Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) offers over 100 degree programs across a wide range of creative disciplines, including animation, fashion, film and television, game development, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, interior design, photography, and many others. It is known for its focus on professional-level preparation for creative careers.

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SCAD is a private, nonprofit university founded in 1978 in Savannah, Georgia. SCAD’s mission is to prepare talented students for professional creative careers, with a focus on developing practical, industry-relevant skills.

With locations in Savannah, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and Hong Kong, SCAD provides students access to state-of-the-art facilities and a globally-connected network of creative resources. The university’s curriculum is designed to replicate real-world creative workflows, giving students hands-on experience and exposing them to the latest industry tools and techniques.

SCAD has a large and diverse student body, with over 15,000 students enrolled from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries around the world. The university is consistently ranked as one of the top art and design schools in the United States, known for producing highly skilled and creative graduates who go on to successful careers at leading companies and studios.

In addition to its academic degree programs, SCAD also offers a variety of professional development opportunities through its Summer Seminars, short courses, and online eLearning platform. These programs allow working professionals and lifelong learners to expand their skills and knowledge in specialized creative fields.

SCAD is recognized for its extensive network of partnerships with major companies and organizations across the creative industries. This helps provide students with valuable internship and career opportunities, further enhancing their professional preparation and post-graduation job prospects.

Savannah College of Art and Design is considered one of the premier art and design institutions in the world, offering comprehensive creative education and unparalleled access to industry resources and connections. Its dedicated focus on practical, career-oriented training has made it a top destination for aspiring artists, designers, and creative professionals.

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SCAD Schools and Programs:
SCAD’s academic programs are organized into several schools, each focusing on specific areas of study.

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School of Animation and Motion
Animation (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and digital animation techniques. Students learn storytelling, character design, and animation production.
Motion Media Design (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Combines graphic design, film, and animation to create dynamic motion graphics for film, TV, and digital media.

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School of Building Arts
Architecture (B.F.A., M.Arch.): Prepares students for careers in architectural design, emphasizing sustainable practices and innovative technologies.
Interior Design (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces for residential, commercial, and public environments.
Urban Design (M.A., M.F.A., M.U.D.): Explores the design and planning of urban spaces, addressing challenges like sustainability and community development.

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School of Communication Arts
Advertising and Branding (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Teaches strategic communication, brand development, and creative advertising campaigns.
Illustration (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on visual storytelling through traditional and digital illustration techniques.
Graphic Design (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Covers branding, typography, and digital design for print and web.
Visual Communication (M.A., M.F.A.): A multidisciplinary program combining graphic design, illustration, and advertising.

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School of Design
Accessory Design (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on designing handbags, footwear, and other fashion accessories.
Fashion (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Prepares students for careers in fashion design, merchandising, and marketing.
Fibers (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Explores textile design, surface embellishment, and fiber arts.
Industrial Design (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on product design, from concept development to prototyping.
Jewelry (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create innovative jewelry designs.
Service Design (M.F.A.): Focuses on designing user-centered services and experiences.

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School of Digital Media
Film and Television (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Covers all aspects of filmmaking, from screenwriting to post-production.
Immersive Reality (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Explores virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies.
Interactive Design and Game Development (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on game design, user experience (UX), and interactive media.
Social Strategy and Management (M.A.): Prepares students for leadership roles in creative industries, focusing on strategy and management.

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School of Entertainment Arts
Performing Arts (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Combines acting, directing, and production for theater, film, and digital media.
Production Design (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on designing sets, costumes, and props for film, TV, and theater.
Sound Design (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Covers audio production, sound editing, and sound design for various media.
Themed Entertainment Design (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on designing immersive experiences for theme parks, museums, and attractions.

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School of Fine Arts
Painting (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Explores traditional and contemporary painting techniques.
Photography (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Covers studio photography, documentary photography, and digital imaging.
Printmaking (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on traditional and digital printmaking techniques.
Sculpture (B.F.A., M.F.A.): Combines traditional sculpting methods with modern materials and technologies.

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School of Liberal Arts
Art History (B.F.A., M.A.): Explores the history of art and its cultural contexts.
Creative Business Leadership (M.A.): Prepares students for leadership roles in creative industries.
Writing (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on creative writing, screenwriting, and professional writing.

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School of Visual Communication
Sequential Art (B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.): Focuses on comic books, graphic novels, and storytelling through sequential art.

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Additional Offerings
Online Programs: Many of SCAD’s programs are available online, providing flexibility for students worldwide.
Minors and Certificates: SCAD offers minors and certificates in various disciplines, allowing students to complement their major with additional expertise.
SCADpro: A collaborative initiative connecting students with industry leaders to work on real-world projects.

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Key Features of SCAD Programs:

Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Programs are designed in collaboration with industry professionals to ensure students gain relevant skills.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: SCAD provides access to cutting-edge technology and resources, including studios, labs, and equipment.
Career Preparation: SCAD emphasizes career readiness through internships, portfolio development, and networking opportunities.
Global Opportunities: SCAD has locations in Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste (France), and online, offering students a global perspective.

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For more detailed information about specific programs, admission requirements, and faculty, visit the official SCAD website: https://www.scad.edu/academics/programs.

SCAD SERVE Community Fund
At SCAD, we are deeply committed to uplifting and supporting our hometown communities of Atlanta and Savannah in meaningful ways. Through the SCAD SERVE Community Fund, we extend this commitment by collaborating with local community leaders to provide vital financial support to work that will enhance community safety and education, as well as the SCAD SERVE four pillars of critical need: food, shelter, clothing, and the environment.

