Oct 16, 2009
Bradley interns at Creative Civilization
Lizzi Bradley (B.F.A., advertising, 2009) accepted an
internship with top San Antonio ad agency Creative Civilization.
Oct 7, 2009
Alumni intern at Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Crispin Porter + Bogusky hired Sarah Riddle (B.F.A.,
advertising design, 2008) and Fabien Dodard (B.F.A., advertising
design, 2009) as interns in its Boulder, Colo., office.
Oct 7, 2009
Alyssa Wilson hired by Mullen Advertising
Alyssa Wilson (B.F.A., advertising design, 2009)
accepted a full-time position as junior art director at Mullen
Advertising, Boston, Mass.
Oct 6, 2009
PeakBiety branding + advertising hires Clark
Kathryn Clark (B.F.A., advertising design, 2009) joined PeakBiety branding + advertising, Tampa, Fla., as creative team art director.
Oct 6, 2009
Alison Johnson wins AIGA awards
Alison Johnson (B.F.A., advertising design, 2009) received three awards from the AIGA Southeastern SEED competition. She will intern at Maurgood, a sustainability consulting firm, this fall.
Aug 21, 2009
Ackerman hired by Crispin, Porter + Bogusky
SCAD alumnus Michael Ackerman (B.F.A., advertising design, 2009) accepted a full-time position as interactive art director with Crispin, Porter + Bogusky after interning at the company’s Boulder, Colo., office this summer.
Nov 19, 2009
Jason Walling interns with Radical Axis
Jason Walling (B.F.A., animation, 2009) landed a digital media internship with Radical Axis in Atlanta.
Nov 18, 2009
Becki Tower film selected for Kino Fest
“Bottled Up” by alumna Becki Tower (B.F.A., computer art, 2004; M.F.A., animation, 2009) was a micromovie selection at the Kino Fest 09 film festival.
Nov 18, 2009
Rodgers Dameron film selected for Kino Fest
“The Discovery” by animation alumnus Rodgers Dameron (M.F.A., 2008) was an animation selection at the Kino Fest 09 film festival.
Nov 18, 2009
Shani Vargo film selected for Kino Fest
“Melting Pot” by animation alumna Shani Vargo (B.F.A., 2009) was an animation selection at the Kino Fest 09 film festival.
Nov 16, 2009
Will Hoag film selection at Kino Fest
“A Special Gift” by animation alumnus Will Hoag (B.F.A., 2008) was an animation selection at the Kino Fest 09 film festival.
Nov 16, 2009
Stephen Hammond’s film highly commended
“Monster Movie” by alumnus
Stephen Hammond (M.F.A., animation, 2008) was a highly commended selection at the
Delta Film Festival. His film “Under the Bed” was commended at last year’s festival.
Nov 16, 2009
Kyle Stephens' film wins Delta award
Animation alumnus Kyle Stephens’ (B.F.A., 2009) film “McDonough” won at the Delta Film Awards.
Nov 13, 2009
Brandyn Bold's film highly commended
“La Vie Lamort” by animation alumnus
Brandyn Bold (B.F.A., 2009) was a highly commended selection at the
Delta Film Festival.
Nov 12, 2009
Kyle Stephens’ film selection at Kino Fest
Animation alumnus Kyle Stephens’ (B.F.A., 2009) film “McDonough” was an animation selection at the Kino Fest 09 film festival.
Nov 10, 2009
Stephen Hammond film selected for Kino Fest
“Monster Movie” by alumnus Stephen Hammond (M.F.A., animation, 2008) was an animation selection at the Kino Fest 09 film festival.
Nov 4, 2009
Hammond's film an Aniboom finalist
“Monster Movie” by alumnus Stephen Hammond (M.F.A., animation, 2008) has been chosen as a finalist in the FOX-Aniboom Holiday Animation Challenge.
Read more about the competition.
Oct 16, 2009
Daniel Farah to intern at 1st Avenue Machine
Daniel Farah (B.F.A., animation, 2009) accepted an internship at 1st Avenue Machine in New York City.
Oct 16, 2009
Hunnicutt film to screen at exground filmfest
The film “Forever I’ll Love You” by alumna Selene Hunnicutt (B.F.A., animation, 2008) will screen at the
exground filmfest 22, held in Wiesbaden, Germany, Nov. 13-22
Oct 16, 2009
Hammond’s film to screen at exground filmfest
“Monster Movie” by alumnus
Stephen Hammond (M.F.A., animation, 2008) will screen at the
exground filmfest 22, held in Wiesbaden, Germany, Nov. 13-22.
Oct 16, 2009
Stephen Hammond’s film an Aniboom finalist
“Monster Movie” by alumnus
Stephen Hammond (M.F.A., animation, 2008) has been chosen as a finalist in the FOX-Aniboom Holiday Animation Challenge.
Read more about the competition.
Oct 7, 2009
Students, alumni at Floyd County Productions
Sam Ellis (B.F.A., sequential art, 2006) is the lead
illustrator at the newly formed Floyd County Productions. He has
hired Ramida Rojanavipat (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009), Myke Chapman
(B.F.A., animation, 2009), undergraduate animation student Dan
Murdoch and graduate illustration student Rod Ben.
Sep 4, 2009
Brandyn Bold to screen film at Bradford
"La Vie Lamort," a film by alumnus
Brandyn Bold (B.F.A., animation, 2009), was selected to screen at the
Bradford Film Festival 2009.
Sep 4, 2009
Hammond screens animation at Daytona
"Monster Movie," an animation by alumnus
Stephen Hammond (M.F.A., animation, 2008), was selected to screen at the
Daytona Film Festival.
Sep 4, 2009
Helfer's film selected for festival
"There Once Was," a film by alumna
Fay Helfer (M.F.A., animation, 2009), placed seventh out of 161 entries to the Brigand Shorts. The film will be screened in Chattanooga, Tenn., at the festival and is guaranteed international distribution through
IndieFlix.com.
Sep 4, 2009
Young offered position at ReelEx
Alumnus Trevor Young (B.F.A., animation, 2008) was offered a position at ReelEx in Dallas, Texas.
