Foundation Studies

Class room of painting teacher instructs student

Foundation studies classes consist of studio work augmented by slide lectures, demonstrations, field trips and critiques. In these courses, students learn to manipulate the principles and elements of art while developing technical skills with various tools and media.

Through foundation studies, students expand their critical thinking abilities and deepen their understanding of visual language. They are prepared to evaluate and consider new concepts and materials encountered in major programs and in the professional world.

To determine foundation studies requirements and electives, students should consult the curriculum list for each major.

Viewing events for December 2, 2008

Dec. 11, 2008-Feb. 15, 2009
"Darkness and Light" Exhibition by Stephen Antonakos
ACA Gallery, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.
Whether realized in neon or presented in drawings and models, Stephen Antonakos' architectural interventions engage individual viewers visually, spatially and mentally in the here and now. A gallery talk with Antonakos and guest curator Marshall N. Price is scheduled Jan. 22, 5 p.m., followed by a reception until 8 p.m. Both the exhibition and the reception are free and open to the public.

Dec. 12
SCAD-Savannah Hosts Holiday Gallery Hop
Friday, 6-8 p.m., Savannah galleries, various, Savannah, Ga.
The Savannah College of Art and Design will host a holiday gallery hop. Refreshments will be provided at Red Gallery and Pei Ling Chan Gallery, and shuttles run between all stops. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, read the press release, e-mail SCAD exhibitions or visit .

Jan. 5, 2009
Winter Quarter Begins
SCAD-Savannah, SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-eLearning, (various locations), (various cities), USA/International
Read the academic calendar.

Jan. 16, 2009
Drawing and Design Center Workshop: Sighting and Measuring Techniques
Friday, 2-4 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.
Room 435C
This workshop includes demonstrations and individual instruction to help students understand basic drawing techniques to sight and measure subjects in order to better understand proportion and scale. The workshop is free and open to SCAD students, faculty and staff. For more information, e-mail Amanda Dumas-Hernandez.

Jan. 30, 2009
Drawing and Design Center Workshop: Value Drawing
Friday, 2-4 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.
Room 435C
This workshop includes demonstrations and individual instruction to help students understand basic drawing techniques to sight and measure subjects in order to better understand proportion and scale. The workshop is free and open to SCAD students, faculty and staff. For more information, e-mail Amanda Dumas-Hernandez.

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