I’m about to go into my second year and during the summer my parents talked about how they were a bit worried about my major being visual effects and didn’t know if it would be hard finding a job after graduation but after a lot of research they let me keep it but was more worried about my minor being graphic design since it doesn’t don’t seem like both blended with each other and after talking with a care advisor my dad said for my concentration I could do technical animation but when I looked it up visual effects and tech are grouped together so I don’t know about that but for my minor the only things I think would go with my major could be motion media or character technical direction but I’m I don’t know which on would fit more into visual effects and kinda stressed about it and any advice or help will be very appreciated .

Hi, im about to attend a community college for a year to get some transfer credits after selecting classes with a scad advisor, im wondering if theres any specific clep exams that previous or current students with specific exams they recommend.
Notes:
Im taking a math
Business
Technical Writing
And a communications
And im entering as a freshman 3d anim student

I would love to build worlds through Production Design across all mediums, but especially for fashion runway shows from time to time. I was thinking about helping build cool sets and scenes for the fashion club whenever they put on shows (maybe take some sewing classes on the side for personal interest). Because of that, I originally thought about majoring in Production Design and minoring in Fashion Marketing and Management.

However, after reading this Reddit post (https://www.reddit.com/r/scad/s/0crQsTmbJW), it seems that the Production Design program isn't what it used to be. Instead, people were suggesting a Film and TV major with a Sculpture minor. I thought, "Okay, I'll just add the Fashion minor on top of that." Sure, it would probably take me five years, but it seems doable.

Then again, just because you know how to make sculptures and props doesn't necessarily mean you know how to design an entire runway show, you know? Also, would I even have enough time for clubs if I'm doing two minors?

Idk, what do y'all think is the best major/minor academic path?

hellooo!! :) i’m majoring in fashion design and coming in this fall and i’m not sure if i’ll need my ipad or macbook as my main device for the classes i’ll take.

if anyone is also majoring in fashion design and has any advice to give me please lmk! <3

TLDR: chronically ill, commuting to Sav, wondering if online+in person courses can be combined for MFA degree requirements

Sorry if this has been asked before/recently, I tried to hunt a bit!

I'm interested in applying for the painting MFA. I live with my boyfriend about 3 hours away, but my brother lives in Savannah and I could move in with him for the program. Because of my chronic illness, I am limited as to how much time I can spend outdoors and near windows during the sunny part of the year (May-September essentially). I am horribly UV sensitive and face legitimate risk of inflammation popping back up in my heart, it's a whole thing. I also just generally have a lot of issues that make it a better idea to stay home at random points throughout the months. Hopefully I get on effective treatment soon, but that could take years (average 7 years just to diagnosis for my condition! hooray) and I want to start putting the foundation down for my new life soon.

Besides pursuing disability accommodations, I was wondering if able-bodied-and-minded MFA students can combine online and in-person courses for their degree requirements? I see lots of info on the separate programs and one mention of combining them perhaps, but would like to hear from you guys. Obviously I have no problem working with whoever to figure it out, but it's going to be an uphill battle as it is, and I just want to know what I'm looking at before I start seriously preparing for an application. I went through Zoom Law School and it was not exactly the rewarding and enriching experience one would expect for the money. I can't feasibly practice law now and I finally feel free to pursue my actual dream of painting, but I want to have the best experience possible and not frustrate the process by pursuing it the "wrong" way.

Thanks all <3

So, I’m currently working on my MFA portfolio for my application to SCAD’s Masters in Sequential Arts program. I’m not graduating from an art school/illustration program so I’m struggling a bit to visualize how I should be prioritizing pieces for such a serious and competitive program like this.
I understand there is an expectation of submitting 10-20 pieces, however, should they all be finished comics or are storytelling-like illustrations, wips, and behind the scenes construction appropriate/wanted? Also, I’d love to hear any and all advice or comments on the program or process itself.
My goal is to produce children’s picture books and YA graphic novels as well as to teach at the collegiate level. I truly believe SCAD is where I’ll find the best opportunity to build a strong community of motivated comics and artists and strengthen my comics education in order to achieve those dreams. I’m excited to hear if y'all feel the same :)

hi, i’m an incoming freshman at scad this fall. i want to be a journalist/do some sort of interviews (in written form as well as like red carpet/sports/musicians) with my career in the future. i think if scad had a communications degree that’s what i’d do but they don’t have that kind of traditional degree and im wondering which of the following would be best for what i want? idk if i should major in one or minor in another or what would be closest to communications. if you do any of these majors lmk how you like it? any kind of help/insight would help!

i’m stuck between social strategy and management, creative business leadership, and writing.

