in order Marketing/media manager the biggest names and brands in to increase consumer engagement Public relations director the $3 trillion global fashion indus- and promote the company’s fashion try. SCAD fashion marketing and truck. They also collaborated with Retail buyer management students beneft from Mission Statement, Hilary Swank’s Store planner a curriculum in trend forecasting, fashion brand, to communicate the product development, material quality and performance features Supply chain manager sourcing, visual merchandising, retail of the brand’s clothing through Trend forecaster management, and brand building. a hands-on experience for online Visual merchandiser customers. Students have also worked They become adept in de rigueur with Amazon, BASF East Asia, Diana digital presentation techniques and Vreeland Parfums, Ernst Benz, Draper digital marketing collateral, such as James, Hermès, Kendra Scott, Kohl’s, micro movies and brand videos that Michael Grey Footwear, Rodan + Fields, SCAD mentor Jerome LaMaar, known as entertain, engage, and compel global “The Style Monk,” has dressed the likes of and the Silver Promotion Service. Hailey Bieber, Kim Kardashian, and designed audiences. At events like SCADstyle Beyoncé’s Ivy Park collection with Adidas. and SCAD FASHION shows in Atlanta, SCAD students can study seamlessly Savannah, and online, students across the university’s global locations: link up with leading professionals. in close proximity to high-end retailers in Atlanta; in tech-enhanced classrooms and richly appointed VIP guests. resource rooms in Savannah; and among the brocantes, ateliers, shops, Vogue and studios in Lacoste. Tom Ford International Refnery29 Calvin Klein Hearst Media RMS Beauty Chromat

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Fibers Fibers professionals add the finishing touch from new textile inventions to fashion and accessories collaborations.

From the artisanal and analog to the SCAD fibers graduates work in digital and mechanical, SCAD fbers demanding and inventive roles, devel- Creative careers. students in the largest program in the oping thermal insulating blankets for Color/material/fnish U.S. shape their own career path — and NASA, automotive interior surface specialist our experience of the material world. fabrics for Chrysler, innovative athlet- These captivating student collections ics materials for Nike, medical textile Color/trend forecaster parade down the runway in annual therapies for health care innovator Fine artist/installation artist SCAD fashion shows across locations L&R USA, and custom fabrics and in the form of woven, knitted, hand- installations for fashion houses and Knitwear designer beaded, embroidered, and adorned retailers. Alumni launch their own Print and pattern designer printed fabrics. studios, products, and clothing lines; they are commissioned by brands Soft goods designer As part of the fibers curriculum, such as Anthropologie, The Coca- Sustainable product SCAD arranges exclusive, intimate Cola Company, and Google; and they developer conversations and studio visits with exhibit at prestigious international artists who forge their own profes- art fairs. Textile designer sional paths. Guests include acclaimed Visual merchandiser couturière Guo Pei; designer Michael Cinco; Arantza Vilas of Pinaki Studios; Hire education. Woven designer Rowland Ricketts of Ricketts Indigo; Rebecca Burgess, founder of Fiber- Stuart Weitzman of Tapestry Group shed; alumna Maura Ambrose, founder of Folk Fibers; alumnus Chuck Chewn- Dorothy Draper ing, principal of Charles H. Chewning SCAD alumna Trish Andersen’s Interiors and consultant at Studio Elizabeth Emerson Designs (Dalton, Georgia) tufted artwork Steady Stream debuted at global Rubelli; and artists Andres Bedoya, Jaclyn Apparel design forum Design Miami/. Liz Collins, Cynthia Gutiérrez, Chiharu Shiota, and Barbara Earl Thomas. Ruggable William Kesling

scad.edu/Fibers 110 SCAD flm and television students have access to industry-standard equipment to shepherd projects from scripts to screen like the short Let Loose, a 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films program fnalist. Film and television The rising score of a plot twist. The set piece magic of effects. The dramatic montages that capture our attention.

At the apex of iconic moments on At signature events like SCAD aTVfest screen are the flm and television and the SCAD Savannah Film Festi- Creative careers. professionals stewarding their journey val — the nation’s largest university- Camera operator into cinematic lore. From epic Holly- run festival — students screen their wood blockbusters to bite-sized own directed and produced short Cinematographer programming like Quibi, movie and TV films, meet A-list celebrities and Digital imaging technician magic requires timeless storytelling behind-the-scenes legends, and and a complex harmony of produc- watch Academy Award-winning flms, Director tion and performance. including the last four Best Picture Editor winners. SCAD student and alumni With resources that rival the biggest flms have been showcased around Postproduction supervisor studios, award-winning professors, the world, including at SXSW and Preproduction supervisor stellar signature festivals, and a talent the Sundance, Cannes, and Tribeca pool that includes actors, writers, and flm festivals. SCAD flmmakers have Producer production staf, SCAD flm and televi- earned a variety of accolades, includ- Screenwriter sion students have the resources and ing Student Emmy Awards, Student the stage to direct their own career Unit production manager Academy Awards, the ICG Emerging narratives. Cinematographer Award and more.

SCAD students explore every facet of Students also gain insight into the Credit score. the production process from Atlanta, production process through the the megahub of a state entertainment university’s Guests and Gusto series, Avengers: Endgame industry topping $10 billion per year, chatting with virtual visitors like actors or Savannah, MovieMaker magazine’s Joker Tifany Boone, Alan Cumming, and top-ranked small city for flmmaking. Samantha Morton, director Morgan Toy Story 4 They develop the artistic and techni- Neville, and director of photography cal mastery for the roles that best Ford v Ferrari Ben Kutchins. In virtual writers’ room suit their individual strengths, earn sessions with network television Beyonce’s Lemonade certifcations in the latest technology, showrunners, they learn to add polish and work on real sets long before and professionalism to spec scripts. Booksmart graduation. Dolemite Is My Name Succession Missing Link The Act

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Furniture design Furniture designers navigate form, function, and fantasy to elevate the everyday to the extraordinary.

At SCAD, furniture design students Combined with instruction by master the medium and build accomplished faculty, this hands-on Creative careers. their own stylish collections with experience positions SCAD furniture Contract/residential advanced resources, professional- design alumni for postgraduate furniture designer grade software, and a comprehensive success. Students and alumni have approach to the design-build process. won NYCxDESIGN Awards, Interna- Creative design manager The university’s 45,000-square-foot tional Society of Furniture Designers Custom production Gulfstream Center for Design ofers Pinnacle Awards, and Best in Show at furniture designer students cutting-edge software and the ISFD Innovation + Design contest; equipment to take their designs received the Richard Frinier Design Design consultant from concept to production line. Scholarship; have been featured Designer for gallery Through coursework, they conduct in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, private commissions research, synthesize fndings, and Vogue, and more; have launched their Environmental, exhibition, devise solutions that advance product own businesses and lines; and work and product designer strategy. for top designers and companies like Jonathan Adler, Kelly Wearst- Fixture and display designer Legendary furniture designers ler, Anthropologie, Brown Jordan, including Dakota Jackson and David Hospitality furniture Mohawk Industries, and more. designer Rockwell have lent their expertise to student endeavors. Select students Lighting/accessories also travel to High Point Market each designer fall, connecting with designers, retail- Tooling around. Studio furniture artist ers, and clientele at one of the largest Five-axis CNC router home furnishings trade shows in the world. Through , modern Laser cutters and SCADpro scanners furniture manufacturer Design Within Reach chose SCAD student designs 10 rapid prototypers Walky for inclusion in its celebrated catalog 2020 NYCxDESIGN award winner Adobe Creative Cloud Armando Mora Medina of retail oferings, while trendset- Zapopan, Mexico ter Crate & Barrel tapped students AutoCAD to create a new line of furniture for business and hospitality needs. Autodesk 3ds Max KeyShot Rhino 3D SketchUp SolidWorks

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Graphic design As artists and storytellers, At all levels of study, coursework parallels the latest evolutions of graphic designers bring professional practice. Through SCADpro, the university’s in-house visual energy to brands and design studio, students have collab- orated with American Red Cross, businesses. BASF East Asia, BMW, The Coca- At SCAD, students make a splash Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, (of color) in the graphic design Disney, Fossil, GE Transportation, Creative careers. landscape — from posters and packag- JCB, Hewlett-Packard, Snap-on, and many more prestigious organizations. Brand designer ing to apps and ad campaigns. Thanks to a curriculum rooted in the creative Students also meet and share their Environmental/exhibit processes, concepts, and methodolo- work with top professionals during designer gies that bring consumers and clients classroom visits, welcoming recent Graphic designer together around the world, students guests from Airbnb, Google, and the build compelling visual systems that National Football League. Interactive designer create connections across print and Through this complete package of Mobile app designer multimedia platforms. advanced instruction, real-world Package designer Students explore various approaches experience, and unrivaled portfo- lio-building opportunities, alumni Publication designer to graphic design, including typeface design, user experience and user earn internships and lead careers Typeface designer interface design, immersive reality, with companies like Apple, Droga5, User experience designer branded spaces, interactivity, and Gulfstream Aerospace, IBM, Penta- more. They branch out into entre- gram, Ralph Lauren, Saatchi & Saatchi, Web-based application preneurship, learning the value Time Inc., Under Armour, Verizon, composer of sustainable design, contextual Walt Disney Imagineering, and more. relevance, and economic feasibility. Graduate students in graphic design and visual experience research design Awards tour. Lei Zhang history, explore experience design, Huangzhou, China International Design Awards develop user-centered strategies, and design curated narratives to emerge Indigo Awards as leading creators of immersive, The Frank Lloyd interactive storytelling. Wright Graphic Design Fellowship David L. Adams Apple Awards Red Dot Communication Design Awards Core77 Design Awards GDUSA American Package Awards

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Illustration Illustrators speak in visuals, adding color and expression to communication.

Across incisive cartoons, bite-sized Through the university’s well-estab- mobile games, book covers, and lished professional relationships and Creative careers. building-sized murals, they convey their own successes in the classroom, Advertising illustrator emotions, ideas, and information. At alumni gain entry to professional SCAD, students cultivate their own career paths across media — securing Animation character unique style and personal brand in a internships and commissions at Adult designer comprehensive program that explores Swim, American Greetings, Forbes, Art director traditional and digital media. Illustra- and more; designing the logo for the tion students learn to create concepts 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament; Book illustrator and select materials while develop- and gracing the pages of esteemed Editorial illustrator ing the portfolio, style, and business magazines and newspapers of record acumen necessary to prepare for like The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, Graphic novel artist professional practice. National Geographic, The New York Illustrator for Times, The New Yorker, The Saturday entertainment design SCAD classrooms, studios, and digital Evening Post, and Time. production labs are equipped with Illustrator for game design Wacom Cintiq displays, Mac worksta- Storyboard artist tions, and the latest hardware and software. The university provides the Guest sketchers. Surface design illustrator full Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Marc-Antoine Coulon Famed fashion illustrator for download to students’ personal computers, and students can enhance Swoon their résumés with professional Adobe Mixed-media and street artist The Wizard of Oz software certifcations. SCAD courses Marion Bataille Dana Sanmar Bogotá, Colombia are complemented by tours of design Bestselling author and graphic designer studios and publishing houses as Jon Klassen well as one-on-one time with visit- Author and Caldecott Medal winner ing experts. Victo Ngai Hamilton King Award-winning illustrator Kyle Webster Award-winning illustrator and Photoshop brush creator

Adding to these career highs, SCAD illustration students and alumni boast a list of award wins for their artwork: student American Advertising Awards, Applied Arts student awards, Red Dot Communication Design Awards, numerous frst-place and scholarship wins with the Society of Illustrators, recognitions in The One Show’s Young Ones Competition, and more.

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Britt

Illustrator and professor Savannah, Georgia Spencer

Britt’s larger-than-life characters make a big impression in GQ, Reader’s Digest, and the Saturday Evening Post — and in a mural at SCAD Savannah’s Café at The Hive. The internationally published illustrator also helps SCAD students sketch their path to greatness as a professor of illustration and painting.

What inspiration do you draw on for your work? My work is infuenced by Americana and pop culture. The frst time I went to Europe, I was often reminded that I wanted fast food and a Coca-Cola with ice. I realized then I sort of ft the stereotype of an American abroad!

What opportunities did SCAD provide you? I visited SCAD Lacoste as a student, as a professor, and as a SCAD Alumni Atelier ambassador. The aesthetics there are beautiful and the experience unforgettable — it was a great catalyst for me as an artist and gave me the time and resources to build my body of work.

What advice do you give to your students? I tell my students that it’s critical to step out of their comfort zone when they join the workforce. At SCAD, students are prepared to adapt their work for a wide range of mediums and clients. That’s the real takeaway.

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Immersive reality The futuristic frontier of AR/VR extends far beyond interactive entertainment.

In health care, immersive reality SCAD has established a distinguished enables virtual visits and training reputation at the vanguard of the Creative careers. simulations. In architecture, it provides augmented, virtual, and mixed reality Augmented/virtual reality a real-time visualization and prototyp- space. In recent years, SCAD students engineer ing tool. In fashion, it gives consumers have created virtual worlds such as the capacity to virtually try on clothes Search for the Gryphon (a VR under- Data visualization/ before purchase. water adventure attraction), Destina- mapping engineer tion Imagination (a themed enter- Environment artist With a comprehensive suite of tainment VR experience that takes pioneering technology and collab- users on a simulated space fight), Game designer orative professional resources like and Brobot Beatdown (an E3 student Mixed reality designer SCADpro, the university’s in-house award-winning VR multiplayer game design studio, at their fngertips, where users pilot giant robots to Software engineer SCAD students prepare to chart the defend a city). Other recent projects Technical artist as-yet-unexplored territories of this include Dialect Efect, an immersive expanding industry. Students push UI/UX designer Mandarin-learning simulation and the boundaries of content creation the world’s frst VR musical short VR content producer and design with the help of leading flm Say It With Music!, a 360-degree technology organizations such as Epic VR scenario developer collaboration among students from Games, Google, Microsoft, Oculus, 14 degree programs. All of these Unity, Valve Corporation, and more. projects have set the foundation for the university’s ultimate immersive 4D experience — SCADstory, which Worldwide spending on AR/VR products carries guests on an unexpected and services is forecast to increase by The future is now. 78.5% this year, according to International According to a survey by journey through SCAD history, across Data Corporation. four decades of beauty, design, and Perkins Coie, immersive invention. technologies will be as ubiquitous as mobile de- SCAD immersive reality students add vices within a decade — and to this tradition of technology frsts brands will use some form with original content supporting the of AR/VR to help boost their vision and breadth of their virtual bottom line. designs. Using a variety of industry- standard tools — including augmented and virtual reality resources and VR headsets like HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Samsung Gear — students deliver professional-quality work that delights consumers and clients.

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Industrial design Industrial designers are prodigies of products, bosses of business, and masters of market.

They dream up new inventions and SCAD industrial design students tangibly improve everyday items to and alumni have earned awards Creative careers. transform the consumer experience. and recognitions from 20 diferent Consumer electronics At SCAD, industrial design students competitions, including the Core77 designer give existing products new meaning. Design Awards, Industrial Design- Students worked with Lenovo to ers Society of America International Design strategist create a “Build Your Own PC” kit Design Excellence and Student Merit Innovation catalyst for children age 12–14, and collabo- Awards, International Design Awards, rated with BMW to research and MakerBot’s NYCxDESIGN Challenge, Interaction designer develop vehicle concepts for aging Red Dot Design Concept Awards, Marine designer populations through SCADpro, the Spark Awards, and Walt Disney university’s in-house design studio. Imagineering’s Imaginations Design Medical devices designer They also partnered with AT&T, Competition. Product designer Clayco, Char-Broil, The Coca-Cola Toy designer Company, Dynacraft, Fisher-Price, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Hire education. Transportation designer Hewlett-Packard, Mattel, Microsoft, Clorox User experience designer and Reebok to generate imaginative, workable concepts and prototypes for Williams-Sonoma real-world design challenges. Art and Cook As SCAD industrial design students Core77 The Henton Project conceptualize and create, they have Adam Hurst Patrick, South Carolina access to the same resources as the Electrolux research and development labs they Packaging Corporation will command at global companies. of America In Savannah, students transform everyday products like cars, eyewear, Texas Instruments headphones, and even boats at The Education Technology Shed, a think tank where computer programming, mixed reality, design thinking, and STEM collide. The SCAD Gulfstream Center for Design’s 10,000-square-foot model shop provides students with ample space to work with wood, metal, plastics, and composites. In Atlanta, students shape their ideas in a leading-edge wood and metal shop, a foundry for bronze and stainless steel, and a computer lab with 3D rapid prototyp- ing and a laser cutter.

scad.edu/Industrial-design 124 Jumpy ‘n Stompy, a couch co-op game developed by a creative collaboration of students, Global Game Jam Best in Show winner Interactive design and game development Take one part digital media maven, one part interactive expert, and one part gaming guru.

Interactive design and game devel- SCAD interactive design and game opers combine art and technology development students work with Creative careers. to create hit video games, engaging major brands beyond the gaming Environment artist websites, inventive apps, and pioneer- industry, including recent campaigns ing immersive reality experiences. with Clayco, Colgate-Palmolive, Game designer Deloitte Digital, Delta Air Lines, SCAD offers one of the first and Interactive designer General Electric, Google Daydream, most celebrated interactive design Gulfstream Aerospace, JCB, and Level designer and game development programs Samsung through the university’s Mobile game/app designer in the U.S., lauded by The Princeton in-house design studio, SCADpro. Review and Animation Career Review. Modeler/texture artist Across all SCAD locations and online, Students meet honored guests and Technical artist students have access to state-of-the- explore emerging trends in game art resources and technology that development at festivals, including User experience designer they parlay into masterful products. SCAD’s Game Developers eXchange User interface designer and SCAD GamingFest. Festival SCAD students’ critically acclaimed programming features luminaries Web/social media developer games score top honors in competi- from leading digital and gaming tions such as the Blizzard Entertain- companies like Electronic Arts, Epic ment Student Art Contest, E3 College Games, Microsoft Game Studios, and Game Competition, Intel University Ubisoft, who share insights on the Games Showcase, and The Rookies, future of game development and an and have earned glowing reviews in inside look at upcoming oferings. Game Informer, Wired, and more. Alumni fnd rewarding work at defn- In addition, the department encour- ing digital media and game design ages professional practice through studios, including Apple, Adobe, participation in major conferences and Bethesda, Electronic Arts, Gearbox competitions, including SIGGRAPH, Software, Microsoft, and more. Game Developers Conference (GDC), Electronic Entertainment Expo, and SXSW, where SCAD students have swept the game design category on multiple occasions.

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Interior design

The story of SCAD begins Through SCADpro, students regularly participate in interdisciplinary assign- with interior design. ments, collaborating with Walt Disney Imagineering to develop Disney Led by President and Founder Paula resort hotels and with Chick-fl-A to Wallace, SCAD has designed unparal- create interior plans for its corporate Creative careers. leled learning environments on two headquarters. Elevated signature continents to be delightful, intentional, Corporate designer events and networking opportuni- and professionally focused — earning ties, from SCADstyle to the Ameri- Facilities planner recognition over the past 40 years can Society of Interior Designers from leading design organizations Health care facility designer National Student Summit to Interior like the International Interior Design Design magazine’s Giants of Design Hospitality designer Association and the Institute of Classi- conference, bring students into direct Interior designer cal Architecture & Art. contact with future employers and Lighting designer Today, SCAD interior design students professional mentors. continue the university’s legacy of Project manager Students at every level work with inspiring, energetic spaces, explor- advanced electronic design soft- Retail designer ing a wide range of career paths in ware — including Autodesk Revit this award-winning program. SCAD’s Space planner and 3ds Max, AutoCAD, SketchUp, undergraduate and graduate interior and Adobe Creative Cloud Com- Specifcations writer design programs are decorated with plete — while immersion in aug- more No. 1 rankings than any other mented, virtual, and mixed reality university, sweeping the top spots technologies prepares students to in DesignIntelligence’s “Best Archi- lead next-generation design processes At all locations, SCAD interior design tecture and Design Schools” eight students are immersed in inspiring, richly and customer experiences. designed spaces. times since 2008. Guided by experi- enced faculty, students investigate behavioral, environmental, decorative, and technical issues. They maximize Hire education. health, wellness, style, and sustainable NASA practices across corporate, residential, retail, and hospitality design. Amazon Google Disney Microsoft Uber Gensler H&M

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Jewelry Adorn yourself with a degree from the largest jewelry program in the U.S.

SCAD provides jewelry students Jewelry students and alumni showcase with the curriculum and resources their work at university-sponsored Creative careers. to engage in this timeless tradition events, including SCAD FASHION Accessories designer that refects cultures, religions, and shows and the SCAD Jewelry Trunk self-expression. They develop an eye Show. Many jewelry students develop Corporate jewelry designer for the fnest detail as they work with a following of collectors while at SCAD Custom jewelry designer precious metals and stones. thanks to the university’s retail gallery shopSCAD. Their signature styles have Design consultant SCAD students design and produce won Halstead Grants and International works within a 13,800-square-foot Fine artist Lab of MittelModa awards, earned studio environment that puts top-of- features in British Vogue and Vanity Fine jeweler the-line technology at their fnger- Fair, and dazzled at New York City Jewelry design entrepreneur tips. Students utilize resources that Jewelry Week. include two laser welders, an induc- Jewelry technical specialist tion casting machine, two Orion arc Jewelry students take their ideas to Studio goldsmith/silversmith welding systems, a BB70 engraver, a global companies through SCADpro — microscope system, dual handpiece The Limited, McGee Group, Michael Studio jewelry artist micro-motor systems, Solidscape Kors Watches, and many others — that 3Z Pro wax printers, Roland JWX-10 place students within authentic work milling machines, and Wacom Cintiq environments. Alumni apply these tablets. Software resources include professional practices to land jobs

Macro-Organism, 18K gold plating, sterling Adobe Creative Cloud Complete, at powerhouses like Brooks Broth- silver, and semi-precious gemstones Matrix Digital Goldsmith, KeyShot, ers, Fossil, Kendra Scott, and Tory Sydnie Wainland Monroe Township, New Jersey and an authorized RhinoFabStudio, Burch — or start their own lines and which enables students to earn Rhino businesses. certifcation before graduation. Future gems. SCAD students graduate ready to shine within a $275 billion industry.

scad.edu/Jewelry 130 Aston Martin brand strategy process book Elyse Flores, Chesterfeld, Missouri Sarah Knox, Jacksonville, Florida Mary Kate Sheehan, Roslyn, New York Mihika Thadani, Kolkata, India Luxury and fashion management Dazzle consumers who seek quality, sustainability, and elegance.

SCAD ofers the world’s frst M.A. Guided by full-time professors from a and M.F.A. degrees in the special- variety of industry backgrounds, from Creative careers. ized field of luxury and fashion Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Brand manager management. These dynamic Avenue to Alexander McQueen and graduate programs — ranked No. 1 DFS Group Limited, luxury and fashion Luxury brand account for long-term value by The Business management students examine global executive of Fashion — refect the vigor of an finance, explore decision-making Luxury experiences expansive and evolving luxury market. strategies, devise multimedia market- designer ing plans, and analyze the life cycle At SCAD, students explore new markets of products. They study and seek Luxury marketing executive in this international industry through inspiration at SCAD FASH Museum Luxury strategy consultant fve avenues: luxury fashion, beauty of Fashion + Film in Atlanta and at and fragrance, luxury travel and SCAD Savannah’s Morris Hall, an PR and communications hospitality, watches and jewelry, and director educational center designed expressly luxury tech. They work with a variety for students of luxury lifestyle. Retail stores director of organizations to bring a specialized eye to everything from apparel and Digital media and interactive Social media marketing accessories to aviation and boating. environments are incorporated into executive Through SCADpro, the university’s au courant student assignments. Supply chain and global in-house design studio, luxury and Students in the M.A. program use sourcing executive fashion management students recently these learning experiences to create Sustainable product developed innovative and approach- their own compelling proposals and development director able retail store concepts for the next business solutions relevant to the generation of Hermès customers. They international luxury market. Through have also worked with luxury power- wide-ranging electives, internships, houses such as L’Oréal, Kendra Scott, and thesis research, M.F.A. candi- and Ernst Benz. dates hone strategic expertise that prepares them for powerful roles in the highest echelons of the industry or in academia.

Luxurious returns. According to Deloitte’s Global Powers of Luxury Goods 2019 report, the world’s top 100 luxury goods companies generated nearly $250 billion — resulting in 10.8% year- over-year sales growth.

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Special projects visual merchandiser, Gucci Wassenaar, Netherlands Elizabeth Paladeau

Elizabeth’s eye for style led to a chic career at Lanvin, Vince, Marc Jacobs, and now, Gucci, where she marries product with physical space for popups, collection previews, showrooms, and store openings.

How did you choose your current career? I love working with products and styling, and bringing those elements into a space. My role at Gucci is the best of both worlds. Visual merchandising is instant gratifcation because I can put something together and immediately see the results.

What made you choose SCAD for your studies? The headmaster of my school in the Netherlands told me about SCAD and urged me to apply. I visited and fell in love with both SCAD and Savannah. It has a European feel with the squares and the architecture, and the facilities are so beautiful. Who doesn’t fall in love with that?

What are the biggest lessons you learned from SCAD? Collaboration! My favorite project was creating a magazine where I worked with a graphic designer and photographer. I still have it on my cofee table. Now when I’m working on projects with my PR team, I fex those organizational and collaborative skills I learned. I also collaborate with alumni in New York City. If I ever need anything, I can always reach out to my SCAD network.

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Motion media design Motion makes media magic.

In title sequences and TV shows, Through professional partnerships promos and performances, motion ofered by SCADpro, the universi- Creative careers. media designers turn screens of all ty’s in-house design studio, motion 2D/3D animator sizes into captivating experiences. media design students have produced content for Adult Swim to use Art director SCAD ofers the world’s frst special- on-air and on social media; devel- ized degree program in motion media Creative director oped concepts for more accessi- design, preparing students for one ble, customizable vehicles for BMW; Graphics coordinator of the fastest-growing careers in the augmented Deloitte’s recruitment digital landscape. Motion media design Motion design animator experience; created concepts for an professionals are highly marketable enhanced smartphone communica- Motion design producer and in demand at today’s leading tion experience with Samsung; devel- New media production networks, branding agencies, studios, oped augmented reality application designer and creative frms. concepts for Google; drafted visual design concepts for the 2018 FIFA Style frame illustrator Professional 2D, 3D, and composit- World Cup; and created a 30-second ing software, as well as augmented UI/UX designer opener for FOX Sports’ televised cover- reality and virtual reality labs, enable age of Super Bowl XLVIII that aired to Visual effects artist SCAD student designers to practice 111 million viewers. programming for commercial broad- cast, titles and credits, studio work Department faculty members are for exhibitions, social media brand- acclaimed artists and multimedia ing, and short-form narratives that Motion media design student Daniel Whitaker producers who have won Emmy (Apopka, Florida) pictured with his original engage global audiences and elicit work. See more graphics spring to life at Awards, Clio Key Art Awards, Promax- danielwhitaker.tv. an emotional response. In collabo- BDA Awards, Golden Trailer Awards, rations with other SCAD programs the Australasian Writers and Art such as animation, flm and television, Directors School Award, the Game interactive design and game devel- Developers Choice Award, ADDY opment, and visual efects, motion Awards, Young Ones Student Awards, media design students beneft from and Fulbright grants. SCAD signature a career-oriented environment that events like the SCAD Savannah Film mirrors professional practices. Festival and SCAD AnimationFest connect students with Academy Award-winning professionals, Emmy SCAD has the creative environment Award-nominated designers, and the creative talents behind everyone’s and the best industry connections favorite movies and shows. to help you get into the motion media market quickly. Brendan Wilson M.F.A. motion media design Alexandria, Australia

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Painting At SCAD, the world is your canvas.

SCAD painting students gain the From feature flms to television series, foundation to create their own endur- the prominence of SCAD alumni in Creative careers. ing works of art. They maneuver the world of visual storytelling radiates Art consultant through professional domains, from across the globe. Paintings and works entrepreneurship and business to by SCAD alumni promote record- Art critic/writer augmented and virtual reality. breaking blockbusters like Black Art director Panther and are featured in flms such At the university’s Open Studio, SCAD as Gemini Man. Among other pioneer- Curator painters showcase their distinctive ing career paths, SCAD painting alumni Exhibition designer work to fne art’s international taste- exhibit at world-renowned museums makers. In addition, events such as and serve as art directors for publica- Film and television scenic SCAD deFINE ART establish profes- tions, design directors for apparel designer sional relationships between students companies, and experts in Hollywood Gallery owner/director/ and fne art leaders who educate scene setting and object manipulation administrator through studio visits, gallery talks, through ageing and dyeing. and mentorship. Museum preparator Painter SCAD Art Sales, a full-service art consultancy with showrooms across Guests who Professor/instructor university locations, ofers distinc- deFINE ART. tive design and curatorial services to a global clientele of collectors, Pia Camil businesses, and organizations. SCAD Will Cotton When SCAD alumni William Kesling (La Porte, alumni artworks from SCAD Art Indiana) and Juliana Lupacchino (Savannah, Sales are in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Adam Cvijanovic Georgia) wanted an immersive and interactive Stadium, the ofces of Facebook, and gallery experience, they created Dime Store Red, a Alex Gardner 1,000-square-foot pop-up installation in Savannah. posh Sotherly Hotels. Alumni are often commissioned to create large-scale Marilyn Minter wall works. Toyin Ojih Odutola Ashley Longshore Masterpiece Tim Rollins and K.O.S. market. Jack Whitten According to The Art Market 2019, fne arts boasted $67 billion in global sales.

