Savannah College Of Art And Design

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A., M.F.A.

Program Description:

SCAD has been named among the world’s top animation schools and among the “Ivy League of Animation” by 3D World magazine.

Within the School of Film, Digital Media and Performing Arts, SCAD animation students have opportunities to collaborate with others in visual effects, sound design and film.

The M.A. program provides advanced skills-based learning within a context of broadening students' awareness of animation storytelling. The M.F.A. program allows students to explore, in greater depth, areas of animation theory and specialization.

Animation students can select from an extensive range of electives to develop skills in specialized areas such as 2-D and 3-D character animation, stop motion animation, digital modeling, rigging, lighting and look development.

Students learn on the same tools used throughout the industry: Autodesk Maya; Adobe CS5 Master Collection (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash and Premiere); and Toon Boom Pencil Check, Storyboard and Animate Pro. Resources include a Vicon motion capture system.

M.A. and M.F.A. degrees in animation are offered at SCAD Atlanta and SCAD Savannah.

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:

SCAD welcomes students from throughout the world. 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

Format: Campus

Classification: Schools of Art and Music

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999