<p>Congratulatons!</p>
<p>Thank you Very much :]</p>
<p>I’m an undergrad in fashion design at Pratt right now and I’m considering transferring to SCAD for a number of reasons - namely that I’ve figured out I thoroughly don’t enjoy living in New York City and can’t see myself there for the long term. Since Pratt is so geared towards a career in NYC’s garment and textile industry, I’m starting to have second thoughts about staying there and paying the tuition when I wouldn’t necessarily want to pursue any of the careers I would be offered once I graduate anyway.</p>
<p>Anyway, my boyfriend originally attended the summer program in SCAD and said that the school was good but Savannah was relatively scary, but I see now that there’s an Atlanta campus that offers fashion. Can anyone contribute any input about the campus? I wouldn’t be dorming, so if anyone who attends there or works there could tell me what it’s like to live in the area, what the rent is like, what the school is like, etc. I’d very much appreciate it! Also, is there an active job industry in fashion there? How many textiles retailers exist, how close are they, etc? I personally pursue creative costuming rather than strict fashion design, so are there opportunities for that as well?</p>
<p>My last concern is that a degree from Pratt would be worth more at face value than a degree from a school as new as SCAD. I know it’s a matter of training and skill rather than schools, but does anyone else think that having both on my CV would make up for possibly graduating from SCAD?</p>
<p>I don’t have a lot to contribute about SCAD, except I know a freshman computer animation student who is very happy. But he is in Savannah.<br>
My D is considering Pratt and I was wondering what dorm you are in and if you could shed some light on what you might recommend as far as a freshman in the dorms. Thanks!</p>
<p>My daughter is in her 3rd year at SCAD Savannah and doesn’t find the city unduly scary. She follows common-sense safety guidelines, like not walking in dark areas alone at night, not wearing an IPod while she walks, not flashing cash in the street, etc. So don’t completely rule out Savannah. When we toured the campus before she enrolled, the tour included the fashion building, and the facilities, equipment, and supplies looked very good.</p>
<p>SCAD Atlanta is pretty small. Check out the course offerings to make sure they are everything you need. Savannah is definately their main campus.</p>
<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I m an Indian student, about to complete my undergrad in Electronics Engineering.
I have been accepted for the Masters of Industrial Design program at SCAD.
I have no previous experience of industrial design, just the interest in this subject drove me to apply and i got accepted. Will I face problems in this course when I join, as my class would have much more knowledge about the subject than me?</p>
<p>I can’t answer about the difficulty of the class, but congratulations on getting accepted! Perhaps reading some books relating to the field would be helpful preparation. Ask your academic advisor for sugggestions, and also the head of the ID department.</p>
<p>I got accepted at Georgia Tech masters of industrial design program.
Any views about this program?</p>
<p>I really don’t know anything about it, although Georgia Tech does have a history of excellent engineering programs. Looks at the course offerings, instructors, and student work of both programs and see what excites you more! Also, I suggest you look here on College Confidential for the Georgia Tech forum and also an industrial design major forum, if there is one. Jump in and ask questions, the people here are very helpful.</p>
<p>It’s wonderful to have choices, congratulations again!</p>
<p>do you know if scad has a study abroad program in london?</p>
<p>I think SCAD’s only study abound program is in Lacoste, France.</p>
<p>In addition to France, SCAD Hong Kong is also now open and an option for students.</p>
<p>Does anyone know about the foundation courses? They don’t really have a direct relation to my major and I have no skills whatsoever with drawing, painting, etc. I’m worried I will be the only one with a lack of artistic ability.</p>
<p>Well, there will be others in the class in the same boat. Work hard and you’ll be okay. You could even do some drawing between now and the start of SCAD to sharpen your eye. Talk to an art teacher at your school to get some recommendations of a drawing books or two to work from. Drawing is learned skill – some people are really great at it, but everyone can get the basics over time.</p>
<p>Let’s face it! after many years SCAD is still SERIOUSLY BELOW average: [Best</a> Fine Arts Programs | Top Fine Arts Schools | US News Graduate Schools](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-fine-arts-schools/fine-arts-rankings]Best”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-fine-arts-schools/fine-arts-rankings)
RISD is ranked #1, SCAD is ranked # 134. Everything in the top 15 is still ok. Parents and students must look at this data before taking any decision.</p>
<p>Why pay over $ 30,000 to attend Savannah College of Art and design (SCAD) when you can attend Pratt (ranked #15) or Art Center (ranked #11) for a lot less, and live in a safer city. Even better if you pick a state run school (less money, better education). You have many more options with a good public university. </p>
<p>About SCAD in China?? We all know the sad story (the campus is run by SCAD president’s son, and struggle to get students). Let’s not forget that China is a communist country, has no respect for freedonm of speech, and basic human rights!!! Lacoste?? let’s be serious! </p>
<p>About safety? Savannah is one of the most dangerous city in the US. Many gangs is the east and the west side of the city. If you live in between (like most of the students) you are in deep trouble! We all know that!! Students (and faculty as well) are often attacked and robbed even during day time!