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Performing arts Our most beloved characters are defined by the actors who bring them to life.

On stage, screen, or streaming, SCAD students have unprecedented their unforgettable performances opportunities for scene-stealing inter- Creative careers. help us laugh, learn, and love. SCAD actions with top professionals through Actor performing artists fourish in acclaimed on-site auditions and invitation-only projects soon after beginning their showcases with top agents, manag- Artistic director studies. In SCAD production studios ers, and casting directors. SCAD is Casting director and theaters, student actors seize roles the only university with an on-site, in multicamera comedy series, stage professionally run casting office, Director productions, flms, plays, musicals, which has connected more than Fight choreographer TV shows, and immersive themed 500 SCAD performing artists to flm experiences. They receive instruc- and TV productions in Georgia, Los Improv/sketch performer tion from professors with impressive Angeles, and New York. SCAD actors Producer credentials — accomplished actors, have booked roles on flms such as directors, and casting directors at The Glorias and Lady and the Tramp, Stunt performer major studios and networks. and with networks like Amazon Video, Talent agent BET, CBS, Netfix, and USA. At the only university selected in all Voice-over talent fve of The Hollywood Reporter’s academic program rankings, perform- Actors circle. ing arts students give voice to anima- tions, portray original characters in Kayli Carter Godless and Mrs. America The Honeybees, the university’s singing television pilots, and use virtual reality ensemble, regularly perform at SCAD to create transcendent immersive signature events and around SCAD locations DeRon Horton at concerts, parades, benefts, and more. experiences on stage and in themed American Horror Story and Dear attractions. Award-winning projects White People like student flms Kalos and Odyssey: Kiandra Richardson A Star Wars Story as well as student- Empire produced sitcoms G.R.I.T.S., Nailed It!, Burke Swanson and The Buzz ofer budding actors the The Rose Tattoo platform to shape their on-camera Caroline and presence. During virtual Guests and Rebecca Huey Gusto talks or annual SCAD Savan- Truth Be Told nah Film Festival and SCAD aTVfest Gabrielle Hespe signature events, students are front Mrs. Fletcher row for learning and networking opportunities with Hollywood icons and emergent stars.

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More than 100 SCAD students from fve disciplines collaborated on the university’s musical adaptation of Little Women. Q&A

Kayli

Actor Chuluota, Florida Carter

As a student, Kayli was enraptured by the words of SCAD Savannah Film Festival guest Diane Lane. Now, she stars alongside the iconic actor in the flm Let Him Go. After notching her frst awards nomination in 2019— a Best Supporting Female nod in the Independent Spirit Awards for acclaimed indie Private Life — Carter booked big roles in the FX miniseries Mrs. America and the HBO film Bad Education.

What opportunities did you take advantage of at SCAD? I was able to be onstage my freshman year at SCAD and utilize the SCAD Casting Ofce right away. That coupled with the magic of the Savannah Film Festival, shaped my education.

How did SCAD prepare you for your career? I had the opportunity to explore and create a process for myself as an actor but also had a wealth of information about how to be a business person.

What do you value most from your time at SCAD? The professors had such confdence in me, and that type of belief translated into my comfort level on a set or on a stage. Their trust led me to trust in myself.

Photography by SCAD alumna Alexandra Arnold (New Orleans, Louisiana)

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Photography From social media to gallery shows, photographers line up the perfect shot.

Through their lenses, photogra- Outside the classroom, SCAD phers show us the beauty of the photography students draw inspi- Creative careers. world in art, architecture, fashion, ration from frequent exhibitions at Advertising/studio nature, and everyday life. At SCAD, SCAD museums and galleries, win photographer students are taught the full spectrum top honors like the Communica- of photography, from historic and tion Arts Magazine Photography Art director/art buyer analog processes to the newest digital Competition, and gain real experi- Cinemagraph photographer technologies that push the medium ence in coveted internships.Students beyond traditional constraints. SCAD have interned for Annie Leibovitz, Digital technician/photo courses are designed to help students Ford Models, Hearst Magazines, The fnisher develop their own creative vision, Richard Avedon Foundation, Time Digital videographer master visual literacy, and launch their Inc., Turner Broadcasting, and others. careers — where they snap everything Graduates join a list of globetrotting Fashion photographer/ stylist from high-profle fashion in exotic SCAD photography alumni who snap locales to fuorescent-tinged Instagram supermodels in exotic locations for Fine art photographer posts that go viral. GQ, Vogue, and more; capture nature Gallery director and wildlife vignettes on location in The undergraduate SCAD curricu- Peru; publish their own books and Illustrative photographer lum gives students an opportunity magazines; and exhibit their whimsi- to customize their studies through Photojournalist cal imagery in museums from New concentrations in commercial, York to Seoul. documentary, and fne art photog- raphy. Graduate students develop a body of work uniquely anchored SCAD alumnus Jahmad Balugo (Culver to their artistic vision and specif- Snapworthy City, California) shot high fashion at Marc Jacobs before founding his own photography cally mapped to their career goals. tech. studio in New York. Students gain fuency with a variety Hasselblad Flextight of camera systems, digital workfows, Scanners color and black-and-white techniques, compositing and editing, studio and Chromira ProLab Printer location lighting, and video shoot- Wide-format inkjet ing and editing, developing expertise printers through tailored study and faculty mentorship. Professional medium- format digital cameras DSLR camera systems Adobe Creative Cloud Complete

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Preservation design

Block by block, brick by In Savannah, students enter a lauded professional community of preserva- brick, the restoration of tionists led by SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace, who has been storied structures is the honored with the highest recogni- tion for individual achievement in key to the modern city. preservation, the National Trust for Across the globe, civic leaders, city Historic Preservation’s Louise du Pont planners, developers, and historians Crowninshield Award. She is the only Creative careers. spearhead the adaptive reuse of university president to receive this honor, testifying to the university’s City/regional preservation historically significant buildings, planner repurposing them to meet contem- preeminence as a world leader in porary and future needs while honor- preservation design excellence. Digital cultural heritage ing their past to create a richer local specialist Students interact with admired fabric. practitioners through on-site learning Downtown development experiences and international confer- director At SCAD, preservation design students develop the skills and strat- ences. In projects with major partners Grant developer or egies to lead the transformation of like the Association for Preservation manager these burgeoning communities — via Technology International and the Heritage tourism specialist a curriculum drawing directly from ICAA, they experience the role of the university’s international recogni- advocacy and stewardship in advanc- Historic materials tion as a model for preservation and ing heritage. Program alumni step conservator resplendent design. The university into leadership roles with prominent Historic preservation has rehabilitated and repurposed organizations, including the National officer more than 100 buildings worldwide Park Service, the U.S. Capitol Histori- cal Society, and more. Museum administrator/ since its founding, resulting in more curator than 70 honors globally. Through the comprehensive study and analysis Preservation designer of real-world business demands, Preservation Restoration artisan local priorities, and the importance of heritage, students and alumni are partners. able to activate preservation cultur- National Park Service ally, economically, and sustainably. National Trust for Historic For more than 40 creative years, SCAD has Preservation restored and repurposed buildings around the globe for academic use — including Savannah’s World Monuments Fund Poetter Hall, the university’s original home. Congress for the New Urbanism PastForward, the National Preservation Conference Savannah Development and Renewal Authority

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Production design

Need to bring an ancient These opportunities prepare alumni for a range of careers: working on kingdom back to life? Or major productions like Atlanta, Spider- Man: Homecoming, and The Walking turn stars into aliens and Dead; designing costumes and props for celebrities like Lady Gaga; contrib- zombies? uting to live events on Broadway and The biggest blockbusters and the the New York Theatre Ballet, during smallest plays turn to production the Super Bowl, and at the Bonna- Creative careers. designers to make storyboard and roo Music & Arts Festival; and joining Art director/assistant for concept into reality. From makeup major studios and companies like 20th flm and television and costumes to sets and scenery, Century Fox, ABC, HBO, HGTV, MTV, their expertise is the key cog in bring- NBCUniversal, Walt Disney Imagineer- Costume designer ing stories to life on stage and screen. ing, and more. Designers for exhibitions/ museums SCAD production design students build on a strong foundation of design Lighting designer process and techniques, develop- SCAD on-set. Production designer ing the storytelling skills to create G.R.I.T.S. memorable experiences across art Retail designer direction, lighting design, theme Nailed It! Scenic artist parks, set design, and more. Students The Buzz beneft from a range of flm and stage Scenic, costume, or lighting environments: an intimate black-box The 25th Annual Putnam designer County Spelling Bee theater; a covered outdoor amphi- Stylist/wardrobe designer theater; three historic proscenium Into the Woods stages for large casts, Broadway-style Themed entertainment/ Little Women event designer musicals and dance productions; green screen studios; and flm and Men on Boats television studios. Ragtime Students gain valuable industry Sense and Sensibility SCAD student production designers insight during guest lectures and handcrafted more than 100 dresses, hats, and coats for the university’s performance master classes by Academy Award of Little Women. winners Ruth E. Carter and Sandy Powell, virtual chats with top costume designers like Emmy Award winners Janie Bryant and Donna Zakowska, and talks with the production staf from films and shows like Blade Runner 2049 and Outlander.

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Sculpture Monuments and movie miniatures. Props and prototypes. Set design and site-specific installations.

Sculptors shape the objects that SCAD students created and installed wow the public across fne art, flm, a custom, six-story ironwork sculp- Creative careers. and entertainment. SCAD sculpture ture for Hotel Indigo, assisted the 3D computer modeler students illuminate all aspects of the Atlanta Football Host Committee with profession within a studio designed research and development concepts Art director by Pritzker Architecture Prize winner for a moveable sculpture in celebra- Curator Renzo Piano. Here, students shape tion of the College Football Playof wood, concrete, bronze, light, textiles, National Championship, and created Exhibition designer sustainable and organic matter, digital an artwork collection out of Prysmian Foundry/mold-making projections, and other materials into Group’s industrial cable to help specialist fne art casting, and more. They also consumers envision the company’s Prop artist learn to produce work in a professional products beyond their commercial context, accelerated by a curriculum applications all through SCADpro, the Prosthetic artist that explores traditional and nontra- university’s in-house design studio. ditional media. Public artist/consultant SCAD sculpture student and alumni Sculptor/studio artist Real-world design projects and work has been featured in media professional interactions impart the outlets, including CNN and Wired Toy designer portfolio power for SCAD sculptors to magazine; in the studios of NBCUni- land fulflling jobs in the art, design, versal; for brands like Anthropolo- film, entertainment, and innova- gie; and on screen in Marvel flms, tion sectors. Representatives from where SCAD alumnus Kennen Spivey SCAD graduate student Doyle Trankina (Los prestigious organizations such as created memorable props for Aveng- Angeles, California) forms molds that become detailed busts and museum-replica skeletal Ford Motor Company conduct studio ers: Infnity War. models. sessions, review and critique work, ofer lectures, hold workshops, and mentor students through high-profle Mentors who collaborations. mold. Lee Bul Lauren Clay Carla Fernández Jeffrey Gibson Cynthia Gutierréz Pedro Reyes Gábor Szőke

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Sequential art

Sequential artists build In SCAD classrooms, students are instructed by the largest sequential worlds, one panel at a time. art faculty in the U.S., a roster of industry legends that includes Chesley Masters of the visual narrative, they Award, Harvey Award, and Ignatz enchant, engage, and enrapture Award winners. Instructors and alumni Creative careers. audiences with richly drawn worlds have earned Will Eisner Comic Indus- large and small. They tell impactful Cartoonist try Awards and nominations, which stories in a single newspaper strip, recognize the best comic creators Character designer epics that span volumes of comic and their work each year. Through books, graphic novels, children's Children's book artist SCADpro, the university's in-house books, video games, flms, and more. Comic book artist design studio, students have sketched Students at SCAD, the world's frst visual concepts for Hallmark greeting Concept artist university to ofer both undergraduate cards, penned short stories for Lowe’s Graphic novelist and graduate degrees in sequential Innovation Labs depicting far-future visions of humanity, and dreamed Illustrator art, explore every style and genre imaginable through a comprehensive up next-generation electric vehicle Production artist curriculum incorporating traditional charging stations for Volvo. techniques with advanced technology Storyboard artist SCAD sequential art students regularly and specialized digital applications. win top honors for their work, includ- Toy/fgure sculptor Sequential art students also have a ing Applied Arts Student Awards, range of diverse electives to expand Red Dot Communication Design their command of the format, includ- Awards, and Society of Illustrators ing superhero comics, advanced story- student scholarships. Alumni step Star Factory boarding, publishing, cover illustration, Mads Huisingh into a variety of roles at the world's sequential art for emerging media, Muskegon, Michigan largest comic book publishers and maquette design, and more. animation houses: model sculpting for action fgures, concept design for animation, and storyboarding for Superhero major flms, television, commercials, speakers. and video games. Mike Mignola Hellboy creator Axel Alonso AWA chief creative offcer and former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief James Lucas Jones Oni Press publisher Mark Chiarello former DC Comics art director Babs Tarr Batgirl illustrator LeSean Thomas animator and showrunner Jules Feiffer cartoonist

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Service design Ever wonder how mobile apps are tailored just for you?

Or how holiday packages seem to At SCAD, students collaborate with arrive in the nick of time? Or even how numerous partners, including Fossil, Creative careers. prescriptions are communicated from Google, Microsoft, and Walt Disney Customer experience physicians and nurses to pharmacists Imagineering through the university’s manager/director and insurance companies instanta- in-house design studio, SCADpro. neously? In one recent partnership, service Design manager/director design students worked with Fidel- Design strategist Service designers are the maestros ity Labs to design concepts to assist underpinning these smooth produc- millennials and Gen Z with achieving Experience manager/ tions, and with an ever-changing fnancial goals, budgeting, reducing director global marketplace, service designers debt, and investing simultaneously. Experience strategist are necessary for seamless business In another collaboration, students operations. They are conductors who created a universal experience on a Innovation manager/ bring together multiple industries to director global scale for Uber’s Elevate aerial create moving performances. SCAD ridesharing network. Interaction designer ofers the frst and only B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in service design in SCAD service design student projects Retail designer the U.S. At the preeminent university have won Red Dot Design Awards and Service designer for service design, SCAD students appeared in Touchpoint, the interna- learn how to identify opportunities in tional trade magazine of the Service User experience researcher complex systems and make well-artic- Design Network. Alumni are powering ulated recommendations to improve creative problem-solving at Amazon, consumer experiences as well as the Apple, BBVA Compass, IBM, Lowe’s, bottom line. Microsoft, and elite global design consultancies like Boston Consulting Group, Booz Allen Hamilton, Fjord, Service design has been one of the Harmonic Inc., and others. greatest disruptive forces in our lives over the past 20 years. Every- thing has been transformed to put the customer’s experience frst. Fast Company

Service design student Jonathan Potts, along with graphic design alumna Genevieve Hiller, took his talents to The Grey, an internationally recognized and award-winning restaurant, to streamline communication.

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S Specifc. Advance and support the mission. M Measurable. Feature data and assessment results. A Attainable. Bolster confdence while encouraging stretch. R Relevant. Align with and adapt to current priorities. T Time-based. Focus on specifc periods of time. Social strategy and management

Catapult your company to Students learn all aspects of multi- platform campaign creation and the the top of the feed. metrics of social media, mastering the account management, customer In a world where brands can earn service, analytics, advocacy, and or lose billions in market value from strategy that fosters brand allegiance, Creative careers. a single post, hiring the right social opens markets, and strengthens media professionals to develop the Brand manager/strategist audience connections. They also content that drives conversations and develop a distinctive writing voice, Digital analytics director clicks is more important to company authoring blog posts, video scripts, Digital content manager growth than ever before. marketing pitches, and podcasts. Infuencer marketing According to research from Forbes Through expansive access to advanced specialist and the GlobalWebIndex, more than technology, they gain fuency in Media strategist half of all consumers have made producing attention-grabbing content purchases directly from social media for broadcast on emerging platforms. Reputation specialist apps and more than 70% are likely to With this comprehensive approach recommend a brand to others after Social content creator to social media, SCAD graduates are positive social media experiences. prepared to lead the online presence Social media analytics Viral moments — from Philadelphia of major brands, dream up campaigns specialist Flyers mascot Gritty taking over sports at top agencies, or jump into the infu- Social media manager media with 2 billion impressions to encer world with professional-quality Popeye’s stealing the thunder in an Social news gathering posts and videos. online chicken sandwich war — gener- manager ate value measured in the millions for their organizations.

With social media representing an

SCAD social strategy and management important touchpoint in the shopping students consulted with the university’s experience, brands are turning to social media team to pitch targeted content for a SCAD TikTok account. creative directors, content creators, and community managers to create vibrant videos, photography, graph- ics, and copy to catch the atten- tion of consumers. At SCAD, social strategy and management students are prepared to capitalize on these growing professional opportuni- ties through a program that merges advertising, branding, photography, flm, television, and writing.

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Sound design

Strike the right chord with In addition to this acclaimed instruc- tion, SCAD is home to a sound efects global audiences. and licensed music library with 2,500 hours of efects and millions of fles, Through a complex mix of dialogue, which students use in developing efects, and music, sound design- highly sophisticated soundtracks. Creative careers. ers engross audiences and amplify SCAD students also have opportuni- visceral moments: the beat behind ADR and foley mixer ties to earn professional certifca- Billboard’s No. 1 single, the crescendo tions like Sibelius, Wwise, and Avid Composer/sound designer of a Broadway star, and the booming Pro Tools in postproduction, music explosions in the latest war epic. Dialogue editor production, and Avid S6 and Icon Foley artist SCAD is the frst and only university to mixing techniques. At SCAD signature confer B.F.A., M.A., and M.F.A. degrees events like the SCAD Savannah Film Game audio designer in sound design. Students become Festival and SCAD aTVfest, distin- MIDI mock-up orchestrator virtuosos who can do it all, engaged in guished professionals frequently lecture and give industry advice. Music editor/supervisor a curriculum that models the aesthet- ics, tools, and workfow of commer- Production mixer/boom cial media production. Preeminent operator faculty members guide students as Sound check. they develop the technique and skill Recording engineer Four ADR suites to record memorable audio narra- Sound editor tives. Professors draw from decades Pro Tools HD Native rigs of career experience, have published 86 Pro Tools workstations books and volumes on the subject, and own a veritable trophy case of Music, film scoring, and SCAD sound design students mix and master accolades that include Academy Foley recording studios their own sonic narratives in cutting-edge Award, Emmy Award, and Motion recording studios at Hamilton Hall. Dialogue recording and Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel editing rooms Award wins. MIDI mock-up room Industry-level mix stages Five production sound carts

Thanks in part to this guidance from faculty and guests, sound design students and alumni have achieved acclaim, earning Emmy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, Red Dot Design Awards, Student Golden Reels, and the prestigious Verna Fields Student Filmmakers Award.

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Television producing Pitch. Cast. Distribute. Repeat.

Television producing professionals The course of study requires four thrive in myriad roles beyond the separate feld internships in television, Creative careers. screen to give audiences content video, digital media, or flm produc- Assistant/associate they will love. tion to ensure SCAD students gain producer real-world experience and television- SCAD students learn the television producing credits before entering the Camera operator/ business from the inside out in the job market. Classes are held in the videographer fastest growing and most connected SCAD Digital Media Center, which Executive postproduction flm and television production hot includes a fully equipped multicamera supervisor spot in the world — Atlanta, Georgia, television studio, editing suites, sound the epicenter of a $9.5 billion state- Line producer recording and mixing suites, screening wide industry. As home to Cartoon spaces, and set and prop fabrication Media producer Network, CNN, Cox Communications, studios. Students are mentored by FOX Sports, Turner, The Weather award-winning professors who have Music and entertainment Channel, and hundreds of annual flm producer worked on productions ranging from and TV productions, Atlanta ofers reality TV and newscasts to talk shows Postproduction supervisor SCAD students access to valuable and scientifc flms. hands-on opportunities, top-tier Producer internships, and career-building Production assistant/ connections. coordinator Meet show Top casting directors, writers, and makers. Special event/feld producers regularly visit SCAD class- producer rooms and participate in the univer- Grey’s Anatomy sity’s signature events. These coveted Madam Secretary networks take the spotlight at SCAD aTVfest, where the signature event’s 48 Hours SCAD students take the helm of TV productions screenings, panel discussions, and in Georgia, which touts $2.9 billion in direct Flynnside Out Productions flm/TV spending. receptions invite students behind the scenes to learn the latest in television York + Wilder Studios and media production. SCAD students learn narrative story structure, fundamental production skills, the business of television programming, and the creative production process through in-class assignments and on-set experience. They also learn how to become content creators, pitching concepts for original shows, designing new formats for the marketplace, and charting the course for characters and plot development over several seasons of programming.

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Themed entertainment design Around the world, must-see attractions take guests and fans on a wild ride.

Join the Rebels’ fght against the SCAD themed entertainment students Empire at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. have merged their narrative prowess Creative careers. Discover the secrets of Diagon Alley with design expertise and technologi- Attraction designer at The Wizarding World of Harry cal savvy to create experiences like Potter. Trade paint with Mario and Search for the Gryphon and Destina- Brand designer Luigi in Super Nintendo World. tion Imagination, which use VR to take Exhibitions designer Themed entertainment designers guests deep into the ocean and high are the architects of these memorable above the stars, and to win two of the Experience designer moments, combining expertise in last three Disney Imaginations Design Global event designer immersive reality, set design, live Competitions. event production, and storytelling. Museum designer Retail and restaurant SCAD ofers the frst M.F.A. program Hire education. designer in themed entertainment design, with a comprehensive curriculum that Walt Disney Imagineering Show producer explores architecture, new media, flm, Universal Creative Special venue theater live theater, and augmented reality and designer virtual reality. In this program, students ITEC Entertainment learn to design their own attractions Theme park designer Falcon Creative Group and resorts from the ground up — and take behind-the-scenes trips to leading Through SCADpro, the university’s Disney and Universal Studios theme in-house design studio, themed parks in the U.S. to connect practice entertainment design students have Tybee Island Ferris Wheel to in-person performance. partnered with Hong Kong Disney- Kelly Ceranec Naperville, Illinois land to create immersive digital experiences in hotel rooms and with Chick-fl-A and Signet Jewelers to modernize locations and convey commitment to quality and customer service. Thanks to these partnerships and experiences, themed entertain- ment design graduates are prepared to ascend to great heights in this rapidly growing, multibillion-dollar global industry.

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Creators of the modern Access to resources such as model shops and hybrid graphics labs city, urban designers make equipped with 3D modeling software help students map their visions for our world more beautiful, cities large and small. Students have even pushed their studies into the functional, and green. virtual realm, creating an augmented- In Savannah — “one of the finest reality walking tour of Savannah with diagrams for city organization and the futuristic Microsoft HoloLens smart Creative careers. growth in existence,” in the words of glasses. As a complement to course- City development legendary urban designer Edmund work, students can extend their studies director Bacon — urban design students blend beyond Savannah to the university’s historical signifcance, modern innova- locations around the globe or pursue City manager/planner tion, and future need at SCAD, the only National Charrette Institute and Form- Ecological designer art and design university in the U.S. to Based Codes Institute certifcation to ofer a master of urban design degree. boost their professional credentials. Environmental planner Geographic information SCAD urban design students enhance systems specialist cultural vibrancy and grow a resilient Hire education. urban ecology through research, case Landscape designer studies, and real-world collabora- Perkins + Will Sustainable economist tions on city planning proposals TSW and planner with municipalities and institu- tions. Through university initiatives SWA Group Transportation and like SCAD Back40 and SCADpad, mobility planner Design Republic students gain frsthand experience Urban designer creating urban farming and housing Niles Bolton Associates solutions applicable to cities and Zoning administrator/ Stengel Hill Architecture planning manager regions worldwide.

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User experience Integrate art, tech, and human behavior to open new worlds of possibilities.

Because of user experience designers, Ever attuned to marketplace needs, the these harmonious interactions are no SCAD UX design program is focused Creative careers. longer fantasy. UX designers perfect on four foundational pillars: human Front-end developer the magic trick of efortless consumer behavior, technical profciency, aesthet- and product interaction through ics, and collaboration. In their course- Interaction design complex research and testing. As keen work, students learn the fundamen- director/consultant observers of human behavior, SCAD tals of graphic design, industrial Mobile application user experience design students are design, and interaction design, all designer well-rounded researchers, efective supported by classes in mathemat- programmers, and visionary design- ics and programming, and a strong Product designer/ researcher ers. As researchers, they uncover deep studio experience. Thanks to this insights about the needs, wants, and sophisticated, hands-on learning UI/UX designer motivations that drive us. As program- experience, SCAD students have Usability testing mers, they communicate directly with garnered recognition for their work specialist developers, aiding in the production as winners of UX Awards, Red Dot of innovative solutions and front-end Communication Design Awards, UX design consultant prototypes. As designers, they tackle European Product Design Awards, UX researcher 21st-century problems, drive conver- and Indigo Awards. sations, and develop new techno- UX strategist logical frontiers. Visual designer Hire education. Developed in collaboration with Google, the SCAD user experi- Google ence program prepares students Facebook to connect with industry titans in Mike Buzzard, design manager at Google, ofered careers that transform the digital Uber insight on the creation of the university’s UX design program. landscape. Through mentorships IBM and collaborations with companies such as 3M, Capital One, Facebook, Adobe Hewlett-Packard, The Home Depot, The Home Depot Instagram, Microsoft, and others, SCAD UX design students develop professional practices with real-world applications, from mobile devices and intelligent clothing, to automobile interiors and health care informatics.

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Andrew

Interaction designer, Google San Francisco, California Sibert

Andrew’s SCADpro collaborations with HP, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Google led him straight to the Googleplex, where he takes the tech titan into the future of AR/VR and gaming ventures.

What sets the SCAD UX design program apart? SCAD has a practical learning environment where I could apply what I was learning directly to my own creative projects. Having companies like Google and The Home Depot give you feedback elevates the level of your work compared to students at other universities.

How did SCAD help you pursue your career? The industry connections SCAD ofered allowed me to meet face-to-face with people who I looked up to — and who were instrumental to my career success. Through SCAD, I met an interaction designer at Google who reviewed my portfolio and gave me advice, and I kept that connection and relationship over time. SCAD opened the door for me!

What is your experience of the SCAD alumni network? SCAD is unique in that it attracts people who are willing to pioneer their own path. The alumni network at SCAD is honestly incredible, especially in UX design. My close friends work at companies like Instagram, Uber, and Facebook, and being able to connect with them on a professional and personal level is something I wouldn’t trade for the world.

171 scad.edu/User-experience Q&A Bvlgari Magsonic Watch Tyler Klimek Brussels, Wisconsin Visual effects

From Pride Rock to the From showstopping entertainment to medical advancements, SCAD visual Quantum Realm, visual efects students are prepared for a wide array of applications. Students effects wizards turn fiction worked with FOX Sports to concep- into riveting reality. tualize a 360-degree live-rendered virtual set for the 2022 World Cup in They enhance reality by creating Qatar through SCADpro, the univer- the details that make otherworldly sity’s in-house design studio. They Creative careers. stories possible. At SCAD, visual efects also collaborated with Hasbro to 3D environment artist students prepare to become leaders develop interior and exterior digital in this transformative discipline in a sets to promote franchises like Marvel, Digital compositor program that ranks as one of the top Star Wars, and Transformers. Students Digital matte painter 10 schools in the world, according to have also produced an innovative and The Hollywood Reporter. Students in engaging game to help stroke survi- Effects artist this highly acclaimed program build vors learn to walk and recover faster. Lighting technical through a foundation in fine arts Students work within environments director courses and an emphasis on collabora- that refect the highest standards of tion, learning to draw and design in the Look development artist digital entertainment production and classical tradition and then integrating often expand their studies through Modeler those creative skills with digital tools, minors such as previsualization, computer programming, and technical Previsualization artist storyboarding, and technical direc- prowess. They master practical hands- tion. SCAD visual efects students Technical director on visual efects cinematography such also collaborate with their peers as lighting for green screen, 3D camera Visual media producer studying animation, flm and televi- match moving, photorealistic light- sion, interactive design and game ing, compositing, shader writing, and development, motion media design, dynamic simulations. sound design, and other programs on classroom projects that mirror indus- My time at SCAD shaped me into a try standards. visual effects professional. I worked on The Walking Dead even before graduation. Vicki Lau Visual effects artist for Aquaman War for the Planet of the Apes and Independence Day Resurgence B.F.A., visual effects, 2014 Mandarin Gardens, Singapore

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Writing In tweets and tomes, masterful writing speaks volumes.

