SCAD Rising Star courses
SCAD Rising Star students participate in two five-quarter credit hour courses taught by SCAD faculty. By successfully completing these courses, participants earn college credits toward a SCAD degree or may transfer credits to other accepting institutions.
Atlanta courses
SCAD Rising Star courses in Atlanta offer students an unparalleled academic experience within a diverse urban environment filled with museums, parks, music venues, and more. Small classroom sizes and individualized instruction help students find their voices in a vibrant city.
Savannah courses
From professional-caliber resources in inspired historic settings to one-on-one guidance from renowned instructors, SCAD Rising Star courses in Savannah provide the perfect backdrop for students to begin their college journey.
Course selection
Upon acceptance to SCAD Rising Star, students are asked to indicate their preference of courses. Students are placed in courses based upon receipt of the $250 program fee and space availability. Placement in the student's top selections is not guaranteed.
Courses may include demonstrations, lectures, studio work, and local field trips. Students also have access to the university's extensive resources, from cutting-edge studios to vast libraries.
Recommended course pairings:
- Two foundation studies courses
- Two general education courses
- Foundation studies course + general education course
- Foundation studies course + major-specific course
- General education course + major-specific course
Credit/evaluation
在成功完成项目,每个圣udent earns 10 quarter hours of college credit that may be applied toward a bachelor's degree at SCAD or another college or university. Course credits are applied to degree requirements at the discretion of the accepting institution. Professors evaluate academic performance and artistic progress at the conclusion of the program.
Supplies
SCAD Rising Star students are responsible for purchasing their own class supplies. Supply expenses vary by course. A list of supplies is provided with each student's specific course schedule and supplies may be purchased at theSCAD bookstoreupon arrival in Atlanta or Savannah. Photography students must possess a digital camera, with a minimum 6.1-megapixel capability. Students should not purchase supplies for any class until they have been admitted to the program and receive their course schedule, as classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis upon payment of the program fee.
Enrollment after SCAD Rising Star
SCAD willwaive the SAT/ACT test requirementfor admission consideration through Fall 2023.The university is currently test-optional, meaning students may choose to submit test scores if available, but applications from students without test scores will also be considered. The lack of test scores will not impact the university's evaluation of a student's application or scholarship consideration.
Students who participate in SCAD Rising Star will gain valuable experience, as well as build and enhance their portfolio, all while refining their skills under the guidance and instruction of SCAD faculty. Satisfactory completion of SCAD Rising Star with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher may qualify students for admission to SCAD for further undergraduate study if they have submitted all required first-time first-year application materials.
These students also may be invited to continue their SCAD Rising Star experience as SCAD joint enrollment students. Through joint enrollment, students take one or multiple online courses each quarter with other freshmen; eligible students may earn up to 25 quarter hours of credit. Students who wish to be considered for early admission should contact the admission department.
Contact
竹荚鱼新星亚特兰大
P.O. Box 77300
Atlanta, GA 30357
404.253.3475 or 877.722.3285
[email protected]
SCAD Rising Star Savannah
P.O. Box 2072
Savannah, GA 31402
912.525.5667 or 800.869.7223
[email protected]