SCAD Commencement 2021 - Presentation of Degrees: SCAD Class of 2020
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Watch the Friday, May 28 Presentation of Degrees ceremony for the SCAD Class of 2020, streaming live right here at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 28
Presentation of Degrees ceremony — SCAD Class of 2020
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009 (formerly Verizon Amphitheatre)
The afternoon ceremonies feature a review of achievements before students are called to walk across the stage and receive their diploma covers.
6 p.m. – Presentation of Degrees ceremony for the SCAD Class of 2020
Doors open at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre at 5 p.m.
Welcome – Audra Price Pittman, vice president of SCAD Atlanta
Alumni remarks – Mahalia Latortue (M.F.A., film and television, 2020), 2020 SCAD Atlanta excelsus laureate
Special remarks – Michael Chaney, professor of film and television; Sarah Collins, professor of fashion
Presidential address – SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace
Presentation of Degrees
The names of 2020 graduates who virtually attended are announced at the end of the ceremony.
Outstanding graduates, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Master of Architecture, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Urban Design – Honor Bowman, chair of fine arts
Master of Arts – Judy Salzinger, associate chair of advertising
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Ted Michalowski, professor of illustration; Ashwin Inamdar, professor of animation; Sarah Collins
Bachelor of Arts – Michael Chaney
Closing remarks – Bianca Townsend, industry and alumni engagement manager