From the bookstore to the board- Students amplify their portfolio with room and the printed page to the columns and broadcast blocks at Creative careers. digital spectrum, today’s writers award-winning student-run media Blogger require the agility to navigate short organizations like District, The and long formats with incisive prose Connector, SCAN magazine, and SCAD Communications director and descriptive fair. Radio. Combined, these entities have Copywriter won hundreds of awards from the SCAD writing students master the Associated Collegiate Press, College Editor art of written storytelling through a Media Association, and the Society Journalist program encompassing traditional of Collegiate Journalists. Even before and emerging media. SCAD writers graduating, students secure literary Magazine staff writer study creative nonfction, fction, agents and sell books and book Marketing coordinator digital journalism, online reporting proposals. Alumni have earned James for a variety of platforms, and writing Social media specialist Beard Awards and have authored for companies and organizations, with articles and stories at the world’s Technical writer opportunities to explore podcast- foremost names in print and broad- ing, adaptation, and pitching for flm Web/interactive writer cast media as well as Fortune 500 and television, and more. Coursework companies and non-profts. prepares students to pen eye-catching advertisements and social media posts, deep feature articles, powerful scripts In SCAD coursework, students pen traditional and and speeches, gripping novels, and The write stuff. next-gen forms of writing, from advertisements and manuscripts to podcasts and TV pitches. memoirs, pioneering immersive reality Time experiences, and in-demand TV and flm pitches. Vanity Fair

Students are led by an accomplished Marvel Comics writing faculty with bylines and credits Penguin Random House at noteworthy publications, including National Geographic, The New York The Atlantic Times, Oxford American, Publishers ABC News Weekly, and Town & Country. Much like their professors, SCAD students have IBM contributed articles to Harper’s Bazaar, Bustle McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, The New York Times, Swink magazine, USA Garden & Gun Today, and others. Eater BET Disney Consumer Products

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Foundation studies

SCAD foundation studies In SCAD foundation studies competi- tions, students apply their knowledge serve as the bridge from to real-world design scenarios. Future graphic designers, illustrators, and academic to professional industrial designers add their styles to surfboard vinyls in Surf’s Up, while achievement. next-generation fashion, jewelry, and Through a rigorous studio experience, sculpture students create 3D installa- each SCAD undergraduate student tions and wearable works in Of the builds confdence and develops a Wall. comprehensive visual, conceptual, In addition to this expansive curricu- and creative language essential for lum, SCAD ofers a suite of services to success, frst in their degree programs, guide new students as they fnd their then in their future careers. Profes- creative voice. Virtual talks like Major sionally tailored foundation studies Connections and Professional Tool Kit classes ofer ample opportunities to feature upper-level SCAD students explore potential degree options and and alumni who discuss how their the career paths that follow. current work is rooted in their foun- With the help of advisers, students dation studies experience. Weekly choose elective courses based on spe- online seminars cover professional cifc foundation studies requirements and personal development topics like for each discipline. Students pursuing cultural infuenced ideation and yoga- degrees in visual efects or interactive infused fgure drawing. Throughout design and game development learn the year, the SCAD Drawing and De- crucial skills like three-point perspec- sign Center conducts peer tutoring tive and color theory. SCAD students and workshops in-person and online with career interests in animation or where students discover art concepts, writing complete courses in story- ideation techniques, and in-depth boarding and environment design. design processes.

The Reason for Lost Things Sarah Gerrets Madison, Mississippi

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General education The next generation of creative leaders is shaped Learning in SCAD classrooms. outcomes. Research, Analysis, and SCAD students complete SCAD Core The School of Liberal Arts also of- Synthesis to gain the strong intellectual founda- fers a suite of learning resources and Students will utilize a range of quali- tion and vast knowledge essential to events to the entire university com- tative and/or quantitative methods to develop foundations of inquiry, con- thriving careers. In this academically munity. Students receive guidance duct efective research, analyze infor- rigorous program led by the SCAD in math seminars, from determining mation, and justify proposed solutions. School of Liberal Arts, students learn the ratios and angles for a work of to investigate, interpret, and defend perspective art to the properties of Historical Investigation and new ideas, and are empowered to view algorithms used in virtual reality and Contextualization Students will investigate and interpret the the world critically and inquisitively. interactive design. Presentation and historical, social, political, and economic public speaking coaches available contexts surrounding visual and cultural In SCAD Core courses that explore in-person and online help students productions to determine meaning and the art, literature, and culture of the and alumni prepare for job interviews, signifcance. Harlem Renaissance or contempo- thesis presentations, SCADpro pitches, rary Latin America, students engage Cross-cultural Knowledge and more. and Engagement mindfully and professionally within Students will actively engage with cultural diverse and inclusive communities. All undergraduate students complete theories, perspectives, and ideas to enrich Courses on creative management and a minimum of 55 quarter hours (at understanding of their roles within diverse entrepreneurship instill key leadership least 11 classes) of general education and inclusive communities. skills necessary to launch successful coursework, including at least one class Strategic Communication businesses. from each of the following categories: Students will employ specialized termi- humanities/ fne arts; social/behavioral nology and persuasive communication sciences; and mathematics/natural practices to convey ideas professionally sciences. Students should consult their based on an evaluation of diverse audi- ences and circumstances. programs of study for specifc general education requirements. Digital Fluency Students will efectively and ethically com- municate ideas and identity, interpret infor- mation, construct knowledge, and design content in a digitally connected world. Leadership and Profession- alism As future leaders of creative professions, students will demonstrate work and be- havior that refect ethical and professional standards within a range of contexts.

scad.edu/General-education 180 SCAD Language Studio In Atlanta and Savannah, SCAD prepares non-native English speakers to succeed in their studies and beyond.

Students in the art- and design- As SCAD Language Studio students focused SCAD English as a Second progress through English levels, they Language program, ofered through work closely with accomplished the SCAD Language Studio, pre- and credentialed professors with pare for the university’s immer- advanced degrees in ESL education, sive academic environment. ESL applied linguistics, foreign language students enjoy access to an online education, and related felds. Indi- database of virtual resources and vidual English language tutoring is video guides on academic culture, available to all SCAD Language Studio design vocabulary, and more. SCAD students, including those not required ensures students from around the to take English as a Second Language globe are deeply engaged in the coursework, at no additional cost. university community. Students par- All SCAD Language Studio courses ticipate in virtual lectures, network- are preparatory and do not carry ing events, studio experiences, and credit toward a degree program. classroom instruction that advance English language profciency and ease the transition to life at SCAD.

English as a Second Language. Level I Level V Graduate SLS 160 Foundational Reading, Writing, and Grammar SLS 570 Integrated Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation in Art and SLS 170 Foundational Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation Design SLS 580 Graduate Reading, Writing, and Level II Grammar in Art and Design SLS 260 Intensive Reading, Writing, and Grammar — Required graduate course or SLS 601 English SLS 270 Intensive Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation for Academic Success Level III Level VI Undergraduate SLS 360 Academic Reading, Writing, and Grammar ENGL 123 Ink to Ideas: Critical Concepts in Literature and Writing SLS 370 Academic Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation SLS 601 English for Academic Success Level IV SLS 670 Presentation and Pronunciation in Art and Design — Required foundation studies course SLS 460 Reading, Writing, and Grammar in Art and Design SLS 470 Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation in Art and Level VI Graduate Design SLS 670 Presentation and Pronunciation in Art and Design Level V Undergraduate SLS 680 Research, Reading, and Writing in Art and Design — Required graduate course or SLS 601 English SLS 560 Integrated Reading, Writing, and Grammar in Art and for Academic Success Design SLS 570 Integrated Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation in Visit scad.edu/fees for information on the cost of SLS courses. Art and Design SLS courses may be waived upon successful performance on — Required foundation studies course the English language profciency assessment. Visit scad.edu/ slsassessment for more information on the English language assessment and criteria for successful completion. scad.edu/SLS 181

Minors At SCAD, minors are avenues for discovery. They invite students to think about the creative process in new ways while illuminating future possibilities. Minors enrich the career preparation that happens every day at SCAD, enhancing students’ education across a range of disciplines and complementing major programs of study. For a full list of minors, visit scad.edu/minors.

Accessory design Electronic design Marine design

Acting for the camera Equestrian studies Marketing for mobile and interactive environments Advertising and branding Fashion Menswear Advertising art direction Fashion journalism Mobile and interactive design Advertising copywriting Fashion marketing and management Motion media design Advertising photography Fashion photography Museum studies Animated illustration and publication design Fibers Music production

Animation Film and television Package design

Architectural history Fragrance marketing and Performing arts management Architecture Photography Furniture design Art history Preservation design Game UX Business management and Producing for flm and media entrepreneurship Gender studies Production design Casting Graphic design Scientifc illustration Character technical direction Illustration for entertainment Sequential art Cinema studies Illustration for surface design Service design Concept art for games Industrial design Sound editing Concept design for Interaction design animation and games Storyboarding Interactive design and game Costume design development Technical direction

Creative writing Interior design Themed entertainment design Design for 3D action fgures Jewelry Visual effects Design for sustainability Kinetic design Vocal performance Dramatic writing Language and cultural studies Writing Drawing Certifications SCAD graduates enter a cross-disciplinary world, where the ability to adapt skills has never been more important for professional success. SCAD facilitates professional certifcations in addition to a SCAD degree. These certifcations are an added value to award-winning degree programs and are designed to augment professional credentials and propel SCAD graduates to the top of their felds.

Adobe® Certifed Associate (ACA) in Graphic Design/Illustration: Illustrator

Adobe® Certifed Associate (ACA) in Multiplatform Animation: Animate CC

Adobe® Certifed Associate (ACA) in Print/Digital Media Communication: InDesign

Adobe® Certifed Associate (ACA) in Video Communication: Premiere Pro

Adobe® Certifed Associate (ACA) in Visual Communication: Photoshop

Adobe® Certifed Associate (ACA) in Visual Effects/Motion Graphics - After Effects CC

Audiokinetic®/CRAS: Wwise® 101/110 Certifcation

Autodesk® Building Performance Analysis (BPA) Certifcation

AVID Certifed Operator: Pro Tools/Post

AVID Certifed User: Media Composer

Biomimicry Basics For Designers Certifcation

Capture One Digital Assistant (CODA)

Certiport ACA Video Design Specialist CC

Cradle to Cradle Certifed™ Catalyst

Cradle to Cradle Certifed™ Product

Cradle to Cradle Certifed™ Products for the Circular Economy

ICAA Workshop in Classical Architectural Design

Mediabistro® Digital Marketing Bootcamp Certifcate of Completion

NCI Charrette System™ Certifcate Training

NCIDQ (IDFX Fundamentals, Part I of III, Student Portion)

NCIDQ Certifcation

ProSource Wholesale® Kitchen Certifcate

Rhinoceros® 3D Modeling/Level 1 Certifcation

SAFD Actor Combatant Certifcation

U.S. Center for SafeSport/USEF: SafeSport Training Certifcate of Completion

USGBC LEED AP ID+C (Interior Design + Construction)

USGBC LEED Green Associate (LEED GA)

Wellness Within Your Walls® (WWYW) Certifcation

scad.edu/Minors 184 Tuition and fees Tuition is based on hours of credit attempted regardless of course type or delivery mode (on-ground, online, or virtual through SCADnow)

Undergraduate tuition. SCAD Atlanta, SCAD Savannah, SCAD eLearning annual tuition. (based on three fve-credit courses per quarter enrollment for three quarters) Total full-time student for one academic year US$37,575 Quarterly tuition. Full-time student, three courses per quarter (15 hours of credit, 150 hours of instruction) US$12,525 Part-time student, two courses per quarter (10 hours of credit, 100 hours of instruction) US$8,350 Less than part-time student, one course per quarter (fve hours of credit, 50 hours of instruction) US$4,175 One hour of credit US$835 Graduate tuition. SCAD Atlanta, SCAD Savannah, SCAD eLearning annual tuition. (based on three fve-credit courses per quarter enrollment for three quarters) Total full-time student for one academic year US$38,475 Quarterly tuition. Full-time student, three courses per quarter (15 hours of credit, 150 hours of instruction) US$12,825 Full-time student, two courses per quarter (10 hours of credit, 100 hours of instruction) US$8,550 Part-time student, one course per quarter (fve hours of credit, 50 hours of instruction) US$4,275 One hour of credit US$855 GRAD 795 Continuing Graduate Research US$500 New student application and enrollment fees. Online application fee (nonrefundable) US$60 One-time enrollment fee for degree-seeking students (nonrefundable after due date) US$500 Housing for one academic year. New student housing reservation fee (nonrefundable after due date) US$500 Continuing student housing reservation fee (nonrefundable) US$500 Various housing styles, sizes, and arrangements are available The average annual cost of on-campus housing is $10,926 For specifc information, visit scad.edu/life/residence-life Meal plan fee. Basic rate per quarter (available to all students; several options) US$1,862

scad.edu/Tuition 185 English as a Second Language. Undergraduate tuition. Levels I, II, III, and IV (20 hours/week) US$3,120 Level V (15 hours/week)* US$2,340 Level VI (10 hours/week)** US$1,560 Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) (Five-week summer program, 10 hours/week) US$780 * In addition to their ESL coursework, students will take a studio course and be charged the additional associated amount ** In addition to their ESL coursework, students will take one studio course and ENGL 123 and be charged the additional associated amount

Graduate tuition. Levels I, II, III, and IV (20 hours/week) US$3,120 Level V for graduate students (15 hours/week)* US$2,340 Level VI for graduate students (15 hours/week)* US$2,340 * In addition to their ESL coursework, students may add one studio course and be charged the additional associated amount SCAD Rising Star. Application fee US$60 On-campus participation fee US$5,826 SCAD Lacoste.

Tuition at SCAD Lacoste is the same as the SCAD locations in Atlanta and Savannah Program fee (includes room, meals, site visit fees) US$6,990

scad.edu/Tuition 186 University policies and requirements

Mission statement. The Savannah College of Art and Design School of Building Arts ofers the following NAAB-accredited degree program(s): M.Arch. (180 undergraduate SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged credits plus 90 graduate credits). Next accreditation visit: 2022. teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment. Memberships. Accreditation. American Academy in Rome Southern Association of Colleges and Schools The Savannah College of Art and Design is an associate institutional member Commission on Colleges of the American Academy in Rome. Founded in 1894, the Academy exists The Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Southern to foster the pursuit of advanced research and independent study in the Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to fne arts and humanities. The Academy awards the prestigious Rome Prize award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Questions about the accreditation to select artists and scholars invited to Rome to pursue their creative goals of the Savannah College of Art and Design may be directed in writing to the in an atmosphere conducive to artistic innovation and progressive schol- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 arship. More information about the Academy is available at aarome.org. Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org). Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture is a nonproft member- The SCAD department of institutional efectiveness is responsible for ship organization established in 1912 to advance the quality of architectural reporting substantive changes to SACSCOC according to the Commission’s education. Membership in ACSA has grown from 10 charter members to more published policies. Faculty and staf can email [email protected] to than 250 institutions representing more than 5,000 architecture faculty, as report or request information regarding substantive changes. well as more than 500 architecture frms, product associations, and individuals working in support of ACSA’s goals. ACSA provides a forum for the exchange Council for Interior Design Accreditation of ideas through facilitating scholarly meetings, workshops, publications, awards programs, support for architectural research, policy development, and The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior partnerships with like-minded organizations. More information about ACSA is design at SCAD Atlanta and SCAD Savannah is accredited by the Council for available at acsa-arch.org. Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503. Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education

The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior The Savannah College of Art and Design is a member of the Atlanta Regional design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in Council for Higher Education. ARCHE is a council of 19 public and private professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in institutions of higher learning in the greater Atlanta region. ARCHE brings interior design granted by the Savannah College of Art and Design meets these institutions together to build awareness of their collective scope, the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council impact, and value, and to help them share strengths through cooperative for Interior Design Qualifcation Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more programs. The ARCHE cross-registration process facilitates enrollment information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/ in courses ofered at all member colleges and universities. Students at eligibility-requirements. ARCHE member institutions have the opportunity to broaden their range of study through access to courses not ofered at their home institution. More information about ARCHE is available at atlantahighered.org. National Architectural Accrediting Board In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an Council for Higher Education Accreditation accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation is a national advocate and The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole institutional voice for promoting academic quality through accreditation. agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities ofered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations. types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, More information about CHEA is available at chea.org. and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year term, an eight-year term with conditions, or a two-year term of continu- ing accreditation, or a three-year term of initial accreditation, depending Cumulus, International Association of Universities on the extent of its conformance with established education standards. and Colleges of Art, Design and Media Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs may The Savannah College of Art and Design is a member of Cumulus, the require a non-accredited undergraduate degree in architecture for admis- International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and sion. However, the non-accredited degree is not, by itself, recognized as Media. Cumulus is the only global association specifcally focused on art an accredited degree. and design education and research. Cumulus aims to build and maintain a dynamic and fexible academic forum to bring together top-level educa- tional institutions from around the world. More information about Cumulus State authorization. is available at cumulusassociation.org. SCAD eLearning degree programs are available to students throughout the U.S. and across the world. SCAD has taken steps to ensure that eLearn- ing degree programs and university policies are in compliance with the Learning Guild regulations of states that have established consumer-oriented authoriza- The Learning Guild is a community of practice for eLearning design, tion processes. SCAD was approved to join the National Council for State development, and management professionals. The Guild ofers members Authorization Reciprocity Agreements on Feb. 5, 2016. Under the State high-quality learning opportunities, networking services, resources, and Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, SCAD is authorized to operate publications. Members represent a diverse group of managers, direc- eLearning courses across the U.S. and its territories. tors, and executives focused on training and learning services, as well as eLearning instructional designers, content developers, web developers, Nondiscrimination policy. project managers, contractors, and consultants. Guild members work in a variety of settings including corporate, government, and academic In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section organizations. All members share a common interest in eLearning design, 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, development, and management. More information about the Guild is and other federal, state, and local laws, SCAD does not discriminate on the available at learningguild.com. basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status in any phase of its employment or admission processes, its fnancial aid programs, or other European League of Institutes of the Arts aspects of its educational programs or activities. Questions or concerns The Savannah College of Art and Design is a member of the European regarding the nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the university’s League of Institutes of the Arts, an independent membership organiza- compliance ofcer ([email protected]). tion representing approximately 300 higher arts educational institutions from more than 45 countries. Founded in 1990, ELIA represents all arts Locations and learning disciplines, including architecture, dance, design, fne art, media arts, music, and theater. Through its members, ELIA represents unique bodies modalities. of knowledge and facilitates dialogues, mobility, and activities between SCAD ofers degree programs at locations in Savannah and Atlanta, artists, teachers, administrators, senior managers, key decision-makers, Georgia; and online via SCAD eLearning. Coursework also is ofered through and more than 300,000 students. More information about ELIA is avail- SCAD-sponsored international and domestic programs in various locations, able at elia-artschools.org. including the SCAD study abroad location in Lacoste, France. Full degree programs are not ofered at SCAD Lacoste. Students accepted to SCAD Online Learning Consortium may request to study at one or more of these locations and online, or may combine traditional and travel study with online coursework. The purpose of the Online Learning Consortium is to help learning organiza- tions continually improve quality, scale, and breadth of their online programs Admission policies and procedures are the same for all undergraduate or according to their own distinctive missions so that education will become graduate programs ofered by SCAD, regardless of location and modality (see a part of everyday life, accessible and afordable for anyone, anywhere, at admission policies and procedures). Qualifed students are eligible to receive any time, in a wide variety of disciplines. Created with funding from the scholarships, fellowships, and federal and state fnancial aid (see student Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, OLC encourages the collaborative sharing of fnancial services section). Students may begin their study any quarter during knowledge and efective practices to improve online education in learning the academic year and may choose to be residential or commuting students. efectiveness, access, afordability for learners and providers, and student Orientation is ofered at the start of each quarter for all new students and and faculty satisfaction. OLC generates ideas to improve products, services, provides information about academic programs and university resources. and standards for the online learning industry, and assists members in collaborative initiatives. Members include 1) private and public universities SCAD Savannah and colleges, community colleges, and other accredited course and degree providers; and 2) organizations and suppliers of services, equipment, and SCAD Savannah ofers a wide range of degree programs, minors, and tools that practice the OLC quality principles. More information about OLC individual courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A current is available at onlinelearningconsortium.org. listing of the educational programs ofered at SCAD Savannah is available at scad.edu/programs. SECAC The SCAD Savannah urban location is large and unique, occupying more than SECAC (formerly the Southeastern College Art Conference) is a nonproft 2 million square feet in more than 80 facilities throughout one of the most organization devoted to the promotion of art in higher education through renowned National Historic Landmark Districts in the U.S. The university is facilitating cooperation among teachers and administrators in universities widely acknowledged as a leader in the feld of preservation, adaptively and colleges, professional institutions, and the community served by their reusing a variety of historical structures as classrooms, studios, digital labs, institutions. More information about SECAC is available at secacart.org. darkrooms, galleries, theaters, cafés, residence halls, a swimming pool, dining facilities, ftness centers, as well as a bookstore, library, and shopSCAD, a retail store for the sale of work produced by students, faculty, staf, and alumni. U.S. Distance Learning Association

In 1987, the U.S. Distance Learning Association was founded on the premise Intercollegiate and intramural athletics, numerous student clubs and organi- of creating a powerful alliance to meet the burgeoning education and training zations, and professional afliations provide a broad university experience. needs of learning communities globally. USDLA supports the development Community involvement, internships, competitions, and classroom assignments and application of distance learning education and training by uniting learners connect students with professionals in businesses, design frms, media, and around the world and serves the needs of the distance learning community by nonproft organizations. Performances, lectures, exhibitions, festivals, confer- providing advocacy, information, and opportunity for networking. USDLA is ences, concerts, and athletic events fll the calendar. Signature events include the committed to being the leading distance learning association in the U.S. More SCAD Savannah Film Festival, SCAD deFINE ART, SCAD SCADstyle, the SCAD information about USDLA is available at usdla.org. Sidewalk Arts Festival, the SCAD Sand Arts Festival, and SCAD FASHWKND.

scad.edu/Policies 188 SCAD Atlanta SCAD Lacoste

SCAD Atlanta ofers a wide range of degree programs, minors, and SCAD Lacoste is a study abroad location in a beautifully preserved medieval individual courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A current village in the south of France. SCAD Lacoste ofers a unique opportunity listing of the educational programs ofered at SCAD Atlanta is available for students and faculty to spend an entire quarter immersed in the culture of the region. SCAD Lacoste ofers a rotating schedule of courses at the at scad.edu/programs. undergraduate and graduate levels, but does not ofer full degree programs. A current listing of programs ofered at SCAD Lacoste is available at scad. SCAD Atlanta facilities include well-equipped classrooms, galleries, edu/lacoste. All courses are developed and taught by SCAD faculty and are digital labs, a library, photography darkrooms, printmaking presses, ofered for academic credit under the authority of the university. sculpture, painting and television production studios, a visual resources lab, a bookstore, a dining hall, a ftness center, a swimming pool, and Students must frst apply and be accepted to SCAD before applying to residence halls. SCAD Atlanta facilities also include the historic Ivy Hall study abroad at SCAD Lacoste. (See admission policies and procedures.) cultural arts and writing center, the three-stage SCADshow theater, Students may apply their existing SCAD scholarships, fellowships, and the SCAD Digital Media Center for majors such as animation, flm and federal and state fnancial aid toward the tuition and fees associated television, television producing, and visual efects, and SCAD FASH with studying at SCAD Lacoste. Special study abroad scholarships also Museum of Fashion + Film. are available to qualifed SCAD students. Students may apply to attend SCAD Lacoste any quarter during the academic year, and should meet with their student success adviser to discuss how courses taken at SCAD Intercollegiate and intramural athletics, and a variety of student organiza- Lacoste apply toward their course of study and meet degree requirements. tions, including student media and student ambassadors, provide leadership opportunities outside the classroom. Professional afliate chapters provide While situated in a centuries-old setting, SCAD Lacoste ofers a variety of social and co-curricular programming to enhance the learning environ- modern amenities, including computer labs, well-equipped teaching studios ment. Students also have opportunities to be active in the community and for painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital imaging, as participate in internships, competitions, and classroom assignments related well as dining and residence halls, a library, galleries, and administrative to businesses, design frms, media or nonproft organizations. Lectures, ofces. Classes are taught in English. exhibitions, performances, workshops, conferences, seminars, and other activities provide a well-rounded educational experience. Locations, learning modalities, SCAD eLearning and majors.

SCAD ofers award-winning degree programs, minors, and individual courses Students admitted to SCAD may enroll at multiple SCAD degree-granting locations and learning modalities. They may declare majors and minors and at the undergraduate and graduate levels through SCAD eLearning. A current earn a degree only at a location or learning modality where a program of listing of the educational programs ofered via SCAD eLearning is available study is ofered. Course availability varies by location and learning modality. at scad.edu/programs. A list of academic programs is published in the annual course catalog and is posted online at scad.edu/programs. Students who enroll in SCAD eLearning courses must possess adequate computer skills and have regular access to appropriate computer hardware, After enrolling and attending any SCAD location or learning modality, software, and internet connectivity in order to participate fully in coursework. students must complete a change of location form after consulting with a Specifc technology requirements for each program are available at scad. student success adviser to attend another location or to change locations edu/academics/elearning/technical-requirements. permanently.

SCAD eLearning students may begin their study any quarter during the SCAD study abroad programs academic year and courses align with the SCAD Savannah calendar. Students By applying to short- or full-term international or domestic study programs are expected to complete coursework according to a schedule that stipulates through the university, SCAD students may have the option to study at all due dates and online sessions for students and professors to meet, assess SCAD locations. Students have the opportunity to earn credit while gaining and critique work, or expand upon discussion board postings. Students in a more vivid perspective on art, architecture, culture, design, and history. SCAD eLearning courses are expected to participate two or more days per Programs and course oferings vary. Criteria for acceptance includes GPA, unit/week through participation in lectures and demos, online discussions, class standing, and course availability; in some cases a lengthy visa process all assignments, examinations, and feld trips or other academic activities as is required. Current information is available online at scad.edu/studyabroad. directed by the professor. Attendance is determined by academic engagement and participation. Students must frst apply and be accepted to SCAD before applying to study abroad at SCAD Lacoste or in any SCAD short-term domestic or Students are introduced to the SCAD eLearning environment via an online international study program. Students who wish to study at any SCAD location should discuss plans with their success adviser to outline criteria orientation, which provides information about SCAD resources and services, for application, program availability, and how coursework taken at these including online course registration and access to the university’s extensive locations applies toward their program of study. library collections. SCAD eLearning students have access to SCAD presen- tations, lectures, and events through the Virtual Lecture Hall. Students Tuition for coursework at SCAD is the same at all locations and learning can also participate in SCAD activities and discussion through webcasts, modalities. Additional program fees, including travel, housing, meals, travel and access the online student newspaper and other digital programming visas, insurance, excursions, etc., vary according to program location and outlets for a broad university experience. In addition, special online events duration. Students may apply their existing SCAD scholarships, fellowships, are hosted for SCAD eLearning students, such as peer tutoring and career and federal and state fnancial aid toward the tuition and fees associated services workshops and events. An online bookstore also is available for with domestic or international study programs. Students should contact a ordering supplies, textbooks and software, via MySCAD. success adviser for information on applying fnancial aid and scholarships. Orientation for SCAD Lacoste and short-term domestic and international General education courses study programs is ofered prior to travel. Applications typically open two SCAD general education courses ofer students an academically rigor- quarters in advance of the quarter for travel. ous learning experience that provides the intellectual foundation and breadth of knowledge critical for lifelong learning. Through university- Undergraduate programs. level coursework, students learn to investigate, interpret, and defend new ideas, and engage mindfully and professionally within complex and Undergraduate programs embrace a wide range of disciplines and are diverse communities. Collectively, the SCAD general education program designed to challenge students to perform at a high level, preparing them focuses on achievement of six learning outcomes: research, analysis, and for professional careers. A well-rounded curriculum provides students with synthesis; historical investigation and contextualization; cross-cultural core courses in foundation studies and general education leading to focused knowledge and engagement; strategic communication; digital fuency; majors that emphasize discipline-specifc knowledge, technical and analytical and leadership and professionalism. skills, aesthetic sensibility, and the ability to express ideas visually and verbally.

