Recognition
Student Recognition
Animation
Feb 13, 2013
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
Jan 15, 2013
Ty Coyle picked as animator for music video
Ty Coyle (animation student) entered Heapmau5, a global animation competition, and was selected to be one of 20 character animators on a music video collaboration between Grammy Award-winning artist Imogen Heap and Deadmau5.
Ty Coyle picked as animator for music video
Ty Coyle (animation student) entered Heapmau5, a global animation competition, and was selected to be one of 20 character animators on a music video collaboration between Grammy Award-winning artist Imogen Heap and Deadmau5.
Dec 17, 2012
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
- Mir Z. Ali (former SCAD student), visual effects technical director
- Jeff Beeland (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), pipeline supervisor
- Ryan Bowden (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), visual effects technical director
- Richard Shallcross (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Matthew Nowicki DuVall (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects artist
- Melanie Dorn, (M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), digital compositor
- Stephen Eisenmann (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Cheri Fojtik (M.F.A., animation, 2011), texture painter
- Drew Harrison (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2008), lead texture painter
- Austin Hiser (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), lead compositor
- John Kent Jr. (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects
- Michael Kessler (B.F.A., visual effects, 2007), pipeline technical director
- Brandon Martin (B.F.A., animation, 2008), lead lighting technical director
- Brandon Nelson (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005; M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), compositing supervisor
- Stephen Null (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005), lead lighter
- Hector M. Ortiz (B.F.A., film and television and visual effects, 2006), visual effects technical director
- James Parks (B.F.A., computer art, 1999), technical animator
- Raymond Popka (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), junior FX technical director
- Josh Shuman (M.F.A., visual effects, 2009), digital compositor
- Matt Shumway (former SCAD student), animation supervisor
- Allan Toellner (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), lighting technical director
- Huan Tran (B.F.A., visual effects, 2006), lead lighting technical director
- M.F.A. visual effects student Frank John Unger, effects technical director
- Kirsten Yamaguchi (M.F.A., animation, 2009), animator
- Ting-Chun Yang (M.A., animation, 2012), lighting technical director
Architecture
Feb 5, 2013
Kuester wins Benjamin Moore grand prize
B.F.A. architecture student Evan Kuester won grand prize in the Benjamin Moore Student Design Challenge, where students were asked to design two or three rooms that evoked an emotional, physical or spiritual connection to the environment.
Kuester wins Benjamin Moore grand prize
B.F.A. architecture student Evan Kuester won grand prize in the Benjamin Moore Student Design Challenge, where students were asked to design two or three rooms that evoked an emotional, physical or spiritual connection to the environment.
Cinema Studies
Dec 3, 2012
Kristin Galvin works for Turner Broadcasting
Master of Arts in cinema studies student Kristin Galvin (B.F.A., film and television, 2009) works for the Turner Broadcasting Corporation's Studio Division.
Kristin Galvin works for Turner Broadcasting
Master of Arts in cinema studies student Kristin Galvin (B.F.A., film and television, 2009) works for the Turner Broadcasting Corporation's Studio Division.
Dramatic Writing
Mar 13, 2013
Harpel play finalist in national competition
M.F.A. dramatic writing student Nate Harpel was selected as one of four finalists to compete in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Competition in Washington, D.C. He has been invited to participate in the KCACTF's residency program, which will culminate with a performance of his 10-minute play, "Like Pigeons," in April 2013 at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater. Read Harpel's screenplay on his blog.
Harpel play finalist in national competition
M.F.A. dramatic writing student Nate Harpel was selected as one of four finalists to compete in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Competition in Washington, D.C. He has been invited to participate in the KCACTF's residency program, which will culminate with a performance of his 10-minute play, "Like Pigeons," in April 2013 at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater. Read Harpel's screenplay on his blog.
Feb 14, 2013
Students receive awards at theater festival
Six SCAD students received awards at the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Region IV competition in Albany, Georgia.
Students receive awards at theater festival
Six SCAD students received awards at the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Region IV competition in Albany, Georgia.
- M.F.A. performing arts student Alex Kanter took home the Best Director of the New Play Program award.
- B.F.A. performing arts student Anne-Marie Trabolsi won the Best Classical Actress award. She and M.F.A. performing arts student Cody Murphy were finalists for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Award. They were two of 16 nominees for the award, chosen from a field of 250 actors.
- B.F.A. production design student Tanya Littlefield was the winner of the Stage Management Fellowship. She will compete at the KCACTF 2013 national event in Washington, D.C.
- M.F.A. dramatic writing student Nate Harpel submitted two award-winning plays. His 10-minute play will be given a full production at the 2014 KCACTF regional festival, and his full-length play will compete at the national level in 2014.
- B.F.A. dramatic writing student Tyler Stuart's 10-minute play, an entry in the 2012 competition, was given a full production in the 2013 competition.
Fashion
May 8, 2013
Absher was named Liz Claiborne Design Scholar
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.
Absher was named Liz Claiborne Design Scholar
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.
