fsyr101 first year experienceFirst Year Experience Course Manual

contents

SCAD Mission ............................................................................................................................................4

SCAD: The University for Creative Careers ....................................................................................5

Founded ......................................................................................................................................5

Type of Institution .....................................................................................................................5

President ......................................................................................................................................5

Degrees Offered ........................................................................................................................5

Mascot ...........................................................................................................................................5

Colors ............................................................................................................................................5

Schools, Majors and Minors ...................................................................................................6

Enrollment ...................................................................................................................................7

Faculty/Staff ...............................................................................................................................7

SCAD Facilities...........................................................................................................................7

Alma Mater ..................................................................................................................................7

2011-12 Academic Calendar ..................................................................................................................8

Assignments ............................................................................................................................................ 10

Course Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 13

Learning Successful Self-Management ......................................................................................... 15

Enhancing your Academic Experience ......................................................................................... 17

Advising and Curriculum Overview ............................................................................................... 21

Course Registration ............................................................................................................................. 24

Career and Alumni Success .............................................................................................................. 28

Major and Career Exploration .........................................................................................................30

The Art of Being a Professional ....................................................................................................... 31

Preparing for the Next Quarter ....................................................................................................... 32

SCAD PRO Adviser/Major Declaration ........................................................................................ 35

Appendix I Glossary .............................................................................................................................37

Appendix II How to Calculate Your GPA ..................................................................................... 42

Appendix III Complaints and Appeals .......................................................................................... 43

Appendix Iv: Code of Student Conduct Summary .................................................................. 47

The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for professional careers, emphasizing learning through individual attention in a positively oriented university environment.

scad: the university for creative careersscad mission

The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees to prepare talented students for professional careers. As the most comprehensive art and design university in the world, SCAD offers more than 40 majors and more than 50 minors at distinctive locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; in Hong Kong; in Lacoste, France; and online through SCAD eLearning.

SCAD has more than 20,000 alumni and offers an exceptional education and unparalleled career preparation. The diverse student body, consisting of more than 10,000 students, comes from all 50 United States and nearly 100 countries worldwide. Each student is nurtured and motivated by a faculty of more than 700 professors with extraordinary academic credentials and valuable professional experience. These professors emphasize learning through individual attention in an inspiring university environment. SCAD’s innovative curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources and has garnered acclaim from respected organizations and publications, including 3D World, American Institute of Architects, BusinessWeek, DesignIntelligence, U.S. News & World Report and the Los Angeles Times.

For more information, visit scad.edu.

FOuNDEDIn 1978 by Paula Wallace, Richard Rowan, May Poetter

and Paul Poetter

TyPE OF INSTITuTIONIndependent, nonprofit, tax-exempt, accredited

PRESIDENTPaula Wallace

DEgREES OFFERED• BachelorofArts• BachelorofFineArts• MasterofArchitecture• MasterofArts• MasterofArtsinTeaching• MasterofFineArts• MasterofUrbanDesign

MASCOTArt the Bee

COLORSGold and black

4 5SCAD MISSION SCAD: ThE uNIvERSITy FOR CREATIvE CAREERS

SChool oF FouNDATIoN STuDIES

MinorsDrawing

SChool oF lIbERAl ARTS

Majors• Arthistory• Artsadministration• Cinemastudies• Teaching• WritingMinors• Artsandentertainmentmanagement• British-Americanstudies• Businessmanagementandentrepreneurship• Creativewriting• Museumstudies• Newmediaart

ENROLLMENT

More than 10,000 students from all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. Approximately 10 percent of the student body is international.

FACuLTy/STAFF

SCAD employs more than 1,500 full- and part-time employees. Of more than 700 full- and part-time faculty, 75 percent hold terminal degrees.

SCAD FACILITIES

In Savannah, Georgia., SCAD has nearly 70 facilities, totaling more than 2 million square feet. This unique urban location includes classrooms, studios, computer labs, darkrooms, galleries, libraries, theaters, residence halls, dining facilities and fitness centers. Adaptive reuse of many remarkable structures has helped preserve an important part of Savannah while providing SCAD with facilities that serve as a living laboratory for the study of the arts, architecture and design.

SChOOLS, MAjORS AND MINORS

SCAD’s majors and minors are organized into eight schools. Each school has a dean, and each major department has a chair responsible for providing administration and leadership. Minors are offered in most undergraduate degree programs, as well as in other areas designed to enhance students’ career preparation.

The schools, undergraduate majors and minors are organized as follows:

SChool oF buIlDINg ARTS

Majors• Architecture• Architecturalhistory• Furnituredesign• Historicpreservation• Internationalpreservation• Interiordesign• UrbandesignMinors• Culturallandscape• Electronicdesign

SChool oF CommuNICATIoN ARTS

Majors• Advertising• Graphicdesign• Illustration• Illustrationdesign• SequentialartMinors• Advertisingcopywriting• Scientificillustration• Storyboarding

SChool oF DESIgN

Majors• Designforsustainability• Designmanagement• Fibers• Industrialdesign• Jewelryandobjects• Servicedesign

Minors• Exhibitiondesign• Interactiondesign• Marinedesign

SChool oF FAShIoN

Majors• Accessorydesign• Fashion• Fashionmarketingandmanagement• LuxuryandfashionmanagementMinors• Menswear

SChool oF FIlm, DIgITAl mEDIAAND PERFoRmINg ARTS

Majors• Animation• Dramaticwriting• Equestrianstudies• Filmandtelevision• Interactivedesignandgamedevelopment• Motionmediadesign• Performingarts• Productiondesign• Sounddesign• Televisionproducing• VisualeffectsMinors• Charactertechnicaldirection• Conceptartforgames• Dance• Musiccomposition• Technicaldirection• Vocalperformance

SChool oF FINE ARTS

Majors• Painting• Photography• Printmaking• SculptureMinors• Bookarts• Ceramicarts• Portraitarts

ALMA MATERuNIquE, uNITED

Lyrics: Paula Wallace

Through all our daysWe will remember thisCommunityOf excellence which isDrawn from the MusesAnd each continentUnique, unitedMasterpiece in motion.

VisionandcourageTo surmount the testThat come with joys,With challenges and quests,Here taught and learnedA circle without endUnique, unitedMasterpiece in motion.

Many are oneConverged through love of artThe head, the handAnd certainly the heart.Now face to faceAnd then in memoryUnique, unitedMasterpiece in motion.

Founded in faithThat it would be the bestA global familyThat has been blessedBuilt for todayAnd for those years to comeUnique, unitedMasterpiece in motion.

Unique, unitedMasterpiece in motion.

6 7SCAD: ThE uNIvERSITy FOR CREATIvE CAREERS SCAD: ThE uNIvERSITy FOR CREATIvE CAREERS

FALL QuARTER 2011

Fall quarter begins-Atlanta, eLearning, Hong Kong, Savannah ....................................................................Monday, Sept. 12Lacoste quarter begins ..................................................................................................................................................Monday, Sept. 19Last day of classes-Lacoste .........................................................................................................................................Thursday, Nov. 11Last day of classes-Atlanta, eLearning, Hong Kong, Savannah ...................................................................Thursday, Nov. 17

WINTER QuARTER 2012

Winter quarter begins-Atlanta, eLearning, Hong Kong, Savannah .........................................................Wednesday,Jan.4Lacoste quarter begins ............................................................................................................................................ Wednesday,Jan.12MartinLutherKingJr.Dayholiday*-AtlantaandSavannah .............................................................................Monday,Jan.16Makeupclassday*-AtlantaandSavannah ................................................................................................................Friday,Jan.20Last day of classes-Lacoste ........................................................................................................................................Tuesday, March 8Last day of classes-Atlanta, eLearning, Hong Kong, Savannah ................................................................. Tuesday, March 13

*Requiredwhenholidayfallsonaregularlyscheduledclassdaysothatstudentsreceivenofewerthan20periodsof instruction per class each quarter.

The traditional academic year extends from fall through spring, encompassing three quarters and nine classes. Many students take advantage of optional summer programs including off-campus programs, as well as summer classes offered in Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste and online.

SPRINg QuARTER 2012

Spring quarter begins-Atlanta, eLearning, Hong Kong, Savannah ..........................................................Monday,March26Lacoste quarter begins ....................................................................................................................................................Monday, April 4Last day of classes-Lacoste .......................................................................................................................................Thursday,May26Last day of classes-Atlanta, eLearning, Hong Kong, Savannah ................................................................... Thursday, May 31Commencement ..............................................................................................................................................................Saturday,June2

‡ Classes are held on Memorial Day during commencement week.

SuMMER QuARTER 2012

Summer quarter begins-Atlanta, eLearning, Hong Kong, Savannah......................................................... Monday,June25Lacoste quarter begins ..................................................................................................................................................Monday,June27Last day of classes-Lacoste .......................................................................................................................................Thursday,July28Last day of classes-Atlanta, eLearning, Hong Kong, Savannah ..................................................................Thursday, Aug 30

2011-12 academic calendar

8 92011-12 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2011-12 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

BLACkBOARD POSTINg – DuE BEFORE SESSION 2

You must post a picture of yourself along with a brief introduction on the course Blackboard page. In your introduction, include two things that you are most excited about and two things that concern you about beginning your studies at SCAD. Your adviser will provide further instruction during the first class.