All undergraduate students complete a minimum of 55 quarter hours (or Bachelor of Arts degree at least 11 classes) of general education coursework, including at least one The Bachelor of Arts degree program is a four-year course of study requir- class from each of the following categories: humanities/fne arts, social/ ing 180 quarter credit hours (equivalent to 120 semester credit hours). The behavioral sciences, and mathematics/natural sciences. Students should Bachelor of Arts degree begins with foundation studies coursework and consult their programs of study for specifc curriculum requirements. a comprehensive general education curriculum that provides a breadth of knowledge for lifelong learning. Students then complete a series of Humanities/fne arts courses in an area of concentration to develop knowledge and skill in a SCAD general education courses categorized as humanities/fne art courses particular discipline. Students are also required to take several free electives examine works of cultural production within diverse contexts, preparing to broaden their experience and interests. students to identify, analyze, and describe form, content, function, and meaning. Courses such as Visual Culture in Context: Caves to Cathedrals; Bachelor of Fine Arts degree Ink to Ideas: Critical Concepts in Literature and Writing; Wonder Women: The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is a four-year course of study Feminist Expression in Literature; Music Appreciation; Aesthetics; and requiring 180 quarter credit hours (equivalent to 120 semester credit hours) Perception, Persona, and Reality: Existential Philosophy satisfy the SCAD and incorporating a foundation studies curriculum, general education humanities/fne arts requirement. While composition, oral communication, curriculum, major program curriculum, and electives. The Bachelor of Fine and foreign language courses may be included as part of the general educa- Arts curriculum is designed to focus intently on acquiring knowledge and tion curriculum, they do not satisfy the humanities/fne arts requirement. skill in the arts and design. In the foundation studies curriculum, students explore the fundamental principles, elements, and techniques of art and Mathematics/natural sciences design. In the general education curriculum, students are exposed to a broad SCAD general education courses categorized as natural sciences/mathemat- base of knowledge that enables them to think critically and inquisitively ics teach students how to gather and use empirical evidence to analyze, about the world around them. In the curriculum of their chosen major, predict, and/or describe phenomena, quantity, structure, space, or time. students work toward developing knowledge, skills, and a level of mastery Courses such as General Anatomy, Introduction to Astronomy, Environ- in a specifc discipline. Students are required to take electives to broaden mental Science, College Mathematics, Evidence and Inference: The Power their experience and interests. of Statistics, The Geometry of Physical Space, and Applied Physics satisfy the SCAD mathematics/natural sciences requirement. SCAD Core The SCAD Core of foundation studies and general education courses Social/behavioral sciences provides undergraduate students with the essential skills necessary for SCAD general education courses categorized as social/behavioral science success at SCAD. Foundation studies courses build visual, conceptual, courses emphasize the study of human behavior, identity and development, and creative abilities essential to students’ academic and professional and the fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research. Courses development. General education courses are designed to develop students such as Introduction to Anthropology; Language, Culture, and Society; as critical thinkers by providing an intellectual foundation and breadth of The Design of Business; Introduction to Psychology; Psychology of Group knowledge for lifelong learning. Processes, and Introduction to Economics satisfy the SCAD social/behav- ioral sciences requirement. Foundation studies courses In foundation studies courses in drawing and design, students explore the Students should complete SCAD Core coursework within their frst 90 fundamentals of visual language, the development of creative solutions, and hours of study. The organization of these courses into a two-year sequence the art and design of critique. Example foundation studies courses include: allows students to complete necessary prerequisites for future study and prepares them for the work of the major. Students should consult their success adviser when selecting any general education course to ensure DRAW 100 Drawing I: Form and Space that the course meets the requirements of the program. Similarly, students DRAW 101 Drawing II: Composition and Media should contact their faculty adviser when selecting any elective course to DRAW 200 Life Drawing I ensure the course meets the requirements of the program. Students must DRAW 206 Drawing for Storyboarding meet prerequisites in order to register for any course. DSGN 100 Design I: Elements and Organization Undergraduate certifcate DSGN 101 Color: Theory and Application SCAD ofers an undergraduate certifcate program in digital publishing, DSGN 102 Design II: 3D Form and Space which can be earned in combination with any undergraduate degree, DSGN 115 Creative Thinking Strategies except the B.A. in visual communication, the B.F.A. in graphic design with DSGN 208 Storyboarding Essentials a concentration in graphic design, or the graphic design minor. Current

scad.edu/Policies 190 students may pursue the certifcate by contacting their success adviser. Students who have successfully completed a course at another college Degree-seeking students must complete certifcate coursework prior or university similar in content and level of instruction to a mathematics to or within the fnal quarter of registration in degree coursework. New course at SCAD may be permitted to transfer that course in satisfaction students may apply for admission to a certifcate program by following of the mathematics requirement. the undergraduate admission requirements. Undergraduate architecture applicants who present SAT math scores lower Undergraduate double majors than 580, ACT math scores lower than 24, or are unable to demonstrate a competency for the study of mathematics and science may be admitted Many of the undergraduate majors ofered at SCAD complement each to the architecture program on a provisional basis and must take MATH 101 other, and students may choose to earn a double major. With careful Intermediate Mathematics. The credit hours earned in MATH 101 may be course selection and fnancial planning, students can double major without applied as an undergraduate general education elective. All undergraduate substantially extending their time to completion. Students who put forth architecture students are required to take MATH 201 Applied Mathematics. that extra efort gain credentials and expertise that may be invaluable to their careers. In order to double major, undergraduate students must complete all courses unique to each major. Students are not required to Students who demonstrate math competency with exam scores may take take the same course twice, nor must they always take two sets of electives. any math or natural science class to satisfy the mathematics/natural sciences However, a student may not substitute coursework for one major to serve general education requirement. Students should consult with their success adviser before registering for any math or science courses to be sure they as coursework in the second major, unless the course is satisfying a free meet the requirements for their specifc program of study. elective or studio elective in the other major program. Students who wish to double major must follow course requirements as listed in the catalog they are following for their primary major. First Year Experience First Year Experience is a required, noncredit, extended orientation course For information about completing a double major, undergraduate students for frst-year incoming undergraduate students designed to help prepare should consult with a success adviser. Students also should verify that them for academic success and professional careers. The course provides adequate fnancial aid is available, if needed, to cover the additional time a discussion-based environment in which students are introduced to and costs associated with completing coursework above the minimum university requirements, their responsibility in the learning process, and credit hours required for a bachelor’s degree. skills that enable them to identify and efciently use university resources. In addition, the course addresses topics such as major exploration, academic Undergraduate minors advisement and registration, career planning, campus technology, and student involvement opportunities. Minors are designed to broaden students’ education and enhance their employment opportunities. Students enrolled in any bachelor’s degree Incoming frst-year students are registered for First Year Experience during program may elect to declare a minor outside the major feld of study. their frst quarter of enrollment. First-year students are required to success- Students may choose to complete more than one minor or combine their fully complete First Year Experience as a graduation requirement. Students minor toward the completion of a double major. who have transferred to SCAD after attending another institution are not required to complete the course but may opt to participate in the course Required courses in the major may count toward a minor; however, a student to take advantage of the learning opportunities presented. International must complete all courses unique to the minor and major. Students may not students who take the ESL placement test and place at or below level six substitute major coursework to serve as coursework in their minor, or vice have FYE topics incorporated into their ESL coursework. versa, except when the course is satisfying a free elective or studio elective in the major program. The minor may require the student to complete more than the minimum number of quarter hours required for graduation. Thus, Graduate programs. students should verify that adequate fnancial aid is available, if needed, Graduate programs at SCAD are designed for dedicated, self-motivated to cover the additional time and cost. For information about completing students who are committed to the pursuit of excellence through advanced a minor, students should consult with a success adviser. study. Graduate curricula are structured to include knowledge of the literature of the discipline and to ensure ongoing student engagement in research In order to receive designation of a minor on a transcript, a student must and/or appropriate professional practice and training experiences. Graduate declare the minor with a success adviser, successfully complete the required courses require students to research, analyze, explore, question, reconsider, credit hours as specifed in the minor program of study, and maintain an and synthesize old and new knowledge and skills. The graduate experience overall grade-point average of 2.0 in the minor. Some courses have prereq- culminates in a thesis, fnal project, or portfolio demonstrating a mature uisites that may require additional credits to complete the minor. Consult and resolved body of work and/or research. Graduates are encouraged to course descriptions to ascertain prerequisites. A listing of minor programs hold leadership positions, to enter a variety of professional disciplines, to ofered, including descriptions, courses of study, and availability at each teach, or to accomplish other personal and professional goals. SCAD location or learning modality, is available online at scad.edu/minors. Master of Architecture degree (professional) Undergraduate mathematics competency The professional Master of Architecture degree program is accredited by requirement the National Architectural Accrediting Board and satisfes the education SCAD ensures that all undergraduate students are able to demonstrate requirement for architect licensure in all U.S. jurisdictions. The program fundamental mathematics competency in one of the following ways: by includes 180 undergraduate credit hours at the preprofessional level and successfully completing one MATH course at SCAD; by presenting proof 90 graduate credit hours at the professional level for a total of 270 quarter of a qualifying math score on the SAT (580 or above) or the ACT (24 or credit hours (equivalent to 180 semester credit hours). above); or by presenting proof of qualifying math scores on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College-level Examination Program, The M.Arch. degree program requires that students frst complete a or other equivalent international examinations as published on the SCAD preparatory or preprofessional undergraduate degree in architecture or a admission website. These scores may qualify for transfer credit in addition related discipline. At SCAD, the preprofessional undergraduate program to satisfying the mathematics requirement. is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in architecture degree, which is composed of 180 quarter credit hours. After successfully completing 180 undergraduate The M.F.A. degree culminates with completion of a graduate-level thesis credit hours and satisfying all program requirements, students are awarded that presents a mature, resolved body of work, and demonstrates advanced the B.F.A. in architecture degree, whether or not they pursue graduate professional competence through mastery of the technical, creative, and level studies. Acceptance of students graduating with a B.F.A. degree from aesthetic elements of the discipline. Reviewed by a graduate thesis commit- SCAD into the professional M.Arch. graduate program is based on current tee and completed as part of the thesis course(s), the M.F.A. thesis body grade-point average and studio portfolio. of work may be visual, written, or a combination of the two. The visual component of the M.F.A. thesis demonstrates advanced professional Acceptance of a student with a preprofessional or preparatory degree in competence in studio or design practice and is exhibited, presented, or architecture or a related discipline from another institution to the SCAD published in a professional or scholarly setting. The written component graduate program is based on review of academic transcripts, specifc may be a stand-alone scholarly research paper, or the research, ideation, coursework, and portfolio to ensure that their undergraduate study satis- and concept development supporting and contextualizing the visual fes the requisite student learning acumen at the pre-professional level. component (e.g., process book, artist statement, project documents, and Based on the results of this review, students may be assigned up to fve preproduction and production materials). additional graduate-level intensive courses, bringing the student’s required course of study to a total of 95 to 115 quarter credit hours. Students may be The M.F.A. program requires a minimum of two years to complete, with the assigned preparatory (preliminary) courses from the SCAD B.F.A. program fnal 45 quarter hours in residence at SCAD (these can include eLearning in addition to two years of graduate study. and study abroad hours). At the time of admission, students with excep- tional motivation who meet entry-level admission requirements but fail The program emphasizes preparation for a professional career as an to demonstrate adequate discipline-specifc knowledge and/or practice architect; it focuses on theory and practice within the university’s unique through their portfolios may be assigned up to fve additional graduate- art and design context. Architectural design is emphasized through design level intensive courses, bringing the student’s required course of study to studio courses that meet 10 hours each week and through a sequence of a total of 95 to 115 quarter credit hours. courses in building construction systems, graphic communication, digital technology, sustainability, history, theory, and professional practice. The Master of Urban Design degree architecture graduate experience culminates in a thesis, demonstrating a mature and resolved body of work and/or research. The Master of Urban Design program requires 90 quarter credit hours (equivalent to 60 semester credit hours) of graduate-level courses in Master of Arts degree studio, historical, theoretical, and related areas. The program requires a minimum of two years for completion, with the fnal 45 quarter hours The SCAD Master of Arts degree is an initial graduate program that in residence at SCAD. The program culminates with a thesis exhibition, requires 45 quarter credit hours (equivalent to 30 semester credit hours) project, presentation, or other publicly presented work demonstrating of graduate-level coursework. Students who wish to pursue the M.A. degree professional-level competency, accompanied by a written component should possess a commitment to explore a feld in depth; develop a high and reviewed by a graduate thesis committee. Formal faculty reviews of degree of creative and technical profciency; produce research/scholarly sample student work and progress are conducted. The M.U.D. program work; and participate in a vibrant university community. The SCAD M.A. requires at least one feld or teaching internship to provide students with degree prepares students for employment in creative professions or for a mentored experience of professional practice. pursuit of advanced graduate degrees such as the Master of Fine Arts or the Doctor of Philosophy. Course catalog of entry. The M.A. degree may be research and/or practice oriented, ofering students Both undergraduate and graduate students are expected to follow the a focused educational experience that engages them in the history, theory, degree requirements of the course catalog in efect at the time of their and methods of the chosen discipline. The M.A. degree culminates with initial enrollment at SCAD. Specifc course requirements are updated in the completion of a fnal project or thesis course. In this course, students catalog annually. Students are expected to adhere to changes to individual complete a graduate-level project that demonstrates mastery and applica- courses as they occur. tion of the techniques and concepts of the discipline and a high degree of intellectual or artistic profciency. If the curriculum and degree requirements change during the fve-year period after initial enrollment, students may elect to follow the new degree The M.A. degree requires a minimum of one year to complete, with all requirements but may not move to a catalog earlier than their catalog of entry. quarter credit hours in residency at SCAD (these can include eLearning and study abroad hours). At the time of admission, students with excep- If a student does not fulfll the degree requirements of the course catalog tional motivation who meet entry-level admission requirements but fail of entry within the fve-year period, then the student must follow the to demonstrate adequate discipline-specifc knowledge and/or practice through their portfolios may be assigned up to fve additional graduate- requirements of the catalog in efect at the end of that fve-year period, level intensive courses, bringing the student’s required course of study to or at minimum update to degree requirements that are less than fve years a total of 50 to 70 quarter credit hours. old. Any graduate student who does not complete the program within fve years must submit an application for readmission through the registrar’s ofce for continuation under the current program of study. The application Master of Fine Arts degree is reviewed by the appropriate academic administrators. The Master of Fine Arts degree is recognized as the terminal degree for many art and design professions and requires 90 quarter credit hours Students may be required to follow new degree requirements if courses (equivalent to 60 semester hours) of graduate-level coursework. The SCAD required by previous programs have been eliminated from the course M.F.A. degree is an advanced graduate program that builds mastery and catalog; however, under no circumstances are students required to take any professional competence in research and studio practice through scholarly additional credit hours to earn the declared degree within fve years of entry. engagement with the history, theory, and methods of the chosen disci- pline. Most M.F.A. programs also require at least one graduate internship, providing students with a mentored experience of professional practice.

scad.edu/Policies 192 hours on out-of-class work for each hour of direct faculty instruction in Academic advisement. class, including internships, independent studies, and studio work. Students Academic advisement is provided to all students to assist in the develop- enrolled in SCAD eLearning courses should expect to spend a minimum of ment of their educational plans and career goals, and to relate these goals two hours on out-of-class work to manage course content and complete to academic oferings at SCAD. Students have both a success and a faculty assignments for each hour of participation in the digital classroom. adviser to support them during their SCAD tenure.

Success advisers help students with the general requirements and logistics Definition of a credit hour. related to their academic registration and progression. Faculty advisers are Each quarter credit hour requires 10 hours of instruction, and students should recognized as the experts in their disciplines, ofering students help with expect to spend an additional 20 hours of out-of-class time for a total of regard to their chosen major of study. Students are encouraged to discuss 30 hours of activity. SCAD sometimes ofers courses in a compressed time their program of study, course content, and career development each quarter frame of less than a 10-week quarter. In all cases, however, the standard for with their faculty adviser, and to contact their success adviser as needed. earning a quarter credit (10 contact hours, plus 20 additional out-of-class hours) is maintained. One quarter credit is equivalent to 0.67 semester First-year freshmen are assigned a success adviser at enrollment. When credits; one semester credit is worth 1.50 quarter credits. students declare a major, they also are assigned a faculty adviser from their major department. Transfer students are assigned a success adviser and faculty adviser upon enrollment. Transfer students are required to Grading system. discuss their program of study with their success adviser during their frst At the end of each quarter, faculty members submit grades via MySCAD quarter of enrollment and should consult with their success adviser at for all enrolled students. Once all grades have been received, the registrar’s least annually thereafter. ofce processes grades, awards credits, and calculates grade-point averages.

Graduate students are assigned both faculty and graduate success advis- Grades are assigned according to the following system of letter and ers at orientation. These advisers regularly provide assistance with course quality-points evaluation: selection and professional development and help guide students toward fulfllment of requirements for certifcate or degree programs. LETTER QUALITY POINTS POINTS Undergraduate Graduate SCAD eLearning students are assigned faculty and success advisers at orientation. SCAD eLearning staf members also provide assistance for A Excellent 4 4 eLearning students. B Good 3 3

C Average 2 2 Students who must fulfll English as a Second Language requirements are also assigned an ESL faculty adviser at orientation. D Poor 1 0 F Failing 0 0 Declaring a major. The following codes may appear on transcripts and do not afect a student’s Incoming frst-time freshmen enter SCAD as undeclared majors. First-year grade-point average. students have the opportunity to declare a major during their frst quarter of enrollment but may remain undeclared through their sophomore year. While undeclared, students are required to consult with their success adviser W Withdrawal T Transfer credit prior to registration each quarter. Students should declare a major by the I Incomplete U Unsatisfactory end of the sophomore year. S Satisfactory N Audit

Incoming transfer students enter SCAD as declared majors based on their application for admission. Transfer credit is reviewed and awarded based Full-time undergraduate students who achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 upon the declared major. All declared students are assigned a faculty or higher during a quarter term receive an ofcial notice confrming dean’s list adviser who teaches in the major, as well as a success adviser. honors for that quarter. This honor is also noted on the student’s transcript.

Undergraduate students who wish to declare or change a major must Full-time status. consult with a success adviser. Undergraduate students may change their major, add a second major, or enroll in a minor at any time during their The registrar's ofce is the ofcial designated authority for determining studies. Graduate students who wish to change their program of study full-time status for all students requesting enrollment verifcations for should consult with a graduate success adviser. Students may declare a insurance or any type of fnancial aid or loans. A full-time undergraduate major or minor only at a SCAD location where it is ofered. student is defned as one who is registered for at least 15 quarter credit hours per quarter. Undergraduate students may register for a maximum of 20 quarter hours of credit per quarter, provided they have maintained a Quarter system. grade-point average of at least 3.0 during the previous quarter. A full-time Undergraduate and graduate courses are taught on the quarter system. graduate student is defned as one who is registered for at least 10 quarter Most courses carry fve hours of academic credit. Each fve-credit course credit hours per quarter. Graduate students may register for more than meets for at least 2½ hours twice weekly for a total of 50 hours of instruc- 15 quarter hours only with the permission of the chair and by contacting tion during the 10-week quarter. their graduate success adviser.

The academic year includes four quarters, and students may enroll each Less than full-time enrollment status may afect fnancial aid such as quarter, including the summer quarter; however, course oferings may be loans, grants, scholarships, university housing, health insurance, and visas limited in the summer. Students should expect to spend a minimum of two (if applicable). Reduced course load policy. Dropping and adding courses. Approvals for a reduced course load are granted by counseling and student The frst fve business days of each 10-week quarter are designated the support services based on documented evidence of student need and the drop/add period when students may change their course schedules. student’s request. Reduced course load accommodations are granted for a single quarter at a time. Students authorized for a reduced course load The drop/add period for any term less than 10 weeks will vary and will be accommodation may enroll in fewer credit hours than full-time status as published in relevant course materials. defned by SCAD. They remain eligible for university housing, Dean’s List honors, and other university services that require full-time status designa- tion, provided they remain enrolled in the reduced number of credit hours Military mobilization. established by counseling and student support services. The SCAD military mobilization policy is intended to provide fnancial International students with an F-1 student visa must receive approval for a relief for students afected by military mobilization. This policy protects reduced course load from the international student services ofce (ISSO). students who are members of a state National Guard or reserve forces of Students should contact their ISSO adviser for more information. the U.S. and who are ordered to report for state or federal military service.

Student enrollment is recorded and reported as actual hours enrolled When a currently enrolled student (or the spouse of a currently enrolled (see full-time status). SCAD does not determine how external agencies student, if the spouse has a dependent child) has received orders to deploy, defne full-time status, thus a reduced course load accommodation may the student should submit a copy of the orders to the registrar’s ofce. afect fnancial aid such as loans, grants, scholarships, health insurance, The registrar’s ofce will communicate to student fnancial services that and visas (if applicable). the change in the student’s status is the result of military mobilization. The student shall be given the option to receive a full refund of tuition and fees Attendance. for courses that the student will be unable to complete due to deployment, regardless of the point during the quarter at which the student withdraws. Students are expected to actively engage in courses to achieve the required learning outcomes. Absences in excess of 20% of the course (e.g., fve If the students wish, they may opt to receive a grade of incomplete for absences for a 10-week course that meets twice per week) result in the courses they are unable to complete due to deployment, with the option student receiving a failing grade, unless the student withdraws from the to fnish the courses at a later date. Alternatively, students may make course in accordance with the withdrawal policy. Absences due to late arrangements with their instructors for fnal grades in courses that will registration are included in the overall absences permitted for the course. not be fully completed. If the student opts for a grade of incomplete, or for fnal grades prior to the end of the current quarter, registration shall For on-ground courses, students are expected to attend and participate remain intact, and the student will be responsible for tuition and fees in full. in all scheduled class sessions. Tardiness, early departure, or other time If the student seeks an incomplete grade, the student will not be eligible to away from class in excess of 15 minutes per class session is considered an withdraw from the course after the end of the quarter. In order to replace absence for that class session. the incomplete grade with a fnal grade, all work must be turned in by the midterm of the second quarter following the conclusion of military service, Students enrolled in eLearning courses are required to check the online except in the case of an eLearning course. In such cases, when the type course site regularly and academically engage in the daily work of the of deployment allows, work is due by the midterm of the next quarter. course. At minimum, students should log in to the course and participate in academically related activities on two separate days per unit/week. If a currently enrolled student is registered in one or more eLearning course(s) when deployed, the student may decide to remain registered in For students enrolled in real-time virtual courses (i.e., SCADnow), active eLearning courses based on their type of deployment. participation in live class sessions is the most benefcial form of academic engagement and the best way to demonstrate attendance. If students are The fnancial aid ofce will perform the standard return of Title IV refund unable to attend live class sessions due to time zone or other individual calculation based on the student’s last date of attendance. Funds will be challenges, they should demonstrate academic engagement and attendance returned to the appropriate program as mandated by federal regulation. by logging in to the course and participating in academically related activi- If the student withdraws, SCAD will refund 100% of the student's personal ties on at least two separate days per unit/week. payments for that quarter. Any balance created by the return of funds to appropriate programs and personal funds will be written of by SCAD. If the SCAD faculty monitor and measure attendance for eLearning and SCADnow student receives a grade of incomplete, the student may enroll in the same by documenting each student's weekly academic engagement. Academic class, at no charge, within two quarters of the conclusion of military service. engagement is defned as participating in live lectures, demos, or critiques; posting to discussion forums or blogs; submitting assignments; complet- ing quizzes or examinations; attending extra help sessions, ofce hours, Withdrawal. or midterm conferences; and/or corresponding with professors regarding After the end of the drop/add period and through the last day of the quarter, course content via phone, email, text, etc. Absences in excess of 20% result students may ofcially withdraw from a course. Students should note that in the student receiving a failing grade for the course. withdrawing from a course after the drop/add period is not the same as dropping a course during the drop/add period. Withdrawing students do Personal conduct. incur a fnancial obligation for the portion of the course that has passed, but withdrawal may entitle the student or lender to a refund of tuition paid Students’ appearance and conduct should be appropriate and contribute for the remaining portion of the course based on the university's policy for to the academic and professional atmosphere of SCAD. Any student whose canceled enrollment and account credits. More information is available at conduct is detrimental to the academic environment or to the well-being of scad.edu/withdrawalcredit. Withdrawal from one or more courses also other students, faculty, staf members, or university facilities will be subject may impact a student’s full-time status and may alter eligibility for fnancial to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the university. aid, university housing, health insurance, and visas (if applicable). Students should consult with a success adviser for information. Refund policies are listed under fnancial information.

scad.edu/Policies 194 Students demonstrate their intent to ofcially withdraw from a course must complete the SCAD internship application, including internship start by completing the electronic withdrawal form available in MySCAD. The date, duration of internship, number of hours/days per week of employment, withdrawal form is processed automatically, and withdrawal is efective and any terms of employment. The student must provide the completed immediately upon receipt of the request by the registrar’s ofce. If for any internship application signed by the student, the faculty internship supervi- reason the automated process is not available, students should contact sor, and the department chair, along with a liability waiver signed by the the registrar's ofce immediately at [email protected]. Withdrawals are student and payment of tuition. fnal, and students may not return to the same course from which they have withdrawn. Ofcial withdrawal from a course results in a grade of The internship application must show that the student will have adequate W, and no credit is earned. Thus, it does not calculate into the student’s faculty and supervisor contact hours during the 10-week quarter in which grade-point average. the internship is to take place. For both undergraduate and graduate internships, students are required to work a minimum of 150 hours of A student who is found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy internship activity. forfeits the right to withdraw from the course. Note that the ability to withdraw from the course is suspended as soon as the instructor notifes the Graduate teaching internship application materials should be prepared student of concerns about academic integrity (see the “Academic Integrity” with the supervising professor during the quarter prior to the intended policy at scad.edu/academicintegrity for more detailed information). quarter of registration.

A student who is withdrawing from SCAD altogether must complete Internship applications must be submitted prior to the quarter in which the a withdrawal form for each course in which the student is registered, internship is to be conducted. Students must pay tuition upon submission complete an online withdrawal survey, ofcially drop any courses for which of the approved and completed internship application in order to complete the student may be preregistered in the subsequent quarter, return their registration of the internship for credit. student identifcation card and, if residing in SCAD housing, complete the ofcial move-out process and return all room keys to the ofce of residence life and housing. Independent study. Students may wish to earn credit through independent study that allows them to investigate a topic in depth or take advantage of particular Auditing. resources. An independent study may not be used as a substitute for a Currently enrolled degree-seeking, nondegree-seeking, or transient students course currently ofered. who wish to enroll in a course, but do not want to receive a grade, may request through the registrar to audit the course, provided space is avail- Proposals for independent study must be approved by a faculty member able. Auditing status is refected by N on the grade report. Students must and the department chair, and submitted prior to the start of the quarter in be eligible to register for the course they wish to audit. Degree-seeking which the independent study is to be conducted. Proposals should present students should consult a success adviser before requesting to audit a evidence that the independent study requires at least 150 hours of work. course to determine the efect this may have on fnancial aid and scholar- ship status and awards. In order to complete registration of the independent study for credit, students also must pay the necessary tuition. Undergraduate students must ARCHE cross-registration. have completed at least 90 credit hours with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 to participate in an independent study; graduate SCAD is a member of the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education. students must have completed at least 15 credit hours of graduate-level The ARCHE cross-registration process facilitates enrollment in courses courses with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. ofered at all member colleges and universities. Students at ARCHE member institutions have the opportunity to broaden their range of study through access to courses not ofered at their home institution. SCAD students Course schedule changes. who wish to participate in the cross-registration program must submit an SCAD reserves the right to cancel a course and change the schedule, location, application to the registrar’s ofce. Approval for cross-registration does not modality, or professor of courses at any time. Students are responsible guarantee placement in courses at the host institution. More information for checking their schedule prior to the start of each quarter to apprise about ARCHE is available online at atlantahighered.org. themselves of any changes. Internships. Transient status/credit. Internships ofer undergraduate and graduate students valuable opportuni- SCAD students who wish to attend another college or university during ties to work in a professional environment and gain frsthand experience their enrollment at SCAD and receive transfer credit may apply for transient to help them prepare for careers. In an approved internship setting, a status. In order to qualify for transient status, undergraduate students must student typically spends one quarter working with an on-site professional be in good academic standing and have a minimum grade-point average of supervisor and a faculty internship supervisor to achieve specifc goals and 2.0. Graduate students requesting transient status must have a minimum outcomes related to the program of study. Internships may be undertaken grade-point average of 3.0, and should be advised that transient credit on a credit or non-credit basis and may be paid or unpaid. is rare at the graduate level. Good standing is based on the most recent grades available; however, it is calculated no sooner than one full quarter An undergraduate student seeking an internship for credit must have prior to the requested transient quarter. Students must complete their completed a minimum of 90 credit hours, or have completed 75 credit fnal 45 hours at SCAD and are not eligible for transient credit during that hours and be registered in 15 credit hours in the current quarter, with a period. Undergraduate students may transfer no more than 90 total hours cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. A graduate student seeking of credit, including transient credit. Upper-level and major-specifc studio an internship for credit must have completed at least 15 graduate-level credit courses are not approved for transient study, as they require portfolio hours with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. review, and there is no guarantee of transferability.

