Aug 23, 2011
Kate Spade hires Kimberly Caltagirone
Kimberly Caltagirone (B.F.A., accessory design, 2011) accepted a position as handbag and SLG assistant technical designer at Kate Spade in New York City.
Dec 14, 2011
MASHstudios hires Erin Magbee
Erin Magbee (B.F.A., advertising, 2011) accepted a position as marketing coordinator at MASHstudios in Venice Beach, California.
Dec 14, 2011
BFG Communications hires Cayla Hanousek
Cayla Hanousek (B.F.A., advertising, 2011) accepted a position as an interactive project coordinator at BFG Communications in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Dec 6, 2011
Grey Worldwide hires Nicole Engelmann
Nicole Engelmann (B.F.A., advertising, 2009) accepted an account planner position with Grey Worldwide on Nov. 7, 2011. Her clients will be Bayer, Colgate and Science Diet.
Nov 10, 2011
HughesLeahyKarlovic hires Kelsey Heuvelman
Kelsey Heuvelman (B.F.A., advertising, 2011) accepted a position as art director at HughesLeahyKarlovic in St. Louis, Missouri.
Oct 21, 2011
Razorfish in New York City hires Li
Jian Feng "Luke" Li (M.A., advertising, 2010) accepted a position as digital creative at Razorfish in New York City.
Sep 19, 2011
Razorfish hires Benjamin Lebovitz
Benjamin Lebovitz (B.F.A., advertising, 2011) accepted a position as interactive designer at Razorfish in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sep 9, 2011
Mcgarrybowen hires Chelsea Spratling
Chelsea Spratling (B.F.A., advertising design, 2011) accepted a position as junior copywriter with Mcgarrybowen in New York City.
Sep 9, 2011
McCann Erickson hires Lauren Demarest
Lauren Demarest (M.F.A., advertising, 2011) accepted a full-time position as a copywriter with McCann Erickson in New York City upon completing her summer internship with the company.
Aug 29, 2011
McGarry Bowen in New York hires Spratling
Chelsea Spratling, B.F.A., advertising, 2011, accepted a position at McGarry Bowen in New York as a junior copywriter.
Aug 17, 2011
Cramer-Krasselt hires Rebecca Snyder
Upon completing her summer internship with Cramer-Krasselt in New York City, Rebecca Snyder (B.F.A., advertising, 2011) was offered and accepted a position as junior art director.
Aug 17, 2011
Twenty Days hires Michelle Coan
Michelle Coan (B.F.A., advertising, 2011) accepted a position as a graphic designer with Twenty Days in Suwanee, Georgia.
Jan 9, 2012
Floyd County Productions hires Walker
Erin "Michael" Walker (B.F.A., animation, 2011) is a full-time animator for Floyd County Productions in Atlanta, Georgia, and is currently working on their new television series, "Unsupervised," premiering Jan. 19, 2012.
Dec 14, 2011
Brion Long wins Lone Star EMMY award
Brion Long (B.F.A., animation, 2005) won a 2011 Lone Star EMMY award in the Children/Youth/Teen Program Feature/Segment category for the piece, "Let's Eat - Fruit Salsa." Long was responsible for designing motion graphics, the title introduction, the lower thirds and additional graphics. Long was nominated for another feature in the same category for "You Do What? Astronaut."
Nov 18, 2011
Kyle Miller interns at Georgia Tech
Kyle Miller (B.F.A., animation, 2011) accepted a 3-D applications developer internship at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta, Georgia.
Nov 18, 2011
Digital Domain hires Jaganmayi Himamshu
Jaganmayi Himamshu (M.F.A., animation, 2011) accepted a position as technical director at Digital Domain in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Oct 31, 2011
Art Institute of Jacksonville hires Kivi
William "Bill" Kivi (M.F.A., animation, 2011) accepted a position as a professor at the Art Institute of Jacksonville.
Jan 12, 2012
Historic Charlotte Inc. hires Julie Smith
Julie Smith (M.A., historic preservation and architectural history, 2009) is the preservation planner for Historic Charlotte Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, a small nonprofit preservation advocacy organization.
Nov 18, 2011
Bradley Allen interns in Washington, D.C.
Bradley Allen (B.F.A., architectural history, 2011) completed an internship with the Historic American Building Survey in Washington, D.C., where he documented the history of WPA-era projects. Allen is seeking a master's degree in architectural history at the University of Virginia.
Nov 18, 2011
Rosa-Lopez lecturer at Puerto Rico university
Claudia Rosa-Lopez (M.F.A., architectural history, 2011) is serving as an architectural history lecturer in the architecture department of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Oct 18, 2011
Patricia Kuhn publishes chapter
Patricia Kuhn (B.F.A., architectural history, 2000) published a chapter, "J. W. Marriott and the Development of the Motor Hotel," in Housing Washington: Two Centuries of Residential Development and Planning in the National Capital Area.