MySCAD SCAvENgER huNT – DuE BEFORE SESSION 3

This assignment introduces students to the numerous resources available through MySCAD. Through this assignment you will see language exclusive to MySCAD. Please note that tabs are the options that run across the top of the Web page (Home, Student Workspace, My Info, etc.). Channels are the boxes that you will find under each tab. For example, under the Resources tab you will see the Forms channel and departmental directory.

Please find the following information:

Student Financial ServicesWhich tab has all of your financial aid information including your billing statements?

Tab: _______________________________________

Where can you access your SCAD Card account to check your balance?

Tab: _______________________________________

Channel: ____________________________________

Academic ServicesWhere can you find a link to available academic resources, such as the Drawing and Design Center, The Writers’ Studio, and Peer Tutor Connection?

Tab: _______________________________________

Channel: ____________________________________

WherecanyouaccesstheJenLibraryWebsite?Tab: _______________________________________

Channel: ____________________________________

Where can you find electronic forms such as the course withdrawal form, course substitution form and FERPA authorization?

Tab: _______________________________________

Channel: ____________________________________

Office: ______________________________________

General ResourcesSome majors require specific software. Students have access to tutorials for all of this software (and more) at lynda.com. Where can you access this through MySCAD?

Tab: _______________________________________

Channel: ____________________________________

Please complete the following activities:

You are asked to continually update your contact information with SCAD so you can be reached in case of emergency. Please visit the My Info tab. Under My Personal Info channel, please make sure all information is correct for you. What are three pieces of info that SCAD asks you to keep current through this tab?

____________________________________________________________________________________

Dining hall menus can be accessed via MySCAD > Resources tab > Department Directory > SCAD Dining. What are the lunch options for entrees at Café SCAD next Tuesday?

____________________________________________________________________________________

Go to http://www.laundryview.com/lvs.php?s=320 and click on your building’s laundry room. Find the weekly stats link. What day(s) of the week have the highest usage?

____________________________________________________________________________________

VisittheResourcestab.IntheFormschannel,chosetheRegistrarcategoryfromthedropdownmenu.SelecttheFERPA authorization form. What are the two levels of authorization you choose from?

____________________________________________________________________________________

TransportationUnder which tab and channel can you find a link to the bus schedule?

Tab: _______________________________________

Channel: ____________________________________

Looking at the current bus schedule, answer the following about how you would get to your first class of the week on time.

Location of class: _____________________________

Time of class: ________________________________

Bus line: ____________________________________

Bus type (A, B, Shuttle) ________________________

Get on bus at _________ location at __________ time

Arrive at _____________location at __________ time

Visithttp://scad.transloc.com.WhichtwolinestravelpastForsythPark?

____________________________________________________________________________________

assignments

10 11ASSIgNMENTS ASSIgNMENTS

PASSPORT – DuE BEFORE SESSION 9

You will be given a “passport” booklet at the first class meeting. It is very important that you do not lose this booklet. Each section of the passport requires you to complete a different task to receive credit. Detailed instructions on the different events will be provided by your instructor or orientation assistant. Once you complete the required task, you will receive a stamp verifying that you have received credit for that section. Your completed passport will be turned in during Session 9 as part of your final grade. Only stamps in the correct location will result in full credit.

REQuIRED STAMPS

You must receive a stamp for SCAD security and student success and advising.

• SCAD security—Attend one of the SCAD security workshops; these workshops provide tips and techniques that will help make your experience at SCAD safe and secure.

• Student success and advising—Attend the Majors and Minors Fair or the Major Open House.• Majors and Minors Fair—Attend the SCAD Majors and Minors Fairs organized by the office of student success

and advising. The Majors and Minors Fairs will take place on Friday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the River Club, 3MartinLutherKingJr.Blvd.

• Major Open House—You are also encouraged to attend the Major Open House meeting of your choice. Your adviser will provide a detailed schedule including dates and times during FYE. If you attend the Majors and Minors Fair, you may attend the Major Open House meeting as an additional stamp.

ADDITIONAL STAMPS

You must complete the requirements for four of the following:

• Counseling and student support services—VisittheCSSSofficesandcompleteadepression,substanceabuse,ADHD,anxietyoreatingdisorderscreening,orahealthycoping/lifestyleindex.Acounselorwillprovideyouwithafollow-up email containing your screening results. All results are confidential. (Bradley Hall, first floor, 115 E. York St.)

• Service Opportunities for Students—Participate in one of the many service opportunities organized by SOS. For moreinformation,call912.525.8800orvisitblog.scad.edu/sos.

• Student Activities Council event—Attend one of the numerous SAC events throughout the quarter. Watch for lectures,movies,theMasqueradeBall,comediansandconcerts.Visitblog.scad.edu/activityformoreinformation.

• Athletics event—Attend one athletics event. For the athletics calendar, visit scadathletics.com. Stamps will be given out at the press box or statistics table.

• Intramurals, recreation and fitness—VisitClubSCAD,attendafitnessclass,orparticipateinarecreationalorintramuralevent.SchedulesareavailableonMySCADorbycalling912.525.6001.

• International student services office—AttendoneoftheannualeventsheldbytheISSO.Seescad.edu/issofor events.

• The Writers’ Studio—Attend a writing workshop or schedule an appointment for a writing consultation. See scad.edu/writingcenterforaschedule.

• Residence life—Attend a residence life FYE stamp program. See the Blackboard site for details.• Career and alumni success—Attend any career and alumni success workshop, employer visit or meet individually

withacareeradviserduringthequarter.Visitscad.edu/careersformoreinformation.• SCAD Cycling Skills 101 workshop—see Blackboard for details.• Learning Resource Hive—Attend an individual peer tutoring session or a Bee Skilled workshop during the

quarter.VisittheMySCADwebsiteformoreinformation.• Jen Library Tour—attend one of several library tours during the quarter. More information will be on Blackboard.• Additional Stamp—see your FYE instructor for more information

COuRSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to aid the transition to the university and to prepare students for academic success and professional careers. Success strategies, SCAD policies, and information regarding major and career options are addressed through group and individual exercises, projects and lectures. First-year Experience is required of all first-year students during their initial quarter at SCAD.

COuRSE OuTCOMES

The FYE course is designed to further success in the university environment. Upon successfully completing this course, students will work with their instructor to declare a major. As a result of FYE, students will be able to:

• Identifyandunderstandstrategies foracademicsuccess,enhancing theireducationalexperienceatSCAD.

• Identify appropriate university resources and develop relationships with students and staff, thuscontributing to their engagement with the SCAD community.

• UnderstandmajorsandcurriculumrequirementsavailableatSCADandrecognizecareeroptions.

SCAD ATTENDANCE POLICy

Attendance in this class is required and will be taken by the orientation assistant during each session. FYE is a discussion-based seminar. It allows excellent opportunities for self-discovery as well as peer and staff interaction. Because this class meets for such a short time, students are permitted only one absence; makeup work may be assigned and must be completed by the assigned date. If a student must miss class, it is essential that he or she notify the instructor in advance. Students should be on time to class; anyone who is more than 15 minutes late may be counted as absent.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: FLu-RELATED ABSENCES

In an effort to reduce the spread of the H1N1 virus, SCAD is implementing various protocols suggested for colleges and universities by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Students who experience flu-like symptoms should not attempt to attend class until 24 hours after the symptoms subside. Students who miss class due to the flu virus must contact their professors immediately, before class if possible but within 24 hours of the class meeting, to discuss makeup options, if available. Students should ensure that all absences are used wisely in case they become ill and need to miss class.

Students who contract the flu virus may be granted leniency with the attendance policy but must complete all required course assignments and attain all required learning outcomes. Individual circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the professor.

gRADINg OPPORTuNITIES

Students will receive a final grade in this class of Pass (S) or Fail (U), which will be recorded on the SCAD transcript. Students who receive a failing grade are required to retake this class every quarter until they pass. The grade is based on the successful completion of three assignments, as outlined below. Late assignments will not be accepted. Credit hours are not given for the class, but successful completion of the course is required in order to graduate. Instructors reserve the right to modify grading policies or any other portion of this syllabus at any time, so long as those modifications are in accordance with SCAD’s student handbook and the offices of student involvement and student success and advising.

course introduction

12 13ASSIgNMENTS COuRSE INTRODuCTION

ACADEMIC INTEgRITy

Under all circumstances, students are expected to be honest in their dealings with faculty, administrative staff and fellow students. In class assignments, students must submit work that fairly and accurately reflects their level of accomplishment. Any work that is not a product of the student’s own efforts is considered dishonest. Students must not engage in academic dishonesty as doing so can have serious consequences. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Cheating, which includes, but is not limited to (a) the giving or receiving of any unauthorized assistance in producing assignments or taking quizzes, tests or examinations; (b) dependence on the aid of sources, including technology, beyond those authorized by the instructor when writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems or carrying out other assignments; (c) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the university faculty or staff; or (d) the use of unauthorized assistance in the preparation of works of art.