In order to complete registration of the internship for credit, the student Students who qualify for transient status must consult with their success adviser in order to complete a transient status application. A course description, and in some cases a syllabus, from each course the student Temporary grade of incomplete. wishes to take will be required. The application is evaluated for eligibility In the event that a student sufers from serious personal illness or other for transfer credit, and the student is notifed of the decision within two emergency circumstances and is therefore unable to complete all assignments weeks of application. This process must be completed before the student by the end of the quarter, the student may request a grade of incomplete begins transient study. Students should also consult with their success through the appropriate school dean before the end of the quarter. The adviser to determine the impact of transient status/credit on their fnancial student should explain the reason and include documentation of the illness aid or scholarship award. or emergency circumstance. The dean’s decision is fnal.

Upon completion of transient study, the student must submit an ofcial A student who is assigned a temporary grade of incomplete is required to transcript from the other institution that refects the fnal grade(s) earned in complete the remainder of the unfnished work in a satisfactory manner the course(s). These transcripts must be submitted to the transfer admission by midterm of the following quarter. A temporary grade of incomplete ofce by the end of the term immediately following completion of course- automatically changes to an F if the required work is not completed satis- work in order for the student to receive transfer of credit. Undergraduate factorily by midterm of the following quarter. A student may not withdraw students must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) for a course to be applied from a course after receiving a grade of incomplete. as transfer credit while graduate students must earn a minimum grade of B (3.0). The credit is recorded as T on the transcript and is not calculated A student who has missed or will miss more than 20% of a course (e.g., fve into the student’s cumulative GPA. absences for a 10-week course that meets twice per week) is not eligible for a temporary grade of incomplete. Inactive status/readmission. Undergraduate students who have attended SCAD, but have not been Academic standing. enrolled at SCAD for at least fve consecutive quarters, are considered Students are expected to make satisfactory progress toward their degrees inactive and must apply for readmission and meet current admission and are responsible at all times for knowing their academic standing and requirements in order to return to SCAD. Undergraduate students who for fulflling all requirements of the university by referring to published have attended another college or university on any basis other than as a academic policies, regulations, and standards, and by consulting with the transient student must apply for readmission and meet current admission appropriate dean, department chair, or adviser. Students are responsible for requirements in order to return to SCAD. All readmission applications are ascertaining and meeting course requirements, prerequisite requirements, evaluated on an individual basis by the Admission Review Committee. Any graduation requirements, appropriate course sequencing, and any other prior awards of fnancial aid and/or scholarships may or may not apply. requirements of the university. Students should complete new Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms and resubmit any required materials to be considered for fnancial aid or scholarship awards. Upon readmission, students must follow the At the sole discretion of the university, a student may be placed on academic requirements of the current catalog. Graduate students must adhere to warning or probation or may be suspended or dismissed for any reason the graduate student continuous enrollment policy. deemed by SCAD ofcials to be in the best interest of the student or the university as a whole, or if the university determines that the student is Graduate student continuous not making satisfactory progress toward degree completion. enrollment. Good standing Graduate students must maintain continuous enrollment until graduation by For undergraduate students, good academic standing is defned by a completing at least one program fulfllment course in two separate quarters 2.0 overall grade-point average. For graduate students, good academic during each 12-month period of enrollment until completion of all degree standing is defned by a 3.0 overall grade-point average. requirements or until the student withdraws by written notifcation to the registrar's ofce. Students who attempt but do not complete all require- ments of the thesis course(s) receive an incomplete and are automatically Academic warning enrolled in THES 799 Thesis Completion. Thesis Completion provides one An undergraduate student whose term grade-point average falls below 2.0 additional quarter of support and resources for students to complete their for any quarter or a graduate student whose term grade-point average falls thesis requirements at no additional charge. As part of THES 799 Thesis below 3.0 for any quarter receives a warning that the student's academic Completion, students must meet with their graduate success adviser during status is unsatisfactory. the frst week of classes to establish a Thesis Completion Plan, specifying how students will successfully complete all remaining thesis requirements by the end of the quarter. At the end of one quarter of THES 799, if students Probation still fail to complete their thesis requirements, their incomplete for the thesis An undergraduate student whose term grade-point average falls below 2.0 course will automatically change to an F unless they follow the university’s for two consecutive quarters or a graduate student whose term grade-point temporary grade of incomplete policy and request an extension of their average falls below 3.0 for two consecutive quarters is placed on academic incomplete status for an additional fve weeks. Information regarding the probation and is notifed by the university. Students who are placed on university’s temporary grade of incomplete policy may be found at scad. probation must meet with their success adviser before the end of the edu/temporary-grade-incomplete. second week of the next quarter to establish a success plan. Students on probation may not withdraw from any course and must abide by the terms outlined in their probation letter. Undergraduate students are removed International students and from probation when they achieve a term grade-point average of at least online coursework. 2.0; graduate students are removed from probation when they achieve a term grade-point average of at least 3.0. International students attending a SCAD location within the U.S. must follow the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services rules pertaining to online courses. For more information on this or other academic matters An undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in ESL coursework who related to international status, students should contact the International does not successfully complete the same ESL course for two consecutive Student Services Ofce. quarters is placed on academic probation and is notifed by the university.

scad.edu/Policies 196 Students who are placed on probation must work with the SCAD Language 1. Cheating, which includes, but is not limited to, a) the giving or receiving of Studio to establish a success plan by the second week of the next quarter. any unauthorized assistance in producing assignments or taking quizzes, Students on probation may not withdraw from any coursework and must tests, or examinations; b) dependence on the aid of sources including abide by the terms outlined in their probation letter. Students are removed technology beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, from probation when they successfully complete the ESL course that they preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; had previously failed. c) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the university faculty or staf; or d) the use of unauthorized assistance in the preparation of works of art. Suspension

An undergraduate student whose term grade-point average falls below 2.0 2. Plagiarism, which includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase for three consecutive quarters is suspended from the university for one or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another calendar year. After that time, the student may submit a written petition person without full and clear acknowledgment. Plagiarism also includes to return to SCAD by emailing [email protected]. The petition the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person should include all potential justifcation for continued enrollment at SCAD, or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic including, but not limited to, counseling, tutoring, medical treatment, or materials. academic success programming. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.

3. Submission of the same work in two or more courses without prior If the student is reinstated, the student returns with the status “reinstated written approval of the professors of the courses involved. on probation” for the frst quarter. This status requires that the student complete all courses attempted, earn a grade-point average of 2.0 or 4. Submission of any work not actually produced by the student submitting greater, meet with a success adviser prior to registering for courses, and the work without full and clear written acknowledgment of the actual complete an academic success plan as outlined in the reinstatement letter. author or creator of the work. This may include the requirement to register for specifc courses or to take a reduced course load. Failure to meet the minimum 2.0 grade-point average results in dismissal. A graduate student whose term grade-point If a faculty member suspects a student of academic dishonesty, the faculty member notifes the student of this concern. Once this notifcation has average falls below 3.0 for three consecutive quarters is dismissed from occurred, the student is prohibited from seeking to withdraw from the course SCAD and is not reinstated. pending the result of a possible investigation. If academic dishonesty is suspected, the faculty member must email all evidence and documentation An undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in ESL coursework who to [email protected]. does not successfully complete the same ESL course for three consecu- tive quarters is suspended from the university for one calendar year. After An academic administrator is appointed to investigate the allegation. If, that time, the student may submit a written petition to return to SCAD as a result, the investigator fnds that academic dishonesty has occurred, by emailing [email protected]. The petition should include all the student is informed in writing that the student will receive an F in the potential justifcation for continued enrollment at SCAD, including, but not course. The student has fve business days from the date on the written limited to, counseling, tutoring, medical treatment, or academic success notice within which to appeal the decision of the investigator. If no appeal programming. Reinstatement is not guaranteed. is made, the student is assigned a grade of F in the course, and the student forfeits the right to continue to attend the course in which the academic If the student is reinstated, the student returns with the status “reinstated dishonesty occurred. Students wishing to appeal should do so by email- on probation” for the frst quarter. This status requires that the student ing [email protected]. An appeals committee then convenes to successfully complete all ESL courses attempted, meet with the SCAD review the case. Findings are presented to the chief academic ofcer or Language Studio prior to registering for courses, and complete a success designee, who sends the student a fnal decision in writing within 30 days plan as outlined in the reinstatement letter. Failure to successfully complete of the written appeal. A student found to be in violation of the academic the success plan, as outlined in the reinstatement letter, results in dismissal. integrity policy may not withdraw from the course(s) in question. Additional sanctions may also be imposed, including suspension or dismissal. A Dismissal second fnding of academic dishonesty may result in dismissal from SCAD. A student who has been suspended and reinstated and does not meet satisfactory academic progress during the frst quarter of the student's Complaints and appeals. return is dismissed from the university. Students are encouraged to resolve any concerns they may have by directly contacting the ofce or persons responsible for the area relevant to the concern or complaint (e.g., housing/residence director for residence hall Academic integrity. complaints; professor or academic chair for academic complaints). If unsure Under all circumstances, students are expected to be honest in their dealings about the proper way to address complaints, students should contact the with faculty, administrative staf, and other students. For purposes of this ombudsperson ([email protected]). As a neutral party, the ombudsperson policy, the term faculty or faculty member includes any person engaged may seek additional information about the situation, assist with appropriate by the university to act in a teaching capacity, regardless of the person’s communication, and mediate disputes. actual title. In speaking with members of the SCAD community, students must give an accurate representation of the facts at hand. Failure to do so If unable to satisfactorily resolve issues directly with the relevant ofce is considered a breach of the Student Code of Conduct and may result in or persons or through the ofce of the ombudsperson, the student may sanctions against the student, including suspension or dismissal. submit a formal written complaint using the procedures referenced herein.

In course assignments, students must submit work that fairly and accurately SCAD student complaint and appeal policies apply uniformly across SCAD refects their level of accomplishment. Any work that is not a product of the locations and learning modalities. The university protects its students’ right student’s own eforts is considered dishonest. Students must not engage in to lodge complaints and appeals according to these procedures and seeks academic dishonesty; doing so can have serious consequences. Academic to resolve all student concerns fairly and in a timely manner. The information dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following: described herein is a general overview of the policies and procedures for fling complaints and appeals at SCAD. Students are strongly encouraged submit a request for reconsideration is not provided to refute or express to consult the student handbook in its entirety and/or MySCAD for informa- dissatisfaction with the appeal response. Instead, a student may submit a tion regarding specifc complaint and appeal procedures. written request for reconsideration only if a procedural or material error occurred that signifcantly impacted the outcome of the investigation. A description of the error and its impact on the outcome of the appeal must Complaints and appeals in the areas of academics and/or grades, general be included in the written request for reconsideration. This written request non-academic, student conduct and/or disciplinary action, Americans with must be received within fve calendar days of receipt of the appeal response. Disabilities Act, sexual misconduct, discrimination, and fnancial aid must be in writing and in accordance with established university procedures, which are published as follows. Procedures for general non-academic complaints Non-academic student complaints, other than the specifc complaints Procedures for academic complaints and appeals outlined in a subsequent section, are submitted in writing to the dean of students for SCAD Savannah, SCAD Lacoste, and SCAD eLearning students The university provides all SCAD students a streamlined process to submit or the dean of student success for SCAD Atlanta students. their academic complaints and appeals through academicappeals@scad. edu. Appropriate academic services administrators, based on the nature and the location of the matter, participate in the process to resolve The complaint must include the student’s full name, student ID number, complaints and appeals. SCAD email address, and phone number. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the incident and describe the issue of concern in detail, including the date, time, and place of the occurrence; the names Students must submit their complaints and appeals concerning academic of any persons involved, including any witnesses; other relevant informa- matters in writing via email to [email protected], in accordance tion or documentation; and the desired outcome. The complaint must be with the policy set forth below. The complaint or appeal must be submitted signed by the student or sent from the student’s SCAD email account. from the student’s SCAD email address and include the student’s full name, student ID number, and phone number. The complaint or appeal must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the incident and describe the issue A written response will be provided to the student within 30 calendar of concern in detail, include relevant information or documentation, and days of receipt of the written complaint. If dissatisfed with the response, indicate the desired outcome. The appropriate academic services admin- the student may submit a written appeal to the senior vice president for istrator shall determine the fnal action and will respond to the student admission and student success, located in Savannah, in accordance with within 30 calendar days of receipt of the complaint or appeal. the following process.

Academic policy appeals Procedures for appeals of general non-academic complaints Academic policy appeals are written student requests for exceptions to SCAD academic policies. Students should address all academic policy General non-academic appeals are student requests for exceptions to the appeals via email to [email protected]. Appeals must be made university’s student services policies. Unless specifcally stated otherwise within 30 calendar days of notifcation of the action or decision. An appeal (see below), all such appeals must be submitted in writing to the senior decision is communicated in writing within 30 calendar days following vice president for admission and student success in the format noted receipt of the appeal or receipt of additional information. The decision is fnal. above within 14 calendar days following notifcation of any decision or action. Submissions may be sent to the ofce of the senior vice president for admission and student success, located in Bradley Hall, 115 E. York St., Academic integrity appeals Savannah, Georgia; mailing address: P.O. Box 3146, Savannah, GA 31402; The student has fve business days from the date on the written notice or [email protected]. All supporting documentation must be within which to appeal the academic integrity decision of the investigator. attached to the appeal; failure to do so may halt the appeal process. The Students who wish to appeal should do so by emailing academicappeals@ senior vice president for admission and student success will determine the scad.edu. An appeals committee then convenes to review the case. An fnal action and respond to the student within 30 calendar days of receipt appeal decision is communicated in writing within 30 calendar days of of the appeal. The decision is fnal. the written appeal. The decision is fnal. Procedures for specifc non-academic complaints Grade appeals Following is a summary of the procedures for submitting specific Concerns regarding fnal grades must be addressed directly with the faculty non-academic complaints and appeals, including appeals to student member issuing the grade or, if necessary, with the faculty member’s depart- conduct and/or disciplinary action, discrimination complaints, fnancial and ment chair. A review of the student’s grade is conducted to validate the student accounts appeals, and admission appeals. Students should refer grade assignment. The department chair and school dean must authorize to procedures outlined in the student handbook and on scad.edu/policies any grade change due to numerical miscalculation by the faculty member for the complaint and appeal procedures for other specifc non-academic issuing the grade. complaints, such as ADA grievances and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct grievances.

If, after this review, the student is not satisfed, the student may fle a written appeal via email to [email protected]. This appeal Code of Student Conduct and disciplinary must include evidence of correspondence with all previous parties and action appeals should be submitted within 30 calendar days following the last day of A fnding of a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and/or imposi- the quarter. The student’s grade appeal will be routed to the appropriate tion of a sanction(s) may be appealed by the respondent (or by the SCAD administrator for investigation. A decision from academic services complainant) within three business days of the decision. Appeals must regarding the appeal is made in writing to the student within 30 calendar be submitted in writing from a student’s SCAD email address or as a hard days following receipt of the appeal. copy to the ofce of the dean of students. Appeals from Savannah, Lacoste, and eLearning students should be submitted to the ofce of the dean of The decision is fnal unless a procedural or material error has occurred, in students in Savannah ([email protected]); appeals from SCAD which case the student can request a reconsideration. The opportunity to Atlanta students should be submitted to the dean of student success at

scad.edu/Policies 198 SCAD Atlanta ([email protected]). The Code of Student Conduct and the 3. At least one recommendation from a teacher, coach, guidance or process and specifc procedures for appealing such decisions are found in career counselor, or other mentor/supervisor. Graduate applicants the student handbook under “Code of Student Conduct.” should submit an additional letter of reference from an academic or professional source. Sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct policy All documents must be submitted together with the letter of appeal in order to be considered. The deadline to appeal is 30 calendar days prior The university's sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual to intended enrollment at SCAD. The admission appeal committee may misconduct policy, and the process and specifc procedures for fling a consist of admission staf and administrators. Appeals are considered in grievance, are available online at scad.edu/policies. the order in which they are received; a fnal decision is rendered to the applicant within 14 calendar days of receipt of the complete appeal. Discrimination complaints

Students who feel that they have been afected by discrimination (other Applicants seeking appeals on the basis of fnancial need should contact than sex-based discrimination) can contact the university’s compliance the admission department. Appeal documents may be delivered in person, ofcer ([email protected] or 912.525.5542), the ombudsperson by email to [email protected], or by mail to: ([email protected] or 912.525.5213), or any of the following: senior vice president for admission and student success, dean of students, or director SCAD Admission Appeal Committee of student conduct. Savannah and eLearning P.O. Box 2072 If a student wishes to fle a formal discrimination grievance, the complaint Savannah, Georgia 31402-2072 USA may be submitted in writing to any of the individuals listed above and must include the student’s full name, student ID number, SCAD email address, and phone number. The complaint should describe the issue of concern SCAD Admission Appeal Committee in detail, including the date(s), time(s), and place(s) of the occurrence(s); Atlanta the names of any persons involved, including any witnesses; other relevant P.O. Box 77300 information or documentation; and the desired outcome. The complaint Atlanta, Georgia 30309 USA must be signed by the student or sent from the student’s SCAD email account. If preferred, a student may appear in person at any of these ofces The Family Educational Rights to make a complaint. Following an investigation, a written response will be provided to the student within 30 calendar days of receipt of the written and Privacy Act. (FERPA) complaint. The decision is fnal. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act afords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are: Financial aid appeal for unsatisfactory academic progress 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the date SCAD receives a request for access. Students should Students who receive a written notice of loss of fnancial aid due to unsat- submit to the registrar written requests that identify the record(s) isfactory progress may appeal in writing to the university by completing they wish to inspect. The registrar makes arrangements for access an unsatisfactory progress appeal form and submitting it to fnancialaid@ and notifes the student of the time and place where the records may scad.edu. The appeal must be received within 30 calendar days of the date be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the registrar, the on the unsatisfactory progress notifcation letter. A decision regarding the appeal is made in writing to the student within 30 calendar days following registrar shall advise the student of the correct ofcial to whom the receipt of the appeal or receipt of additional information. The decision is fnal. request should be addressed. That ofcial makes arrangements for access and notifes the student of when and where the records may be inspected. Student account appeals

Students with extenuating circumstances may appeal to the student fnancial 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records services department for tuition credit or tuition reimbursement. Appeals that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. A student should be submitted online and include a statement of request, descrip- who believes records are inaccurate or misleading should write to tion of the extenuating circumstances, and supporting documentation. To the registrar, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants access the appeals form, refer to student account appeals at scad.edu/ changed, and document why it is inaccurate or misleading. If SCAD appeals. Such appeals must be initiated within 30 days of the end of the decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, SCAD quarter for which the refund or credit is requested. The student will receive notifes the student of the decision and advises the student of the a written response within 30 calendar days of the date of the written appeal. student's right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding hearing procedures is provided to Admission appeals the student at that time. Applicants may appeal admission decisions only once. Those who wish to 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifable infor- appeal an admission decision must submit the following to the admission mation contained in the student’s education records (a student appeal committee: consents by completing and submitting an electronic FERPA form via MySCAD), except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure 1. A letter of appeal written by the applicant, specifying the reason(s) without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without for the appeal, with the applicant’s identifcation number provided. consent, is disclosure to school ofcials with legitimate educational interests. A school ofcial is a person employed by the university in 2. Any updated academic or artistic work that would be relevant to an a supervisory, administrative, academic, research, or support staf appeal. Portfolios must be submitted through SlideRoom. Graduate position (including law enforcement personnel and health staf); a applicants appealing admission decisions must submit portfolio person or company with whom the university has contracted (such materials that follow their intended major program guidelines. as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an ofcial committee, such graduation application is required whether or not the student plans to as disciplinary or grievance committees, or assisting another school participate in a commencement ceremony. A commencement ceremony ofcial in performing the ofcial's tasks. A school ofcial has a legiti- is held at the end of spring quarter. Students who plan to participate in mate educational interest if the ofcial needs to review an education the commencement ceremony must complete all degree requirements no record in order to fulfll a professional responsibility. Upon request, later than the summer quarter following the ceremony. Students should the university discloses a student’s education records to ofcials of note that course oferings may be limited in the summer. Students who another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll without would like to participate in the commencement ceremony must apply by the student’s prior consent. The university also discloses directory the deadline and adhere to ceremony participation requirements posted information in a student’s education record unless written notice is in MySCAD (MySCAD > Resources > Department Directory > Registrar > received from the student that the student does not wish to be included Graduation and Commencement). in the disclosure of directory information. Written notice should be sent to the registrar’s ofce ([email protected]). Directory informa- At graduation, bachelor’s degree students may be awarded academic honors tion includes the student’s name, student identifcation (ID) number, based on their cumulative grade-point average during their last quarter email address, street address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, before commencement. Since commencement is scheduled before fnal major feld of study, participation in ofcially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates grades are submitted, the cumulative grade-point averages of students of attendance, degrees and awards received, most recent previous who complete their graduation requirements spring quarter are based educational agency or institution attended, and photograph. on their averages the previous quarter. Students who have a cumulative grade-point average below a specifc honor level prior to commencement, but earn the required average after grades are calculated, have that honor 4. The right to fle a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education indicated on their diploma. concerning alleged failures of the college to comply with the require- ments of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Honors Cum Laude 3.5 to 3.69 GPA The name and address of the ofce that administers the Family Educational Magna Cum Laude 3.7 to 3.89 GPA Rights and Privacy Act is as follows: Summa Cum Laude 3.9 to 4.0 GPA Family Policy Compliance Ofce U.S. Department of Education Students enrolled in B.F.A. programs in art history and architectural history 400 Maryland Ave. SW are required to complete a thesis as part of their graduation requirements. Washington, DC 20202-5920 Students register for the thesis course at the end of their program and are expected to complete the thesis by the end of the fnal enrollment term. Retaking a Course. Students who do not fnish their theses by the end of the term may request a grade of incomplete subject to the temporary grade of incomplete policy. Students may retake a course by registering for the course and paying tuition for that course again. While all grades remain on the transcript, the student only receives credit once, unless the course is repeatable for credit. Graduate candidacy. Only the highest grade is calculated into the cumulative and/or major grade- At the approximate midpoint of each graduate student’s course of study, the point average. Students should consult a success adviser before retaking a course, as fnancial aid and/or scholarship awards could be afected. student must pass a faculty review for candidacy. In order to be reviewed, the student must have met all requirements for the program up to that point with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 in the major. Certificate completion requirements. In the candidacy review, a faculty committee assesses the student’s complete body of work, as well as the student’s readiness to continue in the program To earn an undergraduate certifcate, students must complete all courses and succeed in the feld upon graduation. Reviews are structured accord- required for the certifcate, maintaining at least a 2.0 grade-point average ing to the discipline and degree program, assessing evidence of students’ in those courses. Current students may pursue a certifcate by contacting knowledge and literature of the discipline; mastery of research and design their success adviser. Additional coursework may be required to earn a methodologies; and technical, conceptual, and aesthetic profciencies. certifcate concurrent with a degree. Academic performance, as demonstrated by individual course grades, also serves as an indication of a student’s readiness to proceed to candidacy. Bachelor’s degree graduation Students who experience academic difculty should consult with their requirements. department chair or graduate coordinator. Additional guidelines for the candidacy review can be found on the graduate advising website in MySCAD. Bachelor’s degrees are awarded to students who have earned a minimum of 180 quarter hours (equivalent to 120 semester credit hours) of appro- Students who do not pass the review for candidacy during their initial priate credit in an approved program of study, with an overall cumulative attempt may have a second review. Any student who does not pass the grade-point average of 2.0 or higher, as well as a 3.0 or higher in their second review may not be allowed to continue in the program. major or concentration. Students pursuing a minor must earn a grade- point average of 2.0 or higher in their minor program. To graduate with a double major, students must maintain a minimum grade-point average of Five-year completion limit 3.0 in each major and a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.0. The fnal 45 hours of any degree program must be completed at SCAD (may for graduate degrees. include eLearning and study abroad). Students must complete all academic The completion limit for graduate degrees is fve years from the frst day requirements for undergraduate majors and minors before beginning a at SCAD. If, for any reason, the student does not complete the program SCAD graduate degree. within the fve-year period, the student must submit an application for readmission through the registrar’s ofce for continuation under the Bachelor’s degree students must complete the application for graduation current program of study. The application is reviewed by the appropriate at least two quarters before they complete their degree requirements. The academic administrators.

scad.edu/Policies 200 Master’s degree graduation Transcripts and student records. requirements. Students may request from the registrar’s ofce ofcial transcripts of all coursework completed at SCAD ( In order to graduate, students seeking master’s degrees are required to be scad.edu/life/student-services/registrar- continuously enrolled (at least two quarters per academic year, including services). A fee is charged for most transcripts. Transcripts and portfolios continuing thesis, up to the fve-year limit), fulfll all requirements of the submitted to SCAD as part of the application process become part of the program of study, and maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade-point records of the university and cannot be returned to the student. average overall as well as a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade-point average in the major area of study. To graduate with a double major or dual degree, graduate students must fulfll all requirements of each major. Specifc Offcial correspondence and completion requirements may vary according to the degree program and forms. may require a thesis, fnal project or portfolio appropriate to the course of Students are expected to read all email messages from SCAD ofcials study. The subject and nature of these projects vary among departments. and utilize their SCAD email addresses for correspondence with faculty See specifc program requirements for each major posted in MySCAD and staf. All ofcial university correspondence and forms are provided in (MySCAD > Resources > Department Directory > Graduate Advising > English. Students are expected to use the most current registration and Thesis Information > Guidelines). The fnal 45 hours of any degree program academic forms posted on MySCAD. If for any reason online forms are not must be completed at SCAD. available, students should contact the registrar's ofce.

The M.A. degree is awarded to students who have completed at least 45 graduate quarter hours (equivalent to 30 semester credit hours) in an M.A. Student liability. program of study. The M.F.A. degree is awarded to students who have Physical injury and/or other medical problems, as well as loss of or damage earned at least 90 graduate quarter hours (equivalent to 60 semester to personal property resulting from fre, theft, or other causes, are not the credit hours) in an M.F.A. program of study. M.A. and M.F.A. students who responsibility of the university. SCAD recommends that students carry were assigned intensive coursework upon admission must complete that personal insurance. coursework as part of their degree requirements.