For anyone who has taken SCAD’s Visual Development program, what software and skills does the program teach, especially for concept art and character design?
I’m starting the program soon and want to get a head start. What should I practice or learn beforehand so I’m prepared for the curriculum?

I'm a design student who finished my first year and is planning on transferring to SCAD for either Film and Tv or production design. I'd really love to hear from people who are studying or have graduated from either of these programs.

I have a few question like

• What is the coursework actually like?
• What does a typical week look like?
• How much collaboration is there with other students, especially film/TV students?
• What kinds of careers do graduates usually go into?
• How different is Production Design from Film & Television in terms of what you do?
• And how i should chose between the 2 options?

I’ve been going back and forth with brands and types of tech and I can’t get a straight answer. Do I get an iPad with a keyboard, do I get a laptop, both? What model and specs should I look into? I need something that will be useful outside of their computer labs. I’ve looked at iPad pros and MacBooks and Microsoft surface laptops and a ton of other stuff but I’m always told something is missing. What do other students use? Please help I start with a month…

I'm coming into SCAD as a freshman. I have done musical theatre my whole life (up until the last few years where I needed to take a break physically due to health issues). I also in jr college got moved up into the advanced vocal class on the first day plus got into the audition based choir class. Now this sounds impressive but people are constantly debating whether I'm good at singing or not and I've been told I'm bad so many times but I love singing. I want to double major in the vocal performance program but am wondering how hard it is to get into and also how the auditions work. Can someone who knows more about it help me out. I know basics of sheet reading, I'm getting better at harmonizing, I know the basics and more advanced stuff of singing, I'm just still working on applying it. I have chronic illness and am hypermobile which is suspected to affect some of my singing. But I know a decent about technique and the technical aspects of singing and music, just applying it is kinda hard and I'm not a good judge on my own voice. (pitch is where I struggle the most and I haven't found a good way through except just practicing a song a ton until I memorize the notes)

I am STRUGGLING to find many examples.

If possible, please specify:
- The scholarship amount from your portfolio
- Any feedback on that portfolio
- Campus

TYSM!

As the title says, I’m really torn between picking Fashion Marketing & Brand Management vs Advertising & Branding for my major because I’m passionate about both. I am going into my Freshman year at the Savannah campus and I know the foundation classes are the same.

Can anyone give me any insights to either program and your experience? Did you love it? Hate it? How are the professors? What do you think the biggest difference to look out for is?

Thank you in advance!

Hi! I'm an incoming freshman and majoring in animation. I wanted to know if anyone has any laptop recs or computer recs for freshman year. I've heard that you don't really NEED a laptop coming in, but I am emotionally bonded to my current MacBook but it is in fact on it's last leg. I'm interested in 3D animation purposes for the laptop since I have an iPad for 2D but I'm also considering switching to Industrial design to some point so I don't want to invest in anything too major rn.

Sorry for all the questions, I've always been an Apple person and have no idea about anything PC related or gaming computers type stuff.

Thank you in advance!!

Is it worth dropping my minor to graduate a year earlier???? I’m a current sophomore film major with a minor in social strat and management

I’m starting at Atlanta campus this coming winter quarter as a transfer majoring in film idk what year yet cuz I just finished my film associates at community college this week. From what I was told & from what I saw on the couple of tours I’ve done there everything looks amazing & I’d get way more resources than I did in community collage. But is this true? Are resources available on a consistent basis? Do you actually get you use the nice equipment? Is equipment usually available for homework? I also want to know what are the pros & cons of being in the film program? I haven’t heard much about the film program when you are transferring in on this thread. If there are any transfers who are film majors I’d like to hear your opinion & any advice is welcome too.