Jul 20, 2009
R&H offers full-time jobs to interns
Animation alumni Aaron Deerfield (B.F.A., 2008), Sam Ortiz (M.A., 2009) and John Paul Rhinemiller (M.A., 2009) and graduate student Steven Jerome were offered full-time positions at Rhythm & Hues, following successful apprenticeships.
Jun 26, 2009
Williams hired by BravesVision
Animation alumnus Richard Williams (B.F.A., 2009) is a matrix operator/logger at BravesVision, Atlanta, Ga.
Jun 26, 2009
Saara Pitz to intern at Kiz Toys
Animation alumna Sara Pitz (B.F.A., 2009) will be a summer animation intern at Kiz Toys, Alpharetta, Ga.
Jun 26, 2009
Four accepted into Rhythm & Hues program
Animation alumni Aaron Deerfield (B.F.A., 2008), Samuel Ortiz (B.F.A., 2008) and John Paul Rhinemiller (M.A., 2009), along with graduate student Steven Jerome, were accepted into the Rhythm & Hues animation apprenticeship program in Los Angeles, Calif.
Jun 1, 2009
Alumni films accepted into Oxford
Two films by animation alumni have been accepted into the Oxford International Film Festival, to be held July 23-26 in West Chester, Ohio: "Monster Movie" by Stephen Hammond (M.F.A., 2008) and "Window Pains" by Paul Allen Tillery (B.F.A., 2008).
Jun 30, 2009
Stroup, McWilliams outstanding grads
Architectural history alumni Kelley Stroup (M.A., 2009) and Patrick McWilliams (M.A., 2009) received the department's Outstanding Achievement Awards for graduate students at the SCAD Commencement May 30.
Jun 3, 2009
William Hayes named 2009 Excelsus Laureate
William Lee Hayes (M.Arch., 2009) was selected Excelsus Laureate of SCAD-Savannah's 2009 graduating class.
Oct 16, 2009
Dziedzic present paper at art conference
Alumna Erin Dziedzic (M.A., art history, 2006) will present her paper "Memory and the Artist Self Portrait" at the annual meeting of the Southeastern College Art Conference in Mobile, Ala.
May 26, 2009
Galler receives leadership award
Emma Galler (B.F.A., art history, 2009) received the ICC Student Leader of the Year award recognizing her leadership of the Art History Society. Devoted to supporting interest in art history, the student organization sponsors quarterly field trips to regional art museums and institutions, monthly screenings of films on the fourth Friday, and a quarterly sugar-blast donut sale.
Oct 7, 2009
SCAD Atlanta hires Stacia Lorenze
Stacia Lorenze (M.A., design management, 2009) landed a full-time position in the events department at SCAD Atlanta.
Jun 5, 2009
Pessin wins national award
Lisa Pessin (B.F.A., photography, 2002), a graduate documentary photography student at SCAD-Atlanta, won first place in the story competition held by the National Press Photographers Association.
Nov 12, 2009
New York & Company hires Haley Seidel
Haley Seidel (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) freelanced for New York & Company and was offered a full-time position as a result of her work.
Nov 12, 2009
Newsome now Community Education instructor
Ashley Newsome (M.F.A., fashion, 2005) is a
SCAD community education instructor in fashion, fibers and contemporary crafts. She recently worked as a wardrobe coordinator on the feature “The Fat Boy Chronicles” produced by Tin Roof Films and the East Coast Group in Atlanta.
Oct 13, 2009
Mueller, Schwind work at Abercrombie & Fitch
Anna Mueller (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) and Davia Schwind (B.F.A., fashion, 2008) accepted assistant design positions with Abercrombie & Fitch.
Oct 7, 2009
Newsome is community education instructor
Ashley Newsome (M.F.A., fashion, 2005) is a SCAD community education instructor in fashion, fibers and contemporary crafts. She recently worked as a wardrobe coordinator on the feature “The Fat Boy Chronicles” produced by Tin Roof Films and the East Coast Group in Atlanta.
Oct 1, 2009
Kate Rybicki designs for Ralph Lauren
Kate Rybicki (B.F.A., fashion, 2005) completed a two-year stint at White & Warren in New York City, designing their private label cashmere sweater line. She is now a designer with Ralph Lauren and has had her work published in the New York Times and a variety of fashion magazines.
Sep 15, 2009
Hundley interns with Zac Posen in N.Y.C.
Katherine Hundley (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) accepted a patternmaking internship with Zac Posen in New York City. She is assisting with preparation for Posen’s September show.
Sep 9, 2009
Allison Heyden's work in Zink Magazine
Allison Heyden (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) recently had her work featured in Zink Magazine. She accepted a full-time position with Monique Leshman in New York City.
Sep 3, 2009
Earl interns with Members Only in N.Y.C.
Melissa Earl (B.F.A., fashion, 2007) will be interning this fall at Members Only in New York City.
Sep 1, 2009
Heidenreich wins Jeffrey New Talent Award
Caroline Heidenreich (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) is the winner of the Jeffrey New Talent Award, bestowed by Jeffrey Kalinsky and designer Jason Wu at Fashion Cares 2009 in Atlanta Aug. 31.
Read the press release.
Aug 24, 2009
Heidenreich is Fashion Cares 2009 finalist
Caroline Heidenreich (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) is a finalist for the Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2009 New Talent Award. She is freelancing in Atlanta and working on her second wedding gown commission.
Jul 3, 2009
Kraikhajornkiti hired by Abercrombie & Fitch
Nuttawan (Ness) Kraikhajornkiti (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) was hired as an assistant designer at Abercrombie & Fitch.
Jul 3, 2009
Melody Oesterle is a JCPenney design trainee
Melody Oesterle (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) is a design trainee at JCPenney.
Jun 25, 2009
Douglas Reker launches women's wear line
Douglas Reker (B.F.A., fashion, 2001) launched his own line of women's wear that was picked up by several large department stores, including Barneys New York, for Fall 2009. View the collection at www.douglasreker.com.
Jun 25, 2009
Kevin Fogle interns with Boxercraft
Kevin Fogle (SCAD-Atlanta, B.F.A., fashion, 2009) is a summer intern with Boxercraft in Atlanta.