These grants represent more than just financial contributions; they will generate innovative, tangible, and sustainable outcomes that directly address pressing issues faced by our communities. Moreover, these initiatives further amplify the positive economic influence that SCAD has on our local economies.

According to a recent study by Tripp Umbach, SCAD generates a remarkable $1.3 billion in economic impact for Georgia each year. This impact is felt across various sectors, including job creation, student and visitor spending, events, construction, alumni earning power, public safety enhancements, and charitable giving. Together, we are building stronger, more vibrant communities where creativity thrives and opportunities abound.

I am so grateful to the Savannah College of Art and Design, and to President Wallace, because they answered the call.”

— Van Johnson, Mayor of Savannah

Empowered ideas. Lasting impact.
scadserve@scad.edu.

Inclusion at SCAD

The SCAD Office of Inclusion engages students, faculty, and staff to ensure a culture in which all people feel welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. The SCAD Office of Inclusion engages the collective ingenuity of our students, faculty, and staff to create opportunities and inspire inclusive innovation within our university community and the creative industries in the disciplines we teach.

SCAD facts:

Founded
In 1978 by Richard G. Rowan, Paula Wallace, May L. Poetter and Paul E. Poetter.

Type of institution
Private, nonprofit, accredited

President
Paula Wallace

Mascot
SCAD Bees

Colors
Gold and black

Areas of study
100+ degree programs

Athletics
SCAD is committed to the ideal that academic pursuits should be the top priority for all student-athletes.

Housing and dining
SCAD has housing and dining facilities in Savannah, Atlanta, and Lacoste.

Enrollment
More than 17,500 students from all 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Tuition
2023-24 academic year
Undergraduate: $40,095
Graduate: $41,085

Faculty and staff
SCAD employs nearly 1,900 full- and part-time employees. Of the nearly 700 full- and part-time faculty, 76 percent have earned a terminal degree.

Exhibition spaces
SCAD has six galleries in Savannah and two galleries in Atlanta.

Libraries
The Savannah College of Art and Design libraries are focal points for information, learning, inspiration and research.

Student media
Student media sponsors student-run, online news sources and radio stations in Atlanta and Savannah.

Community service
The SCAD community volunteers time and talent in support of organizations such as the Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center, Center for Pupperty Arts, United Way of the Coastal Empire, American Cancer Society and many others.

SERVE
SERVE is the Savannah College of Art and Design’s student-led community service initiative. Student service coordinators facilitate programs that serve local communities while offering students opportunities to gain valuable life skills. SCAD students work with local agencies in a spirit of cooperation while learning the importance of networking, recruiting, project planning, decision-making, promotion, delegating responsibilities and more.

Alternative Spring Break
This is a community-service road trip during SCAD’s spring break during which SCAD students volunteer their time to help meet needs in another community. Past ASB groups have traveled to locations including New Orleans, Louisiana; Miami, Florida; Cherokee, North Carolina; Washington, D.C.; Caretta, West Virginia; and Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Book Buddies
Book Buddies is a mentoring and reading program in which SCAD students meet weekly with children from Garrison Elementary School, East Broad Elementary School, Union Mission, and Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club.

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that exists to offer safe and affordable housing to low-income families. SERVE works with the Coastal Empire chapter to offer regular workdays. During these workdays, students gets hands-on experience building a house from the ground up.

H.E.Art for Humanity
H.E.Art, or (Healing and Education through Art), works with cancer survivors at the Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial Health in Savannah. This project allows students to spend time with patients by doing arts and crafts to liven their day and ease patients of their anxieties at the hospital.

Kids Café
Kids Café is a community-service program that visits charitable organizations and engage students in art projects with local children.

Pet Project
Pet Project visits Savannah Animal Control and gives students the opportunity to socialize with dogs and cats in order for the animals to be more easily adopted by future pet owners.

Special events
Participants volunteer throughout the Savannah community ranging from bagging groceries for the elderly, cleaning up the streets of Savannah and Tybee Island, helping with the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, planting trees with the Savannah Tree Foundation, and much more.

Public safety data and information
The need to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty and staff is the foremost priority at SCAD. As such, SCAD strives to provide the university community with a safest possible environment.

Summary of Programs Offered at SCAD:

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Animation
Fashion
Film and Television
Fine Arts
Game Development
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Motion Media Design
Photography
Sequential Art
Service Design
User Experience Design

Master of Arts (MA)

Advertising
Arts Administration
Curatorial Studies
Design for Sustainability
Design Management
Digital Animation
Fashion
Fibers
Film and Television
Fine Arts
Historic Preservation
Illustration
Interactive Design and Game Development
Interior Design
Jewelry
Luxury and Fashion Management
Motion Media Design
Photography
Sequential Art
Service Design
User Experience Design

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Animation
Cinema and Television
Design
Dramatic Writing
Fibers
Film and Television
Fine Arts
Foundation
Historic Preservation
Illustration
Interactive Design and Game Development
Motion Media Design
Photography
Production Design
Sequential Art
Service Design
Sound Design
Visual Effects

Professional Programs:
SCAD Summer Seminars (short courses and workshops)
SCAD eLearning (online degree and professional development programs)

Contact SCAD:

Savannah
800.869.7223
912.525.5100
contact@scad.edu
admission@scad.edu

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2072
Savannah, GA
31402-2072 USA

Physical Address:
22 E. Lathrop Ave.
Savannah, GA
31415 USA

Atlanta
877.722.3285
404.253.2700
scadatl@scad.edu

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2072
Savannah, GA
31402-2072 USA

Physical Address:
1600 Peachtree St., NW
Atlanta, GA
30309 USA

For a full contact list, please visit https://www.scad.edu/about/contact