Plagiarism, which includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. Plagiarism also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.

Submission of the same work in two or more classes without prior written approval of the professors of the classes involved.

Submission of any work not actually produced by the student and submitting the work without full and clear written acknowledgement of the actual author or creator of the work.

TIME MANAgEMENT vS. SELF-MANAgEMENT

At some point during your university experience, you will have difficulty completing a project or getting to class on time. Life has deadlines, and learning to meet these will help you to earn better grades, develop a good reputation among your professors and peers, and make progress toward your goals.

Often, this is referred to as time management. Because it’s not possible to actually manage time, what you should focus on is self-management. This includes learning how to make choices that effectively manage all of your obligations including school, family, clubs,work, etc. Just remember:Learning to manage your time is really learning to manage yourself.

TIPS FOR SCAD STuDENTS:

1. Take advantage of waiting time (i.e. riding the bus, waiting for class to start, time in between classes). Carry sketchbook, reading, class notes or flash cards with you.

2. Find several good places that allow for concentration. What interferes with your concentration (noise, friendsorfamily,TV,phone,Internet)?

3. Be specific about how you intend to use your time. For example, instead of saying “I’m going to study three hours today,” say, “I’m going to sketch for my drawing class for an hour, revise my design project for an hour and read for my art history discussion for an hour.”

4. Utilize Fridays as workdays. Get assignments started instead of putting them off until Sunday. Additionally, some professors will have makeup classes on Fridays.

5. Use a calendar/planner/phone/email to organize tasks. Include due dates for projects, tests, quizzes or critiques.

6. Ask for help. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet with professors, tutors or advisers to help you evaluate your progress and make changes when needed.

7. Allow for flexibility. Things inevitably come up that you weren’t expecting. You get sick, oversleep, have to suddenly go home, you get invited to go out with friends, etc.

8. Schedule rewards. Your midterm week is a nightmare, but it will all be over Thursday by 1:30. Schedule a fun afternoon or a nice dinner with some friends; your brain will need it, and you can relax knowing that you’re not supposed to be doing anything else.

9. Keep trying new systems. If your cell phone calendar isn’t big enough, buy a paper one. If your paper one keeps getting torn, try using email reminders. If you have too many things written down each day, trycolor-codingorprioritizingtaskstohelpsimplify.Veryfewstudentsmakeitthroughtheirmajorswithout some kind of self-management system; keep trying until you find one that works for you.

learning successful self-management

14 15COuRSE INTRODuCTION LEARNINg SuCCESSFuL MANAgEMENT

TIME WASTER

One solution I will apply: _________________________________________________________________________________

SOLuTION

Learning StylesLearning styles refer to the ways you prefer to approach new information. Each of us learns and processes information in unique ways, though we share some learning patterns, preferences and approaches. Knowing your own style also can help you to realize that other people may approach the same situation in a different way from your own or why you may struggle in a particular course.

Take a few minutes to complete the following questionnaire to assess your preferred learning style. Begin by reading the words in the left-hand column. Of the three responses to the right, circle the one that best characterizes you, answering as honestly as possible with the description that applies to you right now. Count the number of circled items and write your total at the bottom of each column. The questions you prefer will offer insight into how you learn.

1. WHen I TRy TO COnCenTRATe...

2. WHen I vISUALIze...

3. WHen I TALK WITH OTHeRS...

4. WHen I COnTACT PeOPLe...

5. WHen I See An ACqUAInTAnCe...

6. WHen I ReLAx...

7. WHen I ReAD...

8. WHen I SPeLL...

I grow distracted by clutter or movement, and I notice things around me other people don’t notice.

I see vivid, detailed pictures in my thoughts.

I find it difficult to listen for very long.

I prefer face-to-face meetings.

I forget names but remember faces, and I tend to replay where we met for the first time.

IwatchTV,seeaplay,visit an exhibit or go to a movie.

I like descriptive examples, and I may pause to imagine the scene.

I envision the word in my mind or imagine what the word looks like when written.

I get distracted by sounds, and I attempt to control the amount and type of noise around me.

I think in voices and sounds.

I enjoy listening, or I get impatient to talk myself.

I prefer speaking by telephone for serious conversations.

I know people’s names and I can usually quote what we discussed.

I listen to the radio, play music, read or talk with a friend.

I enjoy the narrative most, and I can almost “hear” the characters talk.

I sound out the word, sometimes aloud, and tend to recall rules about letter order.

I become distracted by commotion, and I tend to retreat inside myself.

I see images in my thoughts that involve movement.

I gesture and communicate with my hands.

I prefer to interact while walking or participating in some activity.

I remember what we did together and I may almost “feel” our time together.

I play sports, make crafts or build something with my hands.

I prefer action-oriented stories, but I do not often read for pleasure.

I get a feel for the word by writing it out or pretending to type it.

enhancing your academic experience

16 17LEARNINg SuCCESSFuL MANAgEMENT ENhANCINg yOuR ACADEMIC ExPERIENCE

SCAD RESOuRCES

Learning Resource HiveThe Learning Resource Hive provides academic support to maximize student learning by offering a variety of supplemental programs designed to provide students with individual attention focused on their specific academic needs. Learning resource programs are provided to students free of charge. To further explore academic resources, click on the “Academic Resource” link in the MySCAD department directory.

What we do: Peer Tutors provide one-on-one tutoring in various subjects and software. Students can make an

appointment via the Peer Tutor Connection (online appointment system) accessible through MySCAD. Peer tutor connection access: 1. MySCAD Student Workspace tab 2. Scroll down to Learning Resource Network english Language Guides help international students with resources and ongoing support in English.

This program is designed to help students who have completed ESL courses. Students can make an appointment via the Peer Tutor Connection (online appointment system) accessible through MySCAD.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Sessions: SI Leaders assist students with math, physics and other courses in a group setting outside of the classroom environment.

Academic Resource Workshops: Designed to promote student success and enhance academic and learning skills. Workshops have a cross-departmental focus and are led by trained peer tutors and staff. An updated schedule of workshops can be found on the Learning Resource Hive page in MySCAD.

Learning Resource network: Referrals to other learning resource programs are available upon request.

Contact 218JenLibrary,201E.BroughtonSt.,Room218,912.525.5735 Email: tutor@scad.edu

Drawing and Design CenterThe Drawing and Design Center is available to assist students in foundation studies courses such as drawing, 2-D design and color theory outside of class. Individual tutoring and group workshops are available, and locations and hours vary by quarter. Students can connect with a peer tutor by registering on Peer Tutor Connection in MySCAD.

Contact Wallin Hall, 312 E. 37th St., and Anderson Hall, 412E.AndersonSt.,912.525.6705 Email: ddcenter@scad.edu

The column with the highest total represents your primary processing style. The column with the second-most choices is your secondary style.

Visuallearnersrememberthemostfromimages,charts,graphsanddiagrams.Theytendtoworkoutideasthroughimagesandexplainconceptsthroughpictures.Visuallearnersshouldtrytopiecetogethercomplicatedconceptsandrelationships through a concept map or relationship diagram.

Auditory learners retain information through listening and speaking. They tend to remember details of stories if heard rather than read. Auditory learners should try to talk through difficult concepts with others and read out loud to themselves.

Tactile learners learn best by doing. They benefit from moving around while studying and seeing concept demonstrations. Tactile learners should try to study in spaces that allow them to shift positions and move around and benefit from participating in active learning processes.

By Marcia L. ConnerAdaptedfromhttp://agelesslearner.com/assess/learningstyle.html

What are your strengths as a student and artist? List them.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

What are your weaknesses as a student and artist? What do you struggle with?

_______________________________________________________________________________________

How can you address those weaknesses? Which SCAD resources can help?Draw a line linking your weaknesses as a student to the department or office that can help.

9. WHen I DO SOmeTHInG

neW...

10. WHen I ASSemBLe An OBJeCT...

11. WHen I InTeRPReT

SOmeOne’S mOOD...

12. WHen I TeACH OTHeR PeOPLe...

TOTAL

I seek out demonstrations, pictures or diagrams.

I look at the picture first and then, maybe, read the directions.

I examine facial expressions.

I show them.

vISUAL

I want verbal and written instructions, and to talk it over with someone else.

I read the directions, or I talk aloud as I work.

I rely on listening to tone of voice.

I tell them, write it out, or I ask them a series of questions.

AUDITORy

I jump right in to try it, keep trying and try different approaches.

I usually ignore the directions and figure it out as I go along.

I focus on body language.

I demonstrate how it is done and then ask them to try.

TACTILe/KInSeTHeTIC

18 19ENhANCINg yOuR ACADEMIC ExPERIENCE ENhANCINg yOuR ACADEMIC ExPERIENCE

The Writers’ StudioThe Writers’ Studio offers students, faculty and staff individualized and small group assistance with all aspects of the writing process, including pre-writing strategies, structuring ideas, developing a thesis statement and other projects, including creative and personal writing.