Jun 25, 2009
Quinn Edwards now works at Scoop NYC
Quinn Edwards (B.F.A., fashion, 2004) accepted a position as assistant manager of Scoop NYC, a fashion boutique.
May 27, 2009
Miller working in film wardobe department
Alumna
Caroline Miller (B.F.A., fashion, 2008) is working in the wardrobe department as a costumer for Sandra Bullock on the feature film
"The Blind Side" starring Bullock, Tim McGraw and Kathy Bates.
May 21, 2009
Alumna and student are semifinalists
Fashion alumna
Molly Smith (B.F.A., 2008) and undergraduate student
Bridgette Moore are semifinalists in the Brides magazine Operation Dream Dress competition. Voting will take place
online until May 26. Finalists will be flown to New York City for a fashion show and the chance to walk away with $10,000 and their dress on the cover of Brides magazine.
Oct 13, 2009
Mueller, Schwind work at Abercrombie & Fitch
Anna Mueller (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) and Davia Schwind (B.F.A., fashion, 2008) accepted assistant design positions with Abercrombie & Fitch.
Oct 1, 2009
Kate Rybicki designs for Ralph Lauren
Kate Rybicki (B.F.A., fashion, 2005) completed a two-year stint at White & Warren in New York City, designing their private label cashmere sweater line. She is now a designer with Ralph Lauren and has had her work published in the New York Times and a variety of fashion magazines.
Sep 15, 2009
Hundley interns with Zac Posen in N.Y.C.
Katherine Hundley (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) accepted a patternmaking internship with Zac Posen in New York City. She is assisting with preparation for Posen’s September show.
Sep 9, 2009
Allison Heyden's work in Zink Magazine
Allison Heyden (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) recently had her work featured in Zink Magazine. She accepted a full-time position with Monique Leshman in New York City.
Sep 3, 2009
Earl interns with Members Only in N.Y.C.
Melissa Earl (B.F.A., fashion, 2007) will be interning this fall at Members Only in New York City.
Sep 1, 2009
Heidenreich wins Jeffrey New Talent Award
Caroline Heidenreich (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) is the winner of the Jeffrey New Talent Award, bestowed by Jeffrey Kalinsky and designer Jason Wu at Fashion Cares 2009 in Atlanta Aug. 31.
Read the press release.
Nov 11, 2009
Aubin-Barrett interns with Jonathan Adler
Lizzy Aubin-Barrett (B.F.A., fibers, 2009) is interning with Jonathan Adler in New York City.
Jun 25, 2009
Sanchez's handbags featured in article
Claire Sanchez (B.F.A., fibers, 2003) and her line of handbags were featured in an article in the Baton Rouge Advocate June 10.
Read the article.
Jun 3, 2009
Wolfersperger named 2009 Valedictorian
Kay Elizabeth Wolfersperger (B.F.A., fibers, 2009) was selected Valedictorian of SCAD-Savannah's 2009 graduating class.
Nov 16, 2009
Chris Marshall completes tax documentary
Chris Marshall (M.F.A., film and television, 2007) completed a feature-length documentary, “
An Inconvenient Tax,” chronicling the history and complexities of the U.S. income tax system.
Nov 11, 2009
Jared Hogan’s film selected for Kino Fest
“The Earth in the Air” by film and television alumnus Jared Hogan (B.F.A., 2009) was a fiction selection at the Kino Fest 09 film festival.
Oct 16, 2009
Ryan Bukowski works at USA Studios
Ryan Bukowski (B.F.A., film and television, 2009) was hired as a staff editor at USA Studios in New York City.
Oct 16, 2009
Alex Rachel lands job on children’s show
Alex Rachel (B.F.A., film and television, 2009) is an assistant editor on a children’s television show produced by Wainscott Studios, East Hampton, N.Y.
Oct 16, 2009
Corey Bayes credited on “The Informant”
Alumnus Corey Bayes (M.A., film and television, 2005) worked as assistant editor on the Steven Soderbergh film “The Informant,” which opened Sept. 18. The cast includes Tom Papa, Rick Overton, Joel McHale, Scott Bakula and Matt Damon.
Sep 4, 2009
Dowding screens animation at Daytona
"Reflection," a film by alumnus
Dan Dowding (B.F.A., film and television, 2008),was selected to screen at the
Daytona Film Festival.
Sep 1, 2009
SCAD alumni participate in HGTV campaign
Amy Lind (B.F.A., illustration, 2006) was production designer for the HGTV summer commercial campaign (15 live-action commercials). The campaign was directed by Mike Goubeaux (B.F.A., video/film, 2006) and co-produced by the Dandy Dwarves, a production company run by SCAD alumni.
Jul 20, 2009
Alumni work on HGTV campaign
Alumnus
Mike Goubeaux (B.F.A., film and television, 2006) directed HGTV's new summer commercial campaign, which was co-produced by the Dandy Dwarves.
Josh Lind (B.F.A., film and television, 2005) produced the live-action shoot for the campaign, and
Amy Lind (B.F.A., illustration, 2006) served as production designer.
Read more about the project on her blog.
Jul 10, 2009
Santillan Lopez’ film to appear in festival
"Si tu no estas," a film by
Noe Santillan Lopez (B.F.A., film and television, 2007), was accepted into the
Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival, which screens films throughout the Southeastern United States.
Jul 10, 2009
Craig’s film accepted to traveling festival
"Sunlight and Babies," a film by alumna
Kimberly Craig (B.F.A., film and television, 2007), was accepted into the
Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival, which screens films throughout the Southeastern United States.
Jul 10, 2009
Cherry’s film accepted to traveling festival
"My Deer Friend," a film by alumnus
Andrew Cherry (B.F.A., film and television, 2008), was accepted into the
Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival, which screens films throughout the Southeastern United States.
Jul 6, 2009
Jef Taylor honored for film
Jef Taylor (M.A., film and television, 2008) was awarded Best Director for his film "Coverage" at
Visionfest in New York City in June. The film, which launched at the festival, is slated to screen Sept. 9 as part of a 9/11-themed block in the New Filmmakers series at the Anthology Film Archives.
