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FEESApplication fee (nonrefundable) . . . . . $35

Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,100

Nonresidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900

All payments must be submitted online. Students who

are unable to make an online payment should contact

the Summer Seminars oce.

PAYMENT OPTIONS The program fee can be paid in one or two installments.

Option A is a full payment of $1,100 (residential) or $900

(nonresidential). Option B requires an initial minimum

payment of $400 and a final payment of the remain-

ing balance. The initial payment secures a place in

workshops. If the final payment is not received by May

15, the student is removed from workshops. Students

admitted on or after May 15 must make payment in full.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to SCAD Summer Seminars is competitive.

Applicants should demonstrate academic strength

and social maturity as well as a desire to succeed in

the arts.

Application materials should be submitted to the

intended SCAD Summer Seminars location. If applying

to both locations, all application materials, including the

application fee, must be submitted to both locations.

The following application materials are required and

must be received by May 1:

– Completed online application

– $35 application fee

– High school transcript; ocial is preferred (include

Fall 2012 grades)

– One recommendation. The recommendation should

be completed by a teacher—preferably of art.

Recommendations from family members or friends

are not considered.

– Essay no longer than one page discussing your

long-term goals as an artist and how the SCAD

Summer Seminars program can help you achieve

these goals

The high school transcript, recommendation and

essay should be mailed together in one envelope to

the intended SCAD Summer Seminars location, or the

documents can be uploaded to the online application.

APPLICATION DEADLINESMarch 1

– Scholarship nomination application (if applicable)

and all required documents

May 1

– Completed online application

– Application fee

– Supporting documents

May 15

– Program fee (residential and nonresidential)

– After May 15, completed application files are

reviewed on a space-available basis.

WAITING LIST A waiting list is established when all spaces in a SCAD

Summer Seminars session are filled. Only students

who have been accepted into the program are eligible

to be placed on the waiting list. If the preferred session

is full, the student may request to be placed on a wait-

ing list. If a space becomes available at least two weeks

prior to the start of a session, the student is notified. If

the student chooses to accept an available space, all

fees are due immediately.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICYStudents who have been accepted into a SCAD

Summer Seminars session and have paid their pro-

gram fee are considered enrolled in the program.

SCAD Summer Seminars sessions are limited in size

and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis by

accepted applicants who have paid the program fee.

Students who cancel enrollment more than two weeks

prior to the start date of their session receive a full

refund less a $50 processing fee. Students who can-

cel enrollment later than two weeks prior to the start

date of their session receive a refund of 80 percent

of the program fee. Students who cancel enrollment

due to extenuating circumstances may submit a writ-

ten request for a full refund less the $50 processing

fee. Refunds are not granted to students who are

dismissed from the program for disciplinary reasons.

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AUTOMOBILES/TRANSPORTATIONSCAD Summer Seminars students are permitted to

bring cars, but these must remain in SCAD parking lots

during the program. Students are not permitted to

drive cars during the program. Transportation to and

from class and activities is provided.

ARRIVALStudents arrive and check in at the residence hall

between 4 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, the first day of the

program. International students may arrive one day

before check-in but must notify the SCAD Summer

Seminars oce at least three weeks prior to the start

of their session.

DEPARTUREResidential students must vacate assigned rooms by

10 a.m. on Saturday, the last day of the program.

HOUSINGThe program offers double occupancy housing in a

SCAD residence hall. Rooms are equipped with beds,

drafting tables and private baths. Bed and bath linens

are not provided; however, linens are available for pur-

chase during online program fee payment. Each stu-

dent is assigned a roommate; no exceptions are made.

A professional residence director and resident

assistants supervise students in the residence hall.

SUPERVISION/SECURITYAll students are assigned a resident assistant at check-

in. Each RA is responsible for a group of students and

reports to a professional residence director. Security

guards are posted at the residence hall entrance 24

hours a day. A current SCAD ID card is required for

access to any SCAD building/residence hall.

