Savannah's website, states this as their mission:
'The goal of the Savannah College of Art and Design is to nurture and cultivate the unique qualities of each student through an interesting curriculum, in an inspiring environment, under the leadership of involved professors.

The college exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts and the history of art and architecture. The college emphasizes learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment.'

SCAD is widely known throughout the world as a school that produces many world class artists in a broad range of techniques. Many areas of study are offered at SCAD, including: animation, architecture, architectural history, art history, broadcast design, fashion, fibers, film and television, furniture design, graphic design, historic preservation, illustration, industrial design, interactive design and game development, interior design, media and performing arts, metals and jewelry, painting, photography, sequential art, sound design and visual effects. Minors are offered in each of the major programs as well as in dance, decorative arts, drawing, electronic design, interaction design, museum studies, printmaking, sculpture, sound design and writing.

With such a broad range of techniques each students learn from many different perspectives of art. So much knowledge of the art world is packed into this school!
Small classes and world class facilities are among the many perks to SCAD. The faculty is very well known and also very numerous, and the more people you learn from, the better.

Savannah's tuition is pricey, but not as expensive as many of the art schools around the United States. A years tuition will run you roughly around $18,000.

The application process is like many other schools. A standard application along with optional reviews. A portfolio/research paper/audition tape or video is not required for undergraduate/transfer student admission. It is recommended that students submit a portfolio/research paper/audition tape or video to strengthen the application and for scholarship consideration or transfer of credit. Advanced Placement (AP) credit is given in various areas. Students must recieve a '5' on their AP exam in order to receive credit.

SCAD also has more of a campus life than other schools. The school participates in NCAA Division 3 sports and also offers many clubs and organizations. Savannah itself is a great city that embraces the arts with a passion. Many art festivals and galleries populate the area and it is truly a great place for an artist to study in.

If you are looking for a great art school with a fun environment, check SCAD as it is among the elite of America's art schools.