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Application fee (nonrefundable) . . . . . $35
Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,100
Nonresidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900
All payments must be submitted online. Students who
are unable to make an online payment should contact
the Summer Seminars office.
PAY M E N T OPTIONS
The program fee can be paid in one or two installments.
Option A is a full payment of $1,100 (residential) or $900
(nonresidential). Option B requires an initial minimum
payment of $400 and a final payment of the remain-
ing balance. The initial payment secures a place in
workshops. If the final payment is not received by May
15, the student is removed from workshops. Students
admitted on or after May 15 must make payment in full.
ADMISSION REQ UI REMEN TS
Admission to SCAD Summer Seminars is competitive.
Applicants should demonstrate academic strength
and social maturity as well as a desire to succeed in
the arts.
Application materials should be submitted to the
intended SCAD Summer Seminars location. If applying
to both locations, all application materials, including the
application fee, must be submitted to both locations.
The following application materials are required and
must be received by May 1:
Completed online application
$35 application fee
High school transcript; official is preferred (include
Fall 2012 grades)
One recommendation. The recommendation should
be completed by a teacherpreferably of art.
Recommendations from family members or friends
are not considered.
Essay no longer than one page discussing your
long-term goals as an artist and how the SCAD
Summer Seminars program can help you achieve
these goals
The high school transcript, recommendation and
essay should be mailed together in one envelope to
the intended SCAD Summer Seminars location, or the
documents can be uploaded to the online application.
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APPLICATION DE ADLINE S
March 1
Scholarship nomination application (if applicable)
and all required documents
May 1
Completed online application
Application fee
Supporting documents
May 15
Program fee (residential and nonresidential)
After May 15, completed application files are
reviewed on a space-available basis.
WAITING LIST
A waiting list is established when all spaces in a SCAD
Summer Seminars session are filled. Only students
who have been accepted into the program are eligible
to be placed on the waiting list. If the preferred session
is full, the student may request to be placed on a wait-
ing list. If a space becomes available at least two weeks
prior to the start of a session, the student is notified. If
the student chooses to accept an available space, all
fees are due immediately.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Students who have been accepted into a SCAD
Summer Seminars session and have paid their pro-
gram fee are considered enrolled in the program.
SCAD Summer Seminars sessions are limited in size
and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis by
accepted applicants who have paid the program fee.
Students who cancel enrollment more than two weeks
prior to the start date of their session receive a full
refund less a $50 processing fee. Students who can-
cel enrollment later than two weeks prior to the start
date of their session receive a refund of 80 percent
of the program fee. Students who cancel enrollment
due to extenuating circumstances may submit a writ-
ten request for a full refund less the $50 processing
fee. Refunds are not granted to students who are
dismissed from the program for disciplinary reasons.
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TR A N S P O RTAT I O N
SCAD Summer Seminars students are permitted to
bring cars, but these must remain in SCAD parking lots
during the program. Students are not permitted to
drive cars during the program. Transportation to and
from class and activities is provided.
AR R IVA L
Students arrive and check in at the residence hall
between 4 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, the first day of the
program. International students may arrive one day
before check-in but must notify the SCAD Summer
Seminars office at least three weeks prior to the start
of their session.
DE PA RT U R E
Residential students must vacate assigned rooms by
10 a.m. on Saturday, the last day of the program.
H O U S IN G
The program offers double occupancy housing in a
SCAD residence hall. Rooms are equipped with beds,
drafting tables and private baths. Bed and bath linens
are not provided; however, linens are available for pur-
chase during online program fee payment. Each stu-
dent is assigned a roommate; no exceptions are made.
A professional residence director and resident
assistants supervise students in the residence hall.
SUPERVISION/S ECURI TY
All students are assigned a resident assistant at check-
in. Each RA is responsible for a group of students and
reports to a professional residence director. Security
guards are posted at the residence hall entrance 24
hours a day. A current SCAD ID card is required for
access to any SCAD building/residence hall.