Jul 6, 2009
Festival accepts five alumni films
The
Washougal Film Festival accepted films by five SCAD film and television 2008 alumni: "Bottleneck" by
Andrew Shipsides (M.F.A.), "My Deer Friend" by
Andrew Cherry (B.F.A.), "Obserscule" by
Amanda Beggs (B.F.A.), "On Homeostasis" by
Mat Boman (B.F.A.) and "Reflection" by
Dan Dowding (B.F.A.).
Jun 26, 2009
Adam Baldowski's film earns festival award
"Solace," the thesis film written and directed by Adam Baldowski (B.F.A., video/film, 2004; M.F.A., film and television. 2008), won Best LGBT at the British Film Festival of Los Angeles in May. It also has been nominated for several other awards, including Best Student Film at the Heart of England International Film Festival.
Jun 1, 2009
Oxford to show alumni films
Two films by film and television alumni have been accepted into the Oxford International Film Festival, to be held July 23-26 in West Chester, Ohio: "Reflection" by Dan Dowding (B.F.A., 2008) and "A Song for Anna" by Eliezer Katzoff (B.F.A., 2007).
May 27, 2009
Riddle hired at Pixel Dust
Alumna Lindsey Riddle (B.F.A., film and television, 2009) was hired as a production coordinator at Emmy Award-winning Pixel Dust Studios, Bethesda, Md.
May 27, 2009
Sharp to intern at Elephant Productions
Alumnus Michael Sharp (B.F.A., film and television, 2008) landed an internship at Elephant Productions, Austin, Texas.
Nov 11, 2009
Cliff Young hires Lee as furniture designer
Cassie Lee (M.A., furniture design, 2009) accepted a position as a furniture designer at Cliff Young Ltd., a furniture design group located in the New York Design Center.
Nov 20, 2009
Cynergy Systems hires Matthew Martino
Matthew Martino (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) accepted a position with Cynergy Systems, Washington, D.C., as a user experience lead.
Oct 30, 2009
Patrick Bonsu hired by Erwin-Penland
Patrick Bonsu (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) accepted a full-time position with Erwin-Penland Advertising, Greenville, S.C.
Oct 16, 2009
Josh Kopeika lands job at SCAD
Josh Kopeika (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) was hired as
a graphic designer in the SCAD communications department.
Oct 16, 2009
Allie Delgado promoted at Apple iTunes
Allie Delgado (B.F.A., graphic deign, 2003) was promoted
to visual designer for Apple iTunes North America.
Oct 7, 2009
Avis Woods hired by Infinitee
Avis Woods (M.A., graphic design, 2008) landed a job as
junior designer/production artist at the advertising and marketing company Infinitee, Atlanta, Ga.
Oct 7, 2009
Alumni hired by Sandbox Cosmetics
Emily Molloy (B.F.A., graphic design, 2005) and Evan
Saunders (B.F.A., photography, 2008) landed freelance jobs with
Sandbox Cosmetics as a result of networking at the Los Angeles alumni
event in July.
Oct 7, 2009
Dante Taylor finishes major Web site redesign
Alumnus
Dante Taylor (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002)
completed the redesign of
www.savannahnow.com. He is creative
director at Morris DigitalWorks, Augusta, Ga.
Oct 7, 2009
Accetta hired by Erwin-Penland Advertising
Matthew Accetta (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) accepted
a design position with Erwin-Penland Advertising, Greenville, S.C.
Oct 7, 2009
Holly Hall Aldredge hired by Kelly's Kids
Holly Hall Aldredge (M.A., graphic design, 2009) started
a job as art director for the popular children's clothing company
Kelly's Kids, Natchez, Miss.
Oct 6, 2009
Alumni featured in 3.1.1. zine
An illustration by alumna
Tasica Singleton (B.F.A.,
illustration, 2006) appears in the print and online versions of San
Francisco-based zine 3.1.1. Her illustration accompanies "The
Anthill," a short story by alumna
Leila Singleton (B.F.A., graphic
design, 2003). Read the story and view the illustration
online.
Sep 1, 2009
SCAD students and faculty win AIGA awards
SCAD graphic design professors Henry Kim and Elizabeth Mandel, graduate graphic design students Jillian Anderson, Lisza Rawlins and Julia Ruzich, and alumnus Mark Montgomery (B.F.A., graphic design and animation, 2009) won awards during the annual AIGA Southeast Excellence in Design competition.
Jul 14, 2009
Di Palma hired by Televox Software
Jennifer Di Palma (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) accepted a Web services position with Televox Software, a subsidiary of the West Corporation.
Jul 14, 2009
Ailin Yun hired by Rinadon.com
Ailin Yun (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) accepted a graphic design position with Rinadon.com, a wholesale jewelry marketing Web site.
Jun 18, 2009
Staff receive national gold ADDY award
SCAD Web developer
Harold Jones (B.F.A., graphic design, 2004) and creative director
Randy Rodriguez (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002) accepted a national Gold ADDY Award June 6 for their work on the university's
30th anniversary Web site.
Jun 8, 2009
Work by Singleton featured at exhibition
A poster by alumna Leila Singleton (B.F.A., graphic design, 2003) was selected for The 4th Block's VII International Triennial of Eco-Poster exhibition in Kharkov, Ukraine. Established in 1991 to commemorate the Chernobyl disaster, the Triennial aims to represent "the most significant art achievements of the world design community on ecological subject matter." Singleton's entry was a revamped design she originally created in a class taught by SCAD professor Louis Baker.
Jun 8, 2009
SCAD students to intern at Pixar
Alumna Marta Kohn (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) and graduate graphic design students Cassandra Smolcic and Trevor Conrad are interning this summer at Pixar, Emeryville, Calif.
Jun 3, 2009
Lisa Marie Seegers named 2009 Salutatorian
Lisa Marie Seegers (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) was selected Salutatorian of SCAD-Atlanta's 2009 graduating class.
Jun 3, 2009
Marta Summer Kohn named 2009 Salutatorian
Marta Summer Kohn (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009) was selected Salutatorian of SCAD-Savannah's 2009 graduating class.