When students arrive prepared to think about and discuss their writing, they benefit from more tailored attention from consultants, making the student-led approach a key factor in successful consultations. The central aim of The Writers’ Studio is to help students become more confident, effective and independent writers. For this reason, The Writers’ Studio does not function as a proofreading or editing service, nor does it act as a substitute for students’ relationships with teachers, advisers or thesis committee members.

To schedule an appointment or receive more information, visit The Writers’ Studio website on MySCAD under the StudentWorkspacetab/LearningResourceNetworkchannel.Youcanalsocall912.525.4707.

Contact Room219,JenLibrary,201E.BroughtonSt.,912.525.4707 Email: write@scad.edu Appointments:http://scad.mywconline.com

Counseling and Student Support ServicesStudentsmayencounterchallenging lifeexperiencesthat interferewiththepursuitoftheirgoalsand/orpersonalgrowth. Counselors are available to assist students with short-term individual counseling, ongoing support groups and referrals to community resources. The office also plans educational workshops and provides self-help resources. Assistance is offered for a wide range of concerns, and services are free. Confidentiality is guaranteed within legal limits and ethical guidelines.

Call912.525.6971tomakeanappointmentoremailthestudentcounselingofficewithanyquestionsatcounseling@scad.edu.

Disability ServicesIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, SCAD offers educational services that provide equal opportunity for people with disabilities. Students must provide documentation of their disability. The office of disability services has adopted the ADA definition of disability: “Disability defined is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of an individual” (ADA, 1990). All reasonable accommodations are determined for students on an individual basis.

Inordertoreceiveacademicadjustmentsand/orreasonableaccommodations,studentsmustcontactanaccommodationspecialist in counseling and student support services to make their specific accommodation requests known.

Formoreinformation,call912.525.6971oremailthedisabilityservicesofficeatdisability@scad.edu.

Deaf ServicesThe deaf services department assists hearing-impaired or deaf students in effectively communicating with other students, faculty and staff. Staff members meet with students to evaluate their communication needs; register students for classes; coordinate interpreting schedules; recruit, hire, train and supervise staff interpreters; provide interpreting services for staff and extracurricular activities; and provide in-service training for faculty and staff using interpreters.

Contact BradleyHall,Room124,912.525.6971 Email: counseling@scad.edu, disability@scad.edu

What is student success and advising?Student success advisers serve as the primary contact for all undergraduate students in order to assist them in successfully completing an educational program at SCAD. Advisers assist students in assessing and matching their own interests, skills and abilities to programs available at SCAD; help students with major declaration as well as course selection, sequencing and registration; and provide students with accurate information about SCAD policies, procedures, resources and programs.

What are the adviser’s responsibilities and the student’s responsibilities?Adviser

• Servesastheprimaryresourceandguideinacademicservices.• Assistsindevelopingeducationalgoalsandselectingamajor.• Recommendscourseselectionforregistration.• ServesasareferralforSCADresources.

Student• Schedulesandattendsadvisingappointments.• BecomesfamiliarwiththepoliciesintheSCADcatalogandstudenthandbook.• Followsthroughonactionsidentifiedinacademicorfacultyadvisingmeetings.• KnowsacademicstandingandacademicneedsatalltimesinordertofulfillSCADdegreerequirements.• Learns and meet course requirements, appropriate course sequencing and any other SCAD

requirements.• RegistersviatheWebontheassigneddatesandmakesallschedulechangesbeforetheendofthe

drop/addperiod.• Acceptsfinalresponsibilityforalldecisions.

Catalog yearThe “catalog year” defines what curriculum students will follow while at SCAD. Students will follow the curriculum from the catalog that is current during their first quarter of enrollment at SCAD. Curricula can change from year to year, but students will continue to follow the curriculum from their first term of enrollment. Students can change to a newer catalog with the assistance of an adviser if changes will be beneficial to the student.

gENERAL EDuCATION REQuIREMENTS

SCAD CoreThe SCAD core of foundation studies and general education courses is designed to provide undergraduate students with the essential skills necessary for success at SCAD. Foundation studies provide students with a studio foundation that builds visual, conceptual and creative abilities essential to their development as professionals. General education courses in liberal arts are designed to develop students as critical thinkers by providing an intellectual foundation and breadth of knowledge for life-long learning.

Students are required to complete SCAD core coursework within their first 90 hours of study.Organizing these courses into a two-year sequence allows students to complete necessary prerequisites for future study and also prepares them for the work of the major. The SCAD core may consist of a combination of the following courses. Students should consult their programs of study for specific course requirements.

Foundation Studies Courses• DRAW100:DrawingI:FormandSpace• DRAW101:DrawingII:CompositionandMedia• DSGN100:DesignI:ElementsandOrganization• DSGN101:Color:TheoryandApplication

advising and curriculum overview

20 21ENhANCINg yOuR ACADEMIC ExPERIENCE ADvISINg AND CuRRICuLuM OvERvIEW

Undergraduate mathematics Competency RequirementSCAD ensures that all undergraduate students are able to demonstrate fundamental mathematics competency in one of three ways: by successfully completing MATH 100 College Mathematics, MATH 101 Intermediate Mathematics or MATH 201 Applied Mathematics (required for architecture majors); by passing the university’s math competency exam during their first term of enrollment; or by presenting proof of qualifying math scores on the British A-level or AS-level, Hong Kong A-level or AS-level, Advanced Placement, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination, College-level Examination Program, French Baccalaureate, German Abitur or International Baccalaureate examinations. These scores may qualify for transfer credit in addition to satisfying the mathematics requirement.

Students who have successfully completed a course similar in content and level of instruction to MATH 100 College Mathematics, MATH 101 Intermediate Mathematics or MATH 201 Applied Mathematics at another college or university may be allowed to transfer that course in satisfaction of the mathematics requirement.

Students who are confident in their math ability may take SCAD’s math competency exam to be exempt from MATH 100. Students may attempt the exam one time during their first term of enrollment. Exam dates will be arranged and publicized through the office of student success and advising.

Students who are exempt from or who score above the minimum on the SCAD math competency exam may take any mathornaturalscienceclasstosatisfythenaturalsciences/mathematicsgeneraleducationrequirement.Studentsshould consult with a staff adviser before registering for any math or science courses to be sure they meet the requirements for their specific program of study.

• DSGN102:DesignII:3-DForminSpace• DSGN204:4-DDesign

General education Courses• ARTH100:SurveyofWesternArtI• ARTH110:SurveyofWesternArtII• CMPA100:SurveyofComputerArtApplications -OR–• CMPA110:AdvancedSurveyofComputerArtApplications• COMM105:SpeechandPublicSpeaking

natural Sciences/mathematics (choose one of the following)• ANAT100:GeneralAnatomy• ASTR101:IntroductiontoAstronomy• BIOL100:EnvironmentalScience• MATH100:CollegeMathematics*• MATH101:IntermediateMathematics• MATH230:Pre-calculus• PHSC101:IntroductiontoPhysicalScience• PHYS201:AppliedPhysics

*see Undergraduate Mathematics CompetencyRequirement

Social/Behavioral Science (choose one of the following)• ANTH101:IntroductiontoAnthropology• BUSI250:Macroeconomics• COMM205:InterculturalCommunication• POLS100:IntroductiontoAmericanGovernment• POLS110:ContemporaryIssuesinAmericanPolitics• PSYC101:IntroductiontoPsychology• PSYC126:APsychologyofSelf• PSYC260:CreativeThinkingTheoriesandProcesses• PSYC280:PsychologyofGroupProcesses• PSYC325:PsychologyofMassMedia

Students should consult with their faculty adviser or staff adviser when selecting or registering for any general education or elective course to ensure that the course meets the requirements of the program.

Students must meet prerequisites in order to register in any course.

General education electivesQualifying general education electives are offered in arts administration, anatomy, anthropology, architectural history, art history, astronomy, environmental science, business, Chinese, cinema studies, communications, creative writing, English, French, German, liberal arts, math, museum studies, music, philosophy, physical science, physics, political science, psychology, Spanish and writing.

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MySCAD REgISTRATION INSTRuCTIONS

Remember: The earlier you register, the better your chances for getting the classes you want! Watch your SCAD email account for your registration date and time.

1) Log on to MySCAD.2) Click on Student Workspace tab.3) Look for “Registration Tools.”4) Click on “Look up Classes.”5) Under “Select a Term,” select the upcoming quarter, click “Submit.”6) Usethesearchtermstofindtheclassyouarelookingfor.Subjectandcoursenumberaresufficient. Examples: For DSGN 101: Color: Theory and Application, you would choose “Design” and enter “101” in

course number. For ARTH 100: Survey of Western Art I, choose “Art History” and enter 100.7) Lookatyourchoicesofclassselectionsandchoosetheonethatbestfitsyourschedule/preferences.8) When you have found the class you want, click on the box to the left and scroll to the bottom. Click

“Register.”9) Repeat the process with your other two classes.