DININGResidential students are provided breakfast, lunch and

dinner Monday through Friday in a SCAD dining hall.

Dinner is provided Sunday; continental breakfast is

provided on Saturday. Commuting students are pro-

vided lunch Monday through Friday.

Lunch for students who arrive early on Sunday is

not included, but may be available for purchase.

ACTIVITIES/FREE TIME/CURFEW SCAD Summer Seminars students have limited free

time. At 7 p.m., students are required to be in the resi-

dence hall for the evening activity. After 11 p.m., students

are required to be in their assigned rooms. Between

workshops, students have lunch and are encouraged to

participate in planned activities that may include cam-

pus tours, academic program demonstrations, cultural

outings, shopping and social events.

STUDENT CONDUCTSmoking is prohibited at SCAD Summer Seminars and

in all SCAD facilities, including classroom buildings and

residence hall rooms/hallways.

SCAD maintains a zero tolerance policy for all illegal

activities, including possession or use of drugs or alco-

hol. At the discretion of the university, any student in

violation of policies or otherwise creating an unsafe or

unproductive climate is dismissed from the program.

VISITORSOnly family members and other SCAD Summer

Seminars students are permitted to visit in the resi-

dence hall. Overnight guests are not permitted.

WORKSHOP FORMATWorkshops may include demonstrations, lectures,

studio work and local field trips. Students have access

to SCAD’s extensive facilities, resources and libraries.

Supplies are provided. Students participate in two

dierent workshops, one in the morning and one in the

afternoon. Families are invited to view student work

from all workshops displayed at a closing exhibition

Friday evening. Details are provided at check-in.

Students select workshops online after they are

admitted to the program and the initial online pro-

gram fee payment is submitted. Students are placed

according to availability and receipt of the initial

program fee. Students are notified of their workshop

placement approximately two weeks prior to the

start of their session.

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ADMISSION Admission to Pre-college: Rising Star is highly selective

and preference is granted to applicants with a grade

point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, a strong

visual arts portfolio, and demonstration of maturity,

leadership and responsibility.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – Completed online application and $35 application

fee. The application is available at scad.edu/apply.

Applications should be submitted before support-

ing documents. Be sure to select Summer 2013 as

the intended entry term.

– Ocial high school transcript

– Visual portfolio

– One recommendation (forms are available online at

scad.edu/rs). The recommendation should be com-

pleted by a teacher in the student’s main area of

interest. Supplemental recommendations may be

completed by teachers, counselors or community

leaders. Recommendations may not come from fam-

ily members unless the student is home-schooled.

– A 500-word statement of purpose providing an

overview of the applicant’s academic and personal

experience and readiness for college study

Supplemental Requirements

– Ocial report of SAT or ACT scores (optional for

Pre-college: Rising Star admission; required for

freshman admission)

– Evidence of English proficiency for students whose

first language is not English

– If applicable, any other documents or materials

required to obtain a student visa

FEESApplication fee (nonrefundable) . . . . . $35

Program fee (nonrefundable) . . . . . . . $250

Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000

Housing and meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,285

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS Portfolios are evaluated on the following qualitative

measures: aesthetic awareness, composition, drawing,

design, color perception, spatial perception, quality of

presentation, technique and originality. Strong 2-D and

3-D work that shows attention to technique, drawing,

scale and original design are favorably considered.

Portfolios should consist of 10–15 pieces that represent

the student’s best work.

SUGGESTED PORTFOLIO PIECESStudents are encouraged to submit their strongest

work in any visual arts medium (drawing, painting,

photography, animation or film short, etc.). Listed

below are suggested basic drawing submissions.

Students should draw from observation whenever

possible.

– self portrait

– still life

– drawing of a hand

– homage to an artistic movement

– perspective drawing

– interior room drawing

– still life or portrait with a strong light source

– landscape

– close-up nature sketch

For more information on portfolio submission guide-

lines, visit scad.edu/portfolio.

