Recognition
Overview
SCAD students, faculty, alumni and staff receive recognition of their talents by:
- exhibiting at galleries and through ShopSCAD and Working Class Studio
- participating in highly selective film festivals
- winning scholarships
- publishing material in newsletters, magazines, newspapers and books
- receiving offers for internships and apprenticeships
- accepting awards from community groups
- ranking highly in collegiate, regional and national competitions
- appearing on stage and in film
- being listed in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" and Who's Who in American Art
- participating in industry events as guest lecturers, speakers, critics and reviewers
- selling their work to private collectors and prestigious museums
Most recent recognition
Naughty Dog recognizes Liu and Lenz
May 20, 2013
Philip Liu, M.F.A. visual effects student and SCAD alumnus (B.A., digital media, 2011) and Joseph Lenz, M.A. visual effects student and SCAD alumnus (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011) were recognized by the game company Naughty Dog for game art created submitted to a Fan Art Competition based on their upcoming game "The Last of Us." This project was created in an independent study with Luis Cataldi, chair of the SCAD interactive design and game development. See full game art.
Philip Liu, M.F.A. visual effects student and SCAD alumnus (B.A., digital media, 2011) and Joseph Lenz, M.A. visual effects student and SCAD alumnus (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011) were recognized by the game company Naughty Dog for game art created submitted to a Fan Art Competition based on their upcoming game "The Last of Us." This project was created in an independent study with Luis Cataldi, chair of the SCAD interactive design and game development. See full game art.
Craig Stevens receives educator prize
May 14, 2013
SCAD professor Craig Stevens, a photographer, printmaker and educator, has received the inaugural $5,000 Susan Carr Educator Prize from the American Society of Media Photographers. Stevens has taught photography at SCAD for 25 years.
SCAD professor Craig Stevens, a photographer, printmaker and educator, has received the inaugural $5,000 Susan Carr Educator Prize from the American Society of Media Photographers. Stevens has taught photography at SCAD for 25 years.
C&R Press publishes Chris Bundy book
May 8, 2013
"Baby You're a Rich Man," a book by writing professor Chris Bundy, has been published by C&R Press. The book, illustrated by SCAD alumnus Max Currie (B.F.A., sequential art, 2012), follows the story of Ken Richman, a down-on-his-luck, B-level variety star on Japanese television who is forced to go into hiding when he becomes the target of an escaped prisoner. "Baby You're a Rich Man" will be released in May.
"Baby You're a Rich Man," a book by writing professor Chris Bundy, has been published by C&R Press. The book, illustrated by SCAD alumnus Max Currie (B.F.A., sequential art, 2012), follows the story of Ken Richman, a down-on-his-luck, B-level variety star on Japanese television who is forced to go into hiding when he becomes the target of an escaped prisoner. "Baby You're a Rich Man" will be released in May.
Absher was named Liz Claiborne Design Scholar
May 8, 2013
B.F.A. fashion student Katherine Absher was named the 2013 Liz Claiborne Design Scholar by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The prestigious $25,000 award is presented each year to the student who best addresses through fashion the lifestyle and needs of women, as judged by a panel of fashion industry experts.
B.F.A. fashion student Katherine Absher was named the 2013 Liz Claiborne Design Scholar by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The prestigious $25,000 award is presented each year to the student who best addresses through fashion the lifestyle and needs of women, as judged by a panel of fashion industry experts.
Builteman, Bowerman chair contest finalists
May 8, 2013
M.A. furniture design student Laney Builteman (B.F.A., interior design, 2009) and M.F.A. industrial design student Jamie Bowerman (B.F.A., graphic design, 2004; M.A., industrial design, 2012) are finalists in the Battery Park Conservancy's "Build a Chair: America's Design Competition." The top 50 designs, including Builteman's and Bowerman's design, "Chair for Battery Park," were selected by a world-renowned jury from more than 1,500 designers from 15 countries across the Americas. The winner will be announced in November; voting for the competition is open until October. The winning design will be installed in Battery Park in New York City. To view the finalists' work and to vote for a winner, visit the competition's website.
M.A. furniture design student Laney Builteman (B.F.A., interior design, 2009) and M.F.A. industrial design student Jamie Bowerman (B.F.A., graphic design, 2004; M.A., industrial design, 2012) are finalists in the Battery Park Conservancy's "Build a Chair: America's Design Competition." The top 50 designs, including Builteman's and Bowerman's design, "Chair for Battery Park," were selected by a world-renowned jury from more than 1,500 designers from 15 countries across the Americas. The winner will be announced in November; voting for the competition is open until October. The winning design will be installed in Battery Park in New York City. To view the finalists' work and to vote for a winner, visit the competition's website.
