April 19-21, 2018 | #SCADForwardFest
Step into the future at SCAD ForwardFest
As new tools and technologies power a seismic shift in visual effects, immersive storytelling opportunities have transcended limits and branched into augmented and virtual realities. Join forward-thinking professionals and emergent content creators who are leading the way at this interactive exploration of digital media’s future.
A letter from the president
SCADFILM embraces the power of immersive storytelling to transform the media landscape. The prominence of visual effects, AR/VR, and AI elevate narrative experiences beyond the imagination. Encounter mixed reality with games and films, reimagine fine arts with virtual painting, and enjoy presentations and demonstrations from industry pioneers during our first-ever SCAD ForwardFest.
SCAD proudly supports the growth and advancement of the entertainment arts industry in Georgia, the top destination for feature filmmaking. SCAD alumni contribute to films at the vanguard of innovation, including 2018 Academy Award-winners "Blade Runner 2049," "Coco," "Get Out," and "The Shape of Water." This year, Jeff White (M.F.A., computer art, 2004) became the latest SCAD alumnus to earn a Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Look to SCAD graduates for the future!
Welcome to SCAD ForwardFest,
Paula Wallace
SCAD president and founder
A school for every creative pursuit
SCAD offers more than 40 programs of study across 11 schools. Top ranked by The Hollywood Reporter, Art & Object, The Rookies, Red Dot Design, and more, The University for Creative Careers has more programs and specializations than any other art and design university in the U.S.
School of Animation and Motion
SCAD School of Animation and Motion students deliver captivating moments across multiple platforms. From illuminating fantastical realms and characters to expertly integrating motion media in virtual studio environments and public spaces, animation, motion media design, and visual effects students develop the acumen, creativity, and dexterity necessary to launch their creative careers.
School of Creative Technology
Combining technical mastery with artistic sensibility, students become architects of the imagination in the SCAD School of Creative Technology as they pioneer immersive realities and award-winning attractions, video games, and mobile apps. With a detailed curriculum that prepares students for a wide range of careers in different media, the School of Creative Technology offers degrees in applied AI, game development, immersive reality, interactive design and game development, and themed entertainment design.
School of Film and Acting
With resources that rival Hollywood studios, award-winning professors, stunning locations, professionally run casting offices, and stellar film and television festivals, the SCAD School of Film and Acting is the ideal place to launch into the film and television industry. The SCAD acting, cinematography, editing, film and television, production design, and sound design programs prepare students to command roles onstage, on screen, and behind the scenes in films, live performances, TV sitcoms, dramas, music videos, commercials, and more.