Continuing Education and Summer Programs

Participants explore their personal style in either ceramics or printmaking and develop their skills within their chosen medium to develop ideas for lesson plans and teaching strategies. Each workshop meets for a total of 30 instructional hours, equal to 3.0 SDUs or PLUs*. Graduate credit is not granted for this program.

A course record containing the number of instructional hours is provided to participants following the successful completion of each workshop. This record can be submitted to the applicable state for professional development units pending evaluation and approval.

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Session Dates
July 22-28, 2012
 

Program Fees
Registration fee    $50
Housing fee    $295
Program fee    $450

Extended Early Bird program fee $375 (due April 1)

 

Registration Requirements
Participation is open to educators at all grade levels who complete the registration requirements. The program fee includes all instruction, workshop supplies and relevant field trips. . The nonrefundable $50 fee is required to secure a place in the program. Program and housing fees are due by July 1. After July 1, registrations are accepted on a space available basis. Scholarship applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Students must submit all application documents at the time of registration in order to be considered for scholarships. 

 

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Location
Classes are held at SCAD Atlanta's main building, 1600 Peachtree St., in Midtown Atlanta.

Housing
Bed and bath linens are not provided; however, linens are available for purchase during the online registration process.

Meals
Morning coffee is provided (Monday through Friday) for all participants. Meals are the responsibility of each participant.

Cancellation Policy
If a participant cancels after confirmation of acceptance has been sent, a $100 cancellation fee is retained from the amount refunded. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to the start of the program, 80 percent of funds are reimbursed.

* Professional Learning Units-Georgia teachers who require professional learning units to maintain statewide teaching certification may receive PLUs for the successful completion of the Educator Summer Seminars. A course record is issued to principals, schools or school districts upon completion of the program to verify participation. One PLU is earned for each 10 contact hours of classroom instruction. No college credit is earned.

Schedule
Sunday (residential participants only)
4-5 p.m.    
Check-in, 1600 Peachtree St. (residential participants only)

6-8 p.m.    
Looping shuttle to various Atlanta locations*

Monday
9 a.m.-noon   
Workshop

Noon-1 p.m.   
Lunch on your own

1-4 p.m.           
Workshop

Tuesday
9 a.m.-noon   
Workshop

Noon-1 p.m.   
Lunch on your own

1-4 p.m.           
Workshop

6-8 p.m.    
Looping shuttle to various Atlanta locations*

Wednesday
9 a.m.-noon   
Workshop

Noon-1 p.m.   
Lunch on your own

1-4 p.m.           
Workshop

Thursday
9 a.m.-noon   
Workshop

Noon-1 p.m.   
Lunch on your own

1-4 p.m.           
Workshop

6-8 p.m.    
Looping shuttle to various Atlanta locations*

Friday
9 a.m.-noon   
Workshop

Noon-1 p.m.  
Lunch on your own

1-4 p.m.           
Workshop

4-5 p.m.       
Early checkout, ACA House (residential participants only)

Saturday
8-10 a.m.   
Checkout, ACA House (residential participants only)

*     There is a $5 fee per night for use of the looping shuttle. The shuttle loops between SCAD and one of the following locations each night: Virginia Highlands, a historic neighborhood that offers shopping, dining and nightlife; Decatur, a city that combines a storied, historic downtown with the social scene of a college; and Poncey Highlands, a pedestrian-friendly village in Virginia Highlands.
 
Ceramics
Participants explore the ceramics medium hands-on in the studio with a variety of clay-based projects transferable to any grade level. These projects include creating sculpture, fabricating ceramic maps, and printmaking with clay and pigment. Throughout the week, an additional emphasis is placed on using public artwork and public spaces as a teaching tool.

Printmaking
This hands-on workshop addresses beginning and intermediate techniques in monoprint, relief and polyester plate lithography and how to apply these in the classroom. Participants have the opportunity to learn new techniques in printmaking as well as hone existing skills while working on a series of prints to establish a portfolio representing several different techniques in the print media. Daily activities include hands-on experiences, rolling critiques and peer interaction.

Educator Program Scholarships
A limited number of educator summer program scholarships is offered. Licensed educators currently working in a public or private K-12 school or institute of higher learning are eligible. Priority consideration is given to first-time participants. Scholarships are offered in varying amounts and may include travel. Awards are summer-specific; therefore, upon acceptance of a scholarship, the applicant must commit to attend a 2012 SCAD summer program. Scholarship recipients share residence hall rooms; meals are not included.

Scholarship Application Process
Applicants must submit a completed program of interest online registration form with the registration fee. Supporting documents below must be sent together to scadsummereducator@scad.edu

• Essay outlining why you should be considered for the program of interest and how participation in the program will benefit your students.
• Professional resume detailing your educational qualifications and professional experience
• Letter of support from principal detailing your effectiveness and commitment as an educator
• Digital portfolio including five samples of your students' work (not returnable)
• Program of interest registration and all supporting documents for the scholarship application must be received at the same time. Incomplete inquiries are not reviewed for scholarship consideration.

View the Summer at SCAD brochure.

Questions? Contact us at atless@scad.edu.

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