Michael
Fink
Dean, School of Fashion
B.M., University of Cincinnati
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First year at SCAD:
2010
Credentials/past experience:
Women's fashion director, Saks Fifth Avenue; men's designer buyer, IMAGNIN; men's design buyer, Bergdorf Goodman
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Championing emerging fashion designers
In the news:
The New York Times (Jan. 15, 2012): "Sunday Styles"
Inspiration for teaching:
"I love the constant flow of energy and ideas that our students bring to class every day. Directing them toward their future is exhilarating."
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Carmela
Spinelli
Chair, fashion and accessory design
- B.A., St. Joseph's College
- M.A., Parsons The New School for Design
First year at SCAD:
2010
Credentials/past experience:
Associate chair of fashion, Parsons The New School for Design
Awards, recognition, honors:
Lisa Taylor Fellowship, Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum
Organizations:
College Art Association, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Copper Hewitt National Design Museum, Costume Society
Publications and/or presentations:
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, "The Legacy of Yves Saint Laurent"
Inspiration for teaching:
"Students!"
Courses:
FASH 247 History of Fashion
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Sarah
Collins
Associate chair, fashion
- B.A., art, Oglethorpe University
- M.F.A., fashion, SCAD
First year at SCAD:
2005
Credentials/past experience:
Stylist for TV and print; costume designer for theater and independent film; freelance designer
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Started the fashion program at SCAD Atlanta
Awards, recognition, honors:
Eve Brown Award, Wendell Brown Award, Donald C. Agnew Award for Distinguished Service, Chiaroscuro Juried Art Show Award, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Greek Scholarship Award, The Earl Blackwell Endowed Scholar, Chi Omega Atlanta Alumni Association Scholarship, Playmakers Scholarship
Organizations:
Fashion Group International, Omicron Delta Kappa, Chi Omega
Publications and/or presentations:
- "Expanding Your Fashion Portfolio: Spring/Summer Trends for a Shaky Economy," Atlanta Life Magazine, March 2009
- "Dressing Sexy," Atlanta Life Magazine, February 2008
- "Footwear Fetish," Atlanta Life Magazine, November 2007
- "Men and Style," Atlanta Life Magazine, October 2007
- "Look Your Best As You Age," Atlanta Life Magazine, June 2007
- "Everyone's Doing It: Why It Is Natural To Judge What Others Wear," Atlanta Life Magazine, May 2007
- "The Truth About Trends," Atlanta Life Magazine, January 2007
- "Skip the Holiday Sweater," Atlanta Life Magazine, November 2006
Inspiration for teaching:
"I find nothing more inspirational as a designer than working with students. I am constantly amazed by the creativity and the problem-solving skills that they have. They inspire me to research new ideas and apply new concepts to my work."
Courses:
- FASH 247 History of Fashion
- FASH 300 Computer-aided Fashion Design
- FASH 420 Senior Collection I
Artist statement:
"I am a storyteller at heart. Whether I am designing fashion or costumes, drawing, painting or writing, I have a story to tell. I get inspired not by pictures, objects or concepts, but by the stories each of these hold and how they relate to everyone's individual narrative."
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