Savannah College Of Art And Design

Program Information

Degree Offered

MA, MFA

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The accessories industry is a major force in fashion. At SCAD, accessory design students develop an awareness of this specialized industry and its various markets. Students learn to think and design in the realms of both 2-D and 3-D, allowing them to direct creativity into functional innovation.

Patternmaking and design skills, as well as mastery of industry-standard equipment, are emphasized throughout the program. Students learn to design and construct marketable 3-D accessory items at a high level of craftsmanship.

SCAD is the only university to offer an M.F.A. in accessory design, and the first in the United States to offer an M.A. in accessory design.

A comprehensive studio setting offers full prototype production capabilities with specialized equipment including a selection of women’s and men’s shoe lasts, a shoe finishing machine and cylinder industrial sewing machines. Industry-standard Lectra Romans CAD software is used for designing bags and shoes.

Accessory design students collaborate with students in fashion, fibers, industrial design and other disciplines to conceptualize, design and create fashion accessory products. Students are guided in every step of the design process, from concept to completion. Students develop and construct samples of the shoes, handbags, belts and other accessories they have designed.

Accessory design students collaborate with students in fashion, fibers, industrial design and other disciplines to conceptualize, design and create fashion accessory products. Students are guided in every step of the design process, from initial concept to completed project. Students develop and construct samples of the shoes, handbags, belts and other accessories they have designed.

Accreditation:

The Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Eligibility Requirements:

SCAD encourages applications from students who demonstrate successful completion of appropriate coursework on the undergraduate level and adequate preparedness to undertake graduate-level study. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor’s degree before enrollment in the graduate program. All applicants are evaluated individually according to previous educational experience and level of achievement.

Please see website for Admission information.

International Student Requirements:

Please see website for International student requirements

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

30960 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

30960 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Schools of Art and Music

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999