Things to keep in mind:• Registeronyourassigneddayandtimetoensureyougetaseatintheclassesyouneed.Someclasses

fill within minutes.• ThequickestwaytoregisteristoknowtheCRNs(coursereferencenumbers,e.g.,24932)ofthecourses

you want to take. Before registration, keep a list of which sections you would prefer. When registering, enterthemunderAdd/DropClassesinsteadofdoingasearch.

• Havealternateclassesselectedincaseaclassyouoriginallyselectedisfull.• Youcanchangeyourscheduleasmuchasyouneedtoonlineuntilclassesbegin.• Rememberthattheidealscheduleistwostudiosandonelecture.Keepyourstudiosondifferentdays

of the week to avoid having two major projects due on the same day.• Taketraveltimeandtransportationintoconsiderationwhenmakingyourschedule.• Ifyouaskotherstudentsaboutprofessorstotake,rememberthateverystudenthasadifferentideaof

whatmakesagoodprofessor.Inotherwords,don’task,“Ishe/shegood?”Instead,ask,“Whatarehis/her assignments like?”

What to do if the class you want is closed• Registerforanalternatetimeorchooseanalternatecourse.Ifyoucannotfindanappropriatecourse,

contact your adviser. Your adviser can notify the proper department to investigate opening additional courses.

• Checkonlineoften.Manystudentsdropandaddcoursesthroughoutthequarterandoverthebreaks.• Don’tpanicorassumethecoursewillnotopen.Besuretocommunicatewithyouradviserandfaculty

within your department.

kEy ACADEMIC POLICIESThe student is responsible at all times for knowing SCAD academic policies and procedures. Students should retain a copy of the SCAD catalog to reference policy and regularly monitor their MySCAD email for updated university information. Students should consult with their adviser if they have any questions concerning policy. Some of the key policies that first-year students should know include:

Academic standingGood standingFor undergraduate students, good academic standing is defined by a 2.0 overall GPA. For graduate students, good academic standing is defined by a 3.0 overall GPA.

REgISTRATION WORkShEET

Intended major ___________________________________________________________________________ Timeticket/registrationtime ____ / _____/ ________at ______ a.m./p.m. _____________________________

• Studentsshouldregisterforclassesasclosetotheirtimeticketaspossible.• Full-timestudentsshouldberegisteredinthreecoursesor15credithours.• Consultyourprogramofstudyworksheet,SCADPROadviserandyourcatalogfordegreerequirements,

course sequencing and prerequisites.

Recommended courses (choose three)

Alternate courses

course registration

SuBjECT CODE

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Academic warningAn undergraduate student whose term GPA falls below 2.0 for any quarter or a graduate student whose term GPA falls below 3.0 for any quarter receives a warning that his or her academic status is unsatisfactory.

ProbationAn undergraduate student whose term GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive quarters is placed on academic probation and is notified by the university. Students who are placed on probation must meet with their staff adviser before the end of the second week of the next quarter to establish a success plan. Students on probation may not withdraw from any class and must abide by the terms outlined in their probation letter. Undergraduate students are removed from probation when they achieve a GPA of at least 2.0.

SuspensionAn undergraduate student whose term GPA falls below 2.0 for three consecutive quarters is suspended from the university for one calendar year. After that time, the student may submit a written petition to the registrar to return to SCAD. The petition should include all potential justification for continued enrollment at SCAD, including, but not limited to, counseling, tutoring, medical treatment or academic success programming. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.

If the student is reinstated, he or she returns on academic probation, must meet with a staff adviser prior to registering for classes and must complete an academic success program as outlined by the reinstatement letter. This may include the requirement to register for specific courses or to take a reduced course load.

DismissalA student who has been suspended and reinstated, and does not meet satisfactory academic progress during the first quarter of his or her return, is dismissed from the university.

AttendanceStudents are expected to attend all scheduled classes and examination periods on time. Absences in excess of four per quarter result in a failing grade for the course. Absence or tardiness in excess of 15 minutes is considered absence for the class period.

Dropping and adding coursesFirst-termstudentsmaymakechangestotheirschedulesduringdrop/addweek,thefirstfivebusinessdaysofthequarter. Continuing students may add or drop classes via MySCAD from the date of their emailed registration time through the first five business days of the quarter. Students may not add courses or change their schedule following drop/addweek.

WithdrawalStudentsmaywithdrawfromaclassfromtheendofdrop/addweekthroughthelastdayofthequarter.Students receive no credit and a grade of “W” for the course. The withdrawal process is accessed through the Forms channel in MySCAD. Withdrawal from one or more classes may alter financial aid status or eligibility. Students should consult with a student financial adviser for details. Students who stop attending a class without officially withdrawing are considered in violation of the SCAD attendance policy and receive a grade of “F.”

Graduation requirementsThe B.F.A. and B.A. degrees are awarded to students who have earned a minimum of 180 hours in an approved major. All undergraduate degree candidates must earn an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) or better, as well as a 3.0 (B) or better in their major area of study. Students can earn grades of C or D and receive credit for coursework. However, in order to reach a 3.0 in the major, students will need to earn the necessary As to counterbalance any Cs or Ds earned. Students who are not able to earn the required 3.0 GPA in the major area may repeat courses to improve their GPA at any time during their program. Normal tuition charges will apply. The final 45 hours of any degree program must be completed at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

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This session will feature an introduction to CASS and the resources available to students and alumni hosted by a career adviser who works specifically with freshman and sophomore students.

Lynnie Ashworth – lashwort@scad.eduSean P. McGee – smcgee@scad.edu

ABOuT CAREER AND ALuMNI SuCCESSThe office for career and alumni success exists to help students and alumni attain their professional goals by aiding them in developing, evaluating and implementing career goals. Career advisers provide individual guidance about résumés, cover letters, portfolios, interviews and job search strategies.

Individual career coaching and advisingIndividual career advising is available to provide students with career development and professional job and internship search assistance. Advising sessions provide guidance in choosing a major, writing résumés and cover letters, making portfolio presentations, honing interview skills, and developing networking and self-promotional techniques to prepare you for the job market.

Career resource libraryThe office for career and alumni success serves as a resource and referral center for students and alumni seeking information about employment, post-graduate study, competitions, internships and other career-related opportunities.

Career FairThe annual Career Fair features dozens of top employers offering internship and career opportunities to SCAD students and alumni.

Jobwire and College CentralJobwireisanemailthatgoesouttostudentseveryFridaywithcurrentjobpostingsfromCollegeCentral,anonlinejobposting site that lists hundreds of job and internship opportunities at top companies. TosubscribetoJobwire,goto:http://www.scad.edu/connect/career-services/job-wire.cfmToregisterforCollegeCentral,goto:http://www.studentcentral.com/

Workshops and industry eventsA comprehensive slate of career development workshops, industry panels and networking opportunities are held each quarter.

Alumni mentor databaseMore than 50 SCAD alumni have offered to reach out to students with encouragement and support, company and job information, and tips for relocation to various cities.

Job shadowingTo help determine a career direction, students can participate in a job-shadowing program to measure their interest in the field and get a sneak peek into the job world.

Summer Opportunities FairSummer camps and nonprofit community organizations recruit students for jobs, internships and summer volunteer opportunities at this fair. This helps students gain work experience, add to their résumés and give back to the community.

Additional stamps CareerandAlumniSuccess—Attendanyworkshoporemployervisitduringthequarter.Visitwww.scad.edu/careersfor more information.

career and alumni success

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Whether you are completely confident in the major(s) you want to pursue or are still undecided, this session will give you the tools to help explore the majors SCAD has to offer and the career options for those majors. You will have the opportunity to research your dream job(s) and the companies you might want to work for. You’ll also get to search for the courses at SCAD that can help you achieve the skills necessary to achieve your goals and help you land that dream job!

This session will be completed entirely through Blackboard; your FYE instructor will provide more information about completing this session.

MAjOR AND CAREER ExPLORATION RESOuRCES

Programs of study: Know the requirements for the programs at SCAD.• Student success and advisingMySCADwebsite – located in the Advising channel in your Student

Workspace tab. Click on “Programs of Study” to view requirements for each major and minor• SCAD’s website – go to scad.edu/programs. You can click on any program by school and view

requirements, career information, faculty and a comprehensive list of course descriptions.• Coursecatalog–gotothe2011-12catalogforthemostupdatedprograminformation.

Course descriptions: Learn about all the courses you can take at SCAD and explore options for electives. • SCAD’swebsite–gotoscad.edu/programs.Onceyouclickonaspecificprogramyou’reinterestedin,

there will be a tab for “courses” that allow you to view all courses for that particular major.• SCAD’s website – go to scad.edu/courses. You can view a complete listing of course descriptions

alphabetized. • CourseCatalog–gotothe2011-12catalogforthemostupdatedcourseinformation.

General job searching websiteswww.artcareers.com www.entertainmentjobs.comwww.wetfeet.com www.indeed.comwww.collegeart.org www.jobcentral.comwww.collegejobs.com www.monster.comwww.collegerecruiter.com www.nyfa.orgwww.coroflot.com www.salary.comwww.craigslist.com www.simplyhired.comwww.creativeheads.net www.careerbuilder.comwww.entertainmentcareers.com

Companies and organizations by majorGo to scad.edu/connect/career-services/professional-organizations-static.cfm to learn about companies andprofessional organizations for each major at SCAD.