Aug 14, 2009
Alum earns position at ARCHITEXAS
Chandler Brooks (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2008) earned an
internship/contract position at ARCHITEXAS.
Jul 6, 2009
Historic preservation alumus passes LEED AP
Charles Ford (M.A, historic preservation, 2007) passed the LEED AP examination.
Jul 6, 2009
Alumna wins Outstanding Preservationist Award
Whitney Bayers (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2009) received the Outstanding Preservationist Award.
Jul 6, 2009
Erica Pisaturo wins M.F.A. Thesis Award
Erica Pisaturo (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2009) received the M.F.A. Thesis Award for Exceptional Achievement.
Jul 6, 2009
Charles Ford earns LEED accreditation
SCAD-eLearning alumnus Charles Ford (M.A., historic preservation, 2007) passed the LEED Accredited Professional certification.
Nov 20, 2009
Just 4 Fun hires Charla Pettingill
Charla Pettingill (M.A., illustration, 2009) was hired as a full-time illustrator/creative designer at Just 4 Fun Corporation in Atlanta.
Nov 20, 2009
Tamara Garvey earns Telfair Art Fair honor
Tamara Garvey (B.F.A., illustration, 2008) was awarded honorable mention at the annual Telfair Art Fair in Savannah in November.
Oct 30, 2009
SCAD students intern with Gajin Studios
Undergraduate sequential art students Erin Gladstone, Julie Godwin and Remington Veteto, graduate illustration student Alan Hawley and alumna Joy Taney (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009) are interning at Gajin Studios in Atlanta.
Oct 7, 2009
Scott Bishop releases new CD
In April 2009, alumnus
Scott Bishop (B.F.A.,
illustration, 1995) released his first CD, "New Lights," on the Hide
Your Candy label. The CD is available via digital download on iTunes,
Amazon and Napster.
Read more online.
Oct 7, 2009
Goudreau interns with Periscope Studio
Christianne Goudreau (B.F.A., illustration, 2009) is
interning with Periscope Studio, Portland, Ore.
Oct 7, 2009
Eleanor Davis published graphic novel
A children's graphic novel by alumna
Eleanor Davis
(B.F.A., sequential art, 2006) was published in September. "The
Secret Science Alliance" is a 160-page, full-color adventure graphic
novel written and drawn by Davis and colored by
Michele Chidester
(B.F.A., illustration, 2006).
Learn more.
Oct 7, 2009
Spencer illustrates for Saturday Evening Post
Alumnus Britt Spencer (B.F.A., illustration, 2005)
illustrated the cover of the September/October 2009 issue of the
Saturday Evening Post, and several of his other illustrations appear
in the issue.
Oct 7, 2009
Students, alumni at Floyd County Productions
Sam Ellis (B.F.A., sequential art, 2006) is the lead
illustrator at the newly formed Floyd County Productions. He has
hired Ramida Rojanavipat (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009), Myke Chapman
(B.F.A., animation, 2009), undergraduate animation student Dan
Murdoch and graduate illustration student Rod Ben.
Oct 7, 2009
Yukiko Adachi hired by magazine in Thailand
Yukiko Adachi (B.F.A., illustration, 2008) was hired in
an editorial/advertising design position in Thailand for a bi-monthly
magazine targeted at Japanese people living in Bangkok.
Oct 6, 2009
Kopeloff intern at Dutton’s Children’s Books
Katrina Kopeloff (B.F.A., illustration, 2009) landed an
internship with Dutton’s Children’s Books, a division of Penguin, New
York City.
Oct 6, 2009
Michael Wikan featured in online interview
Alumnus
Michael Wikan (B.F.A., illustration, 1987) is
senior game designer at Retro Studios in Austin, Texas. He is
featured in
an interview about
the creation of the Metroid Prime Trilogy video game series.
Oct 6, 2009
Alumni featured in 3.1.1. zine
An illustration by alumna
Tasica Singleton (B.F.A.,
illustration, 2006) appears in the print and online versions of San
Francisco-based zine 3.1.1. Her illustration accompanies "The
Anthill," a short story by alumna
Leila Singleton (B.F.A., graphic
design, 2003). Read the story and view the illustration
online.
Sep 1, 2009
SCAD alumni participate in HGTV campaign
Amy Lind (B.F.A., illustration, 2006) was production designer for the HGTV summer commercial campaign (15 live-action commercials). The campaign was directed by Mike Goubeaux (B.F.A., video/film, 2006) and co-produced by the Dandy Dwarves, a production company run by SCAD alumni.
Jul 14, 2009
Goni Montes published by Tor.com
Work by
Goñi Montes (M.F.A., illustration, 2009) has been published by
Tor.com. Montes did the illustrations for the online story "The Cat Who Walked a Thousand Miles."
Jul 10, 2009
Brandon Sadler hired by RTI Brands
Brandon Sadler (B.F.A., illustration, 2009) accepted a designer position at RTI Brands.
Jul 10, 2009
Jackson, alumni featured in Savannah show
Work by painting professor Suzanne Jackson and alumni Amiri Farris (M.F.A., painting, 2006), John Mitchell (M.F.A., painting, 1993), Wendell Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999) and Napoleon Wilkerson (B.F.A., illustration, 1990) is featured in the exhibition "Artists of FAAA." On display at Savannah's Beach Institute July 12-31, the exhibition is hosted by the Telfair Museum of Art's Friends of African American Art.
Jun 8, 2009
Magazine to feature work by George Sandidge
A painting by alumnus George Sandidge (M.F.A., illustration, 2008) is featured in the summer issue of American Artist's Watercolor magazine. Sandidge was one of 10 finalists featured in the magazine's cover competition. This issue comes out June 16.
Oct 7, 2009
Goudreau interns with Periscope Studio
Christianne Goudreau (B.F.A., illustration, 2009) is
interning with Periscope Studio, Portland, Ore.
Oct 7, 2009
Eleanor Davis published graphic novel
A children's graphic novel by alumna
Eleanor Davis
(B.F.A., sequential art, 2006) was published in September. "The
Secret Science Alliance" is a 160-page, full-color adventure graphic
novel written and drawn by Davis and colored by
Michele Chidester
(B.F.A., illustration, 2006).