Oct 18, 2011
McWilliams begins Ph.D. at University of York
In fall 2010 Evan McWilliams (B.F.A., architectural history, 2008; M.A., architectural history, 2010) began his Ph.D. in art and architectural history at the University of York, where his research focuses on the study of churches of the late 19th and early 20th centuries whose designs were influenced by what are commonly known as the English Use liturgies.
Oct 18, 2011
Walker pursues Ph.D. in architectural history
Nathaniel Walker (M.A., architectural history, 2006) is pursuing his Ph.D. in architectural history at Brown University, and delivered a paper titled "A Slave in His Place: Racial Regulation and Segregation in the Savannah Squares" at the annual meeting of the Society of Architectural Historians in New Orleans on April 15, 2011. He is the first SCAD architectural history alumnus to present at this national conference.
Oct 18, 2011
Rosa-Lopez submits essay on sacred precincts
Claudia Rosa-Lopez (M.F.A., architectural history, 2011) submitted a paper proposal to the 2012 Society of Architectural Historians annual meeting that led to her being invited to submit an essay to a book on sacred precincts.
Oct 18, 2011
Rosa-Lopez lecturer at Polytechnic University
Claudia Rosa-Lopez (M.F.A., architectural history, 2011) is serving as an architectural history lecturer in the architecture department at the Polytechnic University in Puerto Rico during fall 2011. She is assisting with the teaching of a survey class called History of Architectural Space.
Oct 18, 2011
Nathaniel Walker curates exhibition
Nathaniel Walker (M.A., architectural history, 2006) curated an exhibition, "Building Expectation: Past and Present Visions of the Architectural Future," at the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University, running from Sept. 3-Nov. 6, 2011. The exhibition draws from Walker's dissertation research. Read the
press release.
Oct 3, 2011
Davison works on promo materials in Morocco
Mark Davison (B.F.A., architectural history, 2005) moved to Tétouan, Morocco, in September 2011 to work with the regional tourism ministry to create English language promotional materials.
Sep 1, 2011
Allen pursues master's degree in Virginia
Bradley Allen (B.F.A., architectural history, 2011) began his Master's of Architectural History degree at the University of Virginia in fall 2011.
Nov 16, 2011
Montreal Gazette presents Maxim Nasab thesis
Maxim Nasab (M.Arch., architecture, 2011) presented thesis to the Montreal, Quebec, community through an opinion article in the Montreal Gazette.
Read the article.
Oct 31, 2011
Exhibitus in Atlanta hires Kelli Gibson
Kelli Gibson (B.F.A., architecture, 2010) accepted a position as junior designer at Exhibitus in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sep 8, 2011
Gensler in Atlanta hires Alex Steele
Alex Steele (M.Arch, 2011) accepted a position as architectural designer at Gensler in Atlanta, Georgia.
Aug 22, 2011
Erin Rahn receives Henry Adams Medal
Erin Rahn (M.Arch. 2010) was awarded the American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Medal for her outstanding thesis achievement. The project was designed to revitalize a community in Effingham County, Georgia, through the development of a park and recreational area. Rahn continues to guide the project toward implementation as an employee of the Effingham Industrial Development Authority.
Learn more.
Sep 8, 2011
Lachner interns at Museum of Contemporary Art
Maria Malavasi Lachner (B.F.A., art history, 2011) has been interning at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in San José, Costa Rica, and recently accepted a full-time position at TEOR/éTica, a private museum and gallery also located in San José.
Nov 15, 2011
Ace Hardware hires Lyndsey Lane
Lyndsey Lane (M.A., arts administration, 2011) accepted a position as regional marketing and events coordinator - Rocky Mountain region at Ace Hardware.
Oct 21, 2011
University of California hires Erin Fenley
Erin Fenley (M.A., design for sustainability, 2011) accepted a position as energy management communications manager at University of California, Berkeley.
Jan 13, 2012
Prabal Gurung hires Tahnee Folsom
Tahnee Folsom (B.F.A., fashion, 2011) is the assistant designer for Prabal Gurung's collaboration with ICB in New York City.
Dec 14, 2011
White House | Black Market hires Davis
Amina Davis (B.F.A., fashion, 2010) accepted a position as woven tops assistant designer at White House | Black Market in Fort Myers, Florida, after completing a 10-month paid design internship.
Nov 10, 2011
Kate Spade hires Rita Watson
Rita Watson (B.F.A., fashion, 2010) accepted a position at Kate Spade as an apparel and soft accessories assistant designer.
Oct 18, 2011
Atlantan features Hedgepeth, Parker
The Atlantan featured SCAD Atlanta fashion alumni Ron Hedgepeth and Kelvin Parker in its September fashion and home issue. The magazine highlighted the Egyptian- and sphinx-inspired collections that made it to the Elle runway in Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week.
Sep 19, 2011
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP hires Sienna Casson
Sienna Casson (B.F.A., fashion, 2010) accepted a position as sweaters design associate at BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP in Vernon, California.
Sep 9, 2011
Bergdorf Goodman hires Adrienne Delicana
Adrienne "Nikki" Delicana (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2011) accepted a position as merchandise coordinator for Bergdorf Goodman in New York City.