DIN IN G
Residential students are provided breakfast, lunch and
dinner Monday through Friday in a SCAD dining hall.
Dinner is provided Sunday; continental breakfast is
provided on Saturday. Commuting students are pro-
vided lunch Monday through Friday.
Lunch for students who arrive early on Sunday is
not included, but may be available for purchase.
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ACTIVITIE S/FREE TIME/
CURFE W
SCAD Summer Seminars students have limited free
time. At 7 p.m., students are required to be in the resi-
dence hall for the evening activity. After 11 p.m., students
are required to be in their assigned rooms. Between
workshops, students have lunch and are encouraged to
participate in planned activities that may include cam-
pus tours, academic program demonstrations, cultural
outings, shopping and social events.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Smoking is prohibited at SCAD Summer Seminars and
in all SCAD facilities, including classroom buildings and
residence hall rooms/hallways.
SCAD maintains a zero tolerance policy for all illegal
activities, including possession or use of drugs or alco-
hol. At the discretion of the university, any student in
violation of policies or otherwise creating an unsafe or
unproductive climate is dismissed from the program.
VISITORS
Only family members and other SCAD Summer
Seminars students are permitted to visit in the resi-
dence hall. Overnight guests are not permitted.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
Workshops may include demonstrations, lectures,
studio work and local field trips. Students have access
to SCADs extensive facilities, resources and libraries.
Supplies are provided. Students participate in two
different workshops, one in the morning and one in the
afternoon. Families are invited to view student work
from all workshops displayed at a closing exhibition
Friday evening. Details are provided at check-in.
Students select workshops online after they are
admitted to the program and the initial online pro-
gram fee payment is submitted. Students are placed
according to availability and receipt of the initial
program fee. Students are notified of their workshop
placement approximately two weeks prior to the
start of their session.
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ADM ISS IO N
Admission to Pre-college: Rising Star is highly selective
and preference is granted to applicants with a grade
point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, a strong
visual arts portfolio, and demonstration of maturity,
leadership and responsibility.
ADM I SSI O N REQ UI REMEN TS
Completed online application and $35 application
fee. The application is available at scad.edu/apply.
Applications should be submitted before support-
ing documents. Be sure to select Summer 2013 as
the intended entry term.
Official high school transcript
Visual portfolio
One recommendation (forms are available online at
scad.edu/rs). The recommendation should be com-
pleted by a teacher in the students main area of
interest. Supplemental recommendations may be
completed by teachers, counselors or community
leaders. Recommendations may not come from fam-
ily members unless the student is home-schooled.
A 500-word statement of purpose providing an
overview of the applicants academic and personal
experience and readiness for college study
Supplemental Requirements
Official report of SAT or ACT scores (optional for
Pre-college: Rising Star admission; required for
freshman admission)
Evidence of English proficiency for students whose
first language is not English
If applicable, any other documents or materials
required to obtain a student visa
FE E S
Application fee (nonrefundable) . . . . . $35
Program fee (nonrefundable) . . . . . . . $250
Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000
Housing and meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,285
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PORTFOLIO REQUIRE ME NTS
Portfolios are evaluated on the following qualitative
measures: aesthetic awareness, composition, drawing,
design, color perception, spatial perception, quality of
presentation, technique and originality. Strong 2-D and
3-D work that shows attention to technique, drawing,
scale and original design are favorably considered.
Portfolios should consist of 1015 pieces that represent
the students best work.
SUGGESTED PORTFOLIO PIECES
Students are encouraged to submit their strongest
work in any visual arts medium (drawing, painting,
photography, animation or film short, etc.). Listed
below are suggested basic drawing submissions.
Students should draw from observation whenever
possible.
self portrait
still life
drawing of a hand
homage to an artistic movement
perspective drawing
interior room drawing
still life or portrait with a strong light source
landscape
close-up nature sketch
For more information on portfolio submission guide-
lines, visit scad.edu/portfolio.