Of course if you can afford to live in some fancy and expensive “safe” streets (and be at home at 8:30 pm) you are fine! (but if you can afford to pay over 30,000 dollars just for tuition, I’m sure you will find some expensive “hole” in Jones or Gaston street).</p>
<p>noyesblablah has posted variations of this same post in 3 other forums. SCAD bashing appears to be his/her sole role on CC.</p>
<p>And never mind that GRAD program rankings should not be used to gauge UNDERGRAD programs.</p>
<p>I have been associated with SCAD most of it’s existence. It may legally be 503C, but operates to enrich the founding family. The for-profit branch is called SCAD Group, and blurs the line as they spend student tuition. </p>
<p>The professional apologists (i.e. paid boosters here) won’t like this, but the Chronicle and WSJ have variously reported misdeeds. </p>
<p>Caveat emptor to potential students. You can indeed get a good education here, but at what price?</p>
<p>Here is their private corporate jet:
[Aircraft</a> N802AB (1993 Cessna 560 C/N 560-0217) Photo by Michael Martin (Photo ID: AC6947)](<a href=“Aircraft N802AB (1993 Cessna 560 Citation V C/N 560-0217) Photo by Michael Martin (Photo ID: AC6947)”>Aircraft N802AB (1993 Cessna 560 Citation V C/N 560-0217) Photo by Michael Martin (Photo ID: AC6947))</p>
<p>And a record of flights:</p>
<pre><code>WSJ Jet Tracker - WSJ.com
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<p>What’s in Hattiesburg MS? Founder’s mother’s home. What business is conducted in Jackson’s Hole WY? Ski resorts.</p>
<p>Maybe 425 flights in 4 years, which is a takeoff every three days, give or take. These planes cost $5-7K per hour</p>
<p>Not how I want my tuition spent!</p>
<p>There are a many many public and private Universities that have planes. The University of Georgia has 3 planes alone! I know my state school had two planes. As these are state subsidized (i.e. my tax dollars being used) schools that is something I would rather see changed prior to a private non-profit being told what to do. I would also venture a guess that the President is not the only person who uses the plane. </p>
<p>The main thing parents and students should look at is the facilities, faculty, and resources available while they attend any school.</p>
<p>I’m also thinking about attending SCAD for an MA at some point; the Online MA in Interactive Design/Game Dev. is the one that I’d be thinking of doing. My end GPA is going to be like a 2.94 or 2.96 when I graduate with my BA. Since my GPA won’t be the highest, I’m going to work for two years or so to build up experience as well as work on a portfolio before I apply.</p>
<p>Now, I want some good info on what the acceptance rate is for graduate students, especially for the online degrees. Also, if anyone knows anyone or has any first-hand experience with this online MA degree or the online graduate degrees in general and would like to shed some light on the matter, where that be halogen or black.</p>
<p>Please don’t reply just to bash on the school or give any opinions if you don’t know what you’re talking about. I don’t care about crime rates, security, or corporate jets, as it all is irrelevant to me.</p>
<p>Not some anonymous poster on CC.
Look at programs and how YOU feel they fit YOU. Everyone is different, and sooner or later in life you need to start trusting your own instincts and judgments. Sometimes you will make a mistake in a choice, learn from it and move on.</p>
<p>No city, big, small, or in between is safe if you don’t THINK about where you are going how and when you are going there. </p>
<p>All universities or colleges of any size, private or public, have extravagantly paided/compensated high-level administration and staff. Get over it. It has NO BEARING on what YOU do with your education, nor does it affect what education you get.</p>
<p>Art School is expensive and in the end, wherever you go, eventually YOU will have to utilize and market yourself and your talent. Unless you are striving to make some altruistic point about art should never be commercial or profitable(which is okay too).</p>
<p>My D is about to graduate as an art major from a large state U. One of the things she has discovered is that there are two very distinct perspectives on art education at the college level in the US. One is full of angst, moodiness, a self view of self sacrifice(in some cases a view that one is “enlightened” and therefore superior if they don’t care about money; or that they are “selling out” if they are paid for their art). The other perspective is, “great, you have talent, but let’s fine tune that, teach you how to market that talent and get you a ‘job’ utilizing that talent.” Both are correct DEPENDING UPON WHAT TYPE OF ARTIST YOU ARE.</p>
<p>At a party this summer I met a recent grad of SCAD (totally random so it obviously wasn’t someone “the school pays to boost school image”). She has a fantastic job as an in-house graphics designer in one of the largest cities in the US. She was recruited on campus in Savannah. She is very pretty, stunning actually, and doesn’t look like she’d be safe walking alone at night in any town in America, let alone a “most dangerous” one. My D was very curious to hear her perspective on SCAD as D is considering grad schools now. She simply asked, “How did you like going to school there?”</p>
<p>Here is the gist of what this graduate said:
“The number one thing about SCAD is they will prepare you like no other for the REAL work world in creative arts… I have friends at other art schools who have no clue how to find work when they graduate, from the moment I set foot in class, each and every class was geared towards ‘here is how you do it, and this is how it applies to the real world outside these walls…’”
As to living in Savannah itself:
“I LOVED it!!! Great city, close to the ocean, close to Atlanta, Charleston, Hilton Head…so much culture and a great environment for inspiration.”</p>
<p>This backs up everything I have heard from real identifiable SCAD students & instructors I have spoken with in the past, as well as my own vistits to Savannah(unrelated to college searchs).</p>
<p>Regarding Study Abroad Programs:
Realize that you are NOT limited to your particular school’s SAP. My D is attending a program this summer thru a small state college on the other side of the country which she found online. Most of her friends have studied abroad thru other schools’ programs. It is very easy to do.</p>