Dec 17, 2012
Many named Fashion Week semifinalists
SCAD alumni and students grabbed 12 spots among Charleston Fashion Week 's Top Design 20 semifinalists in the 2013 Emerging Designer Competition: East. Each semifinalist will show Fall 2013 collections on Tuesday, March 19 through Friday, March 22, 2013 in hopes of being named the grand prize winner.
Many named Fashion Week semifinalists
SCAD alumni and students grabbed 12 spots among Charleston Fashion Week 's Top Design 20 semifinalists in the 2013 Emerging Designer Competition: East. Each semifinalist will show Fall 2013 collections on Tuesday, March 19 through Friday, March 22, 2013 in hopes of being named the grand prize winner.
- Katherine Barron (B.F.A., fashion, 2012)
- Cassidy Brown (B.F.A., fashion, 2012)
- M.F.A. fashion student Hyemin Cho
- Kendra Duplantier (B.F.A., fashion, 2011)
- Karen Hulse (B.F.A., fashion and photography, 2011)
- Caroline "Callie" Nichol (B.F.A., fashion, 2012)
- Lakita "Kita" Nolley (M.A., fashion, 2012)
- Monisha Pillai (B.F.A., fashion, 2011)
- Mary Katherine Schweitzer (M.A., fashion, 2011)
- B.F.A. fashion student Sanowber "Sabrina" Spanta
- Stephanie Waldrip (B.F.A., fashion, 2011)
- Hope Wallace (M.F.A., fashion, 2007)
Film and Television
Apr 29, 2013
Dawkins, King intern in Milwaukee
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.
Dawkins, King intern in Milwaukee
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.
Dec 17, 2012
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
- Mir Z. Ali (former SCAD student), visual effects technical director
- Jeff Beeland (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), pipeline supervisor
- Ryan Bowden (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), visual effects technical director
- Richard Shallcross (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Matthew Nowicki DuVall (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects artist
- Melanie Dorn, (M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), digital compositor
- Stephen Eisenmann (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Cheri Fojtik (M.F.A., animation, 2011), texture painter
- Drew Harrison (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2008), lead texture painter
- Austin Hiser (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), lead compositor
- John Kent Jr. (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects
- Michael Kessler (B.F.A., visual effects, 2007), pipeline technical director
- Brandon Martin (B.F.A., animation, 2008), lead lighting technical director
- Brandon Nelson (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005; M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), compositing supervisor
- Stephen Null (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005), lead lighter
- Hector M. Ortiz (B.F.A., film and television and visual effects, 2006), visual effects technical director
- James Parks (B.F.A., computer art, 1999), technical animator
- Raymond Popka (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), junior FX technical director
- Josh Shuman (M.F.A., visual effects, 2009), digital compositor
- Matt Shumway (former SCAD student), animation supervisor
- Allan Toellner (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), lighting technical director
- Huan Tran (B.F.A., visual effects, 2006), lead lighting technical director
- M.F.A. visual effects student Frank John Unger, effects technical director
- Kirsten Yamaguchi (M.F.A., animation, 2009), animator
- Ting-Chun Yang (M.A., animation, 2012), lighting technical director
Dec 14, 2012
Seven alumni work on vimeo.com staff pick
Seven alumni worked on a recent vimeo.com staff pick: AVAN LAVA music video "Sisters"
Seven alumni work on vimeo.com staff pick
Seven alumni worked on a recent vimeo.com staff pick: AVAN LAVA music video "Sisters"
- Dan Gutt - director - B.F.A., film and television, 2007
- Weston Auburn - producer - B.F.A., film and television, 2007
- Clint Litton - cinematographer - M.F.A., film and television, 2009
- Alexander Hammer - editor - M.A., film and television, 2006
- Xavier Antonio Medina - co-producer - M.A., film and television, 2009
- Ethan Gutt - production designer - former SCAD film and television student
- Colin Alexander - sound design - B.F.A., sound design, 2005
Dec 3, 2012
Kristin Galvin works for Turner Broadcasting
Master of Arts in cinema studies student Kristin Galvin (B.F.A., film and television, 2009) works for the Turner Broadcasting Corporation's Studio Division.
Kristin Galvin works for Turner Broadcasting
Master of Arts in cinema studies student Kristin Galvin (B.F.A., film and television, 2009) works for the Turner Broadcasting Corporation's Studio Division.
Foundation Studies
Dec 3, 2012
John Hopkins publishes Dan Frantz article
Johns Hopkins University published an article titled "Well of Dreams" by SCAD freshman Dan Frantz. Frantz was named a 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts for his work on this project.
John Hopkins publishes Dan Frantz article
Johns Hopkins University published an article titled "Well of Dreams" by SCAD freshman Dan Frantz. Frantz was named a 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts for his work on this project.
Furniture Design
May 8, 2013
Builteman, Bowerman chair contest finalists
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.
Builteman, Bowerman chair contest finalists
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.
Mar 7, 2013
Huang wins competition, $10,000 prize
M.F.A. furniture design students Kai-ning Huang and Francy Jones, along with B.F.A. furniture design students Paul D'Errico and Christian Dunbar, were among eight finalists chosen in the 2012-2013 Bienenstock Furniture Design Competition. Huang won first place in the competition and received a $10,000 prize.