APPLICATION TIMELINEApril 15 is the priority deadline. The application, nonrefundable $35 application fee

and all supporting materials are required to complete

a file for admission.

SCHOLARSHIPS Students who would like to be considered for Pre-

college: Rising Star scholarships should indicate this

on the application and submit all documentation by

April 15. Funding is limited and is awarded to the earli-

est qualifiers. Scholarship awards are available to both

U.S. citizens and international students.

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PRE-COLLEGE: RISING STAR COURSES

Foundation Studies Foundation studies classes consist of studio work augmented

by slide lectures, demonstrations, field trips and critiques.

Students expand their critical thinking abilities and deepen

their understanding of visual language, which can be applied

to concepts and materials encountered in major programs

and in the professional world.

DRAW 100 Drawing I: Form and SpaceStudents learn basic skills and techniques for drawing from

direct observation using subjects such as still life, landscape

and architecture. The depiction of form, light and spatial

depth is emphasized along with accurate proportion and

scale. Research tools such as thumbnail sketches, quick stud-

ies, sketchbooks and digital resources are used to develop

ideas. Analysis of drawings, critiques and classroom discus-

sions build vocabulary and enrich the students’ understand-

ing of drawing.

DSGN 100 Design I: Elements and OrganizationStudents develop an understanding of the organizational

methods used in 2-D work. They utilize the elements and

principles of design while working in black-and-white and

color media. Problem-solving processes and research are

integrated into the development, refinement and evaluation

of images. The work of professionals in a variety of art and

design fields is analyzed to demonstrate the application of

2-D design. The importance of presentation and craftsman-

ship is emphasized.

General Education Courses General education is an essential component of the under-

graduate curriculum at SCAD, developing students as critical

thinkers by providing an intellectual foundation and breadth

of knowledge for lifelong learning.

CMPA 110 Advanced Survey of Computer Art ApplicationsThis course is designed for students already well-versed in

the use of art and design computer applications. The course

covers basic components of digital design tools including

vector, raster, modeling language and animation, culminat-

ing in the completion of a final project. Following an over-

view of HTML and webpage design, students create their

own home pages.

Major/Elective Courses These courses offer students the opportunity to develop

creative problem-solving skills and to communicate their own

sensibility and vision. These courses fulfill introductory

requirements in respective majors and also may fulfill a studio

elective requirement. Placement is contingent on portfolio

and transcript evaluation.

ARCH 101 Introduction to ArchitectureThis lecture/seminar course introduces students to the theo-

ries and profession of architecture and encourages creative

and analytical thought. By considering the entire scope of

the discipline and the profession, the course focuses on

developing an ability to ask appropriate questions in relation

to decision making regarding the built environment. Students

explore the abstract, spatial, social/cultural, environmental

and tectonic concepts that aect the built environment.

FASH 100 Fashion TechnologyIn this studio course, students are introduced to professional

standard sewing techniques and apparel construction.

Through assignments, the techniques are applied to produce

finished garments.

FILM 101 Introduction to Video Production This course introduces students to basic video production

techniques and provides an overview of film and television

theory and criticism. By combining theory and hands-on

exercises, students are expected to develop the technical,

analytical and critical foundations necessary in the video

preproduction, production and postproduction phases.

Students may acquire the conceptual abilities needed to plan

and execute a variety of video projects.

PHOT 113 Photographic Foundations IThrough a combination of lectures, demonstrations, assign-

ments and critiques, students learn to see photographically

through an exploration of the basic tools, techniques and

aesthetics of digital photography, with an emphasis on the

creative use of camera controls, exposure, digital imaging

software, and an awareness of the critical issues in contem-

porary photography.

VSFX 101 Survey of Visual EectsThis course introduces students to the history and develop-

ment of visual eects through lectures, readings and screen-

ings of important works. Students examine the various ways

in which artistic and technological tools have been used to

create convincing visual eects for film, television and games.

Studies focus on the variety of ways in which visual eects

techniques have evolved to keep up with increasingly dis-

cerning audiences.

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