AP P LICATION TIME LINE
April 15 is the priority deadline.
The application, nonrefundable $35 application fee
and all supporting materials are required to complete
a file for admission.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Students who would like to be considered for Pre-
college: Rising Star scholarships should indicate this
on the application and submit all documentation by
April 15. Funding is limited and is awarded to the earli-
est qualifiers. Scholarship awards are available to both
U.S. citizens and international students.
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CO U R S E S
Foundation Studies
Foundation studies classes consist of studio work augmented
by slide lectures, demonstrations, field trips and critiques.
Students expand their critical thinking abilities and deepen
their understanding of visual language, which can be applied
to concepts and materials encountered in major programs
and in the professional world.
DRAW 100 Drawing I: Form and Space
Students learn basic skills and techniques for drawing from
direct observation using subjects such as still life, landscape
and architecture. The depiction of form, light and spatial
depth is emphasized along with accurate proportion and
scale. Research tools such as thumbnail sketches, quick stud-
ies, sketchbooks and digital resources are used to develop
ideas. Analysis of drawings, critiques and classroom discus-
sions build vocabulary and enrich the students understand-
ing of drawing.
DSGN 100 Design I: Elements and Organization
Students develop an understanding of the organizational
methods used in 2-D work. They utilize the elements and
principles of design while working in black-and-white and
color media. Problem-solving processes and research are
integrated into the development, refinement and evaluation
of images. The work of professionals in a variety of art and
design fields is analyzed to demonstrate the application of
2-D design. The importance of presentation and craftsman-
ship is emphasized.
General Education Courses
General education is an essential component of the under-
graduate curriculum at SCAD, developing students as critical
thinkers by providing an intellectual foundation and breadth
of knowledge for lifelong learning.
CMPA 110
Advanced Survey of Computer Art Applications
This course is designed for students already well-versed in
the use of art and design computer applications. The course
covers basic components of digital design tools including
vector, raster, modeling language and animation, culminat-
ing in the completion of a final project. Following an over-
view of HTML and webpage design, students create their
own home pages.
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Major/Elective Courses
These courses offer students the opportunity to develop
creative problem-solving skills and to communicate their own
sensibility and vision. These courses fulfill introductory
requirements in respective majors and also may fulfill a studio
elective requirement. Placement is contingent on portfolio
and transcript evaluation.
ARCH 101 Introduction to Architecture
This lecture/seminar course introduces students to the theo-
ries and profession of architecture and encourages creative
and analytical thought. By considering the entire scope of
the discipline and the profession, the course focuses on
developing an ability to ask appropriate questions in relation
to decision making regarding the built environment. Students
explore the abstract, spatial, social/cultural, environmental
and tectonic concepts that affect the built environment.
FASH 100 Fashion Technology
In this studio course, students are introduced to professional
standard sewing techniques and apparel construction.
Through assignments, the techniques are applied to produce
finished garments.
FILM 101 Introduction to Video Production
This course introduces students to basic video production
techniques and provides an overview of film and television
theory and criticism. By combining theory and hands-on
exercises, students are expected to develop the technical,
analytical and critical foundations necessary in the video
preproduction, production and postproduction phases.
Students may acquire the conceptual abilities needed to plan
and execute a variety of video projects.
PHOT 113 Photographic Foundations I
Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, assign-
ments and critiques, students learn to see photographically
through an exploration of the basic tools, techniques and
aesthetics of digital photography, with an emphasis on the
creative use of camera controls, exposure, digital imaging
software, and an awareness of the critical issues in contem-
porary photography.
VSFX 101 Survey of Visual Effects
This course introduces students to the history and develop-
ment of visual effects through lectures, readings and screen-
ings of important works. Students examine the various ways
in which artistic and technological tools have been used to
create convincing visual effects for film, television and games.
Studies focus on the variety of ways in which visual effects
techniques have evolved to keep up with increasingly dis-
cerning audiences.
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