The professional M.Arch. degree is awarded to students who have completed Rights to use of student work. at least 90 graduate quarter hours in the professional M.Arch. program of SCAD reserves the right to use student work, whether in its entirety or study and a preprofessional or preparatory degree. The SCAD professional samples, and photographs or video of students and their work in publica- degree is composed of 180 undergraduate quarter hours and 90 graduate tions and on SCAD websites or other promotional materials about the quarter hours for a total of 270 quarter hours (equivalent to 180 semester university. SCAD may request to purchase student work to be included in credit hours). Students may fulfll the undergraduate requirement with the permanent collection. Students are frequently invited to exhibit work either the SCAD B.F.A. degree in architecture or a preprofessional degree in the SCAD galleries and in traveling exhibitions. Students also may be in architecture or a related discipline from another institution accepted for invited to sell their work through the SCAD galleries, shopSCAD, SCADart- admittance to the SCAD professional M.Arch. degree program. The M.U.D. sales.com, or through open studio nights held by academic departments. is awarded to students who have completed at least 90 graduate quarter hours (equivalent to 60 semester credit hours) in the M.U.D. program of study. Students who create copyrightable work with the use of university resources and in furtherance of class projects while enrolled at SCAD grant to the Master’s degree students must submit the application for graduation at least university a royalty-free, nonexclusive, worldwide, transferable, and perpetual two quarters before completing degree requirements. The application may license to use the work (whether in its entirety or samples), together with be completed online in MySCAD (MySCAD > Resources > Forms > Registrar photographs and/or video of students, for the promotion of and/or to > Graduation Application). The graduation application is required whether advance the interests of the university. This includes the right to reproduce or not the student plans to participate in a commencement ceremony. A and distribute copies of the work, photographs, and/or video. The complete commencement ceremony is held at the end of spring quarter. Students policy on intellectual property is available at scad.edu/about/scad-glance/ who would like to participate in the commencement ceremony must apply disclosures-and-policies/compliance-and-policies/intellectual-property. by the deadline and adhere to ceremony participation requirements posted in MySCAD (MySCAD > Resources > Department Directory > Registrar > Graduation and Commencement). In order to participate in the commence- Copyright compliance. ment ceremony, students must complete all degree requirements no later than the summer quarter following the ceremony. Students should note SCAD is committed to complying with the United States Copyright Act. that course oferings may be limited in summer. Thus, the SCAD Copyright Compliance Policy encourages and promotes legitimate use of copyrighted materials by faculty members, staf members, and students. SCAD expects all faculty members, staf members, and Continued enrollment students to comply with the Copyright Act and this policy. Compliance is after degree completion. particularly important with respect to digital technology. The complete policy, as well as copyright compliance guidelines, is available at scad.edu/ Students who wish to continue to take courses after completion of degree about/scad-glance/disclosures-and-policies/compliance-and-policies/ requirements should meet with a success adviser to discuss options for copyright-compliance-policy. further study, such as the addition of a second major or continuation to a master’s degree program. To pursue a second degree, the student must apply through the admission department and be admitted to a new degree program, or apply through the admission department and be admitted as nondegree-seeking. Otherwise, the student is automatically dropped from courses by the registrar. Financial aid and scholarship awards may be afected by continued enrollment after degree completion. Admission

Admission policies and Undergraduate application procedures. requirements. SCAD is committed to the pursuit of excellence and welcomes applicants First-time freshman applicants who have the same high standards. SCAD maintains selective admission 1. Completed application for admission. policies, accounting for a student body of varied backgrounds with demon- strated intellectual capacity and a passion for the arts. Applicants who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements are not guaranteed 2. Nonrefundable application fee (US$50). admission. Exceptions to the general rules of admission may be made for applicants of exceptional motivation and ability. Application materials 3. A diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.* Freshman cannot be returned. applicants may receive a preliminary ofer of admission based upon unofcial high school transcripts/mark sheets. If an ofer of admission New students may enter fall (September), winter (January), spring (March), is made, an ofcial transcript/mark sheet from the last high school/ or summer (June), although most students begin in fall. Summer course secondary school attended showing all years of the student’s grades oferings may be limited. Online applications are available at scad.edu/apply. and proof of completion of the high school/secondary school or equivalent program should be received prior to Aug. 1 for fall enrollment. Once all required application materials are received, the Admission Review All transcripts/mark sheets must be in English or accompanied by a Committee considers the applicant’s qualifcations and renders an admis- certifed English translation. The admission department must receive sion decision. The applicant is notifed accordingly. all ofcial transcripts prior to the frst day of class. Failure to comply with this requirement may prohibit the student from attending classes Early application is encouraged. Applications for admission are accepted and/or receiving fnancial aid for that quarter. SCAD reserves the right at any time of year and should be received at least 30 days prior to the to verify all documents submitted in applications for admission. Ofers intended quarter of entry. Students needing a visa are encouraged to apply of admission are contingent upon receipt of ofcial documentation and submit all required documents for admission at least 90 days prior to and SCAD reserves the right to revoke any ofer of admission should the intended quarter of entry. discrepancies be found. Any falsifcation of admission documents, portfolio, or audition materials constitutes grounds for termination of application procedures or dismissal from SCAD. Students applying for U.S. federal or state fnancial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at fafsa.gov and use the SCAD code of 015022. These students also should complete the SCAD 4. Ofcial report of SAT or ACT scores** for citizens and permanent application for admission and submit all fnancial aid information at least residents of the U.S. To have these scores sent directly to SCAD, appli- 60 days prior to the intended entry term. Otherwise, these students should cants should use SAT code 5631 or ACT code 0855 on the test form. be prepared to pay frst-quarter tuition, room, and board through personal funds, as processing of federal or state monies may not be completed 5. Evidence of English profciency for students whose frst language until after enrollment. is not English.***

The administrative unit responsible for freshman, transfer, and graduate 6. Additionally, if applicable, any other documents or materials required admission decisions is the Admission Review Committee, which consists of to obtain a student visa.**** admission staf and administrators. Faculty members in the intended area of study also participate in review of applicants for graduate programs. The committee meets regularly to review applications and to render admission * Non-U.S. students, please refer to the international applicant section decisions on completed application fles. at scad.edu/international for details. For U.S. students, a certifcate of General Educational Development from the American Council on Education is considered equivalent to a diploma from a U.S. high school. SCAD reserves the right to verify all documents submitted in support of an For applicants from countries other than the U.S., SCAD generally uses application for admission. Any falsifcation of admission documents, portfolio, the standards established by the American Association of Collegiate or audition materials constitutes grounds for termination of application Registrars and Admissions Ofcers to determine the equivalent academic procedures or dismissal from SCAD. achievement. For home-schooled applicants, an academic portfolio is also acceptable and may include, but is not limited to, the following: Students planning to attend a SCAD location in a country where citizen- ship or permanent residency is not already established may need to apply for a student visa. Information is provided during the admission process. • Verifcation that the home school has been recognized by the state of residence of the applicant. • Detailed outline of the home-school curriculum, including subject areas All applicants must complete the SCAD admission application and all other studied, time spent on each discipline, and, if applicable, grades awarded. requirements in order to be considered for admission. A home-school transcript may fulfll this requirement. • Writing sample that is academic in nature, but not necessarily a graded assignment or one used for coursework. • Résumé of courses taken outside the home; if courses have been taken at a college or university, ofcial transcripts are required.

scad.edu/Policies 202 ** Students who have SAT math scores lower than 580, ACT math scores 3. Portfolio, audition, riding, or writing submission. A fee of US$10 is lower than 24, or who are otherwise unable to demonstrate an aptitude charged by SlideRoom for each portfolio submission. for the study of mathematics and science must complete MATH 101 in order to pursue the professional M.Arch. degree. The credit hours earned 4. Résumé or list of achievements and awards. in MATH 101 may be applied as an undergraduate general education elective toward the 270 credit hours required for the M.Arch. degree. 5. In-person or telephone interview (may be scheduled by contacting the admission department). *** English is the language of instruction for all courses at SCAD. In addition to meeting or exceeding all other SCAD admission criteria, applicants who wish to be admitted with no further English profciency require- Omitting senior year ments must demonstrate their current level of profciency by providing Applicants are encouraged to complete high school or earn a certifcate ofcial minimum scores on one of the following or will be required to of General Educational Development before entering SCAD. Exceptions take an ESL placement test at orientation prior to the frst day of classes: to the general rules of admission may be made for applicants of unusual motivation and ability. Such an applicant may be admitted at the end of • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores (SCAD the junior year in high school, omitting the senior year, if the student has a code 5631) grade-point average of 3.5 or above through grade 11, if SAT or ACT scores a. 550 on the paper-based test. are above the national average, and if the applicant’s guidance counselor b. 85 on the internet-based test with minimum score of 20 on each and teacher recommend admission. In order to be accepted for admission, section. the applicant must demonstrate an advanced level of maturity, leadership, • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) composite score and responsibility. Juniors who wish to be considered for full-time admis- of at least 6.5 with a score of at least 6.5 in both reading and writing. sion must follow the application requirements for frst-time freshmen. A • American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) score high school diploma or GED is required for federal fnancial aid eligibility. of at least “high advanced” on the writing profciency portion of the test. • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score of at least 550 on the reading Joint enrollment portion, or 22 on both the reading and writing sections of the ACT. High school students 16 years of age or older who wish to be admitted for joint enrollment on a part-time basis during the junior or senior year must Otherwise qualifed applicants who do not meet the minimum scores listed follow the application requirements for frst-time freshmen. In addition, above must take a SCAD English language placement test to be placed in joint enrollment applicants should meet or exceed normal undergraduate the appropriate level of ESL upon enrollment. Students must satisfactorily admission requirements. complete ESL coursework through completion of Level VI.

Joint enrollment is ofered on a space-available basis. Courses are not For applicants whose native language is English, no additional proof of intended to fulfll high school graduation requirements; they do carry English profciency is required. For applicants whose transcripts show college-level credit and may be used in fulfllment of a certifcate or degree extensive study at an institution at which English is the language of instruc- program if the student applies and is accepted as a degree-seeking student. tion, no additional proof of English profciency is required for admission Joint-enrolled students may be considered for scholarships, but are not evaluation, but applicants may be asked to take an English placement test eligible for federal or state fnancial aid and may not reside in university upon enrollment at the university. housing while joint enrolled. Joint-enrolled students who have taken courses on a nondegree-seeking basis and wish to become degree-seeking must ****The requested documents may include ofcial certifcation of sources fulfll the application requirements in efect for degree-seeking students. and funds, a copy of the frst page of the applicant’s passport (requested but not required), and a copy of the frst page of the passport for any Undergraduate transfer application requirements dependent accompanying the student. These documents are used to verify spelling of names, birth dates, and other information vital to 1. Completed application for admission. student registration. Any student who previously applied and was reviewed for frst-time freshman admission to SCAD and then attended another college or university must submit all materials required to be reviewed for Supplementary materials transfer admission and scholarship opportunities. Applicants who do not meet the preferred criteria for admission are encouraged to submit supplementary materials that may include one or 2. Nonrefundable application fee (US$50). more of the following:

3. Ofcial transcript from each college or university attended.* 1. Recommendations. Transfer applicants may receive a preliminary ofer of admission One to three recommendations from teachers, counselors, or community based upon unofcial transcripts/mark sheets from all postsecond- leaders with whom the applicant has had immediate contact. Recom- ary institutions attended. If an ofer of admission is made, ofcial mendations should address the applicant’s level of commitment, as transcripts/mark sheets from each college/university attended should well as attributes such as creativity, initiative, motivation, character, be received prior to Aug. 1 for fall enrollment. Transcript evaluations and academic achievement, to aid in assessing the applicant’s reason- for the award of transfer credit may not be completed without receipt able potential for success as a student at SCAD. Recommendations of ofcial transcripts. All transcripts/mark sheets must be in English may not come from friends or family members except in the case of or accompanied by a certifed English translation. The admission a teacher-parent. department must receive all ofcial transcripts prior to the frst day of class. Failure to comply with this requirement may prohibit the 2. Statement of purpose. student from attending classes for that quarter. The statement should be no more than 500 words in length and should provide an overview of the applicant’s academic and personal experi- SCAD reserves the right to verify all documents submitted in applica- ence, describing preparation for and commitment to further study at tion for admission. Ofers of admission are contingent upon receipt of SCAD, as well as educational and professional goals and aspirations. ofcial documentation and SCAD reserves the right to revoke any ofer of admission should discrepancies be found. Any falsifcation of admis- • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) composite score sion documents, portfolio, or audition materials constitutes grounds of at least 6.5 with a score of at least 6.5 in both reading and writing. for termination of application procedures or dismissal from SCAD. • American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) score of at least “high advanced” on the writing profciency portion of the test. If the number of college or university credits earned is insufcient for • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score of at least 550 on the reading evaluating performance, the applicant may be required to submit a portion, or 22 on both the reading and writing sections of the ACT. diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program* and SAT or ACT** scores. (To have these scores sent directly to SCAD, applicants Otherwise qualifed applicants who do not meet the minimum scores listed should use SAT code 5631 or ACT code 0855 on the test form. SAT or above must take a SCAD English language placement test to be placed in ACT scores are not required of international applicants or applicants the appropriate level of ESL upon enrollment. Students must satisfactorily who have been out of high school for at least two years.) complete ESL coursework through completion of Level VI.

4. Evidence of English profciency for students whose frst language For applicants whose native language is English, no additional proof of is not English.*** English profciency is required. For applicants whose transcripts show extensive study at an institution at which English is the language of instruc- 5. Transfer applicants may be required to provide any other documents tion, no additional proof of English profciency is required for admission or materials necessary to obtain a student visa.****Exceptions to the evaluation, but applicants may be asked to take an English placement test general rules of admission may be made for applicants of unusual upon enrollment at the university. motivation and ability. Application materials cannot be returned.

****Ofcial certifcation of sources and funds, a copy of the frst page of • A certifcate of General Educational Development from the American the applicant’s passport (requested but not required), and a copy of Council on Education is considered equivalent to a diploma from a the frst page of the passport for any dependent accompanying the U.S. high school. For student applicants from countries other than the student. These documents are used to verify spelling of names, birth U.S., SCAD generally uses the standards established by the Ameri- dates, and other information vital to student registration. can Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Ofcers to determine the equivalent academic achievement. For home-schooled applicants, an academic portfolio is also acceptable and may include, Supplementary materials but is not limited to, the following: Applicants who do not meet the standard criteria for admission are encouraged to submit supplementary materials that may include one or • Verifcation that the home school has been recognized by the state more of the following: of residence of the applicant. 1. Recommendations. • Detailed outline of the home-school curriculum, including subject One to three recommendations from professors, teachers, counselors, areas studied, time spent on each discipline, and, if applicable, grades professionals, or community leaders with whom the applicant has had awarded. A home-school transcript may fulfll this requirement. immediate contact. Recommendations should address the applicant’s level of commitment, as well as attributes such as creativity, initiative, motivation, character, and academic achievement, to aid in assessing • Writing sample that is academic in nature, but not necessarily a graded the applicant’s reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD. assignment or one used for coursework. Recommendations may not come from friends or family members except in the case of a teacher-parent. • Résumé of courses taken outside the home. If courses have been taken at a college or university, ofcial transcripts are required. 2. Statement of purpose. The statement should be no more than 500 words in length and should * Non-U.S. students, please refer to the international applicant section provide an overview of the applicant’s academic and personal experi- at scad.edu/international for details. ence, describing preparation for and commitment to further study at SCAD, as well as educational and professional goals and aspirations. **Students pursuing the M.Arch degree who have SAT math scores lower than 580, ACT math scores lower than 24, or who are otherwise 3. Portfolio, audition, riding, or writing submission. A fee of US$10 is unable to demonstrate an aptitude for the study of mathematics and charged by SlideRoom for each portfolio submission. science must complete MATH 101 in order to pursue the professional M.Arch. degree. The credit hours earned in MATH 101 may be applied 4. Résumé or list of achievements and awards. as an undergraduate general education elective toward the 270 credit hours required for the M.Arch. degree. 5. In-person or telephone interview (may be scheduled by contacting the admission department). ***English is the language of instruction for all courses at SCAD. In addition to meeting or exceeding all other SCAD admission criteria, applicants who wish to be admitted with no further English profciency require- Undergraduate transfer credits ments must demonstrate their current level of profciency by providing After an undergraduate transfer applicant is accepted for admission, ofcial ofcial minimum scores on one of the following or will be required to transcripts showing completed collegiate coursework are evaluated by take an ESL placement test at orientation prior to the frst day of classes: the admission department to determine whether or not the student may be granted advanced standing. For a student’s prior coursework to earn • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores (SCAD credit, the coursework must have equivalent credit hours, meet minimum code 5631): grading requirements, and be relevant to the degree the student is seeking a. 550 on the paper-based test. at SCAD, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student b. 85 on the internet-based test with minimum score of 20 on competencies comparable to or higher than those of students enrolled at each section. SCAD. The comprehensive assessment of the student’s original transcript

scad.edu/Policies 204 is followed by a close examination of the course description and content, student for advanced standing. Credit is awarded for AP courses taken at including a detailed syllabus and portfolio review (as appropriate), in order the high school level if certain requirements are met. AP credit awarded by to evaluate equivalency. In assessing and documenting comparable learn- another college or university is not transferable without proper documenta- ing through course content and level of instruction, SCAD uses recognized tion. Ofcial AP scores must be submitted to the admission department. guidelines that aid in the evaluation of credit, such as those published Transfer credit from all sources (including AP) may not exceed 90 quarter by the American Council on Education and the American Association of hours. A chart of credit awarded is available at scad.edu/ap. Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Ofcers. This policy is consistent with the mission of SCAD and ensures that coursework and learning outcomes British A-level credit are at the collegiate level and comparable to SCAD degree programs. British Advanced-level examinations are well established and internationally recognized. The A-level examinations indicate a level of achievement that Generally, transfer credit may be accepted from institutions that are may qualify a student for advanced standing. Credit is awarded for A-level approved by the U.S. Department of Education and hold appropriate examinations if certain requirements are met. Credit awarded by another institutional accreditation, or have appropriate specialized or program- college or university for A-level examinations is not transferable without matic accreditation, or have been evaluated and proven to be comparable proper documentation. Ofcial A-level scores must be submitted to the in course content and level of instruction to SCAD, or are recognized by admission department. Credit is awarded on a selective basis. Transfer credit the ministry of education or equivalent agency in the applicant’s home from all sources (including A-level) may not exceed 90 quarter hours. A country. SCAD employs a transfer credit review process in which academi- chart of credit awarded is available at scad.edu/alevel. cally qualifed SCAD faculty and transfer evaluators in the SCAD admission department collaborate to determine acceptance or rejection of transfer credit in accordance with the university’s published policies. The transfer British AS-level credit evaluator frst examines whether the student’s previous institution meets British Advanced Subsidiary-level examinations are well established and the criteria outlined above — e.g., accreditation status, degree level, calendar internationally recognized. The AS-level examinations indicate a level of system — and conducts a comprehensive assessment of the student’s ofcial achievement that may qualify a student for advanced standing. Credit is transcript for adherence to SCAD’s credit-hour and grading requirements. awarded for AS-level examinations if certain requirements are met. Credit The transfer evaluator consults with academically qualifed faculty for a awarded by another college or university for AS-level examinations is not review of the course syllabus — including course descriptions, goals, and transferable without proper documentation. Ofcial AS-level scores must outcomes — and student portfolio or other course work as appropriate be submitted to the admission department. Credit is awarded on a selective to make a judgment on the course level and content for the fnal transfer basis. Transfer credit from all sources (including AS-level) may not exceed credit determination. 90 quarter hours. A chart of credit awarded is available at scad.edu/aslevel.

Students who wish to appeal the decision of SCAD regarding transfer of Caribbean Advanced Profciency Examination credit from international institutions may provide an outside credential evaluation; SCAD reserves the right to make the fnal determination of The Caribbean Advanced Profciency Examination indicates a level of transfer credit. A list of acceptable outside evaluators may be obtained achievement that may qualify a student for advanced standing. Credit from the admission department. is awarded for CAPE if certain requirements are met. Credit awarded by another college or university for CAPE is not transferable without proper A maximum of 90 quarter hours of undergraduate credit for a bachelor’s documentation. Ofcial CAPE scores must be submitted to the admission degree may be given for courses appropriate to the SCAD curriculum. The department. Credit is awarded on a selective basis. A maximum of 45 undergraduate transfer credit policy applies to SCAD alumni wishing to quarter hours of CAPE credit may be awarded. Transfer credit from all complete an additional undergraduate degree at SCAD. Only courses with a sources (including CAPE) may not exceed 90 quarter hours. A chart of fnal grade of 2.0 (C) or higher may be transferred for undergraduate credit. credit awarded is available at scad.edu/cape. Failure to submit an updated transcript may result in loss of transfer credit. College-level Examination Program A portfolio review is required for fnal transfer credit determination of The College-level Examination Program is administered through the College specifc studio courses before or during the student’s frst quarter of Board to provide documentation of college-level achievement that may enrollment. To receive specifc studio course credit, students must follow qualify a student for advanced standing. CLEP credit is awarded if certain the portfolio submission criteria and guidelines available through the requirements are met. CLEP credit awarded by another college or university admission department. Additionally, a review of all course syllabi may be is not transferable without proper documentation. Ofcial CLEP scores required. Portfolios are reviewed by faculty members from the applicable from the College Board must be submitted to the admission department. department. Transfer credit is granted when the quality of work in the A maximum of 45 quarter hours of CLEP credit may be awarded. Transfer portfolio is found to be at least equivalent to that which would earn a credit from all sources (including CLEP) may not exceed 90 quarter hours. grade of 2.0 (C) or higher in an equivalent or comparable course at SCAD. A chart of credit awarded is available at scad.edu/clep. Failure to submit a portfolio during the frst quarter of enrollment results in the loss of opportunity to transfer studio credit. DANTES/DSST credit

Students who wish to appeal the transfer credit process after the frst Within the U.S. Department of Defense, voluntary education programs are quarter of enrollment must submit a written request to the admission ofered through DANTES, Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education department. Transfer credit appears on the transcript as T and is not Support. SCAD gives consideration to DANTES Subject Standardized Test calculated in the student’s grade-point average. The fnal 45 hours of any scores. DSST credit is awarded if certain requirements are met. DSST credit degree program must be earned at SCAD. Study abroad programs ofered awarded by another college or university is not transferable without proper by SCAD and SCAD eLearning courses are considered in residence and documentation. Ofcial DSST score results must be submitted to the admis- may be counted as such. sion department. A maximum of 45 quarter hours of DSST credit may be awarded. Transfer credit from all sources (including DSST) may not exceed 90 quarter hours. A chart of credit awarded is available at scad.edu/dsst. Advanced Placement credit Advanced Placement examinations are administered through the College Board to provide documentation of a level of achievement that qualifes a French Baccalaureate credit Portfolio submission French Baccalaureate examinations from the French Ministry of National Applicants must use the online fle management system SlideRoom if they Education are well established and internationally recognized. The French wish to submit a portfolio for review. From SlideRoom (scad.slideroom. Baccalaureate program leads to examinations that provide documentation com), applicants can upload still images, Word documents, and digital and of achievement that may qualify a student for advanced standing. Credit multimedia fles. There also are instructions for creating a corresponding is awarded for French Baccalaureate coursework if certain requirements inventory of work (required) including titles, dates, media, dimensions, and are met. Credit awarded by another college or university for French specifc responsibilities on group projects, if applicable. A fee of US$10 is Baccalaureate coursework is not transferable without proper documenta- charged by SlideRoom for each portfolio submission. More information is tion. Ofcial French Baccalaureate examination scores must be submitted available online at scad.edu/portfolio. to the admission department. A maximum of 45 quarter hours of French Baccalaureate credit may be awarded. Transfer credit from all sources Portfolio-based course exemption (including French Baccalaureate examinations) may not exceed 90 quarter hours. A chart of credit awarded is available at scad.edu/frenchbacc. New admitted students may request and submit documentation for portfolio-based course exemption through the admission department. German Abitur credit Currently enrolled students should request and submit documentation for portfolio-based course exemption to the appropriate department German Abitur credit is well established and internationally recognized. chair. Documentation should demonstrate mastery of skills and sufcient The seven-year gymnasium program leads to German Abitur credit that knowledge of content taught in a specifc university-level course. A student provides documentation of achievement that may qualify a student for who is exempted from a required course does not earn academic credit advanced standing. Credit is awarded for German Abitur coursework for that course but may substitute a course from the same subject area as if certain requirements are met. Credit awarded by another college or approved by the department chair to fulfll the number of hours required university for German Abitur coursework is not transferable without to complete degree requirements. proper documentation. Ofcial German Abitur examination scores must be submitted to the admission department. Transfer credit from all sources (including the German Abitur) may not exceed 90 quarter hours. A chart Undergraduate acceptance of credit awarded is available at scad.edu/abitur. Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are notifed of the admission decision accordingly. International Baccalaureate credit In some cases, the Admission Review Committee may request additional The International Baccalaureate program is a pre-university course of study for secondary school students. The IB program leads to examinations that materials from applicants whose overall completed application fle does not provide documentation of achievement that may qualify a student for meet or exceed regular admission standards. This may include cases where advanced standing. Credit is awarded for IB coursework taken at the higher standardized test scores are below 1080 on the SAT (math and reading level if certain requirements are met. Credit awarded by another college or only) or 21 on the ACT, and/or the secondary school, high school, or college university for IB coursework is not transferable without proper documen- grade-point average is below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. All applicants may submit tation. Ofcial IB scores must be submitted to the admission department. supporting materials such as portfolio, recommendations, or statement of Transfer credit from all sources (including IB) may not exceed 90 quarter purpose and/or have a personal or telephone interview to enhance their hours. A chart of credit awarded is available at scad.edu/ib. application fle. Admission decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

Military transcripts Exceptions to the general rules of admission may be made for applicants of unusual motivation and ability. Application materials cannot be returned. The American Council on Education maintains military registries with applicable ACE credit recommendations as a resource for colleges and universities. SCAD gives consideration to Joint Services Transcript. Credit Graduate admission. is awarded if coursework is relevant to the student’s course of study and SCAD encourages applications from students who demonstrate success- determined to be comparable in course content and level of instruction to ful completion of appropriate coursework at the undergraduate level and coursework at SCAD. Credit awarded by another college or university for adequate preparedness to undertake graduate-level study. Applicants must Joint Services Transcript is not transferable without proper documentation. hold a bachelor’s degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor’s Transfer credit from all sources (including Joint Services Transcript) may degree before enrollment in the graduate program. All applicants are not exceed 90 quarter hours. evaluated individually according to previous educational experience and level of achievement. Undergraduate portfolio, Graduate students apply for and are accepted into specifc disciplines. audition, and writing guidelines. Students who wish to change from one discipline to another must meet all admission requirements for the new discipline. Undergraduate portfolios, auditions, writing, and riding submissions are accepted from applicants who wish to be considered for achievement For graduate students entering the professional architecture program scholarships. Applicants may submit any type of work, regardless of the from preparatory or preprofessional programs, required credit hours are major they are interested in pursuing. All portfolio types should showcase determined on an individual basis, dependent upon review of the student’s the applicant’s best work, presented as professionally as possible. Portfolios academic transcripts and portfolio by SCAD architecture faculty. Students should demonstrate the applicant’s interest in and aptitude for advanced may be assigned preparatory (preliminary) courses from the SCAD B.F.A. study and, specifcally, potential for success at SCAD. program in addition to two years of graduate study. The graduate admission review ensures that the undergraduate coursework of all applicants to the Applicants are encouraged to submit only their best work. It is not necessary professional M.Arch. program is evaluated according to the the requisite to add extra work if it is not consistently strong. Applicants should not submit student learning acumen at the pre-professional level. work copied from flm, television, photographs, magazine/book illustrations, or other sources. All materials submitted should be clearly labeled with the appli- All graduate degree applicants should review the graduate candidacy and cant’s name and contact information. Application materials cannot be returned. completion requirements in the academic programs and policies section.

scad.edu/Policies 206 Graduate admission with required intensive a high level of interest in and a highly developed understanding of the coursework discipline. The applicant should describe knowledge of the discipline, approach to past work, qualifcations for graduate study and intended For students with exceptional motivation who meet entry-level admis- focus, as well as personal and professional goals. sion requirements but fail to demonstrate adequate discipline-specifc knowledge and/or practice through their portfolios, SCAD may assign 7. Portfolio, audition, or writing submission. intensive coursework beyond the standard curriculum. As many as fve The portfolio should be specifc to the intended course of study, should courses could be included as part of the graduate program of study and represent the applicant’s best work and should demonstrate a high will therefore extend the time and credit hours required to complete the level of skill presented as professionally as possible. (See graduate program. Courses are assigned by the Admission Review Committee, in audition, portfolio, and writing guidelines.) consultation with leadership from the intended academic program, based on the student’s prior educational experience and demonstrated level of achievement. Students accepted with intensive coursework should consult 8. Résumé. with their admission adviser regarding eligibility for federal fnancial aid. The résumé should document educational credentials as well as profes- Intensive coursework may not be ofered every quarter or at every SCAD sional and other employment, such as internships or feld experience location and, thus, may change a student’s entry term and intended location. in the intended area of graduate study, and should list commissioned works, exhibitions, performances, publications, honors, memberships, Students who seek exemption from any assigned intensive course must interests, and activities, including volunteer work. provide documentation to the admission department that demonstrates mastery of skills and sufcient knowledge of content taught in the specifc 9. GRE scores. intensive course. The Admission Review Committee will review additional While not required of most applicants, submission of GRE scores is work and render decisions on granting exceptions, as appropriate. A student strongly encouraged for applicants to architectural history, art history, who is granted exemption does not receive credit for the course, but the cinema studies, and creative business leadership. Performance on the course is eliminated from the student’s additional course requirements. GRE may assist in demonstrating adequate educational preparation and ability to succeed in academic coursework at the graduate level. Graduate application requirements

1. Completed application for admission. Applicants whose bachelor’s degrees are conferred by institutions that are not approved by the U.S. Department of Education and/or 2. Nonrefundable application fee (US$50). do not hold appropriate institutional accreditation, or do not have appropriate specialized or programmatic accreditation, or have not been evaluated and proven comparable in course content and level of 3. Graduate applicants may receive a preliminary ofer of admission instruction to SCAD, or are not recognized by the ministry of education based upon unofcial transcripts/mark sheets from their last under- or equivalent agency in the applicant’s home country, are required to graduate degree-bearing institution.* If an ofer of admission is take the GRE and submit ofcial scores to SCAD. made, ofcial transcripts/mark sheets from their last degree-bearing undergraduate institution should be received prior to Aug. 1 for fall enrollment. Prior to enrollment at SCAD, proof of completion of the 10. Additionally, if applicable, any other documents or materials must be bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) must be received by SCAD.** provided if required to obtain a student visa.**** All transcripts/mark sheets must be in English or accompanied by a certifed English translation. The ofce of admission must receive 11. In-person or telephone interview optional (may be scheduled by ofcial degree-conferred transcripts prior to the frst day of class. contacting the admission department). Failure to comply with this requirement may prohibit the student from attending classes for that quarter. Exceptions to the general rules of admission may be made for applicants of unusual motivation and ability. Application materials cannot be returned. SCAD reserves the right to verify all documents submitted in applica- tion for admission. Ofers of admission are contingent upon receipt of * Non-U.S. students refer to the international applicant section on ofcial documentation, and SCAD reserves the right to revoke any ofer scad.edu/international for details. of admission should discrepancies be found. Any falsifcation of admis- sion documents, portfolio, or audition materials constitutes grounds ** for termination of application procedures or dismissal from SCAD. SCAD uses the standards established by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Ofcers to determine the equivalent academic achievement of a bachelor’s degree. Transcripts 4. Evidence of English profciency for students whose frst language are evaluated to determine the conferment of bachelor’s degrees from is not English.*** institutions that are approved by the U.S. Department of Education and hold appropriate institutional accreditation, or have appropriate 5. Recommendations. specialized or programmatic accreditation, or have been evaluated and Two letters of recommendation from professors, advisers, supervi- proven to have comparable course content and level of instruction to sors, or community leaders who have had immediate contact with SCAD, or are recognized by the ministry of education or equivalent the applicant and who have knowledge of the applicant’s level of agency in the applicant’s home country. Course content is evaluated commitment and history of achievement. Recommendations should by comparing the curricula of other institutions with that of SCAD and provide relevant information about the applicant’s creativity, initiative, assessing whether foundation studies, general education, and major motivation, character, and achievements, thus assessing the applicant’s discipline courses are comparable to those ofered at SCAD. reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD. Recommenda- tions may not come from friends or family members. ***English is the language of instruction for all courses at SCAD. In addition to meeting or exceeding all other SCAD admission criteria, 6. Statement of purpose. applicants who wish to be admitted with no further English profciency The statement should be a 500- to 750-word overview of the applicant’s requirements must demonstrate their current level of profciency by academic and professional accomplishments and should demonstrate providing ofcial minimum scores on one of the following or will be required to take an ESL placement test at orientation prior to the equivalent agency in the applicant’s home country. Prior to the end of frst day of classes: the frst quarter of enrollment, the student must submit to the admission department ofcial transcripts, course descriptions, a portfolio or, in the case • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores (SCAD of a lecture course, projects and papers, and a written request for transfer code 5631): credit review for the course(s) the student wishes to transfer. Materials are a. 550 on the paper-based test. reviewed to determine if the work is comparable to that which would earn b. 85 on the internet-based test with minimum score of 20 on each at least a 3.0 in a SCAD graduate-level course. Transfer credit appears on section. the transcript as such and is not calculated in the student’s grade-point • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) composite score average. Students who wish to appeal the transfer credit process after the of at least 6.5 with a score of at least 6.5 in both reading and writing. frst quarter of enrollment must submit a written request to the admission • American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) score department. The graduate transfer credit policy applies to SCAD alumni of at least “high advanced” on the writing placement portion of the test. wishing to complete an additional graduate degree at SCAD. Transfer of • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) verbal section score of at least 500 credits earned in coursework required for multiple degrees is evaluated (for tests taken before Aug. 1, 2011) or 153 (for tests taken after Aug. 1, 2011). on a case-by-case, course-by-course basis.