Huang wins competition, $10,000 prize
M.F.A. furniture design students Kai-ning Huang and Francy Jones, along with B.F.A. furniture design students Paul D'Errico and Christian Dunbar, were among eight finalists chosen in the 2012-2013 Bienenstock Furniture Design Competition. Huang won first place in the competition and received a $10,000 prize.
Graphic Design
Feb 13, 2013
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
Jan 12, 2013
Rachel Bristol interns at Disney Design Group
Rachel Bristol, M.A. teaching art student and alumna (B.F.A. graphic design, 2010) will be a creative assistant intern for the Disney Design Group in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Rachel Bristol interns at Disney Design Group
Rachel Bristol, M.A. teaching art student and alumna (B.F.A. graphic design, 2010) will be a creative assistant intern for the Disney Design Group in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Dec 17, 2012
"Packaging of the World" features Rogers
B.F.A. graphic design student Adam Rogers was recently featured in "Packaging of the World" for his packaging project titled "The Dapper Dog."
"Packaging of the World" features Rogers
B.F.A. graphic design student Adam Rogers was recently featured in "Packaging of the World" for his packaging project titled "The Dapper Dog."
Nov 27, 2012
Brenna Kaplan interns at Target
Brenna Kaplan, B.F.A. graphic design student, has accepted an offer to intern at Target in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the summer of 2013.
Brenna Kaplan interns at Target
Brenna Kaplan, B.F.A. graphic design student, has accepted an offer to intern at Target in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the summer of 2013.
Historic Preservation
Mar 26, 2013
Hodges, Crawford make surprising discoveries
B.F.A. historic preservation students Jordan Hodges and Whitney Crawford have made surprising discoveries about Savannah's oldest church organ. Created by renowned organ maker Henry Erban, it was given to First African Baptist Church, the oldest African-American Baptist congregation in the United States, in 1888. The students' research was done as part of their Material Culture course and will support the congregation's fundraising efforts for the organ's restoration. Read more about the students' discovery.
Hodges, Crawford make surprising discoveries
B.F.A. historic preservation students Jordan Hodges and Whitney Crawford have made surprising discoveries about Savannah's oldest church organ. Created by renowned organ maker Henry Erban, it was given to First African Baptist Church, the oldest African-American Baptist congregation in the United States, in 1888. The students' research was done as part of their Material Culture course and will support the congregation's fundraising efforts for the organ's restoration. Read more about the students' discovery.
Illustration
Dec 17, 2012
Morales interns at New Jersey commission
B.F.A. illustration student Darlien Morales accepted a production internship with the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission in Newark, New Jersey.
Morales interns at New Jersey commission
B.F.A. illustration student Darlien Morales accepted a production internship with the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission in Newark, New Jersey.
Dec 17, 2012
Plauche wins International Motion Art Award
M.F.A. illustration student Denise Plauché won an American illustration-American Photography International Motion Art Award in animation for "Alice Through the Looking Glass."
Plauche wins International Motion Art Award
M.F.A. illustration student Denise Plauché won an American illustration-American Photography International Motion Art Award in animation for "Alice Through the Looking Glass."
Industrial Design
May 8, 2013
Builteman, Bowerman chair contest finalists
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.
Builteman, Bowerman chair contest finalists
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.
Dec 21, 2012
Papadopoulos, Hollrith are Disney finalists
M.A. production design student Elisabeth Papadopoulos and M.A. industrial design student Nathan Hollrith have been selected as finalists in the Walt Disney Imagineering ImagiNations competition. The competition challenged students to propose and design a unique entertainment experience for a city without a Disney presence. One of six finalist teams, they now have the opportunity to present their proposed design to Imagineering executives, interview for internships and compete for a cash prize.
Papadopoulos, Hollrith are Disney finalists
M.A. production design student Elisabeth Papadopoulos and M.A. industrial design student Nathan Hollrith have been selected as finalists in the Walt Disney Imagineering ImagiNations competition. The competition challenged students to propose and design a unique entertainment experience for a city without a Disney presence. One of six finalist teams, they now have the opportunity to present their proposed design to Imagineering executives, interview for internships and compete for a cash prize.
Interactive Design
Dec 26, 2012
Microsoft hires White, Heleotis and Dies
Slaton White (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012), Lea Heleotis (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012) and motion media design graduate student Eric Dies were hired by Microsoft after a collaboration between SCAD's interactive game design department and Microsoft.
Microsoft hires White, Heleotis and Dies
Slaton White (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012), Lea Heleotis (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012) and motion media design graduate student Eric Dies were hired by Microsoft after a collaboration between SCAD's interactive game design department and Microsoft.