Sep 8, 2011
Nordstrom Product Group hires Kristen Ginn
Kristen Ginn (B.F.A, fashion, 2010) lives in Seattle, Washington, and is an assistant designer for leathergoods under Nordstrom Product Group. Ginn is in charge of designing leathergoods for seven brands carried within Nordstrom stores.
Aug 18, 2011
Cuevas, Larson Supima Competition finalists
B.F.A. fashion student Lorena Cuevas and Marlow Larson, B.F.A., fashion, 2011, are finalists in the 2011 Supima Design Competition, to be held on the New York Fashion Week runways at Lincoln Center on Thursday, Sept 8. Read the press release.
Sep 9, 2011
Bergdorf Goodman hires Adrienne Delicana
Adrienne "Nikki" Delicana (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2011) accepted a position as merchandise coordinator for Bergdorf Goodman in New York City.
Dec 15, 2011
Katie Glusica work best in Philadelphia show
Katie Glusica (M.F.A, fibers, 2011) exhibited work at the 2011 Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, where she received best in show in 2010.
Dec 14, 2011
Bacova Guild, Ltd. hires Jillian Leah
Jillian Leah (B.F.A., fibers, 2011) accepted a position as designer at Bacova Guild, Ltd. in Low Moor, Virginia.
Nov 18, 2011
Loloi Rugs hires Erika Intscher
Erika Intscher (M.A., fibers, 2011) accepted a position with Loloi Rugs in Dallas, Texas.
Nov 18, 2011
Cassidy interns at Judy Ross Textiles
Elizabeth Cassidy (B.F.A., fibers, 2011) accepted an internship with Judy Ross Textiles in New York City.
Oct 31, 2011
Cynthia Rowley hires Sarah Bacon
Sarah Bacon (B.F.A., fibers, 2011) accepted a position as design intern at Cynthia Rowley in New York City.
Oct 19, 2011
"500 Felt Objects" features Schlesinger work
Work by Nicole Schlesinger (M.A., fibers, 2010) is featured in a new book, "500 Felt Objects: Creative Explorations of a Remarkable Material."
Oct 19, 2011
Martha Stewart Living hires Andrea Yu
Andrea Yu (B.F.A., fibers, 2011) accepted a position in the product design department at Martha Stewart Living in New York City.
Sep 8, 2011
Alumna's Puffy Frames on lifestyle website
Working Class Studio's Puffy Frames, designed by SCAD alumna Ashley Olson (B.F.A., fibers, 2007), were spotlighted on Glo.com's "Gotta Have It" section, which features editor's picks daily. Glo.com is MSN's lifestyle website geared toward women that focuses on style, beauty, living and relationships.
Oct 18, 2011
Levy movie wins 3D World CG Award
"Sintel," an open movie SCAD alumnus Colin Levy (B.F.A., film and television, 2011) directed for the Blender Foundation won the 3D World CG Award for CG Animation of the Year (Short Form).
Oct 7, 2011
Eyeboogie Inc. hires Zachary Marshall
Zachary Marshall (B.F.A., film and television, 2011) accepted a position as videographer and assistant editor at Eyeboogie Inc. in Los Angeles, California.
Aug 23, 2011
Cannes Film Fest accepts Villalobos film
"MOON: Prologue in Dreams," a senior film by Eduardo "Ed" Rivero Villalobos (B.F.A., animation, 2011), was accepted into the Cannes Film Festival 2011 where Rivero Villalobos won an accreditation as a director and was selected to appear on ShortsTV, Europe's first channel dedicated to short films, to pitch the idea for his next film. Rivero Villalobos also received an honorable mention in the student category of the Los Angeles Movie Awards for directing the film.
Jan 2, 2012
Bowers appeals for scholarship support
The Savannah Morning News published an appeal to support student scholarships from SCAD M.A. furniture design student Bradley Bowers (B.F.A., industrial design, 2010), who highlighted how such scholarships have impacted his education and life.
Nov 21, 2011
Wallpaper directory features Colin Kelly
Colin Kelly (B.F.A., furniture design, 2009) was featured in Wallpaper Annual Global Graduate Directory. He was one of only two graduates from the U.S. chosen for this honor.
Nov 21, 2011
David Edward furniture company hires Runde
Nicole Runde (B.F.A., furniture design, 2010) accepted a position at the prestigious David Edward furniture company.
Nov 18, 2011
KWALU hires Dehner as creative design manager
Justin Dehner (M.F.A., furniture design, 2010) accepted a position as creative design manager with KWALU, one of the largest manufacturers of health care furniture in North America. In this position, he will not only produce new furniture designs that fit with the image of the company, but he will also oversee catalog design, advertisements and the company's booth design at trade shows.
Nov 18, 2011
Connor presents on titanium use in design
Suzanne Connor (M.F.A., furniture design, 2011) gave a presentation for the International Titanium Association in Florida on the topic of the use of titanium for product and furniture design.