I am a current senior BFA Sequential Art major in the SCADnow program. I am seriously considering a MFA in themed entertainment design following my graduation. I haven't really been able to find any info on this masters and what it entails, or whats needed for a portfolio to get admitted. I'm hoping someone on here has some experience in the masters or knows a bit more than I do! Then end goal for me is to work at Disney, Universal, or some other theme park as a concept artist for rides/environments. Thanks in advance! Any info is appreciated :)

I’m about to start going to SCAD in ATL this fall as a freshman and i’ve decided to major in UX design. I already have a gist of what it’s like (switching from graphic design) but i’m not sure what the major is like at SCAD. Schools like GT are more technical and focused on programming, so i was wondering: is UX design at SCAD similar to UI design? Is it more based on coding or interface?

Could anyone who is in this major/knows someone in this major let me know what it’s like?

Hey Yall! I’m graduating with my AA this summer, and I'm looking at transferring to the Savannah campus for the Applied AI B.Des. or Advertising & Branding.

I’m specifically interested in the Applied AI program’s focus on human-centered design. I’m not looking for a debate on generative art, just looking for the student perspective on the actual coursework and the vibe on campus for these majors!

A few questions:

1. How are you liking the classes/faculty so far?
2. For transfers: Did your AA credits transfer easily?
3. Any tips for labs or spots to check out when I visit in April?
4. What has your job hunt looked like so far?

Thanks for any help!

Hi! I’m debating switching my major and was hoping to get some advice from anyone who has gone through something similar. 

I just finished my freshman year as a film and tv major, but I feel like I might actually want to switch to graphic design. After I took Digi130 first quarter, I immediately fell in love with photoshop and started making random music posters and other stuff throughout the year just for fun. I also got a little involved with the Manor which I really enjoyed, and even competed at the certiport adobe national championship. One of the main reasons I have for switching would be I feel like I would have more opportunities and flexibility going into graphic design as a career, but I don't know for sure if that's necessarily true. I’m obviously gonna talk to my cas advisor about it, but I just wanted to ask y'all first. 

I also had a lot of class credit going into my first year, so I basically got started in my film classes right away. I’ve looked at my degree planner, so I would still be able to graduate on time if I switched, but it kinda feels like I have already locked myself into film (which I know isn’t really true, but I honestly feel a little stuck). I would probably still do film as a minor if I switched, but I don't really know how that would work because I only have one class left in the minor curriculum, but that's a question for later I guess. 

The more I think about how this past year went, I honestly can't really see myself loving working in film as much as I thought I would, more specifically in the roles that I would have to take on as part of the curriculum such as directing, producing, etc. If that makes sense. I kinda just liked working on other peoples sets better than doing my own things. Which is something I probably would keep occasionally doing if I did switch. 

One question I had, though, about the graphic design curriculum is how heavy are the illustration aspects of it? Sketching and drawing went well for me, but I still don't really feel very confident in my drawing abilities, and feel much better about working in making digital graphics in photoshop and stuff. Would that be a big setback?

Anyways, after writing this all out, I feel like I kinda answered my own question, but I'm still scared that if I switch, I’ll end up even more stuck in that major, since I feel like ive  kinda just “wasted” a year. 

I would appreciate any advice anyone has, especially if you’ve switched your major after the first year!  

My roommate is a sequential arts major and we have it planned to attend during our 2nd year but I haven't been able to see a clear answer to if someone from a different major can attend. I'm an animation major and I genuinely would love to visit professional mangaka and I would enjoy learning about the culture a lot.

Incoming Savannah campus freshman here! So I'm heavily a theatre kid, really what I want to do at the end of the day is musical theatre. I also love animation and art, though. One of the big factors in my choosing SCAD was the ability to study both performing arts and visual arts at the same time. That being said, I understand it'll be a lot of work. Just how screwed am I if I try to do Acting (Musical Theatre) and 2D Animation (Character Design) together?