History
The Savannah College of Art and Design was founded in 1978 by Richard G. Rowan, Paula Wallace, May L. Poetter and Paul E. Poetter to provide college degree programs not previously available in southeast Georgia and to create a specialized professional art college to attract students from throughout the United States and abroad.
Education
The Savannah College of Art and Design, an institution with distinctive yet complementary locations, will be recognized as the leader in defining art and design education. By employing innovation in all areas, SCAD will provide a superior education through talented and dedicated faculty and staff, leading-edge technology, advanced learning resources and comprehensive support services.
Research
The office of institutional research is a service unit that provides management information and centralized reporting services. The office responds to internal data requests with official counts and customized statistical analyses. The office responds to external data requests by providing official institutional information to governmental, accreditation and other agencies interested in advertising and comparing university statistics.
Career
As the University for Creative Careers, SCAD is dedicated to helping students and alumni succeed in their chosen fields. The office for career and alumni success prepares students and alumni to become industry leaders of the creative class through individualized advising, professional development resources, workshops and career opportunities.
Student services
International students from more than 100 countries learn and create as part of a diverse community of artists and designers at SCAD. International applicants should complete the freshman, transfer or graduate application based on their current academic status.
Housing services
The office of residence life and housing helps students enhance their university experience by promoting a residential environment that supports their educational, artistic and personal development.
SCAD residential communities encourage learning outside the classroom, celebrate diversity and foster social, emotional, intellectual and cultural development.
Library services
The Savannah College of Art and Design libraries are focal points for information, learning, inspiration and research. The libraries contribute to every aspect of academic and intellectual life at SCAD by providing a broad range of services to students, faculty and staff.
ICT services
The SCAD Student Media Center sponsors a student-run newspaper, literary and arts journal and radio station. Student media outlets are accessible via the internet, allowing the entire SCAD community to participate.
Medical services
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.
Campus life
Named in honor of the Atlanta College of Art, ACA Residence Hall is located at 1280 Peachtree St. It offers apartment-style housing with private bedrooms for approximately 150 transfer, graduate and upperclassman students.
Residence features include a cardio room, a computer lab, game/TV rooms, common rooms, laundry facilities and a large community kitchen. A meal plan is not required.
Sports facilities
SCAD Atlanta competes in intercollegiate bowling, cross country, cycling, golf, tennis, and track and field as a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Student clubs
SCAD student clubs provide social, recreational and professional activities for every member of the student body.
- Atlanta clubs.
- Academic.
- AIGA Atlanta.
- Community service.
- SERVE.
- Cultural.
- African Student Association.
Savannah College of Art and Design Overview
Savannah College of Art and Design Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Savannah City
#2 Branch Campus
United States Country
Atlanta City
Savannah College of Art and Design Student Reviews & Awards
3.7
Based on 19 reviews
- 5 Star 6 Reviews
- 4 Star 9 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 3 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
Great
The university is one of the best in the whole world!
A great school
I think the school is really great if you go there with a game plan. If you have an idea of what you want to get out of your education there and are interested in looking for opportunities to achieve your goals, it will be a good choice of schools for you. You can also make valuable connections with peers and professionals in the art industry, which is a huge bonus to helping you get work after graduation.
Solid facilities, few techs
Overall, it's a nice place to study, though my major offers only a handful of technical courses. Most professors are friendly and supportive, but not all of them run truly engaging classes. Campus facilities are solid. There are plenty of iMacs available 24/7 for students. The sports facilities are good, just not very large. The social is also pretty good.
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