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
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Events
Open your mind at open model sessions
May 24, 2013
Open your mind at open model sessions
May 24, 2013
News
- May 03, 2013
SCAD presents annual Sand Arts Festival - April 01, 2013
SCAD to host International Festival April 6 - March 29, 2013
SCAD to hold Sidewalk Arts Festival April 27 - March 12, 2013
SCAD to host "postHaus"
Recognition
- John Hopkins publishes Dan Frantz article
- Moeller travels as Royal Talens guest artist
- Pariano wins Gesture Jan in Park prize
- Moeller collaborates on instructional videos
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- Sand Arts Festival