Otherwise qualifed applicants who do not meet the minimum scores listed International applicants. above must take a SCAD English language profciency test to be placed in SCAD welcomes students from throughout the world. International the appropriate level of ESL upon enrollment. Students must satisfactorily applicants should adhere to requirements relevant to frst-year freshman, complete ESL coursework through completion of Level VI. undergraduate transfer, or graduate applicants. International applicants must submit ofcial transcripts/mark sheets for an admission decision For applicants whose native language is English, no additional proof of to be rendered. Students may submit transcripts/mark sheets from all English profciency is required. For applicants whose transcripts show secondary school years prior to the fnal year to receive a preliminary extensive study in an institution at which English is the language of instruc- ofer of admission. SCAD is authorized under federal law to enroll nonim- tion, no additional proof of English profciency is required for admission migrant international students who show evidence of profciency in the evaluation, but applicants may be asked to take an English profciency test English language and who certify means of fnancial support for their upon enrollment at the university. studies. Documentation of fnancial support for the frst year is required for SCAD to begin the process for an international applicant to obtain a ****Ofcial certifcation of sources and funds, a copy of the frst page of visa. Submission of ofcial certifcation of sources and funds at the time the applicant’s passport (requested but not required), and a copy of of application is strongly encouraged and may expedite the visa process. the frst page of the passport for any dependent accompanying the SCAD eLearning applicants residing outside the U.S. are not required to student. These documents are used to verify spelling of names, birth submit certifcation of sources and funds. dates, and other information vital to student registration. Applicants from mainland China may submit gaokao scores for consideration of admission. Preference will be given to students who score at or above Graduate audition, portfolio, the second tier cutof score for their respective province. Applicants must and writing guidelines. also demonstrate proof of English profciency. Applicants from mainland Graduate audition, portfolio, or writing submissions are required for graduate China who have not taken the gaokao or do not place in the top third for enrollment and scholarship consideration. Portfolios should be specifc to their province are encouraged to submit supplementary materials. the intended course of study, should represent the applicant’s best work, and should be presented as professionally as possible. Portfolios should Although international students are not eligible to receive U.S. federal or demonstrate the applicant’s interest in and aptitude for advanced study state fnancial aid, all admitted students are considered for institutional and, specifcally, potential for success at SCAD. scholarships upon receipt of relevant materials. These funds are limited and are awarded to the earliest qualifers. Portfolio submission SCAD reserves the right to verify all documents submitted in support of Applicants must use the online fle management system SlideRoom to submit an application for admission. Any falsifcation of admission documents or their portfolios for review. From the SlideRoom website (scad.slideroom. portfolio or audition materials constitutes grounds for termination of applica- com), applicants can upload still images, Word documents, and digital and tion procedures or dismissal from SCAD. Permanent residents must submit multimedia fles. There also are instructions for creating a corresponding proof of legal residency such as a copy of a resident alien card. A copy of inventory of work (required) including titles, dates, media, dimensions, and the frst page of each international applicant’s passport is requested, though specifc responsibilities on group projects, if applicable. A fee of US$10 is not required. A copy of the frst page of the passport for any dependent charged by SlideRoom for each portfolio submission. Graduate applicants accompanying the international applicant also is requested. These documents should submit at least 20 images or documents. Specifc criteria for each are used to verify spelling of names, birth dates, and other information vital program are published online at scad.edu/portfolio. to student registration. In order to help students avoid unexpected costs of health care, SCAD requires all enrolled international students on F-1 visas to Graduate transfer credits have adequate medical insurance. These students must enroll in the SCAD international health insurance plan, and the charges are automatically added A maximum of 20 quarter hours of graduate academic credit toward a to the student account. Exemptions may be granted for students who are 90-quarter-hour graduate degree may be given for courses appropriate already covered under certain government- or embassy-sponsored plans. to the SCAD curriculum. Only graduate courses with grades of at least See for additional information and fee structure. a 3.0 (B) taken at institutions with a level of graduate course content scad.edu/isso and level of instruction comparable to that of SCAD may be transferred. Credit may be accepted from institutions that are approved by the U.S. English is the language of instruction for all courses. Proof of English Department of Education and hold appropriate institutional accreditation, profciency is required for admission if English is not the student’s frst or have appropriate specialized or programmatic accreditation, or have language. For students whose native language is English, or whose been evaluated and proven to be comparable in course content and level academic transcripts show extensive study at an institution in which English of instruction to SCAD, or are recognized by the ministry of education or is the language of instruction, no additional proof of English profciency is

scad.edu/Policies 208 required for admission evaluation, but applicants may be asked to take an university indicating permission to take specifc courses. Graduate transient English profciency test upon enrollment at the university. applicants must submit an application for admission, a nonrefundable US$50 application fee submitted via scad.edu/apply, transcripts from their undergraduate degree program and current graduate program, a résumé, Otherwise qualifed applicants who do not meet minimum required test and a letter of good standing from their college or university indicating scores may be considered for admission to SCAD. These students must take permission to take specifc courses. International students wishing to be a SCAD English language profciency test to be placed in the appropriate transient must be granted an exemption from English as a Second Language level of ESL upon enrollment. Students must satisfactorily complete ESL coursework. Applicants denied admission to SCAD as degree-seeking coursework through completion of Level VI. students may or may not be eligible for enrollment as transient students. Performance in courses taken as a transient student does not automatically All new international students who are not granted a waiver from ESL qualify an applicant for admission as a degree-seeking student. Transient are required to take an English language profciency test upon arrival at students who wish to study longer than one quarter may be required to SCAD. Students are placed in the appropriate level of English as a Second reapply for admission to SCAD. Transient students who wish to become Language, as determined by their scores on the test. Students wishing only degree-seeking at SCAD must fulfll the application requirements in efect to take ESL courses must submit a separate application form and should for degree-seeking students. Transient students are not eligible for fnancial contact the admission department for information. aid or scholarships through SCAD, but they may reside in SCAD housing on a space-available basis. The administrative unit responsible for transient Other types of admission. student admission decisions is the Admission Review Committee. Certifcate Readmission Applicants to an undergraduate certifcate program should follow the appli- Students who have attended SCAD, but have not been enrolled at SCAD cation guidelines for frst-time freshman or transfer applicants. For more for at least fve consecutive quarters, or have attended another college information, certifcate applicants should contact the admission department or university in the interim, must apply for readmission and meet current by telephone or email or visit the SCAD website at scad.edu/admission. admission requirements and fees. All readmission applications are evalu- ated on an individual basis by the Admission Review Committee and the Nondegree-seeking register’s ofce. Any prior awards of fnancial aid and/or scholarships may or may not apply. Students should complete new FAFSA forms and Enrollment of nondegree-seeking students is ofered on a space-available re-submit any required materials to be considered for aid or scholarship basis for individuals who, while not wishing to pursue a degree, would like awards. Graduate students must also adhere to the graduate student to enroll in SCAD courses. Nondegree-seeking applicants must submit an continuous enrollment policy. application for admission, a résumé, and a nonrefundable US$50 applica- tion fee submitted via scad.edu/apply. Applicants denied admission to SCAD as degree-seeking students may or may not be eligible for enroll- SCAD and ACA alumni application and enrollment ment as nondegree-seeking students. Performance in courses taken as a fee waiver nondegree-seeking student does not automatically qualify an applicant for The application fee and enrollment fee are waived for SCAD and Atlanta admission as a degree-seeking student. Nondegree-seeking students who College of Art alumni who apply and are accepted to any undergraduate wish to become degree-seeking must fulfll the application requirements or graduate program at SCAD, and their SCAD transcripts may be provided in efect for degree-seeking students. Nondegree-seeking students are to the admission department at no charge. not eligible for fnancial aid or scholarships, but they may reside in SCAD housing on a space-available basis. The administrative unit responsible for Continued enrollment from M.A. to M.F.A. nondegree-seeking admission decisions is the Admission Review Committee. In some programs, the M.A. degree may be followed by additional study at SCAD leading to an M.F.A. degree. Students planning to continue All students for whom English is not the frst language must pass an English the next quarter from the M.A. to the M.F.A. in the same major should profciency test before being allowed to enroll in any academic or studio contact their success adviser prior to the conclusion of their M.A. studies. courses at SCAD. These students may be asked to submit TOEFL or other Approval must be given by the department chair of the area of study and English profciency documentation and may be required to enroll in and the registrar’s ofce. successfully complete English as a Second Language coursework before being allowed to register for academic or studio courses. Summer programs. Nondegree-seeking applicants who wish to take graduate level courses must SCAD ofers an array of summer courses and workshops to students, submit an application for admission, a résumé, and must hold a bachelor’s educators, and adults. These programs provide educational enrichment, degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor’s degree before prepare high school students for university-level coursework, and foster enrollment as evidenced by ofcial transcripts from each college/university the artistic talents of both youth and adults. Participants may wish to attended. A maximum of three graduate courses may be registered as a earn college credit, fne-tune creative pursuits, or simply seek personal non-degree seeking graduate student, all of which must be approved by enrichment or professional development. the department chair prior to registration. Nondegree-seeking students who wish to register more than three graduate classes must reapply to SCAD Rising Star is a fve-week residential program for students who have SCAD (application fee is required) and fulfll the application requirements completed their junior year of high school and wish to earn university credit. in efect for degree-seeking students. Participants have full access to SCAD buildings, stay in a SCAD residence hall and have their meals at a SCAD dining hall. Transient

Enrollment of transient students is ofered for individuals who, while Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors may enroll in SCAD enrolled at another college or university, would like to enroll for one quarter Summer Seminars, workshops for residential or commuting students that at SCAD. Undergraduate transient applicants must submit an application ofer opportunities for talented teens to meet others from around the for admission, a nonrefundable US$50 application fee submitted via scad. world and experience a taste of university life under the guidance of SCAD edu/apply, a résumé, and a letter of good standing from their college or professors and graduate students. More information and registration guidelines are available at scad.edu/ summer. Admission contacts. SCAD Atlanta Phone: 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 Fax 404.253.3466 [email protected]

SCAD Admission Department P.O. Box 77300 Atlanta, Georgia 30357-1300 USA

Packages may be sent to: SCAD Admission Department 1600 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, Georgia 30309 USA

SCAD Savannah Phone: 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100 Fax 912.525.5986 [email protected]

SCAD Admission Department P.O. Box 2072 Savannah, Georgia 31402-2072 USA

Packages may be sent to: SCAD Admission Department 22 E. Lathrop Ave. Savannah, Georgia 31415 USA

SCAD eLearning Phone: 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100 Fax 912.525.5986 [email protected]

SCAD Admission Department P.O. Box 2072 Savannah, Georgia 31402-2072 USA

Packages may be sent to: SCAD Admission Department 22 E. Lathrop Ave. Savannah, Georgia 31415 USA

scad.edu/Policies 210 Scholarships

Scholarships and grants students accepted for admission whose co-curricular accomplishments are judged to be of exceptional quality by the Admission Review Committee. for entering undergraduate A résumé or list of activities and accomplishments detailing leadership, students. (nonrepayable funds) volunteer, and community service contributions, extracurricular involvement, and/or artistic portfolio, audition, riding, or writing submission are required Through the admission department, SCAD administers a number of schol- for achievement honors scholarship consideration. The scholarship may arships for entering students. Scholarship recipients are expected to be be renewed quarterly through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to particularly strong and positive leaders at SCAD, excelling academically and 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled, positively representing SCAD well within the community. Scholarships are available contributes to the university community, and maintains a cumulative grade- to both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens and are awarded to entering point average of at least 3.0. Achievement honors scholarships may be students prior to frst-quarter attendance. awarded in addition to other awards, up to the cost of tuition.

Entering students may be ofered a scholarship from SCAD based on demonstrated academic achievements and/or other achievements, including May and Paul Poetter Scholarship leadership, volunteer and community service, co-curricular involvement, In honor of two of the university’s founders and longtime administrators, a and artistic accomplishment. Financial need, as indicated by completion limited number of May and Paul Poetter Scholarships may be awarded to of the FAFSA or other documentation, is taken into consideration for accepted students whose ofcial standardized test scores and grade-point need-based scholarships. A scholarship recipient may accept additional averages are superior. Grade-point averages are evaluated on a 4.0 scale. scholarships from other sources, as well as additional forms of fnancial aid, SAT scores are evaluated on a scale of 1600 and ACT scores on a scale of if qualifed. Most scholarships are awarded to degree-seeking students, are 36, with consideration given to math and reading sections of the SAT and applied quarterly, and may be renewed quarterly through completion of a the ACT composite score. The scholarship covers full tuition. Room, board, bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient books, and supplies are not included, but may be paid through scholar- remains enrolled and maintains a cumulative grade-point average of at ships from other non-SCAD sources, loans, or fnancial aid. The scholarship least 3.0. Students who plan to pursue a double major or multiple minors may be renewed quarterly through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or should meet with a student success adviser to determine if aid is sufcient. up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, positively contributes to the university community, and maintains An annual award is intended to be disbursed over 45 hours of credit earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. To be considered for this in three quarters at SCAD and, if necessary, prorated based on enrollment. scholarship, students are encouraged to submit their application materials Students may qualify for more than one scholarship and may receive a before Feb. 15 of the intended year of enrollment. An interview may be combined total up to the cost of tuition. All undergraduate applicants are requested by the admission department. considered for scholarship as part of the admission process. Notifcation of awards occurs along with or soon after notifcation of acceptance, Pamela E. Poetter Memorial Scholarship when appropriate. In honor of a beloved mentor and an infuential leader at SCAD for 25 years, the Pamela E. Poetter Memorial Scholarship may be awarded to a limited SCAD scholarship ofers for undergraduate students vary according to whether number of accepted students who demonstrate outstanding academic students reside in SCAD housing. A scholarship student who accepts an and artistic achievement. Minimum requirements include a grade-point on-campus award as an entering student but moves out of SCAD student average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, SAT/ACT score of at least 1290/27, housing at any time, is considered to be declining the on-campus award demonstration of outstanding leadership potential, and documentation amount and accepting the of-campus award, thus reducing the award to of co-curricular activities, honors, and recognition. In addition, a portfolio, 70% of the on-campus award amount. Therefore, a balance due may be audition, riding, or writing submission is required and must be judged to created. These students must resolve any resulting charges incurred with be of exceptional quality by the Admission Review Committee. The award the SCAD student accounts ofce. may be renewed quarterly through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at Academic honors scholarships. SCAD, positively contributes to the university community, and maintains a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. A limited number of academic honors scholarships may be awarded to accepted students based on grade-point averages evaluated on a 4.0 scale and/or standardized test scores (SAT scores evaluated on a scale of 1600; Frances Larkin McCommon Scholarship ACT scores on a scale of 36) with consideration given to math and reading A limited number of Frances Larkin McCommon scholarships may be awarded sections of the SAT and the ACT composite score. The scholarship may be to accepted students who have a strong academic profle and whose portfolio, renewed quarterly through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to audition, riding, or writing submission is judged to be exceptional by the 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled, positively Admission Review Committee. The scholarship covers full tuition. Room, board, contributes to the university community, and maintains a cumulative books, and supplies are not included but may be paid through scholarships grade-point average of at least 3.0. Academic honors scholarships may be from other sources, loans, or fnancial aid. The scholarship may be renewed awarded in addition to other awards, up to the cost of tuition. quarterly through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, positively contributes Achievement honors to the university community, and maintains a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. To be considered for this scholarship, students are encouraged scholarships. to submit their application materials before Feb. 15 of the intended year of A limited number of achievement honors scholarships may be awarded to enrollment. An interview may be requested by the admission department. as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a cumulative Combined honors scholarships. grade-point average of at least 3.0. A limited number of combined honors scholarships may be awarded to accepted students who demonstrate outstanding academic and other SCAD Transfer Scholars achievements. The scholarship may be renewed quarterly through comple- tion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the The Transfer Scholars award may be ofered to a limited number of accepted recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, positively contributes to the university transfer students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community, and maintains a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. excellence in areas of art and design, riding, or writing. Minimum requirements include 45 quarter hours or 27 semester hours of college-level coursework ACA Scholarship maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale, demonstration of outstanding leadership potential, and documenta- A limited number of ACA Scholarships may be awarded to accepted tion of co-curricular activities, honors, and awards. In addition, a portfolio, students who demonstrate outstanding academic and artistic achievement. audition, riding, or writing submission is required and must be judged to Minimum requirements include a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a be of excellent quality by the Admission Review Committee. Students who 4.0 scale, SAT/ACT score of at least 1290/27, demonstration of outstand- have earned less than 45 quarter hours or 27 semester hours should refer ing leadership potential, and documentation of extracurricular activities, to the ACA Scholars and SCAD Distinguished Scholars award descriptions. honors, and recognitions. In addition, a portfolio, audition, riding, or writing The Transfer Scholars award may be renewed quarterly through comple- submission is required and must be judged to be of exceptional quality by tion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the the Admission Review Committee. The award may be renewed quarterly recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) grade-point average. In order to be considered for this award, students as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a cumula- must be nominated by a faculty member from their current institution. tive grade-point average of least 3.0. Nominations must be postmarked or emailed to [email protected] no later than Feb. 15 of the intended year of enrollment. Savannah Coca-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship Need-based scholarships and The Savannah Coca-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship may be awarded grants. to one accepted applicant to SCAD Savannah from Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, or South Carolina. This scholarship is awarded to Atlanta Board of Visitors Endowed Scholarship applicants who meet or exceed normal admission standards, present a The Atlanta Board of Visitors scholarship may be presented to one incom- portfolio, and demonstrate interest in advertising, animation, motion media ing, frst-year SCAD Atlanta student from the metro Atlanta area who design, flm and television, graphic design, illustration, or industrial design. meets or exceeds normal SCAD admission standards. The applicant must The scholarship may be renewed quarterly for up to four years through demonstrate academic achievement, artistic excellence, and fnancial need completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as by completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. The scholarship long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains a cumulative may be renewed quarterly for up to four years through completion of a grade-point average of at least 3.0, and demonstrates continued interest bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient in the felds listed. remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains a grade-point average of at least 3.0, and demonstrates continued fnancial need. SCAD Distinguished Scholars A limited number of SCAD Distinguished Scholar awards may be awarded Community Foundation Scholarship to accepted students who demonstrate exceptional academic and artistic The Community Foundation Scholarship may be awarded to a limited achievement as well as leadership, co-curricular activities, honors, and number of accepted SCAD Atlanta applicants who meet or exceed normal awards. Minimum requirements include a grade-point average of at least SCAD admission standards and who demonstrate fnancial need through 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, SAT/ACT score of at least 1410/30, demonstration of completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. The scholarship may be outstanding leadership potential, and documentation of co-curricular renewed quarterly for up to four years through completion of a bachelor’s activities, honors, and awards. In addition, a portfolio, audition, riding, or degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains writing submission is required and must be judged to be of exceptional enrolled at SCAD, maintains a cumulative grade-point average of at least quality by the Admission Review Committee. The award may be renewed 3.0, and demonstrates continued fnancial need. quarterly through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. Nominations must be Eckburg Scholarship postmarked or emailed to [email protected] no later than Feb. 15 of The Eckburg Scholarship may be awarded to a limited number of students the intended year of enrollment. graduating from Savannah Christian Preparatory School or to students graduating from other schools within a 200-mile radius of Savannah. Mayor’s Next Step Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizens who meet or exceed normal SCAD admission standards, and who demonstrate fnancial need through The Mayor’s Next Step Scholarship may be awarded to a limited number completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. The Eckburg Scholarship of students accepted to SCAD Atlanta who are members or alumni of may be renewed quarterly for up to four years through completion of a the Next Step Program in Atlanta. Applicants must be Georgia residents bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient and must demonstrate outstanding academic and artistic achievement. remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains a cumulative grade-point average of Minimum requirements include a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on at least 3.0, and demonstrates continued fnancial need. a 4.0 scale, SAT/ACT score of at least 1290/27 or completion of an Inter- national Baccalaureate diploma program, demonstration of outstanding European Board of Visitors Endowed Scholarship leadership potential, and documentation of co-curricular activities, honors, and awards. In addition, a portfolio, audition, riding, or writing submission One scholarship may be awarded to a European student accepted to SCAD is required and must be judged to be of excellent quality by the Admission who demonstrates outstanding academic and artistic ability, and fnancial Review Committee. The scholarship may be renewed quarterly through need. The scholarship may be renewed quarterly for up to four years through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long

scad.edu/Policies 212 as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains a cumulative grade- ofered to entering students prior to frst-quarter attendance. point average of at least 3.0, and demonstrates continued fnancial need. Entering students may be ofered an award from SCAD based on artistic Goizueta Scholarship and/or academic achievement with consideration given to fnancial need as indicated by completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. Award The Goizueta Scholarship may be awarded to a Hispanic/Latino applicant recipients may accept additional scholarships from other sources, as well accepted to SCAD Atlanta or SCAD Savannah whose family resides in the as additional forms of fnancial aid, if qualifed. U.S. Funding is provided by an endowment from The Goizueta Foundation. Applicants must meet or exceed normal SCAD admission standards and demonstrate fnancial need through completion of the FAFSA or other Awards are ofered to degree-seeking students, are applied quarterly, and documentation. The scholarship may be renewed quarterly for up to four may be renewed quarterly until completion of a graduate degree at SCAD, years through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, positively contributes hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, and maintains to the university community, and maintains a cumulative grade-point a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. average of at least 3.25.

Jane C. Thurber Scholarship An annual award is intended to be disbursed over 45 hours of credit earned in three quarters at SCAD and, if necessary, prorated based on enrollment. The Jane C. Thurber Scholarship may be awarded to an incoming undergradu- Graduate award recipients are not required to reside in SCAD housing. ate student interested in painting or fashion who demonstrates outstanding academic and artistic achievement and fnancial need through completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. The scholarship may be renewed SCAD Academic Honors and Achievement quarterly for up to four years through completion of a bachelor’s degree Honors (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0, and A limited number of SCAD Academic Honors and SCAD Achievement demonstrates continued fnancial need. Honors scholarships may be awarded to accepted graduate students who demonstrate outstanding artistic and/or academic achievement through outstanding portfolio, audition, or writing submission; Graduate Record Jordan Siegel Equestrian Scholarship Examination scores of 600 or higher on the verbal section, 740 or higher The Jordan Siegel Equestrian Scholarship may be awarded to an incom- on the quantitative section, and 5 or higher on the analytical writing ing frst-year student eligible for walk-trot or walk-trot-canter divisions in section; a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association competition who meets eligibility or presentation of outstanding portfolio, audition, or writing submission, requirements for the SCAD equestrian team. Eligible students must have a and above-average grades and test scores. high school grade-point average of at least 3.0, must have athletics experi- ence (any sport), and must demonstrate fnancial need through completion Graduate fellowship of the FAFSA or other documentation. The scholarship may be renewed quarterly for up to four years (up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the A limited number of graduate fellowships may be awarded to applicants to recipient maintains satisfactory academic performance and competes on any SCAD graduate program at any location who have been determined the SCAD equestrian team. through the admission process to be exceptionally strong candidates for advanced study and scholarship. The number of fellowships awarded on SCAD grant an annual basis may vary according to the number of applicants and their qualifcations. Graduate fellowship recipients are expected to be strong SCAD grants may be awarded to accepted freshman and transfer applicants leaders in their respective academic schools and departments, and are who meet or exceed normal admission standards and who demonstrate assigned specifc duties relative to the needs of the university. Eligibility fnancial need through completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. requirements include an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average These grants may be renewed quarterly for up to four years through of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and submission of a portfolio and statement completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long of purpose that are judged to be of exceptional quality by the Admission as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains satisfactory academic Review Committee. Qualifed semifnalists may be invited to participate in progress, and continues to demonstrate fnancial need. an interview to determine fnal selection. To be considered for this award, students are encouraged to submit their application materials before Feb. Student opportunity scholarship 15 of the intended year of enrollment. A limited number of scholarships may be awarded to accepted undergradu- ate or graduate students who meet or exceed the normal SCAD admission Dean’s fellowship standards and who demonstrate fnancial need through completion of Dean’s fellowships may be awarded to applicants to any SCAD graduate the FAFSA or other documentation. These scholarships may be awarded program at any location who have been determined through the admis- in addition to any other scholarship awarded by SCAD, up to the cost of sion process to be exceptionally strong candidates for advanced study tuition. Funding is limited. Eligibility criteria are available by contacting the admission department. and scholarship. The number of fellowships awarded on an annual basis may vary according to the number of applicants and their qualifcations. Dean’s fellowship recipients are expected to be strong leaders in their Scholarships, fellowships, and academic schools and departments, and are assigned specifc duties grants for entering graduate relative to their qualifcations and the needs of the department. Eligibility requirements include an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average students. (nonrepayable funds) of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and submission of a portfolio and statement Through the admission department, SCAD administers a number of scholar- of purpose that are judged to be of exceptional quality by the Admission ships, fellowships and grants for entering graduate students. Recipients are Review Committee. Qualifed semifnalists may be invited to participate in expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders at SCAD, excelling an interview to determine fnal selection. To be considered for this award, academically and representing SCAD well within the community. These students are encouraged to submit their application materials before Feb. awards are available to both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, and are 15 of the intended year of enrollment. Student opportunity scholarship grade-point average of at least 3.25. This scholarship may not be granted in addition to other SCAD scholarships. A limited number of scholarships may be awarded to accepted undergradu- ate or graduate students who meet or exceed the normal SCAD admission standards and who demonstrate fnancial need through completion of Multicultural Student Scholarship the FAFSA or other documentation. These scholarships may be awarded A limited number of scholarships may be awarded each year to help make in addition to any other scholarship awarded by SCAD, up to the cost of the benefts of a postsecondary or postgraduate education available to tuition. Funding is limited. Eligibility criteria are available by contacting degree-seeking students of various ethnic backgrounds who apply and the admission department. are accepted to SCAD. Students should meet or exceed normal admission standards and must request scholarship consideration by submitting a Other awards and scholarships. 500-word essay that addresses how their artwork, goals, and experiences are infuenced by their cultural background. Athletic award Athletic awards may be given to undergraduate students who demonstrate Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship outstanding athletic ability and individual merit. Criteria include high school Phi Theta Kappa members who apply, are accepted, and enroll at SCAD, academic record, standardized test scores, recommendations, achievements, having met or exceeded admission requirements, are awarded an academic leadership in extracurricular activities, and other documentation of ability scholarship of at least US$5,000 per year of enrollment at SCAD, up to 225 to contribute to and beneft from the educational experience at SCAD. attempted quarter hours, or until completion of a bachelor’s degree. This scholarship may not be granted in addition to other academic scholarships. Educator Scholarship Educators who are employed full time or in an adjunct capacity at the frst- SCAD and ACA Alumni Scholarship/application grade through university level at a public or private institution recognized and enrollment fee waiver by the applicant’s state department of education at the time of application may be eligible to receive a half-tuition scholarship to attend SCAD at any Scholarships of at least US$250 per course may be awarded to SCAD and location or via SCAD eLearning. To be eligible to receive this award, an ACA alumni who apply and are accepted to any undergraduate or graduate educator must apply and be accepted to SCAD and must provide proof of program at SCAD. The application fee and enrollment fee are waived for employment in good standing from their school administrator or human SCAD and ACA alumni who apply and are accepted to any undergraduate resources department. These awards are available to qualifed applicants to or graduate program at SCAD, and their transcripts may be provided to undergraduate or graduate degree programs at SCAD. Scholarship amount the SCAD admission department at no charge. This scholarship may not is based on enrollment in three classes (15 credit hours) each quarter. The be granted in addition to other SCAD scholarships. amount is prorated for those who enroll in fewer courses. SCAD Challenge Scholarship Competition Horatio Alger Scholar Award Ofering high school/secondary school students an international stage A scholarship is awarded to each Horatio Alger Scholar who is accepted to exhibit their work, the SCAD Challenge seeks the next generation of and enrolls at SCAD. Horatio Alger Scholars also may be eligible for other talented artists and designers. High school seniors and juniors, and students fnancial aid, grants, loans, or scholarships. The award is renewable for completing their last two years of secondary school, compete for SCAD up to four years through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 scholarships. More information is available online at scad.edu/scadchallenge. attempted hours), provided the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a grade-point average of at least 3.0. SCAD eLearning Pre-college Scholarship Qualifed high school or home-schooled students admitted to SCAD for International Baccalaureate Scholarship joint enrollment may be eligible to receive up to a half-tuition scholarship International Baccalaureate diploma recipients who apply, are accepted, and to enroll in courses ofered through SCAD eLearning. To be eligible, the enroll at SCAD are awarded scholarships on a score-based scale, per year of student must follow the application requirements for frst-time freshmen, enrollment at SCAD, up to 225 attempted quarter hours or until completion be recommended for joint enrollment by a counselor or teacher, and be of a bachelor’s degree. This award may not be granted in addition to other admitted for joint enrollment. This award may be applied only toward courses academic scholarships. The award scale is available online at scad.edu/ib. completed as a part-time, nondegree-seeking, joint-enrolled student. Joint enrollment students who have taken courses on a nondegree-seeking basis and who wish to become degree-seeking must reapply as a degree-seeking International Student Scholarship student and adhere to all frst-time freshman admission requirements. A limited number of scholarships may be awarded each year to degree- The scholarship amount is based on enrollment in three courses (15 credit seeking international students who apply and are accepted to SCAD. To hours) each quarter. The amount is prorated for those who enroll in fewer be considered for an international student scholarship, applicants should courses. Available courses may vary. meet or exceed normal admission standards and must request scholarship consideration by submitting a 500-word essay explaining how an inter- Scholastic Art and Writing Award Scholarship national education would infuence their artwork, goals, and experiences. SCAD is proud to recognize students’ outstanding artistic achievement. Legacy Scholarship Gold Key and Gold Portfolio Award recipients may be eligible for SCAD Achievement Honors scholarships should they apply and be accepted to Scholarships of at least US$3,000 are awarded to dependents of SCAD SCAD. More information is available online at scad.edu/scholastic. alumni who apply and are accepted to any undergraduate or graduate program. The undergraduate scholarship may be renewed quarterly Yellow Ribbon program grant through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) provided the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a cumula- SCAD voluntarily participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhance- tive grade-point average of at least 3.0. Graduate scholarship awards may ment Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance be renewed quarterly until completion of a graduate degree at SCAD, as Act of 2008. Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, eligible veterans who long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a cumulative apply and are accepted to SCAD may receive grant money from SCAD and

scad.edu/Policies 214 a matching amount from the U.S. Department of Veterans Afairs toward their tuition at SCAD. Qualifed students may receive either the Yellow Ribbon Grant or a SCAD scholarship based on academic and/or other achievement, whichever is higher. Although those who accept the Yellow Ribbon Grant are not eligible to receive other institutional scholarship awards from SCAD, they may qualify for additional federal or state aid and outside scholarships. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA and the Georgia aid application to receive maximum fnancial aid benefts.

