The Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design is a great college in the Illustration Department. The teachers are people who have or are working in the industry. They are open, straightforward, and encourage growth. I am an Illustration major, so I really can't tell much about the other programs except the foundations program is not as strong as the other departments. My community college had a better foundation program than SCAD.

1st Year Female -- Class 2010

Education Quality: A, Perceived Campus Safety: C

This is an arts school catered towards BUILDING a career - not simply getting a job. It teaches you to understand your field as well as the market.

There are a few things that need attention - the transportation system (although partly its the way the city is laid out that makes it inconvenient for a bus to charter around students), some classes, and the level of brightness in students.

The student body is quirky, to say the least, but fun and interesting nonetheless. I was expecting to be more challenged by my fellow peers and in my classes. I did meet a good amount of amazing students, but met many more that weren't as interested in going that extra mile. Sometimes the courses are a bit "hand-held" (I don't know if it reflects the "art student" culture/perception...).The faculty is amazing (at least the ones I've had - in the industrial design department and in the General Ed. classes). They are so helpful, fun, interesting and involved. There are a few I could pick, but none that I would say definitely did not meet my standards.

3rd Year Female -- Class 2009

Faculty Accessibility: A, Collaboration/Competitive: B+

I really enjoy being a part of SCAD, and I feel like there is the opportunity for students to grow and get good jobs... but only if they take advantage of what SCAD offers. I see too many students who have no interest in their own education which is sad because SCAD does try it's best to get you the right teachers who have worked in the field before and know what they are talking about. There are so many good things about SCAD that it is just easier to list the few negatives:

Some of the foundations are pointless for the major you're entering into, honestly getting past the foundations can sometimes be rough but once in your major's classes if it's something you're passionate about then they should be (and are for me) a lot of fun!

Anyone coming to this school needs to remember that this is not a town though it may feel like it. There is crime and you need to have street smarts to be here. Most people who get mugged got that way because they were walking alone in an alleyway at night- you just can't do that here! Other then at night I feel perfectly safe during the day in most places. At night (being a female as well) I always travel with a group of friends.

Transportation is HORRIBLE! They recommend that you don't bring a car. BRING ONE! Parking is horrible around the city but for most major buildings it is easy to find SCAD parking and is so much easier then taking the bus. Honestly taking the bus you have to leave 45 minutes before class while driving I can leave 10 minutes before class and still get there on time.

Other then those negatives I love it here, and I'm glad I chose to go here.
Lastly the food isn't that great. I would recommend getting a block plan instead of a weekly meal plan because if you're into eating healthy good meals scad food just won't cut it. You're going to want to be able to go grocery shopping to get even microwavable food which in most cases is still better then SCADCAFE! (Another reason to have your car, easy access to the beach, mall, walmart, target and other stores.)

1st Year Female -- Class 2012

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Perceived Campus Safety: C