The goal of this presentation is to help students utilize their education at SCAD to achieve their professional career goals. This session will include successful strategies for how to interact and work within a professional environment.

Classroom interaction ______________________________________________________________________

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Effective and appropriate communication _______________________________________________________

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Written and verbal communication ____________________________________________________________

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Creating an appropriate online presence ________________________________________________________

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Identifying resources _______________________________________________________________________

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Academic commitment _____________________________________________________________________

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major and career exploration the art of Being a professional

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Setting Goals

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Develop at least three goals for yourself for the winter and spring quarters. Make sure they follow the SMART model.

Goal 1: ______________________________________________________________________________

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Goal 2: _____________________________________________________________________________

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Goal 3: _____________________________________________________________________________

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Action Plan

Now that you have set your goals, list at least three to five things you plan to do during the winter and spring quarters to help you meet your goals. Incorporate the opportunities and resources that SCAD has to offer.

1. __________________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________________________

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5. _________________________________________________________________________________

SCAD Student Leadership Opportunities blog.scad.edu/leadershipSCAD Student Clubs blog.scad.edu/iccStudent Activities Council blog.scad.edu/activityService Opportunities for Students blog.scad.edu/sosOffice of Student Involvement 912.525.4400•involve@scad.edu

CLUB mAJOR/InTeReST AReACLUB BLOGADDReSSblog.scad.edu/[insert]

3rd Act Performing Arts iiiact

16x9 Film 16x9

Advertising Cooperative Advertising adcoop

AIGA SCAD Graphic Design aiga

American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Architecture, Interior Design, Historic Preservation aias

Art History Society Art History, Historic Preservation, Architecture History ahs

ASHRAE – SCAD Student Branch Architecture ashrae

Black Student Association Ethnic/Cultural bsa

Bookbinding Club Foundations/Fibers Bookbinding

Chinese Student Association Ethnic/Cultural csa

Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) Religious csf

CineClub Liberal Arts --

College Republicans Special Interest --

Contemporary Animation Society Film, Digital and Performing Arts cas

Cosplay Club cosplay

Digital Media Club VisualEffects dmc

Expressions Dance Club Performing Arts edc

F in Funny Improv Club Animation, Performing Arts, Film, Creative Writing improvclub

Fab Lab IndustrialDesign,JewelryandObjects,Furniture fablab

Fashion Buzz Fashion Marketing fashionbuzz

Fashion Haus Fashion fashionhaus

Fashion Illustration Club Fashion and Illustration fashillclub

Fibers Force Fibers fibersforce

Film Strip Club Film, Cinema Studies filmstripclub

FPS League Special Interest fps

Furniture Design Club Furniture Design furnituredesignclub

GLYPH Graphic Design --

Game Development Network Film, Digital and Performing Arts gdn

Gamers’ Guild ITGM ggo

Hillel Religious hillel

Humans vs. Zombies Academic and Community humvzomclub

IIDA/ASID Interior Design IIDAASID

Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Service Design, Sustainability idsastud

Intercultural Student Association Ethnic/Cultural isa

Kamikaze Sushi Community kamikaze

MetalsandJewelryStudentAssociation JewelryandObjects metals

MILAAP: Indian Student Association Ethnic/Cultural milaap

MOME Love Motion Media motiongraphicsclub

preparing for the next quarterSCAD Student Club Contact List

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NOMA Architecture, Interior Design, Historic Preservation nomas

Oglethorpe Chapter Architectural History --

Organization for Collective Urbanism Architecture, Urban Design ocuclub

Out of Time Radio Community outoftimeradioclub

PhotoGroup Photography photogroup

Print Club Fine Arts printclub

Professional Audio Student Organization Sound Design aes

Reformed University Fellowship Religious ruf

SCAD Belly Dance Club Other bellydanceclub

SCAD Bike Club Community --

SCAD Ceramics Club Ceramic arts minor ceramicsclub

SCAD College Republicans Other republicans

SCAD Drumline Community drumline

SCAD FreeThinkers Liberal Arts --

SCAD Illustration Club Illustration illustrationclub

SCAD Longboarding Community/Service --

SCAD Pokemon Peach League Special Interest spl

SCAD Queers & Allies Community/Service --

SCAD Storyboarding Liberal Arts storyboardingclub

SCAD Students for Gender Equality Community --

SCAD Swing Club Special Interest --

Scripted Dramatic Writing scripted

Sculpture Forum Community sculpfor

Sequential Art Society Sequential Art sas

Shoujo Phonebook Special Interest shoujo

Sketch Club Animation, Illustration, etc. sketch

SocietyforCollegiateJournalists(SCJ) Professional sjc

Stage and Film Combat Club PerformingArts/Film sfcc

Student Art Managers Arts Administration sam

Student Outdoors Adventure Club Recreation soac

Student Preservation Association Historic Preservation, Architecture spa

The Ponderers Liberal Arts ponderclub

Typography Club GraphicDesign/Illustration typographyclub

Union Graphic Design theunion

Vanguard:AYoungActivistClub Special Interest vanguardclub

West Indian Student Association (WISA) Community,Service,Ethnic/Cultural --

SKD: Sisterhood, Kindness and Diversity Special Interest zkd

visit the InterClub Council at blog.scad.edu/icc.

SCAD PRO AdviserThis online student curriculum and degree progress resource is available in the Advising channel under the Student Workspace tab in MySCAD. Students are strongly advised to thoroughly read the user manual, which cam be found below the link to SCAD Pro Adviser in the Advising channel.

SCAD PRO Adviser allows students and advisers to: • viewacurrentdegreeauditbasedonastudent’scurrentrequirementsandcatalogyear;• determinecoursechoicesforfulfillingrequirements;• accessalistofremainingrequirements;• process“whatif”scenariosforchangingmajorsoraddingminors;• useaplannertocreatecoursesequencingplansforfuturequarters;• lookaheadtodeterminehowfuturecoursechoiceswillfulfillrequirements.

Students can use SCAD PRO Adviser to determine course requirements for their intended major. Until students declare a major, a degree audit will be unavailable. In order to see a degree audit, click on the What-If tab. Select catalog year 2011–12 and a major or minor. Click “Process New” to see the major requirements.

major Declaration Students who have successfully completed FYE are allowed to declare their major by completing an Undergraduate Initial Declaration of Major form online. Once grades have been posted, students may complete the form through the Forms channel in MySCAD. Students are not required to declare a major at this time, and there is no deadline. Even after declaring a major, students may make changes to their major, minor or catalog year at any time by scheduling a meeting with their student success adviser.

Students who declare a major will receive a student success adviser who works with their major as well as a faculty adviser in their department. Faculty advisers are subject-matter experts and serve as mentors by helping students understand core requirements within the major and develop professionally. Students are recommended to meet with the faculty adviser on a quarterly basis and their student success adviser a minimum of once per year.

Students who do not want to declare a major will remain undeclared. Undeclared students are required to meet with their success adviser quarterly prior to registration. Success advisers will assist undeclared students in learning more about areas of interest and selecting courses that will be applicable to the majors the student is interested in.

Students can access the names and emails of their faculty and student success advisers in the Advising channel in MySCAD. Students should email their faculty adviser to request meetings. Meetings with student success advisers can be scheduled online through Appointment Plus in the Advising channel.

It is important for students to know the school their major is in. Refer to the front section of this book tocomplete the following:

My primary major of interest is ________________________________________________________________

This major is within the School of ______________________________________________________________

I am also considering as a double major or minor __________________________________________________

This program is within the School of ____________________________________________________________

scad pro adviser/major declaration

34 35PREPARINg FOR ThE NExT QuARTER SCAD PRO ADvISER/MAjOR DECLARATION

major declaration directions:1. Go to the Resources tab in MySCAD.2. Find the Forms channel (the box in the top right hand corner).3. Select “Registrar” in the drop down menu.4. Click on the “Undergraduate Initial Declaration of Major” form.5. Read the information, then click “Continue.”6. From the drop downmenu, please select the degree youwish to declare, i.e., Bachelor of Arts or

Bachelor of Fine Arts.7. From the second drop down menu, please select the major you wish to declare.8. Click “Continue.”9. Verifyyourselectionandclick“Submit.”10. If you plan on adding a minor, select the minor you would like to declare and click “Submit.”11. If you would like to add a second major, please schedule an appointment with your student success adviser.

Undeclared studentsMany students enjoy various aspects of art and design but are uncertain of what major to declare. It is essential to take the initiative to explore the different majors and minors offered at SCAD. You can start your research by doing the following:

1. Start a “majors exploration” journal. Write about the things you like about art and design. Keep notes about majors that interest you. (For example, “I like detailed, hands-on projects. I enjoy three-dimensional work. I am interested in research and enjoy learning new things.”)

2. The SCAD catalog and website are excellent places to begin your search. Read the course descriptions for each major. Look at the curriculum. Make notes in your journal about the majors that spark your interest.