Nov 17, 2011
Natuzzi hires Tim Luscher
M.F.A. furniture design student Tim Luscher presented a paper at the International Design and Emotion Conference in Chicago, Illinois. After his presentation, his manuscript was accepted for publication. Lusher was also offered a position as a designer for Natuzzi, a giant Italian-based designer company and the largest manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the world. This is the first time Natuzzi has hired someone from SCAD.
Nov 16, 2011
Anderson on UNC Greensboro tenure track
Jonathon Anderson (M.F.A., furniture design, 2010) is employed in a tenure-track position at UNC Greensboro in the interior architecture department.
Nov 16, 2011
Sauder hires Campbell as furniture designer
Lacey Campbell (B.F.A., furniture design, 2008) works as a furniture designer with Sauder, the largest ready-to-assemble furniture manufacturer in North America.
Feb 5, 2012
Cummins pitches soap line on "Shark Tank"
Megan Cummins (B.F.A., graphic design, 2008) appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" to pitch her You Smell soap line and launched her company Feb. 3. Read the
press release.
Jan 31, 2012
CMYK Magazine #52 publishes Renee Dunn's work
Work by Renee Dunn (B.F.A., graphic design, 2011) has been selected for publication in CMYK Magazine #52 due to hit newsstands mid-February.
Dec 15, 2011
Atlanta Spirit LLC hires Cliff Lummus
Cliff Lummus (B.F.A. graphic design, 2006; M.F.A., writing, 2011) accepted a position with Atlanta Spirit LLC, the parent company of the Atlanta Hawks.
Dec 14, 2011
rocketdog hires Ping Chen as art director
Ping Chen (M.A., graphic design, 2007; M.F.A., graphic design, 2010) accepted a position as art director at rocketdog in New York City.
Nov 15, 2011
space150 in Minneapolis hires Billy French
Billy French (B.F.A., graphic design, 2011) accepted a position as junior designer at space150 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Nov 15, 2011
Morris Creative Group hires Kyle Dyer
Kyle Dyer (M.A., graphic design, 2011) accepted a position as designer at Morris Creative Group in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Oct 20, 2011
ArtsCriticATL.com mentions Brandon Sadler
Brandon Sadler (B.F.A., art, 2009) was mentioned on ArtsCriticATL.com because the High Museum of Art purchased his work.
Oct 19, 2011
Target in Minneapolis hires MacDonald
B.F.A. graphic design student Krisna MacDonald accepted a job offer with Target in Minneapolis, Minnesota, beginning after graduation.
Oct 19, 2011
Usery, Karriem launch game on Facebook
Stephanie Usery (B.F.A., graphic design, 2004) and Quran Karriem (M.F.A., sound design, 2011) student launched a new version of their Exquisite Corpse Drawing Game on Facebook.
Sep 23, 2011
The Daily features Bernstein's
The Daily
featured Gregg Bernstein's (M.F.A., graphic design, 2011) thesis work on terms of service agreements in early September. In July 2011 Gregg accepted a position as the marketing designer for the University of Georgia Press.
Sep 19, 2011
KHJ Brand Activation hires Madaline Spinks
Madaline Spinks (B.F.A., graphic design, 2011) accepted a full-time position as a junior designer with KHJ Brand Activation in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sep 19, 2011
BBDO in New York City hires Jordan Rivera
Jordan Rivera (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) accepted a digital designer position at BBDO in New York City.
Aug 22, 2011
Berry Plastics hires Kelsey Coffey
Kelsey Coffey (B.F.A., graphic design, 2011) accepted a position as associate industrial designer/package designer with Berry Plastics in Evansville, Indiana.
Aug 22, 2011
Hong Kong's Star Ferry features Hennon's work
The work of SCAD alumna
Rachel Hennon, B.F.A., graphic design, 2007, M.A., graphic design, 2008, will appear on Hong Kong's Star Ferry from August to October 2011.
Learn more.
Aug 17, 2011
Floyd County Productions hires Coward
Alexandra Coward (B.F.A., graphic design, 2011) accepted a position as illustrator with Floyd County Productions in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jan 12, 2012
Historic Charlotte Inc. hires Julie Smith
Julie Smith (M.A., historic preservation and architectural history, 2009) is the preservation planner for Historic Charlotte Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, a small nonprofit preservation advocacy organization.
Dec 14, 2011
Andres Construction hires Chandler Brooks
Chandler Brooks (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2008) accepted a position as BIM engineer/cost estimator at Andres Construction in Dallas, Texas.
Nov 22, 2011
Colonial Williamsburg hires Cynthia Decker
Cynthia Decker (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) accepted a job as an assistant modeler for Colonial Williamsburg.
Nov 11, 2011
GMP Architects-LA hires Leah Pluger
Leah Pluger (B.Arch., 2009; M.Arch., 2010) accepted a full-time position at GMP Architects-LA in Los Angeles, California.
Nov 11, 2011
Armstrong Atlantic State hires Brouwer
Kaitlyn Brouwer, B.F.A., historic preservation, 2007; M.A., historic preservation, 2011) works in development and fundraising as the research and proposals manager at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. Brouwer conducts research on individuals and foundations in addition to writing grants and proposals in an effort to secure funding for various programs and student scholarships.