Ryan Bacha awarded Teaching Excellence Award
May 2, 2013
Architecture professor Ryan Bacha has been awarded the Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award. This annual award recognizes an outstanding faculty member at a Georgia Independent College Association member institution who has made outstanding contributions to undergraduate education, student learning and campus life.
Architecture professor Ryan Bacha has been awarded the Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award. This annual award recognizes an outstanding faculty member at a Georgia Independent College Association member institution who has made outstanding contributions to undergraduate education, student learning and campus life.
Elslander, Borst, Taylor to intern at CBS
Apr 29, 2013
B.F.A. performing arts student KC Van Elslander, B.F.A. photography student Sarah Borst and B.F.A. performing arts student Regan Taylor have accepted positions as casting interns at CBS in New York City.
B.F.A. performing arts student KC Van Elslander, B.F.A. photography student Sarah Borst and B.F.A. performing arts student Regan Taylor have accepted positions as casting interns at CBS in New York City.
Paskal Rudnicke Casting hires AJ Jennings
Apr 29, 2013
B.F.A. performing arts student AJ Jennings was hired as a casting intern at Paskal Rudnicke Casting in Chicago.
B.F.A. performing arts student AJ Jennings was hired as a casting intern at Paskal Rudnicke Casting in Chicago.
Ivey Lowe is a casting assistant
Apr 29, 2013
Ivey Lowe (B.F.A., performing arts, 2012) is a casting assistant for "One Life to Live" and "All My Children" in New York.
Ivey Lowe (B.F.A., performing arts, 2012) is a casting assistant for "One Life to Live" and "All My Children" in New York.
Ott directs at Great Lakes Theater
Apr 29, 2013
Performing arts professor Sharon Ott directed "Much Ado About Nothing" at Great Lakes Theater in Cleveland. Read a review of the performance.
Performing arts professor Sharon Ott directed "Much Ado About Nothing" at Great Lakes Theater in Cleveland. Read a review of the performance.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival hires Rogers
Apr 29, 2013
Kelly Rogers (B.F.A., performing arts, 2011) has accepted a position with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Kelly Rogers (B.F.A., performing arts, 2011) has accepted a position with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Dawkins, King intern in Milwaukee
Apr 29, 2013
B.F.A. film and television student Kamille Dawkins and B.F.A. performing arts student Ron King have secured internships with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Dawkins and King will intern for a year at The Rep, a nearly 60-year-old theater company that produces 11 plays a season.
B.F.A. film and television student Kamille Dawkins and B.F.A. performing arts student Ron King have secured internships with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Dawkins and King will intern for a year at The Rep, a nearly 60-year-old theater company that produces 11 plays a season.
Ortega to intern at Serenbe Playhouse
Apr 29, 2013
B.F.A. performing arts student Ryan Ortega has accepted an internship with Atlanta, Georgia-based Serenbe Playhouse.
B.F.A. performing arts student Ryan Ortega has accepted an internship with Atlanta, Georgia-based Serenbe Playhouse.
Mather to intern at Williamstown Theatre Fest
Apr 29, 2013
B.F.A. performing arts student Ian Mather has secured an internship with the Tony Award-winning Williamstown Theatre Festival.
B.F.A. performing arts student Ian Mather has secured an internship with the Tony Award-winning Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Arthur J. DiFuria publishes review
Apr 24, 2013
Art history professor Arthur J. DiFuria, Ph.D., published his review of "Drama and Devotion: Heemskerck's Ecce Homo Altarpiece from Warsaw," the catalogue accompanying the exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum. DiFuria is completing a comprehensive review of the extensive group of drawings prepared by Maerten van Heemskerck during his time in Rome. DiFuria previously received a Presidential Fellowship to advance his research devoted to the Flemish artist.
Art history professor Arthur J. DiFuria, Ph.D., published his review of "Drama and Devotion: Heemskerck's Ecce Homo Altarpiece from Warsaw," the catalogue accompanying the exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum. DiFuria is completing a comprehensive review of the extensive group of drawings prepared by Maerten van Heemskerck during his time in Rome. DiFuria previously received a Presidential Fellowship to advance his research devoted to the Flemish artist.
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Celebrate achievements of Ralph Rucci, support worthy cause at exclusive SCAD Seen Gala
May 22, 2013
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May 23, 2013 - May 26, 2013
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Recognition
- Naughty Dog recognizes Liu and Lenz
- Craig Stevens receives educator prize
- C&R Press publishes Chris Bundy book
- Absher was named Liz Claiborne Design Scholar