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
DrawingContact School of Foundation Studies
- foundationstudies@scad.edu
- Hong Kong/Savannah/eLearning: 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100
- Atlanta: 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700
Contact Admission
Events
Reception: SCAD School of Foundation Studies Faculty Drawing Exhibition
Mar. 26, 2010
SCAD Career Fair
Apr. 09, 2010
Sidewalk Arts Festival
Apr. 24, 2010
News
- Jan. 14, 2010
SCAD holds Gallery Hop Jan. 22 - Oct. 02, 2009
Student wins national art competition - Sep. 28, 2009
SCAD presents annual Art Materials Trade Show
Recognition
- Exhibitions by foundation studies faculty
- Stefani Joseph featured in exhibitions
- Heather Deyling featured in juried exhibition
Related Links
- Academic Policies
- Art Materials Trade Show
- Blog: School of Foundation Studies
- Blog: School of Foundation Studies
- FATE Regional Conference
- Sand Arts Festival