Oct 19, 2011
Markowicz elected to board of directors
Melanie Markowicz (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) has been elected to the board of directors for Preservation Wayne in Detroit, Michigan.
Oct 19, 2011
Four-state nonprofit hires Birge-Wilson
Adrienne Birge-Wilson (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) accepted a position as marketing project manager with Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, a nonprofit, four-state partnership dedicated to raising awareness of the unparalleled American heritage in the region running from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, through Maryland and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Sep 8, 2011
Chamberlain receives scholarship for paper
Caitlin Chamberlain (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) received a student scholarship to present a paper at the Association for Preservation Technology International annual conference in Victoria, British Columbia, this October.
Feb 5, 2012
Society of Illustrators competition winners
Congratulations to all the winners of the
Society of Illustrators Illustration Competition: M.F.A. illustration students
Asa Bryan Ayers, Denise Plauche, Thomas Burns, Yina Hyder; B.F.A. illustration students
Kari Brooks, DoSung Hwang, Caleb Morris; and
Solongo Monkhooroi (M.F.A., illustration, 2011), Obekir Orhan.
Dec 20, 2011
MailChimp.com hires Shannon Kellman
Shannon Kellman (B.F.A., illustration, 2011) accepted a position with MailChimp.com in Atlanta, Georgia. Her previous position freelancing for KEF Media, an opportunity she learned about from
Job Wire, led her to her current position.
Nov 10, 2011
Men's Book Atlanta interviews Wyatt Graff
SCAD golf teams head coach and alumnus
Wyatt Graff (B.F.A. Illustration, 2001; M.F.A., painting, 2008) was interviewed by Men's Book Atlanta about his love of golf and modern art. He is also represented on the
Kia Lin Art gallery's website.
Nov 10, 2011
Stricklands publish their first book
Kyle Strickland (B.F.A., contemporary writing, 2008) and
Carly Strickland (B.F.A., illustration, 2011) have published their first book, "Sunshine's Night Out,"
available on Amazon.com.
Oct 27, 2011
Amy Lind illustrates for children's book
Amy Lind, B.F.A., illustration, 2006, completed illustrations for the new children's' book, "Marcel The Shell With Shoes On: Things About Me." This book will be published by Penguin Group.
Learn more.
Oct 18, 2011
Doré Design in Florida hires Arielle Chorman
Arielle Chorman (B.F.A., illustration, 2011) accepted a position at Doré Design as a professional stoner and assistant designer in Cape Coral, Florida.
Sep 30, 2011
Gamepro magazine features SCAD, Cowan, Wikan
The October issue of Gamepro magazine featured the Savannah College of Art and Design in the article, "The Best Schools for Gaming." The publication recognized the university for its industry-veteran professors and integrated curriculum. Gamepro also spotlighted notable SCAD alumni CJ Cowan (B.F.A., computer art, 1998) and Mike Wikan (B.F.A., illustration, 1987) for their outstanding work in the game design industry.
Sep 29, 2011
Ulster Carpets features Monkhooroi design
A design by Solongo (Mellecker) Monkhooroi (M.F.A., illustration, 2011) is featured by Ulster Carpets at a trade show in Miami, Florida.
Jan 2, 2012
Bowers appeals for scholarship support
The Savannah Morning News published an appeal to support student scholarships from SCAD M.A. furniture design student Bradley Bowers (B.F.A., industrial design, 2010), who highlighted how such scholarships have impacted his education and life.
Dec 14, 2011
Paul Hanna starts his own design firm
Paul Hanna (B.F.A., industrial design, 2011) started his own design firm, Paul Hanna Designs LLC, and the company has launched its first product,
Wrap'It Headphone Organizer.
Feb 2, 2012
Design Continuum hires Radhika Vydianathan
Radhika Vydianathan (B.F.A., interior design, 2011) accepted a position as an interior designer with Design Continuum in Atlanta.
Feb 2, 2012
Adkins finalist in Prezi 3D competition
Rebekah Adkins (M.F.A., interior design, 2004) is recognized as one of the 3D Competition Finalists for Prezi.
Jan 11, 2012
Kemp Hall Studios hires Elle Scrase
Elle Scrase (B.F.A., interior design, 2011) accepted a job as an interior design and architecture assistant at Kemp Hall Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dec 14, 2011
Deanna Bossert interns at Limited Brands
Deanna Bossert (B.F.A., interior design, 2011) accepted a store design internship at Limited Brands in Columbus, Ohio.
Oct 20, 2011
Addie Kuhn helps with Sept. 11 memorial
Addie Kuhn (B.F.A., interior design, 2011) was part of the Sept. 11 memorial in New York City. She was stationed on a terrace in the Village with a walkie-talkie and helped focus the lights of the towers of light so that they were perpendicular with the ground. Kuhn is a designer with Fisher Marantz Stone in NYC.