3. Search the Internet for information about the art and design areas that interest you. Add this new information to your majors journal.

4. VisitthevariousSCADbuildings.Lookattheprojectsondisplay.Canyouseeyourselfcreatingtheclassprojects for this major?

5. Stop by the office of career and alumni success in Bradley Hall, 115 E. York St. Explore their resource library. Look at career books for each major that interests you. Write in your journal your likes and dislikes about the careers. You may also want to start thinking about summer jobs and internships that focusonyourareasofmajorcuriosity.TheofficeofcareerservicesproducestheJobwire,anonlineresource that lists professional openings, internships and freelance opportunities.

6. Experience the numerous, exciting out-of-classroom opportunities offered at SCAD. Participatein student organizations related to academic majors. Attend events, exhibitions, guest lectures and activities that promote interaction between students and professionals. Look for meeting times and dates of major-related events and activities in the department buildings, on the SCAD master calendar, and on District, the Savannah student news organization, at scaddistrict.com, and on The Connector in Atlanta, at scadconnector.com.

7. Talk to working artists and students in the career you are considering. Ask them how they got started, how they made their decisions, and what they think it takes to get hired and succeed.

8. Visittheofficeofalumniservicesandthe“WhereAreTheyNow?”sectionofthewebsitetofindoutwhere former SCAD students are working and in what types of jobs they have used their majors. The office of career and alumni success may also be able to provide contact information for alumni in your major area of interest.

9. Most importantly, be sure to meet with your student success adviser quarterly to discuss major declaration.

Academic StandingGood StandingFor undergraduate students, good academic standing is defined by a 2.0 overall GPA. For graduate students, good academic standing is defined by a 3.0 overall GPA.

Academic WarningAn undergraduate student whose term GPA falls below 2.0 for any quarter or a graduate student whose term GPA falls below 3.0 for any quarter receives a warning that his or her academic status is unsatisfactory.

ProbationAn undergraduate student whose term GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive quarters is placed on academic probation and is notified by the university. Students who are placed on probation must meet with their staff adviser before the end of the second week of the next quarter to establish a success plan. Students on probation may not withdraw from any class and must abide by the terms outlined in their probation letter. Undergraduate students are removed from probation when they achieve a GPA of at least 2.0.

SuspensionAn undergraduate student whose term GPA falls below 2.0 for three consecutive quarters is suspended from the university for one calendar year. After that time, the student may submit a written petition to the registrar to return to SCAD. The petition should include all potential justification for continued enrollment at SCAD, including, but not limited to, counseling, tutoring, medical treatment or academic success programming. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.

If the student is reinstated, he or she returns on academic probation, must meet with a staff adviser prior to registering for classes and must complete an academic success program as outlined by the reinstatement letter. This may include the requirement to register for specific courses or to take a reduced course load.

DismissalA student who has been suspended and reinstated, and does not meet satisfactory academic progress during the first quarter of his or her return, is dismissed from the university.

Accommodation – adaptation of the learning environment for students with disabilities to make it possible to have an equal opportunity. All reasonable accommodations are determined for students on an individual basis. In order toreceiveacademicadjustmentsand/orreasonableaccommodations,studentsmustmakeappointmentswiththedisability services coordinator each term to make their specific accommodation requests known.

Appeals – See Appendix III Complaints and Appeals for specific information.

Audit – Currently enrolled degree-seeking, non-degree-seeking or transient students who wish to enroll in a class but do not want to receive a grade may request through the registrar to audit the class, provided space is available. Auditing status is reflected by “N” on the grade report. Students must be eligible to register in the course they wish to audit. Degree-seeking students should consult a student success adviser before requesting to audit a class to determine the effect this may have on financial aid and scholarship status and awards.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – The Bachelor of Arts degree program is a four-year course of study requiring 180 quarter credit hours (equivalent to 120 semester credit hours) and incorporating a foundation studies curriculum, comprehensive general education curriculum, area of concentration curriculum and electives. The majority of the Bachelor of Arts

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curriculum consists of fine arts, humanities, general education and liberal arts courses. An area of concentration complements the coursework. The area of concentration allows students to develop knowledge and skill in a particular discipline.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) – The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is a four-year course of study requiring 180 quarter credit hours (equivalent to 120 semester credit hours) and incorporating a foundation studies curriculum, general education curriculum, major program curriculum and electives. The Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum is designed to focus intently on acquiring knowledge and skill in the arts and design. In the major program curriculum, students work toward developing knowledge, skills and a level of mastery in a specific discipline.

Catalog year – Undergraduate students are expected to follow the degree requirements of the course catalog in effect at the time of initial enrollment at SCAD. Specific course requirements, including prerequisites, are updated in the catalog annually. Students are expected to adhere to changes to individual courses of study. If the curriculum and degree requirements change during the five-year period after the student initially enrolls, the student may elect to follow the new degree requirements but may not move to a catalog earlier than his or her catalog of entry. If a student does not fulfill the degree requirements of the course catalog of entry within a five-year period, then he or she must follow the requirements of the catalog in effect at the end of that five-year period. Students who wish to double major or enroll in a minor must follow those requirements as listed in the catalog they are following for their primary major.

Chair – Each program at SCAD is led by a department chair. The chair manages faculty, develops course schedules and rotations and serves as a liaison to the institution administration. In addition, the chair will approve or deny course substitutions, prerequisite waivers and course exemptions, internships, and independent studies.

Channels – Channels are located within MySCAD. Each tab in MySCAD has labeled boxes that are called “channels.” You may hear faculty and staff refer to the “Advising channel” or “Forms channel” within your MySCAD account. You may move your channels around by selecting Content Layout in your MySCAD account.

CLeP – The College-level Examination Program is administered through the College Board to provide documentation of college-level achievement that may qualify a student for advanced standing. CLEP credit is awarded if certain requirements are met. Credit awarded by another college or university for CLEP is not transferable without proper documentation. Official CLEP scores from the College Board must be submitted to the office of admission. A maximum of 45 quarter hours of CLEP credit may be awarded. Transfer credit from all sources (including CLEP) may not exceed 90 quarter hours. Please see your student success adviser for more information.

Course Sequencing – Recommended course sequencing is located on the back of the Programs of Study for each major. Programs of Study can be found on the student success and advising website in MySCAD as well as its office in Bradley Hall. Course sequencing lists courses in a recommended order of completion. Students may vary from this sequence to fit their individual needs.

Dean – Each school within SCAD (building arts, communication arts, design, fashion, film, digital media and performing arts, fine arts, foundation studies, and liberal arts) has a dean who oversees each program in their school. Please see your student success adviser if you have questions about contacting your school dean.

Dean of Students – This office should be the first contact for a student or parent with a medical or family emergency. Staff may assist in getting urgent messages to students and contacting professors in the case of an emergency absence. This office also provides students with assistance regarding any non-academic problems they may be experiencing. The dean of students oversees the offices of residence life and housing, student involvement and student conduct.

Drop/add – The first five business days of each quarter during which students may change their class schedules. Students may still accumulate absences due to changing of a course schedule.

elective – There are three types of electives students may have: studio, free or major. Studio electives are any elective that is studio based while a free elective can be either studio or lecture based. When looking up classes in MySCAD, an indication will be made that the class is either a studio schedule type or a lecture schedule type. Major electives may be major specific or school specific. In SCAD Pro Adviser, a student’s options of major electives will be listed. Students should consult with faculty and student success advisers on choices for electives.

exemption – An exemption may be awarded by the appropriate department chair if a student displays the knowledge and skill sets required for a specific course. If an exemption is approved, the student is allowed to take another course in the same subject matter to replace it. Students must have the alternative course approved by the department chair prior to taking the course to ensure the substitution will be approved.

Faculty Adviser – Each student is assigned a faculty member within his or her declared major. Faculty advisers are subject-matter experts and serve as mentors by helping students understand core requirements within the major and develop professionally. Students are recommended to meet with the faculty adviser on a quarterly basis.

FeRPA – The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Students have specific, protected rights regarding the release of such records and FERPA requires that institutions adhere strictly to these guidelines. Students who want information from their education records to be shared with another person must complete a FERPA form. This form must be filled out electronically through MySCAD before any information will be shared with anyone other than the student.

Lecture class – Most general education classes are considered lecture classes including art history, speech and public speaking,English,naturalsciences,mathematics,andsocial/behavioralscience.Manymajorsalsohavelectureclasses,and this attribute will be listed when a class is looked up in MySCAD. It is recommended that students balance each quarter with one lecture class and two studio classes.

major – In order to graduate with a B.A. or B.F.A. from SCAD, students must choose a program of study to declare as their major. In addition to foundation and general studies, students must complete their required major curriculum. Students may declare up to two majors.

minor – A student can elect to have up to two minors. A minor is a 40 credit hour concentration in a specific area. Nearly every major has a corresponding minor, and there are also several unique minors that closely relate to specific majors. For a complete listing of minors, students should consult SCAD PRO Adviser, the course catalog or their student success adviser.

mySCAD – MySCAD is the digital portal for students, faculty and staff members. Students receive their MySCAD login upon payment of the enrollment fee. A single login via myscad.scad.edu provides each student access to registration, online forms, SCAD Webmail, financial aid accounts, online course materials, personal announcements, dining hall menus, job postings, calls for entry and more.