Dec 17, 2012
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
- Mir Z. Ali (former SCAD student), visual effects technical director
- Jeff Beeland (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), pipeline supervisor
- Ryan Bowden (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), visual effects technical director
- Richard Shallcross (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Matthew Nowicki DuVall (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects artist
- Melanie Dorn, (M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), digital compositor
- Stephen Eisenmann (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Cheri Fojtik (M.F.A., animation, 2011), texture painter
- Drew Harrison (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2008), lead texture painter
- Austin Hiser (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), lead compositor
- John Kent Jr. (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects
- Michael Kessler (B.F.A., visual effects, 2007), pipeline technical director
- Brandon Martin (B.F.A., animation, 2008), lead lighting technical director
- Brandon Nelson (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005; M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), compositing supervisor
- Stephen Null (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005), lead lighter
- Hector M. Ortiz (B.F.A., film and television and visual effects, 2006), visual effects technical director
- James Parks (B.F.A., computer art, 1999), technical animator
- Raymond Popka (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), junior FX technical director
- Josh Shuman (M.F.A., visual effects, 2009), digital compositor
- Matt Shumway (former SCAD student), animation supervisor
- Allan Toellner (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), lighting technical director
- Huan Tran (B.F.A., visual effects, 2006), lead lighting technical director
- M.F.A. visual effects student Frank John Unger, effects technical director
- Kirsten Yamaguchi (M.F.A., animation, 2009), animator
- Ting-Chun Yang (M.A., animation, 2012), lighting technical director
Interactive Design and Game Development
Dec 26, 2012
Microsoft hires White, Heleotis and Dies
Slaton White (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012), Lea Heleotis (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012) and motion media design graduate student Eric Dies were hired by Microsoft after a collaboration between SCAD's interactive game design department and Microsoft.
Microsoft hires White, Heleotis and Dies
Slaton White (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012), Lea Heleotis (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012) and motion media design graduate student Eric Dies were hired by Microsoft after a collaboration between SCAD's interactive game design department and Microsoft.
Dec 17, 2012
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
- Mir Z. Ali (former SCAD student), visual effects technical director
- Jeff Beeland (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), pipeline supervisor
- Ryan Bowden (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), visual effects technical director
- Richard Shallcross (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Matthew Nowicki DuVall (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects artist
- Melanie Dorn, (M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), digital compositor
- Stephen Eisenmann (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Cheri Fojtik (M.F.A., animation, 2011), texture painter
- Drew Harrison (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2008), lead texture painter
- Austin Hiser (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), lead compositor
- John Kent Jr. (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects
- Michael Kessler (B.F.A., visual effects, 2007), pipeline technical director
- Brandon Martin (B.F.A., animation, 2008), lead lighting technical director
- Brandon Nelson (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005; M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), compositing supervisor
- Stephen Null (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005), lead lighter
- Hector M. Ortiz (B.F.A., film and television and visual effects, 2006), visual effects technical director
- James Parks (B.F.A., computer art, 1999), technical animator
- Raymond Popka (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), junior FX technical director
- Josh Shuman (M.F.A., visual effects, 2009), digital compositor
- Matt Shumway (former SCAD student), animation supervisor
- Allan Toellner (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), lighting technical director
- Huan Tran (B.F.A., visual effects, 2006), lead lighting technical director
- M.F.A. visual effects student Frank John Unger, effects technical director
- Kirsten Yamaguchi (M.F.A., animation, 2009), animator
- Ting-Chun Yang (M.A., animation, 2012), lighting technical director
Interior Design
Feb 1, 2013
David Paull appears on "Making it in America"
B.F.A. interior design student David Paull will be appearing in "Making it in America," a documentary airing over the course of a month on CNN and Headline News. The documentary features Compost Wheels, the environmentally minded company Paull founded in 2012, and also follows Paull as he aids a local family in its challenge to live waste-free for a month.
David Paull appears on "Making it in America"
B.F.A. interior design student David Paull will be appearing in "Making it in America," a documentary airing over the course of a month on CNN and Headline News. The documentary features Compost Wheels, the environmentally minded company Paull founded in 2012, and also follows Paull as he aids a local family in its challenge to live waste-free for a month.
Jan 24, 2013
DiPiero and Kelly installations on HGTV blog
B.F.A. interior design student Justin DiPiero and M.F.A. interior design student Rachel Kelly completed installations that appear on the HGTV Design Happens blog.
DiPiero and Kelly installations on HGTV blog
B.F.A. interior design student Justin DiPiero and M.F.A. interior design student Rachel Kelly completed installations that appear on the HGTV Design Happens blog.
Jan 23, 2013
Bajana receives stipend to attend LIGHTFAIR
After submitting coursework from her Lighting for the Interior class, B.F.A. interior design student Lissette Bajana received a student stipend from the 2013 International Association of Lighting Designers to attend LIGHTFAIR® International in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bajana receives stipend to attend LIGHTFAIR
After submitting coursework from her Lighting for the Interior class, B.F.A. interior design student Lissette Bajana received a student stipend from the 2013 International Association of Lighting Designers to attend LIGHTFAIR® International in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jewelry and Objects
Feb 13, 2013
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
Motion Media Design
Mar 12, 2013
Valizadeh commercial wins ADDY Award
While an intern at ad agency Brunner, SCAD M.F.A. motion media design student Mina Valizadeh developed the idea, design, storyboarding, illustration and animation for a commercial for the Hollywood Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The project won a 2013 ADDY Award.