Oct 20, 2011
Marwen alumni mentor program picks Burns
Megan M. Burns (B.F.A., interior design, 2009) was selected to be part of the Marwen alumni mentor program. Marwen is a nonprofit organization in Chicago, Illinois, that educates and inspires under-served young people through the visual arts.
Oct 20, 2011
Piralla project receives preservation award
The Historic Savannah Foundation awarded a 2011 preservation award for rehabilitation to Midcentury Modern Magnolia Park Residence, a project by
Celestino Piralla (B.F.A., interior design, 2003).
Learn more.
Oct 20, 2011
Barkha's Custom Sourcing hires McReynolds
M.F.A. interior design student Brooke McReynolds (B.F.A., interior design, 2011) accepted a part time design position with Barkha's Custom Sourcing in Atlanta, Georgia.
Oct 20, 2011
Wright interns at J Banks Design Group
Megan N. Wright (B.F.A., interior design, 2011) accepted an internship with J Banks Design Group in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Oct 7, 2011
idea/span in Atlanta hires Kelley
Lauren Kelley (B.F.A., interior design, 2010) accepted a position with idea/span in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sep 8, 2011
Western Kentucky University hires Hersch
Amy Hersch (M.A., interior design, 2011) lives in Augusta, Georgia, and will be an adjunct interior design instructor at Western Kentucky University, where she will be teaching online courses for the fall semester.
Feb 1, 2012
Digital Kitchen hires Santillan Lopez
Stephanie D. Santillan Lopez (B.F.A., motion media design, 2011) accepted a position as creative apprentice for Digital Kitchen, Seattle.
Jan 9, 2012
Michael Hines freelances in Atlanta
Michael Hines (B.F.A., motion media design, 2011) is a freelance designer in Atlanta, Georgia, with FOX Sports South and SportSouth. He learned about this career opportunity in
Job Wire.
Nov 10, 2011
Sony Pictures Entertainment hires Davis
Anthony Davis (B.F.A., computer art, 2001) has accepted a position with Sony Pictures Entertainment in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a senior 2-D compositor.
Sep 30, 2011
Gamepro magazine features SCAD, Cowan, Wikan
The October issue of Gamepro magazine featured the Savannah College of Art and Design in the article, "The Best Schools for Gaming." The publication recognized the university for its industry-veteran professors and integrated curriculum. Gamepro also spotlighted notable SCAD alumni CJ Cowan (B.F.A., computer art, 1998) and Mike Wikan (B.F.A., illustration, 1987) for their outstanding work in the game design industry.
Aug 17, 2011
ESPN hires Danielle Johnson as designer
Danielle Johnson (B.F.A., broadcast design and motion graphics, 2011) is a designer with ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut.
Dec 15, 2011
Tyler Butcher promoted to department chair
Tyler Butcher (B.F.A., painting, 2009) was promoted to upper school art department chair at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas. The art department is nationally recognized and has won multiple state competitions as well as regional competitions in the Midwest.
Nov 18, 2011
Kofke and Hur receive Artadia Awards
Jason Kofke (B.F.A., painting, 2005; M.F.A., painting, 2010) and Gyun Hur (M.F.A., sculpture, 2009) are two of seven Artadia Awards 2011 Atlanta recipients. The seven recipients were chosen out of almost 200 visual art applicants living and working in Greater Atlanta. Kofke received a $15,000 award and Hur received a $3,000 award.
Nov 10, 2011
Men's Book Atlanta interviews Wyatt Graff
SCAD golf teams head coach and alumnus
Wyatt Graff (B.F.A. Illustration, 2001; M.F.A., painting, 2008) was interviewed by Men's Book Atlanta about his love of golf and modern art. He is also represented on the
Kia Lin Art gallery's website.
Sep 19, 2011
Savannah Magazine features Penny, SCAD twice
The Savannah Magazine featured SCAD twice in its recently published "The Best" issue. Will Penny, M.F.A. painting student and alumnus (B.F.A. painting 2008), was selected to appear in the inaugural column "In Studio" that is aimed at promoting Savannah-based talent. The article describes him as "...one of the [painting] program's brightest lights."
Aug 19, 2011
New American Paintings features Marcus Kenney
Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000) was featured in New American Paintings issue #94
.
Aug 19, 2011
New American Paintings features Whitney Wood
Whitney Wood (M.F.A., painting, 2008) was featured in New American Paintings issue #94
.
Oct 19, 2011
American Idol invites Hamilton to compete
George Hamilton (B.F.A., performing arts, 2011) has been invited to Los Angeles, California, to appear as a competitor on the season premiere of American Idol.
Oct 19, 2011
Oregon Shakespeare Festival hires Dan Molina
Dan Molina (B.F.A., performing arts, 2011) accepted a position as full company member at the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where he will appear, among other roles, as Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet."
Oct 18, 2011
Jewish Ensemble Theatre hires Mundell
Jacob Mundell (B.F.A., performing arts and dramatic writing, 2011) accepted a position as company member of the Jewish Ensemble Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.
