From SCAD to the Studio: Alumni Voices

Meet SCAD alumni who transformed their creative passions into careers across animation, game development, visual effects, and beyond. In this candid conversation, accomplished alumni share their journeys from the classroom to the industry — including the lessons they learned along the way, how they landed their first opportunities, and the experiences that helped shape their careers. Hear firsthand what it takes to break into competitive creative industries, build meaningful connections, and turn your SCAD experience into a career. Come ready for real-world advice, inspiring stories, and plenty of insight for charting your own path after SCAD!

Panelists
Zaire Davis (M.A., film and television, 2022), staff writer, Somewhere Animation
Vinod Krishnan (M.F.A., animation, 2020), production technical director, 20th Television Animation
Kat Shea (B.F.A., sequential art, 2008), background lead, Awesome Inc.
Amy Sherrier (B.F.A., sequential art, 2014), character designer, President Curtis