School of Foundation Studies
Through foundation studies courses, students build visual, conceptual and creative abilities essential to their development as professionals. Students expand their critical thinking skills 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.
SCAD has the only dedicated school of foundation studies in the United States. All faculty members have terminal degrees and are dedicated to teaching foundation studies.
SCAD has the only dedicated school of foundation studies in the United States. All faculty members have terminal degrees and are dedicated to teaching foundation studies.
Foundation Studies
Foundation studies 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.View this program
Minors
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Events
Art F1rst Lecture Series
Feb. 10, 2012
Open Model Sessions
Feb. 11, 2012
News
- July 07, 2011
Faculty receives Vulcan Materials awards - July 06, 2011
Student artwork featured on Strathmore pads - June 13, 2011
Whoopi Goldberg heralds SCAD on 'The View' - May 10, 2011
Applaud Sand Arts Festival winners
Recognition
- Moeller collaborates on instructional videos
- South Magazine profiles Matt Stromberg
- Davis and Rise receive teaching awards
- Whittington, Turk win Working Artists Project
Related Links
- Academic Policies
- Blog: School of Foundation Studies
- Collaborative Learning Center
- SCAD In Your Area
- Sand Arts Festival