Valizadeh commercial wins ADDY Award
While an intern at ad agency Brunner, SCAD M.F.A. motion media design student Mina Valizadeh developed the idea, design, storyboarding, illustration and animation for a commercial for the Hollywood Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The project won a 2013 ADDY Award.
Dec 26, 2012
Microsoft hires White, Heleotis and Dies
Slaton White (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012), Lea Heleotis (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012) and motion media design graduate student Eric Dies were hired by Microsoft after a collaboration between SCAD's interactive game design department and Microsoft.
Microsoft hires White, Heleotis and Dies
Slaton White (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012), Lea Heleotis (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2012) and motion media design graduate student Eric Dies were hired by Microsoft after a collaboration between SCAD's interactive game design department and Microsoft.
Painting
Feb 13, 2013
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
Performing Arts
Apr 29, 2013
Elslander, Borst, Taylor to intern at CBS
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.
Elslander, Borst, Taylor to intern at CBS
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.
Apr 29, 2013
Paskal Rudnicke Casting hires AJ Jennings
B.F.A. performing arts student AJ Jennings was hired as a casting intern at Paskal Rudnicke Casting in Chicago.
Paskal Rudnicke Casting hires AJ Jennings
B.F.A. performing arts student AJ Jennings was hired as a casting intern at Paskal Rudnicke Casting in Chicago.
Apr 29, 2013
Idaho Shakespeare Festival hires Rogers
Kelly Rogers (B.F.A., performing arts, 2011) has accepted a position with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival hires Rogers
Kelly Rogers (B.F.A., performing arts, 2011) has accepted a position with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Apr 29, 2013
Dawkins, King intern in Milwaukee
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.
Dawkins, King intern in Milwaukee
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.
Apr 29, 2013
Ortega to intern at Serenbe Playhouse
B.F.A. performing arts student Ryan Ortega has accepted an internship with Atlanta, Georgia-based Serenbe Playhouse.
Ortega to intern at Serenbe Playhouse
B.F.A. performing arts student Ryan Ortega has accepted an internship with Atlanta, Georgia-based Serenbe Playhouse.
Apr 29, 2013
Mather to intern at Williamstown Theatre Fest
B.F.A. performing arts student Ian Mather has secured an internship with the Tony Award-winning Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Mather to intern at Williamstown Theatre Fest
B.F.A. performing arts student Ian Mather has secured an internship with the Tony Award-winning Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Feb 14, 2013
Students receive awards at theater festival
Six SCAD students received awards at the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Region IV competition in Albany, Georgia.
Students receive awards at theater festival
Six SCAD students received awards at the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Region IV competition in Albany, Georgia.
- M.F.A. performing arts student Alex Kanter took home the Best Director of the New Play Program award.
- B.F.A. performing arts student Anne-Marie Trabolsi won the Best Classical Actress award. She and M.F.A. performing arts student Cody Murphy were finalists for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Award. They were two of 16 nominees for the award, chosen from a field of 250 actors.
- B.F.A. production design student Tanya Littlefield was the winner of the Stage Management Fellowship. She will compete at the KCACTF 2013 national event in Washington, D.C.
- M.F.A. dramatic writing student Nate Harpel submitted two award-winning plays. His 10-minute play will be given a full production at the 2014 KCACTF regional festival, and his full-length play will compete at the national level in 2014.
- B.F.A. dramatic writing student Tyler Stuart's 10-minute play, an entry in the 2012 competition, was given a full production in the 2013 competition.
Jan 30, 2013
Goodwin to intern with Sheila Jaffe
Performing arts student Sarah Goodwin will be an intern with world-renowned casting director Sheila Jaffe in Los Angeles, California, starting this spring.
Goodwin to intern with Sheila Jaffe
Performing arts student Sarah Goodwin will be an intern with world-renowned casting director Sheila Jaffe in Los Angeles, California, starting this spring.
Jan 15, 2013
Troth on "Late Show with David Letterman"
Former SCAD student Jacob Troth performed "Apple of My Eye" on the "Late Show with David Letterman" with OutKast rapper Big Boi.
Troth on "Late Show with David Letterman"
Former SCAD student Jacob Troth performed "Apple of My Eye" on the "Late Show with David Letterman" with OutKast rapper Big Boi.
Jan 11, 2013
Blunk and Thorla in "Much Ado About Nothing"
Performing arts students Austin Blunk and Karen Thorla will be a part of the production of "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in Cleveland, Ohio and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival in Boise. Blunk has been cast as a member of the Watch and will be the understudy for the role of Claudio; Thorla has been cast as Ursula.
Blunk and Thorla in "Much Ado About Nothing"
Performing arts students Austin Blunk and Karen Thorla will be a part of the production of "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in Cleveland, Ohio and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival in Boise. Blunk has been cast as a member of the Watch and will be the understudy for the role of Claudio; Thorla has been cast as Ursula.