Sep 8, 2011
Georgia Ensemble Theatre hires Rezzelle
Corinna Rezzelle (B.F.A., performing arts, 2010) is the education associate at Georgia Ensemble Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.
Nov 28, 2011
Cochran photographs Warrior Open in Dallas
Former SCAD golfer Hallie Cochran (B.F.A., photography, 2008), who now works for the Texas Golf Association, photographed the Warrior Open in Dallas, Texas, on behalf the USGA. The two-day, 36-hole competition, organized by the Bush Center, featured and honored members of the U.S. Armed Forces wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Cochran documented their play as well as their interaction with former President George W. Bush.
Nov 10, 2011
Parker discusses his thesis on AM1690
Jason Parker (M.F.A. photography, 2011)
discusses his thesis exhibition "The Amazing Stranger" and accompanying billboard on AM1690 - The Voice of the Arts.
Nov 10, 2011
Aint-Bad features Eliot Dudik
Eliot Dudik (M.F.A. photography 2010) is featured in Aint-Bad Issue N.2: A Symptom Of Being.
Nov 10, 2011
PDN Magazine features Jason, Rebecca Walker
SCAD alumni Jason and Rebecca Walker (B.F.A., photography, 2005) are featured as "Rising Stars of Wedding Photography" in PDN Magazine's December 2011 issue.
Oct 19, 2011
Eddie Adams Barnstorm workshop accepts Iqbal
Myra Iqbal (B.F.A., photography, 2011) was accepted into the 2011 Eddie Adams Barnstorm workshop. Only 100 participants are accepted worldwide.
Oct 19, 2011
Jayme Clark is client partner at Facebook
Jayme Clark (B.F.A., photography, 2010) is a client partner at Facebook in Phoenix, Arizona, and a freelance photographer.
Oct 7, 2011
Ellis interns at Corcoran Gallery of Art
Margaret Ellis (B.F.A., photography, 2011) accepted an internship with the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Sep 30, 2011
Talbot interns at Steve McCurry Studios
Chris Talbot (B.F.A., photography, 2011) accepted an internship with Steve McCurry Studios in New York City.
Sep 29, 2011
R/GA in New York City hires Miller
Blakely Miller (B.F.A., photography, 2011) accepted a position as creative manager with R/GA in New York City.
Sep 23, 2011
R/GA hired Blakely Miller
R/GA hired Blakely Miller, B.F.A., photography, 2011 as a producer.
Nov 10, 2011
Schick receives free long-term studio space
Ashley Schick (M.F.A. printmaking, 2011) was one of six Atlanta artists selected to receive free long-term studio spaces and exhibition opportunities for a minimum of one year.
The Creative Community Housing Project of The Creatives Project is facilitating this artist-in-residence program. The studios and exhibition spaces are located at The Goat Farm Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Oct 11, 2011
Nicholas, Szeinbaum go to lighting conference
B.F.A. production design student Jenny Nicholas and Evelyn Szeinbaum (B.F.A., production design, 2011) received the USITT Theatrical Lighting Design Stipend to the International Association of Lighting Designers Enlighten Americas 2011 conference held during September in New Orleans. The stipends covered their conference expenses, and Szeinbaum is now interviewing for internship positions with several of the companies she met while at the event.
Nov 18, 2011
Kofke and Hur receive Artadia Awards
Jason Kofke (B.F.A., painting, 2005; M.F.A., painting, 2010) and Gyun Hur (M.F.A., sculpture, 2009) are two of seven Artadia Awards 2011 Atlanta recipients. The seven recipients were chosen out of almost 200 visual art applicants living and working in Greater Atlanta. Kofke received a $15,000 award and Hur received a $3,000 award.
Nov 8, 2011
Men's Book Atlanta, CNN feature Miller
Artist and former United States Marine Corps sergeant
Curtis James Miller (B.F.A. sculpture, 2011) was featured on
CNN and in the Sept./Oct. issue of Men's Book Atlanta for his 9/11 memorial project. Made of scrap metal from Ground Zero, the work represents the mythology of a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Sep 19, 2011
Andrew Scott on Savannah Magazine discussion
Sculpture professor Andrew Scott was featured in a roundtable discussion with artists Mary Hartman and James Zdaniewski and Savannah Magazine associate editor and Web editor Jim Signorile (M.F.A., writing, 2008) about art patronage, critiquing and other topics (including SCAD!).
Sep 19, 2011
Savannah Magazine features Penny, SCAD twice
The Savannah Magazine featured SCAD twice in its recently published "The Best" issue. Will Penny, M.F.A. painting student and alumnus (B.F.A. painting 2008), was selected to appear in the inaugural column "In Studio" that is aimed at promoting Savannah-based talent. The article describes him as "...one of the [painting] program's brightest lights."
Jan 31, 2012
Comic Book Resources reviewed Lewis' work
Comic Book Resources reviewed
Jackie Lewis' (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) "Play Ball."