Learn more.
Oct 6, 2009
Alumni featured in 3.1.1. zine
An illustration by alumna
Tasica Singleton (B.F.A.,
illustration, 2006) appears in the print and online versions of San
Francisco-based zine 3.1.1. Her illustration accompanies "The
Anthill," a short story by alumna
Leila Singleton (B.F.A., graphic
design, 2003). Read the story and view the illustration
online.
Nov 11, 2009
Silverstein design wins Silver Spark Award
The “Defiance Wheelchair” designed by Adam Silverstein (B.F.A., industrial design, 2009) won a Silver Spark in the 2009 Spark Awards. His presentation is on display at the Autodesk Design Gallery in San Francisco, Calif.
Nov 11, 2009
Fisher-Price hires David Shapiro
David Shapiro (B.F.A., industrial design, 2009) is working at Fisher-Price in its “baby gear” department.
Oct 13, 2009
Gnosis in China hires Rob Pfischner
Rob Pfischner (B.F.A., industrial design, 2008) accepted a position at Gnosis in Shenzhen, China.
Sep 21, 2009
Alumna, student intern at VTech in Hong Kong
Lauren Peters (B.F.A., industrial design, 2009) and John Adams, undergraduate industrial design student, were awarded internships with VTech after presenting their designs to corporate leaders in Hong Kong in May.
Jun 25, 2009
Nour Malaeb interns at RKS Design
Nour Malaeb (B.F.A., industrial design, 2009) was hired as a summer intern at RKS Design in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Jul 20, 2009
Wilbert Cedeno hired by Witmer
Wilbert Cedeno (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2007) was hired as a Web production associate at Witmer Public Safety Group in Coatesville, Pa.
Jun 26, 2009
Hyung Kim hired by Wiretree
Hyung Gi Kim (M.A., interactive design and game development, 2009) is an interactive designer at Wiretree LLC.
Jun 26, 2009
Roberts, Pierce hired by EA
Interactive design and game development alumni Matthew Roberts (B.F.A., 2009) and Justin Pierce (B.F.A., 2009) landed jobs as quality insurance testers at Electronic Arts.
May 26, 2009
Chrismer works as technical artist
Alumnus Tim Chrismer (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2009) is a technical artist at Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise.
Oct 23, 2009
Gracie Coury lands position in Australia
Gracie Coury (B.F.A., interior design, 2008) accepted an interior design position with Artillery Interior Architecture, Melbourne, Australia.
Aug 24, 2009
Nicholson landed architectural internship
Alissa Nicholson (B.F.A., interior design, 2009) landed an architectural internship with Odell, Richmond, Va.
Jul 7, 2009
Alumna appointed director in Houston
Amy Hoffmeister Gilmore (M.F.A., interior design, 2006) accepted the position of director-elect for the IIDA Houston City Center, Houston, Texas.
Jul 7, 2009
Alumnus works in United Arab Emirates
Myoung Jin "Max" Lee (M.A., interior design, 2009) is working in interior design with NAGA Architects in the United Arab Emirates.
Jul 6, 2009
Interior design team presents at conference
Interior design professor Deborah Brooks accompanied Alison Keohane (M.A., interior design, 2009) and M.F.A. interior design students Sarah Moellenkamp and Jessica Menrath for the presentation an interactive paper at the Environmental Design Research Association conference in Kansas City, Mo., May 29-31.
Jul 6, 2009
Alumna interns at TVS Design
Amy Laguire (M.F.A., interior design, 2009) accepted an internship with commercial architecture firm TVS Design.
Jun 1, 2009
Interior design alumni recognized in magazine
Hallie Henley (M.A., interior design, 2007) and
Jennifer Porterfield (B.F.A., interior design, 2000) were each recognized as one of the "Boutique 18" by boutique DESIGN magazine. They were selected from 100 candidates.
View the complete issue.
Oct 13, 2009
Mueller, Schwind work at Abercrombie & Fitch
Anna Mueller (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) and Davia Schwind (B.F.A., fashion, 2008) accepted assistant design positions with Abercrombie & Fitch.
Oct 1, 2009
Kate Rybicki designs for Ralph Lauren
Kate Rybicki (B.F.A., fashion, 2005) completed a two-year stint at White & Warren in New York City, designing their private label cashmere sweater line. She is now a designer with Ralph Lauren and has had her work published in the New York Times and a variety of fashion magazines.
Sep 15, 2009
Hundley interns with Zac Posen in N.Y.C.
Katherine Hundley (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) accepted a patternmaking internship with Zac Posen in New York City. She is assisting with preparation for Posen’s September show.
Sep 9, 2009
Allison Heyden's work in Zink Magazine
Allison Heyden (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) recently had her work featured in Zink Magazine. She accepted a full-time position with Monique Leshman in New York City.
Sep 3, 2009
Earl interns with Members Only in N.Y.C.
Melissa Earl (B.F.A., fashion, 2007) will be interning this fall at Members Only in New York City.
Sep 1, 2009
Heidenreich wins Jeffrey New Talent Award
Caroline Heidenreich (B.F.A., fashion, 2009) is the winner of the Jeffrey New Talent Award, bestowed by Jeffrey Kalinsky and designer Jason Wu at Fashion Cares 2009 in Atlanta Aug. 31.
Read the press release.
Nov 11, 2009
Barbee now Knoxville artist-in-residence
Paige Barbee (B.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2009) was chosen as the artist-in-residence at the Knoxville Arts and Culture Alliance in Knoxville, Tenn. Read more.
Sep 2, 2009
Hunter necklace featured in US Weekly
Kelly Hunter (B.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2002) designed an agate necklace for Urban Outfitters that is featured in the Aug. 25 issue of US Weekly.
Aug 18, 2009
Warsaw, Qiu featured as emerging artists
Ashley Warsaw (B.F.A., animation, 2006; M.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2009) and Baiyang Qiu (M.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2009) are featured as emerging artists on the Art Jewelry Magazine online forum.