Photography
Apr 29, 2013
Elslander, Borst, Taylor to intern at CBS
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.
Elslander, Borst, Taylor to intern at CBS
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.
Feb 21, 2013
Exhibition features Barron's "Adoration"
The 13th annual Sarah Isom Gender Conference Exhibition has chosen to feature "Adoration" by M.F.A. photography student Rose Barron.
Exhibition features Barron's "Adoration"
The 13th annual Sarah Isom Gender Conference Exhibition has chosen to feature "Adoration" by M.F.A. photography student Rose Barron.
Feb 15, 2013
Erin McNeil's paper included in new book
M.F.A. photography student Erin McNeil had her paper, "The Trajectory of Reflexivity," accepted for publication in the forthcoming book, "The Reflexive Photographer" (MuseumsEtc, anticipated 2013). Edited by critical and contextual studies scholars, her contribution will address the shifts in reflexivity from early mechanics of motion to photographic processes to current digital media practices.
Erin McNeil's paper included in new book
M.F.A. photography student Erin McNeil had her paper, "The Trajectory of Reflexivity," accepted for publication in the forthcoming book, "The Reflexive Photographer" (MuseumsEtc, anticipated 2013). Edited by critical and contextual studies scholars, her contribution will address the shifts in reflexivity from early mechanics of motion to photographic processes to current digital media practices.
Feb 13, 2013
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
Jan 12, 2013
Bri Bertoia interns at National Geographic
B.F.A. photography student Bri Bertoia, has accepted a photo editor internship at National Geographic Children's Books in Washington, D.C.
Bri Bertoia interns at National Geographic
B.F.A. photography student Bri Bertoia, has accepted a photo editor internship at National Geographic Children's Books in Washington, D.C.
Dec 17, 2012
Many named Fashion Week semifinalists
SCAD alumni and students grabbed 12 spots among Charleston Fashion Week 's Top Design 20 semifinalists in the 2013 Emerging Designer Competition: East. Each semifinalist will show Fall 2013 collections on Tuesday, March 19 through Friday, March 22, 2013 in hopes of being named the grand prize winner.
Many named Fashion Week semifinalists
SCAD alumni and students grabbed 12 spots among Charleston Fashion Week 's Top Design 20 semifinalists in the 2013 Emerging Designer Competition: East. Each semifinalist will show Fall 2013 collections on Tuesday, March 19 through Friday, March 22, 2013 in hopes of being named the grand prize winner.
- Katherine Barron (B.F.A., fashion, 2012)
- Cassidy Brown (B.F.A., fashion, 2012)
- M.F.A. fashion student Hyemin Cho
- Kendra Duplantier (B.F.A., fashion, 2011)
- Karen Hulse (B.F.A., fashion and photography, 2011)
- Caroline "Callie" Nichol (B.F.A., fashion, 2012)
- Lakita "Kita" Nolley (M.A., fashion, 2012)
- Monisha Pillai (B.F.A., fashion, 2011)
- Mary Katherine Schweitzer (M.A., fashion, 2011)
- B.F.A. fashion student Sanowber "Sabrina" Spanta
- Stephanie Waldrip (B.F.A., fashion, 2011)
- Hope Wallace (M.F.A., fashion, 2007)
Production Design
Feb 14, 2013
Students receive awards at theater festival
Six SCAD students received awards at the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Region IV competition in Albany, Georgia.
Students receive awards at theater festival
Six SCAD students received awards at the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, Region IV competition in Albany, Georgia.
- M.F.A. performing arts student Alex Kanter took home the Best Director of the New Play Program award.
- B.F.A. performing arts student Anne-Marie Trabolsi won the Best Classical Actress award. She and M.F.A. performing arts student Cody Murphy were finalists for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Award. They were two of 16 nominees for the award, chosen from a field of 250 actors.
- B.F.A. production design student Tanya Littlefield was the winner of the Stage Management Fellowship. She will compete at the KCACTF 2013 national event in Washington, D.C.
- M.F.A. dramatic writing student Nate Harpel submitted two award-winning plays. His 10-minute play will be given a full production at the 2014 KCACTF regional festival, and his full-length play will compete at the national level in 2014.
- B.F.A. dramatic writing student Tyler Stuart's 10-minute play, an entry in the 2012 competition, was given a full production in the 2013 competition.
Dec 21, 2012
Papadopoulos, Hollrith are Disney finalists
M.A. production design student Elisabeth Papadopoulos and M.A. industrial design student Nathan Hollrith have been selected as finalists in the Walt Disney Imagineering ImagiNations competition. The competition challenged students to propose and design a unique entertainment experience for a city without a Disney presence. One of six finalist teams, they now have the opportunity to present their proposed design to Imagineering executives, interview for internships and compete for a cash prize.
Papadopoulos, Hollrith are Disney finalists
M.A. production design student Elisabeth Papadopoulos and M.A. industrial design student Nathan Hollrith have been selected as finalists in the Walt Disney Imagineering ImagiNations competition. The competition challenged students to propose and design a unique entertainment experience for a city without a Disney presence. One of six finalist teams, they now have the opportunity to present their proposed design to Imagineering executives, interview for internships and compete for a cash prize.