In order to qualify for this grant, the student must provide SCAD with a copy of the student's VA Certifcate of Eligibility. Recipients continue to receive the grant as long as SCAD participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, conduct, and attendance and has remaining entitlement with the VA. For eligibility requirements and to verify the university’s participation and contribution amount for the current academic year, visit the Yellow Ribbon Program page through the VA website at gibill.va.gov. Scholarships for current students. Scholarships may be available to currently enrolled SCAD students based on academic achievement and/or fnancial need. To be eligible, students must be on schedule to complete a minimum of 45 undergraduate hours or 15 graduate hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. The scholar- ship application for current students is available online through MySCAD during the month of April only. Award recipients are notifed by mid-June. Applicants are automatically considered for all applicable scholarships. Additional information is available online at scad.edu/studentscholarships. Financial policies and student accounts

Upon enrollment, students are assigned an adviser to help them develop Payment dates schedule educational plans that relate their career goals with academic oferings. May 1 Fall new student enrollment fee due. Advisers also assist the student and family with any fnancial questions or concerns regarding educational expenses at SCAD. Students may consult June 1 Fall housing reservation fee due. individually with their adviser in person, by phone, or by email. Aug. 1 Fall tuition, housing, and meal plan balance due. Tuition Sept. 1 Winter new student enrollment fee due. Tuition and fees are solely provided in exchange for academic instruction, academic credit, and certain non-academic services, and will be and remain Nov. 1 Winter new student housing reservation fee due. the same, regardless of whether instruction and/or services are provided at a physical location, remotely, in a hybrid environment, or by some other Dec. 1 Winter tuition, housing, and meal plan balance due. means, and regardless of any other changes to the learning environment. Dec. 1 Spring new student enrollment fee due. Student Accounts Feb. 1 Spring new student housing reservation fee due. Student accounts include billing and the receipt and recording of payments for tuition, housing, meals, and any fees. New students are responsible for March 1 Summer new student enrollment fee due. notifying the admission department of any changes in name, address, or other matters that may afect the timely receipt of bills and payment of March 10 Spring tuition, housing, and meal plan balance due. account balances. Current students should notify their adviser of any changes, or make changes through MySCAD. All students must include their SCAD May 1 Summer new student housing reservation fee due. ID number on all transactions and correspondence to ensure proper credit. June 1 Summer tuition, housing, and meal plan balance due.

New student enrollment fee Terms of payment Each degree-seeking new student is required to pay a one-time, nonrefund- All SCAD fees are payable in accordance with the applicable due dates able enrollment fee of US$500 to indicate intention to enroll. Each new indicated in emails and posted on scad.edu. These due dates apply to certifcate, nondegree-seeking, and transient student is required to pay students, parents, guardians, or any third party taking responsibility for a a nonrefundable tuition deposit of US$200 per class prior to enrollment. SCAD student account.

Housing reservation fee Students are encouraged to make any necessary fnancial arrangements A nonrefundable housing reservation fee of US$500 for students is required (including federal or state fnancial aid, vocational rehabilitation, benefts to reserve SCAD housing. Space is confrmed upon full payment of the provided by an organization outside SCAD, or scholarship programs) well housing balance and receipt of a signed housing agreement. Payment dates in advance of payment due dates. for the housing balance and tuition are published and must be adhered to in order to avoid being dropped from class or SCAD housing. Late fees may Fees not remitted by a parent, guardian, or responsible third party remain be charged when fees are paid after the university’s published due dates. the responsibility of the student and must be paid by applicable due dates.

Billing and account balances Payments from a third party Updated charges and account information will be available July through A third-party sponsor is an entity that has agreed to pay all or a specifed October for fall quarter and immediately after the registration periods for portion of a student’s charges at SCAD, such as a state prepaid college winter, spring, and summer quarters. Prompt registration ensures that plan, a governmental or international sponsor, or a scholarship program. students receive an accurate balance in time to meet the payment due Students with third-party arrangements should be aware of the anticipated dates. All registered students receive notices of account activity to their payment from the third party and pay the diference by the payment due SCAD email address. Account balances can be accessed in real time through date. Failure to pay the portion not covered by the third party as stated MySCAD via the My Student Account channel, found in the My Info tab. on the student’s guarantee/authorization could result in late penalties and classes being dropped. If the third party fails to make payment, the outstanding balance becomes the responsibility of the student.

scad.edu/Policies 216 Late fees 1. Log on to MySCAD. A late-payment fee is charged when a student has an outstanding balance 2. Select the My Info tab. after the payment due date indicated in emailed account notices and on scad.edu. The fee is 5% of the outstanding balance. 3. Select My Student Account Online in the My Student Account channel. TouchNet will open in a new window. A student who is in arrears to any SCAD department may not receive academic transcripts or a diploma. Collection costs are added to all accounts assigned to a collection agency. 4. Select the “Authorized Users” link in the menu bar.

Failure to meet fnancial obligations may result in dismissal from SCAD. 5. Enter the email address of the family member or other contact and follow the instructions listed. Payment options 6. Two emails will be sent to the new authorized user, which allow the • Cash, check, money order, or traveler’s check in U.S. dollars. Check user access to the student account online. and money orders should be made payable to “SCAD” and include the student’s name and ID number. In person: Cash, checks, money Disbursement schedule for fnancial aid funds orders, or traveler’s checks in U.S. dollars are accepted at SCAD student accounts in Atlanta and Savannah; Turner Express in Savannah; and Disbursement of fnancial aid funds begins following the drop/add period the SCAD Card Services ofces in Atlanta and Savannah. By mail: each quarter. The following information is important to the disbursement Checks, money orders, or traveler’s checks in U.S. dollars may be sent of fnancial aid, is in compliance with federal and state regulations, and to SCAD Student Accounts, P.O. Box 2701, Savannah, GA 31402-2701. is subject to change.

• MySCAD online secure payment in U.S. dollars by electronic check or To be eligible for fnancial aid funds, students must be enrolled in a degree credit or debit card (see scad.edu/payment for accepted card types). program and must be enrolled at least half time (some exceptions may A convenience fee of 2.85% or $3, whichever is greater, is applied to apply). Before disbursement of fnancial aid funds, eligibility is reviewed debit and credit card transactions. and necessary adjustments are made based on enrollment, class level, and program-specifc eligibility requirements. Program-specifc require- ments include: • Payment plan: Automated drafts in U.S. dollars from a credit or debit card (see scad.edu/payment for accepted card types) or bank account • Attendance in all registered classes is verifed before fnancial aid may be made through TouchNet, accessible in MySCAD. Each quarter, is disbursed. the payment plan automatically drafts multiple installments of the balance due for tuition, housing, and meal plan. A convenience fee of 2.85% or $3, whichever is greater, is applied to debit and credit card • SCAD academic and achievement scholarships are prorated by the transactions. Students must enroll in the payment plan quarterly and number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled, require a pay a payment plan enrollment fee of 3% of the outstanding balance. cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for undergraduate students or 3.25 for graduate students, and may be subject to reduction if living of campus. • Wire transfer: Funds in U.S. dollars may be transferred to the univer- sity’s bank by wire. The originating bank must indicate the student’s • HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships (Georgia state aid) are prorated by name and SCAD ID on the transfer, and the originating party is the number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled through responsible for all transfer fees. Allow fve to seven business days the drop/add period and require at least half-time enrollment. for SCAD to receive notice of the transfer. Instructions for bank wire transfer may be found on the SCAD website at scad.edu/content/ student-accounts-payment-options. • GTEG (Georgia state aid) requires full-time enrollment.

• SCAD ofers Flywire and PayMyTuition as options for international • Federal grants are prorated by enrollment. payment of university charges. Each of these services ofers competi- tive foreign exchange rates, allows you to pay in your home currency • SEOG and Pell will both disburse in prorated amounts at any enroll- (in many cases), and saves money compared to traditional bank wires. ment level. For most countries, multiple payment options are available, including international credit cards and bank transfers. In addition, payment • Federal loans require at least half-time enrollment. All required processing to your SCAD student account will be faster, you will be documentation, including FAFSA results, must be completed and able to track where your payment is in the transfer process, and you approval received by SCAD before the loan(s) is disbursed. can be notifed via email when the funds are applied to your SCAD student account. Please contact these partners directly for further • Specifc program requirements include the following: information about the services they provide and their rate guarantees. Instructions and contact information are available on their websites, which may be accessed at scad.edu/payment. - Federal Direct Loan: acceptance through MySCAD, completion of a master promissory note, and entrance loan counseling.

• Authorized users: Authorized users in TouchNet, the online student payment portal, can view up-to-date student billing information and - Graduate PLUS Loan: positive credit check, approved loan applica- tion, and completion of a master promissory note and entrance loan make payments. Students may add a family member or other contact counseling. to their student account as an authorized user via MySCAD.

Follow these steps to add an authorized user to a student account. - Parent PLUS Loan: positive credit check, approved loan application, and completion of a master promissory note. Returned check fees The charge for a returned check is US$35. After two checks (paper or - Detailed information is available at studentloans.gov. Loan proceeds electronic) have been returned, all check-writing privileges will be revoked. are reduced by the federally required loan origination fee. Students A student whose tuition payment check is returned for insufcient funds without access to the Internet can schedule an appointment with may be charged a late payment fee of 5% of the balance due, as well as a their adviser to complete entrance loan counseling. returned check charge of US$35.

- Alternative loans (or private loans) require a positive credit check Financial policy for withdrawal and generally require at least half-time enrollment (exceptions are lender-specifc). It is the responsibility of students who have decided not to attend to drop their classes via MySCAD or notify the registrar's ofce in writing prior to the beginning of the quarter in order to avoid being held liable for all fees. Adjustments made when funds are disbursed, or anytime thereafter, can Failure to pay fees, not attending classes, or informing a faculty member create a balance due on the student’s account, which is immediately due. that a student has decided to withdraw do not constitute ofcial forms of notifcation. After the drop/add period, withdrawing students should Funds are credited to the student account to pay for educational charges complete a withdrawal form available through the registrar's ofce or incurred. Parent PLUS loans are the last funds to be credited to the student’s the ofce of student success. The date the withdrawal form is submitted account and positive credit balances resulting from Parent PLUS loan proceeds becomes the withdrawal date for computing any tuition credit applied to are refunded to the parent borrower or student if authorization is received. the student account.

Credit balance refunds Credit posted to a student’s account is based on the assessment of charges and not on the amount paid by the student or number of classes attended. After all SCAD charges have been paid, any credit in excess of charges may be refunded. Credit balances created by Federal Title IV aid programs are available for refund to students the second week of each quarter. To claim A student may cancel enrollment at any time before the start of the quarter. their refunds, students must have been awarded aid and must meet the enrollment and attendance criteria for their aid programs. SCAD does not A student not requesting cancellation online or through written documentation provide cash advances. Students must plan ahead and have their own funds by the beginning of the quarter is considered enrolled and liable for all fees. available to purchase books and supplies, pay rent, etc. Students should elect to have their refunds deposited directly into their bank accounts in The application fee and one-time new student enrollment fee are retained order to avoid delays in receiving funds. Students can sign up for direct to cover processing costs and are nonrefundable. The enrollment fee is deposit via MySCAD by clicking on the link “Direct Deposit for Student nontransferable to other students or charges. Refunds” located in the My Student Account channel on the My Info tab.

If a student is dismissed from SCAD as a result of disciplinary action, the In instances where direct deposit has not been set up, a paper check will student is are responsible for all tuition and fees (including all unused be mailed or available for pick-up at the Student Accounts Ofce. Any residence hall and/or meal plan fees). refund check that goes uncashed by a student/parent will result in the associated Title IV funds being returned to the federal government as required by Title IV federal student aid regulations. If a student is academically dismissed from SCAD, all payments for tuition, housing, and meals for a subsequent quarter are refunded. Book provision A student who withdraws from SCAD during the frst 40% of the quarter Federal student aid recipients may be eligible for fnances to purchase receives a reduction of tuition charges as specifed at scad.edu/withdrawal- books and supplies prior to the end of the frst week of class. To be credit. eligible, students must have received Federal Title IV funds, resulting in a credit balance for the quarter, and must have met all requirements for disbursement 10 calendar days prior to the start of the quarter. Eligibility Students are entitled to fnancial aid as long as they are enrolled, provided is reviewed each quarter. The complete book provision policy is available they meet the related stipulations. In accordance with federal fnancial at scad.edu/fnancialpolicies. aid regulations, length of enrollment each quarter determines whether or not a student has earned the use of all the aid disbursed or scheduled to be disbursed. When a student with federal or state aid withdraws from Authorization for Disposition of Financial Aid SCAD, any unearned aid must frst be returned to the appropriate aid Funds programs in accordance with federal and state regulations to reduce the By signing an Authorization of Funds form, students authorize SCAD overall debt. If any credit remains, it is applied frst toward any outstanding to apply Federal Title IV funds and other fnancial aid to all legitimate charges on the student account. Any remaining credit is then refunded to institutional charges or request that SCAD retain credit on their accounts the student. Requests for refunds sent by mail are dated according to the for budgeting purposes. Federal Title IV funds include Pell and Federal date received. Payment is made to the student unless the student directs Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) and student and otherwise in writing. parent federal loans. The Authorization for Parent PLUS Loan form allows a parent to indicate in whose name refund checks should be issued. This is a one-time authorization and is valid for subsequent award years. The form Financial aid. and conditions are available on the SCAD website at scad.edu/studentac- Financial aid is made available to qualifed students to assist them in paying counts and may be modifed in writing through the student accounts ofce. for their education at SCAD. Financial aid information is updated annually regarding the types and amounts of fnancial aid available, the process to Drop for nonpayment apply for aid, policies and procedures related to the awarding of fnancial aid, and disbursement information for each aid program. This information SCAD reserves the right to drop any student from registered classes for is published on scad.edu/fnancialaid with links to other applicable sites nonpayment of tuition by the published due dates. and publications, such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid,

scad.edu/Policies 218 the Georgia aid application for Georgia residents, and the William D. Ford electronic version of the SAR from the government and if the applicant Federal Direct Loan Program. is ofcially admitted to SCAD, a fnancial aid package is determined and emailed to the student. This process generally begins in early December Students can access their SCAD fnancial records through MySCAD at for fall enrollment. scad.edu to review fnancial aid application requirements, download required forms, receive award notifcation, and view all aid applied to SCAD accepts and enrolls new students each quarter. Students who intend their student accounts. to use fnancial assistance to pay tuition, room, and board should plan to complete the application for admission and the FAFSA at least 60 days Students applying for admission to SCAD should contact the admission prior to the intended entry date. Otherwise, the student should plan to department regarding fnancial aid: pay frst-quarter expenses out of personal funds. Atlanta 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 or [email protected] Students should review each specifc fnancia aid program for details at Savannah/eLearning scad.edu/fnancialaid. Further information about federal aid can be found 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100 or [email protected] at studentaid.ed.gov.

Continuing SCAD students should contact their student success adviser: UNDERGRADUATE Concurrent enrollment and transient status Atlanta A student who wishes to be degree-seeking at two or more postsecondary 404.253.3400 or [email protected] institutions concurrently may receive federal/state fnancial aid at only one Savannah/eLearning college. Once a student has requested fnancial aid to attend SCAD, the 912.525.5820 or [email protected] student may not apply for federal/state aid at any other institution for the GRADUATE same term. Transient students who receive the Georgia HOPE scholarship Atlanta may be eligible to receive it while in transient status and should contact 404.253.3400 or [email protected] their student success adviser for details. Currently enrolled SCAD students Savannah/eLearning who wish to attend another college or university as a transient student 912.525.6315 or [email protected] and transfer credits back to SCAD must pursue transient status through the registrar’s ofce at SCAD before taking classes at the other institution. Financial aid application process Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Federal grants. online at fafsa.gov and include SCAD as a school choice using the SCAD Pell Grant (nonrepayable funds) code number 015022. Accurate income tax information should be used and is accessible on the FAFSA website through the Internal Revenue The Pell Grant is a need-based grant available to degree-seeking students Service’s data retrieval tool. who are pursuing their frst undergraduate degree. Student eligibility is based upon the Expected Family Contribution as calculated by the federal government based on information the student provided in completing Within three to fve days after fling the FAFSA online, students should the FAFSA. receive a Student Aid Report from the federal government. Students should review the SAR for accuracy and submit any necessary revisions to the federal processor. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (nonrepayable funds) Students who receive a request for additional information from the SCAD The SEOG program was established to assist in making the benefts of fnancial aid ofce should complete and return the information promptly. If postsecondary education available to frst-time, degree-seeking undergradu- selected for verifcation, students may be required to submit documentation ate students. Awards are based upon the remaining unmet need of Pell Grant in the form of a specifed year’s IRS tax transcript. Further information is eligible students. Funds are available to students on a very limited basis. available online at scad.edu/verifcation.

After all information has been received and processed, an ofcial award of Federal loans. fnancial assistance is sent via email to the student from SCAD. The award William D. Ford Direct Subsidized and lists all fnancial assistance the student can receive, including scholarships, Unsubsidized Loan (repayable funds) grants, and loans. The direct loan program enables students to borrow funds directly from the U.S. Department of Education to assist with educational expenses. Students must apply for admission at scad.edu/apply and be accepted The amount of subsidized vs. unsubsidized loan that can be borrowed is to SCAD in order to be ofered fnancial aid. determined by results from the FAFSA and remaining need.

Federal aid The loan amount credited to the student account is reduced by the feder- U.S. citizens and legal residents who hold a high school diploma or GED ally mandated loan origination fee. Repayment of direct loans begins after may apply for federal aid by fling the Free Application for Federal Student graduation, dropping below half-time enrollment, or ceasing enrollment, Aid with the federal processing center as soon as possible after Oct. 1 each and follows a six-month grace period. year. This can be done online at fafsa.gov. The SCAD FAFSA code is 015022. William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Early application is encouraged and allows more time for students to Graduate Students (repayable funds) explore all fnancial aid options. The Grad PLUS loan program enables credit-worthy graduate-level students to borrow funds for educational purposes. Graduate students may borrow up After the FAFSA is processed, the government generates a multipage to the full cost of attendance or any educational expenses that other student Student Aid Report (SAR) for each applicant. After SCAD has received an aid does not cover. Grad PLUS loans are collateral-free, low-interest loans with a minimum 10-year repayment term and several repayment options. Georgia Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally Scholarship (nonrepayable funds)

William D. Ford Federal Direct Parent PLUS The Georgia Student Finance Commission ofers the HOPE scholarship Loan Program (repayable funds) program to Georgia students who graduated from an eligible high school and who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as deter- The Parent PLUS loan program enables credit-worthy parents and stepparents mined by Georgia state guidelines. Students must maintain a cumulative (must be listed on the FAFSA) of dependent students to borrow funds for grade-point average of 3.0 (reviewed periodically throughout the academic educational purposes. Parents may borrow up to the full cost of attendance year in accordance with program rules) for eligibility. Complete information or any educational expenses that student aid does not cover. PLUS loans is available at gafutures.org. are collateral-free, low-interest loans with a minimum 10-year repayment term and several repayment options. Zell Miller Scholarship (nonrepayable funds)

The Georgia Student Financial Commission ofers the Zell Miller Scholarship Student employment program to Georgia students who graduated from an eligible high school, The student employment ofce assists degree-seeking undergraduate who have achieved a grade-point average of at least 3.7 as determined and graduate students with their employment search process, while by Georgia state guidelines, and who have achieved qualifying scores on maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Students must the SAT of at least 1200 combined on the math and reading portions, or a composite score of at least 26 on the ACT. Students must maintain a meet specifc eligibility requirements in order to participate in the Federal cumulative grade-point average of 3.3 (reviewed periodically throughout the Work-study Program (FWS) or to work in institutionally funded positions academic year in accordance with program rules) for eligibility. Complete on campus. Job opportunities are designed to complement and reinforce information is available at gafutures.org. career development and provide a valuable opportunity to develop skill sets relevant to a student’s desired career. For more information regard- ing the university’s student employment program or to review eligibility Alternative funding sources. requirements, visit scad.edu/studentemployment or email stemploy@scad. Personal funds, institutional scholarships, outside scholarships, and federal/ edu. Staf can also be reached by phone during normal business hours at state aid programs may fall short of a student’s anticipated budget for 912.525.8776. Additionally, a variety of community service opportunities educational expenses. Alternative (credit-based) loans from private lenders are available for FWS-eligible students. are one source of funding that may help compensate for any shortfall. However, parents and students should be aware that these loans may be a more expensive way of borrowing, and they should read all the informa- State aid. tion available on these loans to select the lender with the most suitable Students who qualify for state programs that are payable to out-of-state terms. Regarding private education loans, the best source of information is the lender. Programs and qualifying regulations are subject to change colleges should contact their state’s educational authority for informa- without notice. Current information is available at scad.edu/fnancialaid. tion on application and payment. SCAD will provide an invoice for a state program that requires one. Funding does not show as a credit on the student’s account until payment is received. Policy on satisfactory academic progress. Incoming new students who qualify for state programs that are not payable All students receiving Federal Title IV fnancial aid, Georgia state fnancial at out-of-state colleges should contact the admission department directly at aid, or SCAD grant aid must adhere to the university’s policy on satisfac- 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100 in Savannah, or 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 tory academic progress. The Higher Education Act as amended by the in Atlanta, for information on possible assistance. U.S. Congress mandates that higher education institutions establish minimum standards of “satisfactory academic progress” for students Vocational rehabilitation aid receiving fnancial aid.

Many states ofer vocational rehabilitation benefts to qualifed students Requirements to meet satisfactory academic progress include the follow- requiring these services. Any student who has a qualifying condition for ing: Students must pass 67% of all coursework attempted; undergraduate vocational rehabilitation benefts should contact the appropriate state students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 point scale; agency directly. If the state agency requires a fnancial aid ofer prior to graduate students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 determining or distributing state funding, eligible students must complete point scale. Students must also complete degree requirements within a the fnancial aid process before that ofer may be presented to the agency. maximum time frame of 150% of the required credit hours for their program.

Georgia aid programs. Satisfactory academic progress standards are evaluated as follows: Degree- seeking students in a program longer than one year are evaluated annually. Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Students enrolled in a degree program of one year or less are evaluated (nonrepayable funds) at the end of each payment period (quarter). The same review standards and sanctions (fnancial aid probation and assignment of an academic The Georgia Student Finance Commission administers the Georgia Tuition plan) apply to all students, regardless of the frequency of review (either Equalization Grant program for resident students attending eligible private quarterly or annually). The SCAD fnancial aid ofce does not utilize colleges in Georgia, such as SCAD. The program is restricted to full-time fnancial aid warnings but does work closely with faculty and advisers students who are Georgia residents and who are seeking an undergraduate to utilize an early alert system and proactive outreach to help students degree. Personal or family income is not a factor for eligibility. All Georgia attain their academic goals. residents attending SCAD should apply for the GTEG. Complete information is available at gafutures.org. The complete policy is available online at scad.edu/fnancialpolicies.

scad.edu/Policies 220 Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges The Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the Savannah College of Art and Design may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling Board of Trustees. (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org). Pharris Johnson, Chair The SCAD department of institutional efectiveness is responsible for reporting substantive changes to SACSCOC according to the Commission’s published policies. Faculty and staf can email [email protected] to report Veronica Biggins or request information regarding substantive changes. Lucy Cookson John G. Kennedy III Mission. Robert L. Nardelli SCAD prepares talented students for Sally Waranch Rajcic creative professions through engaged Stuart Saunders, M.D. teaching and learning in a positively Anita Thomas oriented university environment. Alan B. Whitaker III

National Architectural Council for Interior Design Accrediting Board Accreditation Degrees offered. In the United States, most registration boards The interior design program leading to the Bachelor require a degree from an accredited professional of Fine Arts in interior design at SCAD Atlanta and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The SCAD Savannah is accredited by the Council for National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, (B.F.A.) Bachelor of Fine Arts which is the sole agency authorized to accredit 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, professional degree programs in architecture ofered Michigan 49503. Master of Arts (M.A.) by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the entry-level interior design practice, for advanced Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an study, and to apply for membership in professional eight-year term, an eight-year term with conditions, interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Fine Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.) or a two-year term of continuing accreditation, or a Arts in interior design granted by the Savannah three-year term of initial accreditation, depending College of Art and Design meets the educational on the extent of its conformance with established requirement for eligibility to sit for the National education standards. Council for Interior Design Qualifcation Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility- degree programs may require a non-accredited requirements. undergraduate degree in architecture for admission. However, the non-accredited degree is not, by itself, For a complete description of institutional and recognized as an accredited degree. programmatic accreditations, visit scad.edu/ accreditation. The Savannah College of Art and Design School of All logos, company names, and branding included in student work are used Building Arts ofers the following NAAB-accredited solely for educational purposes and do not denote an endorsement of SCAD or degree program(s): M.Arch. (180 undergraduate SCAD’s academic programs unless specifed. credits plus 90 graduate credits). Next accreditation Programs of study are efective Fall 2020, unless otherwise noted. visit: 2022. This ofcial university publication supersedes all others. This catalog does not constitute a contract, and all portions are subject to change.

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