Jun 2, 2009
Baiyang Qiu interviewed by Hong Kong I-Cable
Baiyang Qiu (M.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2009) was interviewed by Hong Kong I-Cable television in May 2009 about her work and about SCAD Savannah.
Oct 16, 2009
Davis accepts position at Digital Kitchen
Audrey Davis (B.F.A., broadcast design and motion graphics, 2009) accepted a full-time position with Digital Kitchen in New York City.
Aug 24, 2009
Burns accepted a job as a motion designer
Shawn Burns (B.F.A., broadcast design and motion graphics, 2009) accepted a job as a motion designer at MK12 Studio, Kansas City, Mo.
Jul 20, 2009
Michael Scoggins featured in magazines
Michael Scoggins (M.F.A., painting, 2006) is the featured artist in the Southeast edition of New American Paintings magazine, Issue 82. He also was profiled in the July Elle magazine and the Elle Korean edition. He gave a lecture at MoMA in May 2009.
An audio link is available.
Jul 20, 2009
Whitney Wood featured in exhibition trio
Alumna
Whitney Wood (M.F.A., painting, 2008) is one of three artists featured in the exhibition "Abstractions," July 17-Aug. 20 at
TEW Galleries in Atlanta. The show features Wood's large abstract paintings, which "seem to evoke sea forms that are simultaneously structured and formless."
Jul 10, 2009
Jackson, alumni featured in Savannah show
Work by painting professor Suzanne Jackson and alumni Amiri Farris (M.F.A., painting, 2006), John Mitchell (M.F.A., painting, 1993), Wendell Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999) and Napoleon Wilkerson (B.F.A., illustration, 1990) is featured in the exhibition "Artists of FAAA." On display at Savannah's Beach Institute July 12-31, the exhibition is hosted by the Telfair Museum of Art's Friends of African American Art.
Jun 1, 2009
SCAD exhibition chosen as critic’s pick
The
Nashville Scene's Critic's Pick featured a write-up of a June 6 exhibition by SCAD painting professor
Michael Brown, students
Adin Murray and
Charles Clary, and alumna
Whitney Wood (M.F.A., 2008), as well as
Brett Osborn, SCAD-Atlanta academic director and professor of foundation studies and sculpture. The exhibition featured sculpture, painting, installation and video.
May 22, 2009
Hoff exhibits work in Seattle show
Painting alumnus
Christopher Martin Hoff (B.F.A., 1998) presented a new exhibition, "Physical Graffiti: New paintings of the urban vernacular," at the Linda Hodges Gallery in Seattle, Wash. He also is represented by
Steve Hermanns, international art consultant, in Berlin.
May 22, 2009
Cvijanovic, students present exhibition
SCAD distinguished artist and painter Adam Cvijanovic and his class will hold an exhibition, "Low Country Babylon," at Alexander Hall May 27. The exhibition is a collaborative body of work created by Cvijanovic and his students and produced by department chair Greg Eltringham.
May 22, 2009
Meg Aubrey featured in Art Papers magazine
The thesis show of alumna Meg Aubrey (M.F.A., painting, 2009) was reviewed in the May/June 2009 issue of Art Papers magazine.
Jul 20, 2009
David Sterritt involved in Atlanta theater
David Sterritt (B.F.A., performing arts, 2008) is performing in Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party" at Onstage in Atlanta. Next, he will be the fight choreographer for "The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife" for the Process Theatre in Atlanta. He also will perform in "Richard III" and "Macbeth" with the Atlanta Shakespeare Co.
Jul 13, 2009
DeVincent, McCurdy direct "Urinetown"
Liberal arts professor
Jeffrey DeVincent is directing the Little Theatre of Savannah's presentation of "Urinetown, The Musical" July 16-Aug. 2. Alumnus
Ryan McCurdy (B.F.A., performing arts, 2006) is serving as musical director and acting in the production.
Read more.
Oct 7, 2009
Alumni hired by Sandbox Cosmetics
Emily Molloy (B.F.A., graphic design, 2005) and Evan
Saunders (B.F.A., photography, 2008) landed freelance jobs with
Sandbox Cosmetics as a result of networking at the Los Angeles alumni
event in July.
Jul 20, 2009
Brittany Thaler interns with Ford Models
Brittany Thaler (B.F.A., photography, 2009) landed a full-time internship with Ford Models in Los Angeles.
Jul 10, 2009
Jordan Singer to intern with Meyerowitz
Jordan Singer (B.F.A., photography, 2009) will intern with internationally known photographer Joel Meyerowitz in New York, N.Y.
Jul 1, 2009
Sophie Jacobson featured on photo site
A photograph by alumna
Sophie Jacobson (M.F.A., photography, 2007) was featured on
Flackphoto.
Jun 26, 2009
Shannon Clark serves as photography professor
Shannon Clark (M.F.A., photography, 2009) is an assistant professor at Watkins College of Art and Design in Nashville, Tenn.
Jun 26, 2009
Allen Cooley operates photography business
Photography alumnus Allen Cooley (M.F.A., photography, 2009) has his own business, Allen Cooley Photography.
Jun 26, 2009
Paige Dixon to work at WebMD
Photography alumna Paige Dixon (B.F.A., 2009) landed a full-time position as a photo editor at WebMD.
Jun 26, 2009
Hill to photograph at Georgia Aquarium
Addison Hill (B.F.A., photography, 2008) will work as a photographer at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.
Jun 26, 2009
Keener starts photography business
Photography alumna
Jessica Keener (B.F.A., 2009) started a Savannah-based wedding photography business,
Jessica Keener Photography.
Jun 5, 2009
Pessin wins national award
Lisa Pessin (B.F.A., photography, 2002), a graduate documentary photography student at SCAD-Atlanta, won first place in the story competition held by the National Press Photographers Association.
Jun 3, 2009
Todd Vinson named 2009 Excelsus Laureate
Todd Vinson (M.F.A., photography 2009) was selected Excelsus Laureate of SCAD-Atlanta's 2009 graduating class.
Jun 3, 2009
Catherine Asanov named 2009 Valedictorian
Catherine Alexandra Asanov (B.F.A., photography, 2009) was selected Valedictorian of SCAD-Atlanta's 2009 graduating class.