Sequential Art
Mar 25, 2013
Reveley to concentrate on medieval art
B.F.A. sequential art student Samantha Reveley will further her minor in art history by attending the graduate program in art history and museum studies at Case Western Reserve University, where she will concentrate on medieval art.
Reveley to concentrate on medieval art
B.F.A. sequential art student Samantha Reveley will further her minor in art history by attending the graduate program in art history and museum studies at Case Western Reserve University, where she will concentrate on medieval art.
Sound Design
Dec 14, 2012
Seven alumni work on vimeo.com staff pick
Seven alumni worked on a recent vimeo.com staff pick: AVAN LAVA music video "Sisters"
Seven alumni work on vimeo.com staff pick
Seven alumni worked on a recent vimeo.com staff pick: AVAN LAVA music video "Sisters"
- Dan Gutt - director - B.F.A., film and television, 2007
- Weston Auburn - producer - B.F.A., film and television, 2007
- Clint Litton - cinematographer - M.F.A., film and television, 2009
- Alexander Hammer - editor - M.A., film and television, 2006
- Xavier Antonio Medina - co-producer - M.A., film and television, 2009
- Ethan Gutt - production designer - former SCAD film and television student
- Colin Alexander - sound design - B.F.A., sound design, 2005
Dec 4, 2012
Cynthia Harris interns at Atlas Media Corp.
B.F.A. sound design student Cynthia Harris worked as a postproduction intern this past summer at Atlas Media Corp. in New York City. She learned postproduction techniques that included adding sound cues, editing and dubbing footage. In addition to her internship, she worked as a production assistant on the set of the TV series "Stalked" on Investigation Discovery and closed captioned for Travel Channel's "Hotel Impossible" and Disney's "Frenemies."
Cynthia Harris interns at Atlas Media Corp.
B.F.A. sound design student Cynthia Harris worked as a postproduction intern this past summer at Atlas Media Corp. in New York City. She learned postproduction techniques that included adding sound cues, editing and dubbing footage. In addition to her internship, she worked as a production assistant on the set of the TV series "Stalked" on Investigation Discovery and closed captioned for Travel Channel's "Hotel Impossible" and Disney's "Frenemies."
Themed Entertainment Design
Dec 21, 2012
Papadopoulos, Hollrith are Disney finalists
M.A. production design student Elisabeth Papadopoulos and M.A. industrial design student Nathan Hollrith have been selected as finalists in the Walt Disney Imagineering ImagiNations competition. The competition challenged students to propose and design a unique entertainment experience for a city without a Disney presence. One of six finalist teams, they now have the opportunity to present their proposed design to Imagineering executives, interview for internships and compete for a cash prize.
Papadopoulos, Hollrith are Disney finalists
M.A. production design student Elisabeth Papadopoulos and M.A. industrial design student Nathan Hollrith have been selected as finalists in the Walt Disney Imagineering ImagiNations competition. The competition challenged students to propose and design a unique entertainment experience for a city without a Disney presence. One of six finalist teams, they now have the opportunity to present their proposed design to Imagineering executives, interview for internships and compete for a cash prize.
Visual Effects
Dec 17, 2012
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
Many work on the film "Life of Pi"
Several alumni who work for Rhythm & Hues in Los Angeles, California, worked on the film "Life of Pi."
- Mir Z. Ali (former SCAD student), visual effects technical director
- Jeff Beeland (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), pipeline supervisor
- Ryan Bowden (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), visual effects technical director
- Richard Shallcross (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Matthew Nowicki DuVall (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects artist
- Melanie Dorn, (M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), digital compositor
- Stephen Eisenmann (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010), lighting technical director
- Cheri Fojtik (M.F.A., animation, 2011), texture painter
- Drew Harrison (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2008), lead texture painter
- Austin Hiser (B.F.A., computer art, 2004), lead compositor
- John Kent Jr. (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), visual effects
- Michael Kessler (B.F.A., visual effects, 2007), pipeline technical director
- Brandon Martin (B.F.A., animation, 2008), lead lighting technical director
- Brandon Nelson (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005; M.F.A., visual effects, 2008), compositing supervisor
- Stephen Null (B.F.A., visual effects, 2005), lead lighter
- Hector M. Ortiz (B.F.A., film and television and visual effects, 2006), visual effects technical director
- James Parks (B.F.A., computer art, 1999), technical animator
- Raymond Popka (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011), junior FX technical director
- Josh Shuman (M.F.A., visual effects, 2009), digital compositor
- Matt Shumway (former SCAD student), animation supervisor
- Allan Toellner (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009), lighting technical director
- Huan Tran (B.F.A., visual effects, 2006), lead lighting technical director
- M.F.A. visual effects student Frank John Unger, effects technical director
- Kirsten Yamaguchi (M.F.A., animation, 2009), animator
- Ting-Chun Yang (M.A., animation, 2012), lighting technical director
Nov 28, 2012
Many work on "Rise of the Guardians" film
More than a dozen SCAD students and alumni, all employed by DreamWorks Animation, worked on the 2012 feature film "Rise of the Guardians."