Nov 18, 2011
Oni Press hires Jarrett Williams
Jarrett Williams (B.F.A., sequential art, 2006; M.F.A., sequential art, 2010) is an artist/writer at Oni Press currently working on "Super Pro K.O.!," a pro-wrestling graphic novel series for teens. He also illustrates CitiTrends' annual safety/loss prevention campaigns and is the School of Communication Arts admission representative at SCAD Savannah.
Oct 19, 2011
Brooks uses Kickstarter to fund project
William "Brett" Brooks (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009) successfully funded his Kickstarter project "Dust Bunny: A Graphic Novel by Brett Brooks."
Sep 19, 2011
Melanie Florencia illustrates coloring book
Melanie Florencio (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009; M.A. sequential art, 2011) has been chosen to illustrate a coloring book to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the city of North Charleston, South Carolina.
Jan 30, 2012
Six nominated for 2012 Golden Reel Award
SCAD students and alumni were nominated for the Verna Fields Award for Student Sound Editing.
Nicholas Cochran (B.F.A., sound design, 2011),
Clayton De Wet (B.F.A., sound design, 2009; M.F.A., sound design, 2011),
Thomas Doolittle (B.F.A., sound design, 2012),
Nick Interlandi (B.F.A., sound design, 2011),
Morgan Johnson (B.F.A., film and television, 2009) and
Alan Koda (M.F.A., sound design, 2011) were recognized for their work on the film "The Secret Number," written and directed by SCAD alumnus
Colin Levy (B.F.A., film and television, 2011). Read the
press release.
Nov 18, 2011
Great City Productions hires Houston Snyder
Houston Snyder (B.F.A., sound design, 2009) is a postproduction supervisor at Great City Productions in New York City.
Nov 15, 2011
Duncan performs at Moogfest in Asheville
Former SCAD student
Paul Duncan performed at the 2011 Moogfest in Asheville, North Carolina. Moogfest is the annual event that honors the vision of Robert Moog and his inventions that changed the course of music history. Duncan's band,
Warm Ghost, is based out of Brooklyn, New York. Warm Ghost was also recently featured on
NPR's World Cafe as an up-and-coming artist.
Oct 21, 2011
Charlie Uniform Tango hires Patronella
Nick Patronella (B.F.A., sound design, 2009) accepted a position as assistant engineer at Charlie Uniform Tango in Dallas, Texas.
Oct 19, 2011
Usery, Karriem launch game on Facebook
Stephanie Usery (B.F.A., graphic design, 2004) and Quran Karriem (M.F.A., sound design, 2011) student launched a new version of their Exquisite Corpse Drawing Game on Facebook.
Oct 18, 2011
Donaldson is sound designer at D7K Industries
Drew Donaldson (B.F.A., sound design, 2010) is a producer at Audioworks in New York City, is a sound designer at his own company, D7K Industries, and will be producing two television pilots this year in New York City.
Sep 23, 2011
Brent Kiser receives Emmy for sound editing
Brent Kiser (B.F.A., sound design, 2006) was honored with an Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing For Nonfiction Programming for the History channel's "
Gettysburg." He served as the production's sound effects editor.
Learn more.
Oct 21, 2011
Leftfield Pictures hires Allison Trimbell
Allison Trimbell (B.A., television producing, 2011) accepted a position as executive postproduction assistant at Leftfield Pictures in New York City.
Nov 16, 2011
Crawford receives landscape architect award
Seth Crawford (M.U.D., urban design, 2011) won a design award from the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for a project completed in Urban Design Studio II. He received the award in a ceremony at the ASLA Tri-State Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Nov 15, 2011
Seth Crawford helped plan model for Beaufort
Seth Crawford (M.U.D., urban design, 2011) helped build a comprehensive master plan model for Beaufort, South Carolina - a responsibility he obtained through a SCAD internship.
Dec 15, 2011
Atlanta Spirit LLC hires Cliff Lummus
Cliff Lummus (B.F.A. graphic design, 2006; M.F.A., writing, 2011) accepted a position with Atlanta Spirit LLC, the parent company of the Atlanta Hawks.
Nov 10, 2011
Stricklands publish their first book
Kyle Strickland (B.F.A., contemporary writing, 2008) and
Carly Strickland (B.F.A., illustration, 2011) have published their first book, "Sunshine's Night Out,"
available on Amazon.com.
Oct 25, 2011
MMW Group Public Relations hires Khoury
MMW Group Public Relations in Dallas, Texas hired Claire Khoury (B.F.A., writing, 2011).
Sep 19, 2011
Andrew Scott on Savannah Magazine discussion
Sculpture professor Andrew Scott was featured in a roundtable discussion with artists Mary Hartman and James Zdaniewski and Savannah Magazine associate editor and Web editor Jim Signorile (M.F.A., writing, 2008) about art patronage, critiquing and other topics (including SCAD!).
Sep 8, 2011
Stevens promoted at SCAD Savannah
Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011) has been promoted to senior Web content manager at SCAD Savannah.
Aug 17, 2011
Convention and visitors bureau hires Smith
Christopher Smith (B.F.A., writing, 2011) accepted a position as marketing assistant with Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau in Dalton, Georgia.