In my first quarter, I haven't really learned much as far as arts are concerned. Of the two fine arts classes I attended, 2D Design was the least stimulating. It was more about cutting and pasting than I would have hoped. However, Drawing I was challenging at times and taught me a few things about different materials new to me at the time.
The most I learned was about myself from living there the first quarter. It takes a not insignificant amount of self control and responsibility to keep up with all the deadlines and work outside of class hours.
That being said, once I've finished most of my foundations courses and begin my major-specific work, I feel I will be learning more than I can keep track of.
I can say that not matter how tedious or boring classes seemed at times, I could always take something new from my experience. Plus, none of my classes were as boring, or wretched in some cases, as most general study programs my friends at other colleges had to endure.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
It has really been great at SCAD. There's always something to do in Savannah, and, being downtown, nothing is more than a 10 minute walk away.
My friends who have visited tell me how lucky I am to have a dorm room that is larger than average, although with three people it can get a little cramped. The dorms I live in are nice and seem pretty new compared to the alternatives. There are even a sub shop and pizza place in the dorms themselves, and two buffet-style dining halls within 2-5 minutes of walking distance.
The food isn't bad by any measure, but it is a welcome change of pace to go out for food every once in a while. There are plenty of restaurants and fast food places nearby, with some great, and less costly, ones off River Street.
The classes aren't crowded, and the teachers are more than happy to help you out. Teachers are even disappointed in how little students see them for help during their office hours.
I can't comment much on the party scene at SCAD, and let it be known that I do not condone any illegal activities. Although SCAD is a dry and drug free campus, there are always people who manage to avoid the eye of security.
As far as I can tell, anyone who wants to party in downtown Savannah needs to be prepared to party-hop a fair amount. It seems like most parties are shutdown by the authorities relatively quickly. Also, all clubs in Savannah are 21 and up, so unless you procure a false ID or are of age, clubbing is out of the question.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I'm not sure exactly how much all the services provided to students is worth, but I feel like I've made a great investment in my choice of college, mostly because SCAD is the only well-known school with a Game Development program.
There are bus lines to each academic building and residence hall, the malls in Savannah, and department/grocery stores.
The facilities are well-kept and up-to-date and have a staff of diligent security personnel. Every member of the faculty has been kind and helpful to me and I feel like any problems I have can be solved in a timely and satisfactory manner.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
The first and most important tip I can give is to keep track of your deadlines and make use of your time on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to complete your work. I don't recommend spending the WHOLE weekend studying, but a few hours each day or a dedicated Friday will go a long way to keeping you on track in your classes.
Second, do not count on the buses to remain 100% true to their schedules. Although they make a point to stay on time, and usually are, their reliability drops significantly after a class period has started. There are many less buses after the initial 20 minute rush hour to help tardy students get to class.
On the topic of late buses, be prepared for a long, long, looong wait for the extra-curricular buses to arrive, and an equally long wait to reach or return from your destination, whether it's Kroger, Wal-Mart, or the mall.
Third, participate in SCAD events. They are a lot of fun, especially if you have friends that can tag along, and you can meet a lot of new people. There are things going on almost every week that you can attend, not taking into account the athletic events/classes/workouts happening almost every day.
Also, it will help you get the all-important Passport Stamps required to pass First Year Experience.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anyone who has the money to attend first of all. I wouldn't have gone to SCAD if I didn't have to financial aid to back me up. If this is a problem and you really want to go to SCAD, I recommend transferring like many of my friends and acquaintances who currently attend.
Overall I would recommend this school to someone who is looking for a job in a creative oriented field. Many of the teachers used to work in the fields related to what they teach, the career services department is very active in aiding students secure jobs/internships, and there are programs of study not available or of the same quality as there are at SCAD.
Plus, people tend to remember when you tell them you attend SCAD :p
In my first quarter, I haven't really learned much as far as arts are concerned. Of the two fine arts classes I attended, 2D Design was the least stimulating. It was more about cutting and pasting than I would have hoped. However, Drawing I was challenging at times and taught me a few things about different materials new to me at the time. The most I learned was about myself from living there the first quarter. It takes a not insignificant amount of self control and responsibility to keep up with all the deadlines and work outside of class hours. That being said, once I've finished most of my foundations courses and begin my major-specific work, I feel I will be learning more than I can keep track of. I can say that not matter how tedious or boring classes seemed at times, I could always take something new from my experience. Plus, none of my classes were as boring, or wretched in some cases, as most general study programs my friends at other colleges had to endure.
It has really been great at SCAD. There's always something to do in Savannah, and, being downtown, nothing is more than a 10 minute walk away. My friends who have visited tell me how lucky I am to have a dorm room that is larger than average, although with three people it can get a little cramped. The dorms I live in are nice and seem pretty new compared to the alternatives. There are even a sub shop and pizza place in the dorms themselves, and two buffet-style dining halls within 2-5 minutes of walking distance. The food isn't bad by any measure, but it is a welcome change of pace to go out for food every once in a while. There are plenty of restaurants and fast food places nearby, with some great, and less costly, ones off River Street. The classes aren't crowded, and the teachers are more than happy to help you out. Teachers are even disappointed in how little students see them for help during their office hours. I can't comment much on the party scene at SCAD, and let it be known that I do not condone any illegal activities. Although SCAD is a dry and drug free campus, there are always people who manage to avoid the eye of security. As far as I can tell, anyone who wants to party in downtown Savannah needs to be prepared to party-hop a fair amount. It seems like most parties are shutdown by the authorities relatively quickly. Also, all clubs in Savannah are 21 and up, so unless you procure a false ID or are of age, clubbing is out of the question.
I'm not sure exactly how much all the services provided to students is worth, but I feel like I've made a great investment in my choice of college, mostly because SCAD is the only well-known school with a Game Development program. There are bus lines to each academic building and residence hall, the malls in Savannah, and department/grocery stores. The facilities are well-kept and up-to-date and have a staff of diligent security personnel. Every member of the faculty has been kind and helpful to me and I feel like any problems I have can be solved in a timely and satisfactory manner.
The first and most important tip I can give is to keep track of your deadlines and make use of your time on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to complete your work. I don't recommend spending the WHOLE weekend studying, but a few hours each day or a dedicated Friday will go a long way to keeping you on track in your classes. Second, do not count on the buses to remain 100% true to their schedules. Although they make a point to stay on time, and usually are, their reliability drops significantly after a class period has started. There are many less buses after the initial 20 minute rush hour to help tardy students get to class. On the topic of late buses, be prepared for a long, long, looong wait for the extra-curricular buses to arrive, and an equally long wait to reach or return from your destination, whether it's Kroger, Wal-Mart, or the mall. Third, participate in SCAD events. They are a lot of fun, especially if you have friends that can tag along, and you can meet a lot of new people. There are things going on almost every week that you can attend, not taking into account the athletic events/classes/workouts happening almost every day. Also, it will help you get the all-important Passport Stamps required to pass First Year Experience.
Anyone who has the money to attend first of all. I wouldn't have gone to SCAD if I didn't have to financial aid to back me up. If this is a problem and you really want to go to SCAD, I recommend transferring like many of my friends and acquaintances who currently attend. Overall I would recommend this school to someone who is looking for a job in a creative oriented field. Many of the teachers used to work in the fields related to what they teach, the career services department is very active in aiding students secure jobs/internships, and there are programs of study not available or of the same quality as there are at SCAD. Plus, people tend to remember when you tell them you attend SCAD :p