Students:
Alumni:
Many work on "Rise of the Guardians" film
More than a dozen SCAD students and alumni, all employed by DreamWorks Animation, worked on the 2012 feature film "Rise of the Guardians."
Students:
- Savannah M.F.A. visual effects student Andrew Dehner is a lighting technical assistant at DreamWorks Animation.
- Savannah M.F.A. visual effects student Aditya Prabhu is a lighting technical assistant at PDI/DreamWorks.
- Atlanta M.F.A. visual effects student Tim Schneider (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011) is a lighting technical assistant at DreamWorks Animation.
Alumni:
- Dorien Gunnels (B.F.A., visual effects, 2010, Savannah) is a lighting artist at PDI/DreamWorks.
- Kurt Kaminski (B.F.A., visual effects, 2008, Savannah) is a lead lighter at DreamWorks Animation.
- Matt Kiefer (B.F.A., visual effects, 2009, Savannah) is a lighter at DreamWorks Animation.
- Ginka Kostova (B.F.A., computer art, 2003, Savannah) is a lighting lead at DreamWorks Animation.
- David Lewis (M.F.A. visual effects, 2012, Savannah) is a lighting technical assistant at DreamWorks Animation.
- Jonathan Moore (B.F.A., visual effects, 2008, Savannah) is a lighting artist at DreamWorks Animation.
- William Moten (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011, Savannah) is a lighting technical assistant at DreamWorks Animation.
- Christy Page (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011, Savannah) is a lighting technical assistant at DreamWorks Animation.
- Brian Ratchford (B.F.A., visual effects, 2008, Savannah) is a surfacing artist at DreamWorks Animation.
- Kai Wang (B.F.A., visual effects, 2011, Savannah) is a lighting technical assistant at DreamWorks Animation.
Writing
Apr 10, 2013
Blunk wrote two pieces for Verge magazine
B.F.A. writing student Raine Blunk wrote two pieces for Verge magazine: "The Humble Plant" and "Obama's Visit to Cambodia."
Blunk wrote two pieces for Verge magazine
B.F.A. writing student Raine Blunk wrote two pieces for Verge magazine: "The Humble Plant" and "Obama's Visit to Cambodia."
Apr 10, 2013
Barkley wrote about using Twitter
M.F.A. writing student Grace Barkley wrote "5 Ways to Boost Your Small Business Twitter Account" for the blog Brazen Life. The article also was syndicated on the Huffington Post.
Barkley wrote about using Twitter
M.F.A. writing student Grace Barkley wrote "5 Ways to Boost Your Small Business Twitter Account" for the blog Brazen Life. The article also was syndicated on the Huffington Post.
Apr 10, 2013
Kigar wins Writers' Studio Writing Contest
B.F.A. writing student Taylor Kigar won first place in the first Writers' Studio Writing Contest for her piece, "Wives' Tale."
Kigar wins Writers' Studio Writing Contest
B.F.A. writing student Taylor Kigar won first place in the first Writers' Studio Writing Contest for her piece, "Wives' Tale."
Apr 10, 2013
Young interned at Georgia Public Broadcasting
B.F.A. writing student John Young wrote numerous articles for Georgia Public Broadcasting as part of his Winter 2013 internship.
Young interned at Georgia Public Broadcasting
B.F.A. writing student John Young wrote numerous articles for Georgia Public Broadcasting as part of his Winter 2013 internship.
Feb 13, 2013
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
SLIDELUCK Savannah features alumni, student
The first SLIDELUCK Savannah, a nonprofit slideshow and potluck event, featured travel photos by Kristine K. Stevens (M.F.A., contemporary writing, 2011), senior web content manager at SCAD Savannah, in the juried digital exhibition. Other alumni, noted on Stevens' blog post, also participated in the event:
• Tobia Makover (M.F.A., photography, 2001)
• Daniel E. Smith (M.F.A., painting, 1999)
• Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 2000)
• Lisa Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
• Liz Darlington (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Jose Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011)
• Geoff Johnson (B.F.A., graphic design, 1992)
• Xavier Robles de Medina (B.F.A., animation and painting, 2012)
• Bailey Davidson (M.F.A., photography, 2002)
• Randy Akers (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
• Aimee Petkus, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student
Contact Communications
- communications@scad.edu
- 912.525.5225
Events
Celebrate achievements of Ralph Rucci, support worthy cause at exclusive SCAD Seen Gala
May 22, 2013
'Urinetown' closes season with modern, comedic romp
May 23, 2013 - May 26, 2013
News
- May 17, 2013
SCAD performing arts ends season May 23-26 - May 06, 2013
SCAD Museum of Art honored - May 06, 2013
SCAD team named finalist - May 03, 2013
SCAD presents annual Sand Arts Festival
Recognition
- Craig Stevens receives educator prize
- C&R Press publishes Chris Bundy book
- Absher was named Liz Claiborne Design Scholar
- Builteman, Bowerman chair contest finalists