Educators
Professional Development
SCAD supports the dedication and contributions of educators by providing opportunities for professional development and growth in SCAD's inspiring community of artists, designers and accomplished faculty members.
Educators who are employed full-time or part-time capacity at the kindergarten through university level at a public or private institution recognized by the applicant's state department of education at the time of application may be eligible to receive a half-tuition scholarship to attend SCAD at any location or via SCAD eLearning.
To be eligible to receive this award, an educator must apply and be accepted to SCAD and must provide proof of employment in good standing from his or her school administrator or human resources department. These awards are available to qualified applicants to undergraduate or graduate degree programs at SCAD.
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To be eligible to receive this award, an educator must apply and be accepted to SCAD and must provide proof of employment in good standing from his or her school administrator or human resources department. These awards are available to qualified applicants to undergraduate or graduate degree programs at SCAD.
There are many ways to visit SCAD.
Summer Programs
Art Educators' Forum provides educators the opportunity to rejuvenate and recharge their creative energies while learning new skills through a variety of education and recreational activities in the midst of a bustling art scene.The Advanced Placement Institutes are weeklong sessions at regional sites authorized by the College Board for high school teachers of AP courses. Participants gain the critical information, tools and strategies needed to build and advance successful AP programs at their schools, while enjoying access to SCAD's outstanding facilities and vibrant learning environment.
Educator Summer Seminars are intensive five-day workshops based on a visual arts discipline. With emphasis placed on studio work, the seminars may also include demonstrations, lectures and local field trips. Participants receive individualized instruction and explore a variety of hands-on methods and processes, with content designed especially for educators and their creative classrooms. Workshops are held in SCAD Atlanta facilities and participants have access to all of the university's resources. In addition, Atlanta's energetic scene provides participants with a variety of fun-filled educational and recreational activities.
Offered each quarter
Educator Seminars are offered throughout the school year for teachers to engage in an intensive weekend that will enrich their passion for art and teaching, while also fulfilling professional development requirements.SCAD offers Continuing Education classes and workshops in Atlanta, Savannah, and online quarterly throughout the year. Participants learn new creative skills and techniques in small groups. SCAD Continuing Education is open to youth and adults,and most classes and workshops do not require prior experience.
Additional resources
SCAD Challenge Lesson Plans
Launch your students into their college careers with the SCAD Challenge scholarship competition. By guiding your students through creating their best work and submitting it using professional presentation, you can help your most talented students to secure scholarship funding for their college educations.
Need some ideas to get you started? Check out the lesson plans below to help you prep your students for the competition and kick their creativity into high gear.
- Filmmaking
- Writing art critiques
- Storytelling through camera techniques in film
- Photographic abstraction
- Thematic photography
- Basic fashion construction with non-traditional materials
- Handbag design using recycled materials
- Lamp design with repurposed objects
- Lesson plan example 1: Fantascope animation
- Lesson plan example 2: Light painting
- Lesson plan example 3: Figure drawing on prepared paper
- Lesson plan example 4: Picasso style self portrait
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June 06, 2012
SCAD eLearning summer quarter orientation
June 11, 2012
News
- May 15, 2012
SCAD Cinema Circle screens "Yellow Submarine" - May 15, 2012
Sequential art presents free Mini-Comics Expo - May 14, 2012
SCAD honors student films at SCADemy awards - May 10, 2012
Isabel and Ruben Toledo named honorary chairs
Recognition
- Novel co-authored by Jackie Lewis released
- Anthology invites Ellis Rosen to participate
- MTV Geek lists Tradd Moore as No. 10
- Comics Bulletin ranks Williams No. 8
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