May 26, 2009
Printmaking students, alumni show work
Printmaking students Sarabeth Noggle, Anai Olivares, Nicole Craine, Cassie Lyle, Rachael Carlson, Jessica Milan, Lauren Surrelles, Aaron York, Kelly Gilmore and Nate Dash, as well as alumni Jay Fox (B.F.A., printmaking, 2008), Chad Noellert (B.F.A., printmaking, 2008) and Jason Kofke (B.F.A., painting, 2005), exhibited prints at Wonderoot Gallery in Atlanta.
Aug 24, 2009
Williams landed a prestigious internship
Lauren Williams (B.F.A., production design, 2009) landed a prestigious post-graduate professional internship at the Julliard School in New York City. She will be a scenic painter for their 2009-10 season. She found the contact on SCAD's College Central.
Jul 20, 2009
Lauren Oesterling works for theater companies
Lauren Oesterling (B.F.A., production design, 2009) is working as lead props artisan for Opera New Jersey in Princeton, N.J., this summer. She was hired as a production design apprentice for the fall season with Florida Stage.
Jun 1, 2009
SCAD exhibition chosen as critic’s pick
The
Nashville Scene's Critic's Pick featured a write-up of a June 6 exhibition by SCAD painting professor
Michael Brown, students
Adin Murray and
Charles Clary, and alumna
Whitney Wood (M.F.A., 2008), as well as
Brett Osborn, SCAD-Atlanta academic director and professor of foundation studies and sculpture. The exhibition featured sculpture, painting, installation and video.
Oct 30, 2009
SCAD students intern with Gajin Studios
Undergraduate sequential art students Erin Gladstone, Julie Godwin and Remington Veteto, graduate illustration student Alan Hawley and alumna Joy Taney (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009) are interning at Gajin Studios in Atlanta.
Oct 30, 2009
SCAD students partner with Oni Press
Sequential art students Douglas Dabbs, Jackie Lewis and Cara McGee are working on graphic novels for Oni Press. Dominike Stanton (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009) and graduate sequential art student Pat Bollin also recently worked with Oni Press.
Oct 7, 2009
Florencio published in Indianapolis Star
An editorial cartoon by Melanie Florencio (B.F.A.,
sequential art, 2009) was selected for publication in the
Indianapolis Star.
Oct 7, 2009
Weldele graphic novel made into feature film
The graphic novel "The Surrogates" illustrated by
alumnus Brett Weldele (B.F.A., sequential art, 2000) has been made
into a feature film called "Surrogates" starring Bruce Willis. Disney-
Touchstone optioned the rights to the comic book, which was published
by Top Shelf Productions.
Oct 7, 2009
Eleanor Davis published graphic novel
A children's graphic novel by alumna
Eleanor Davis
(B.F.A., sequential art, 2006) was published in September. "The
Secret Science Alliance" is a 160-page, full-color adventure graphic
novel written and drawn by Davis and colored by
Michele Chidester
(B.F.A., illustration, 2006).
Learn more.
Oct 7, 2009
Students, alumni at Floyd County Productions
Sam Ellis (B.F.A., sequential art, 2006) is the lead
illustrator at the newly formed Floyd County Productions. He has
hired Ramida Rojanavipat (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009), Myke Chapman
(B.F.A., animation, 2009), undergraduate animation student Dan
Murdoch and graduate illustration student Rod Ben.
Jul 14, 2009
Grabowski released by Troll Forged Miniatures
Adam Grabowski (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009) had three of his sculptures released recently by Troll Forged Miniatures.
Read more.
Jun 30, 2009
Annie Bunyapen, Ming Zhang hired by Kiz Toys
Alumna Annie Bunyapen (B.F.A., sequential art, 2009) landed a texture painter position at Kiz Toys in Charleston, S.C. She found the opportunity on the SCAD JobWire. Fellow alum Ming Zhang (B.F.A., sequential art, 2008) is also an artist at Kiz Toys.
Jun 8, 2009
Graphic novel by Massie to be published
Alterna Comics will publish the graphic novel "The Deadbeat" by alumnus Jeremy Massie (B.F.A., sequential art, 2003) in June 2009.
May 22, 2009
Mojgani book nominated for Pushcart Prize
Anis Mojgani (B.F.A., sequential art, 1999) is the 2006 and 2005 National Poetry Slam Individual Champion. In 2007, Mojgani won the international World Cup Poetry Slam. He has performed for HBO and NPR. His first book, "Over the Anvil We Stretch," from Write Bloody Publishing, is a 2008 Puchcart Prize Nominee.
Oct 16, 2009
Nicholas Minter works for Kiz Toys
Graduate sound design student Nicholas Minter is working as a sound designer for games with Kiz Toys.
Oct 16, 2009
Ryan Peoples lands instructor position
Alumnus Ryan Peoples (M.F.A., sound design, 2009) landed a position as a sound design instructor at the Art Institute of Atlanta.
Jul 20, 2009
Brandon Dew’s internship leads to job
Brandon Dew (B.F.A., sound design, 2008) was hired as a sound editor and production assistant at CDB Communications in Orlando, Fla., after interning there.
May 27, 2009
Fitzgerald to work at Brainstorm
Alumnus Brendan Fitzgerald (B.F.A., visual effects, 2008) accepted a position at Brainstorm Digital.
May 26, 2009
Kiefer joins Dreamworks
Alumnus Matthew Kiefer (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009) has signed a three-year contract to serve as a digital lighting artist for Dreamworks Animation in Los Angeles. He will begin work on "Kung Fu Panda 2" after Commencement.
May 26, 2009
Flynn, Heathcock to intern at Pixar
Alumni Adam G. Flynn (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009) and Luke P. Heathcock (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009) have been accepted to the highly competitive Pixar Animation Studios Summer Internship program in Emeryville, Calif.
May 26, 2009
Bickley, Bartone accept TD jobs
Visual effects alumni Max Bickley (B.F.A., 2008) and Nick Bartone (B.F.A., 2008) accepted technical director positions at Tippett Studios in San Francisco, Calif. They will work on "Cats and Dogs 2."