Ombudsman – The ombudsman serves as an alternate resource for all students to complement other existing channels of communication. The role of the ombudsman is to serve as a resource and designated neutral party for those who may have a college-related concern or grievance. The ombudsman does not impose solutions but does

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identify options and strategies for resolution — providing contact with appropriate college resources or serving as a mediator, among other roles.

Prerequisite – A class that must be taken prior to another class.

Registration – Each quarter students are given a registration time ticket via email that assigns them to a beginning registration time. The registration times are determined by credit hours earned. Students may register for classes from their initial registration time through the fifth day of classes in the beginning of each quarter. Students register for classes via MySCAD. Instructions for registration can be obtained from their student success adviser.

Rubric – This is an assessment tool for communicating expectations of quality. A rubric provides a set of criteria and standards that is used to assess a project or other assignment.

Scholarships–ScholarshipsareavailabletocurrentlyenrolledSCADstudentsbasedonacademicachievementand/or financial need. Students must have completed 45 undergraduate hours or 15 graduate hours at SCAD in order to be eligible. Electronic applications are available only during the month of April and are disbursed to students the following school year. For additional information, please visit the institutional advancement MySCAD website or email iascholq@scad.edu.

Studio class (elective) – A class in which students produce visual projects and work. Students can tell if a particular class has the “studio elective attribute” if those words are found on the far right of the registration screen next to the class.

Student Financial Services – Located in Bradley Hall on the first floor, student financial services primarily handles student billing. They also assist students with financial aid, which is made available to qualified students to assist them in paying for their education.

Student Success Adviser – Student success advisers serve as the primary contact for all undergraduate students. Their duties include; assisting students in successfully completing an educational program at SCAD, assisting students in assessing and matching their interests, skills and abilities to programs available at SCAD, helping students with major declaration and course selection, sequencing and registration, and providing students with accurate information about SCAD policies, procedures, resources and programs.

Syllabus – A document that list all assignments, due dates, policies and expected outcomes of a course.

Tabs – Tabs are located at the top of the MySCAD Web page and help students navigate through MySCAD. MySCAD tabs include Home, Student Workspace, My Info, Resources, and Residence Life and Housing.

Transfer Credit – Completion credit for a course that has been evaluated and accepted by SCAD. Transfer credit may come from a variety of sources such as another institution or university, Advance Placement examination credit (AP), and College-level Examination Program credit (CLEP). Transfer credit appears on student transcripts as a “T,” and is not calculated into the student’s GPA. Transfer Credit from all sources including CLEP may not exceed 90 credit hours.

Transient Credit – SCAD students who wish to attend another college or university during their enrollment at SCAD and receive transfer credit may apply for transient status. In order to qualify for transient status, undergraduate students must be in good academic standing and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students must complete their final 45 hours in residence at SCAD and are not eligible for transient credit during that period. Undergraduate students

may transfer no more than 90 total hours of credit including transient credit. Students who qualify for transient status should first consult with their student success adviser regarding the other institution and pertinent course information fortheclass(es)thestudentwishestotake.StudentsshouldthencompleteaTransient/LetterofGoodStandingformwiththeiradviser includingdocumentationofapplicationand/oracceptancetotheother institutionandacoursedescription or syllabus from each course the student wishes to take.

Withdrawal–Studentsmaywithdrawfromaclassfromtheendofdrop/addweekthroughthelastdayofthequarter.Students receive no credit and a grade of “W” for the course. The withdrawal process is accessed through the Forms channel in MySCAD. Withdrawal from one or more classes may alter financial aid status or eligibility. Students should consult with a student financial adviser for details. Students who stop attending a class without officially withdrawing are considered in violation of the SCAD attendance policy and receive a grade of “F.”

Work Study – The SCAD work-study program helps students find jobs on campus. To participate in this program, students must be enrolled in at least a half-time status, have a 2.0 cumulative GPA and maintain good academic standing. The student employment office serves as the hub for all student employee placements on campus. Students are required to visit the student employment office each quarter (including the breaks) to verify their eligibility status prior to working. Contact stemploy@scad.edu for more information.

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Cumulative GPA: Your cumulative GPA is an average of all of the classes you have taken at SCAD. • Studentsmusthavea2.0cumulativeGPAtograduate.• Allstudent-athletesmustmaintaina2.0cumulativeGPAtoremaineligibletoparticipateintheathletic

program. • Studentsmusthavea3.0cumulativeGPAtomaintainSCADadmissionscholarships.

major GPA: Your major GPA is an average of all of the classes that are in your major curriculum. Foundation classes, general education classes and classes in your minor are not calculated in your major GPA, except in cases where those classes are required in your major. On your SCAD Pro audit report or on your program of study sheet look at the section entitled “Major Curriculum.” The grades you earn in the classes in your major curriculum make up your major GPA.

• Allstudentsmusthavea3.0orhighermajorGPAtograduate.

quarterly GPA: Your GPA for the quarter is the average of the grades you earned in a specific quarter. Academic warning, probation and suspension are based on a student’s GPA for the quarter.

• YourquarterlyGPAmustbea2.0orhighertohavegoodacademicstanding.

Here are some tips on calculating your GPA:

JaneDoe0008888888Fall (final grades) Winter (midterm grades) CMPA 100: A ARTH 110: CARTH 100: B DSGN 101: CDSGN 100: B DRAW 100: B

Calculation: A+B+B+C+C+B/totalnumberofgrades=GPA A=4;B=3;C=2;D=1 Fall + midterm grades: 4+3+3+2+2+3/6=2.83 (GPAs are nOT rounded Up)

Inthisexample,JaneDoehasaSCADscholarshipandbasedonherpotentialGPAafterwinterquarter,shewilllose her scholarship if she does not pull up her grades in ARTH 110 or her DSGN 100 class. The rule of thumb is thatyouneedanAtobalanceouteachCandtwoAstobalanceouteachD.Therefore,JanecanonlyhaveoneCinwinterquarteroncehergradesarefinalbecauseitwillbebalancedbytheAshehadinfallinCMPA100.JanemustbringoneofthoseCsuptoaB.AnotherscenariothatwouldworkisforJanetoraisehergradeinDRAW100 to an A to balance out one of the C’s she may get in winter.

COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS

SCAD Student Complaint PolicyStudents are encouraged to resolve concerns they may have by directly contacting the office responsible for the area relevanttothecomplaint(e.g.,housing/residencehalldirectorforresidencehallcomplaints;professororacademicchair for academic complaints; bursar’s office for student account concerns; the office of financial aid for financial aid concerns, etc.). If unsure about the proper course for addressing complaints, students should contact the office of the ombudsman (912.525.5213 or ombuds@scad.edu). As a neutral party, the ombudsman may seek additional information about the situation, assist with appropriate communication and mediate disputes.

If unable to satisfactorily resolve the issue directly with the relevant office or persons or through the office of the ombudsman, the student may submit a written complaint using the procedures referenced herein.

SCAD’s student complaint and appeal policies apply uniformly across SCAD campuses and learning modalities. The university is committed to protecting its students’ right to lodge complaints and appeals according to these procedures and to resolving all student concerns in a fair and timely manner. The information described herein is a general overview of the policies and procedures for filing complaints and appeals at SCAD. Students are strongly encouraged toconsult thestudenthandbook in itsentiretyand/orMySCADfor information regardingspecificcomplaintandappeal procedures.

General Written Complaint ProcedureNon-academic student complaints, other than complaints of sexual harassment, are submitted, in writing, to the dean of students. Savannah, Lacoste and eLearning student complaints should be submitted to the dean of students in Savannah; SCAD-Atlanta student complaints should be submitted to the dean of students in SCAD-Atlanta; SCAD Hong Kong student complaints should be submitted to the student success adviser in SCAD Hong Kong.

The complaint must include the student’s full name, student ID number, SCAD e-mail address and phone number. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the incident; should describe the issue of concern in detail; include the date, time and place of the occurrence; the names of any persons involved, including any witnesses; other relevant information or documentation; and the desired outcome. The complaint must be signed by the student or sent from the student’s SCAD e-mail account.

A written response will be provided to the student within 30 calendar days of receipt of the written complaint. If dissatisfied with the response, the student may submit a written appeal to the vice president for student success, located in Savannah, in accordance with the process outlined below.

General non-academic appeals are student requests for exceptions to the university’s student services policies. Unless specifically stated otherwise (see below), all such appeals must be submitted in writing (see “General Written Complaint Procedure”) to the vice president for student success, as noted above, within 14 calendar days following notification of any decision or action. All supporting documentation must be attached to the appeal; failure to do so may halt the appeal process. The vice president for student success shall determine the final action and will respond to the student within 30 calendar days of receipt of the appeal. The decision of the vice president for student success is final.

Procedures for Specific Types of Complaints and AppealsAppeals concerning academic matters should be submitted in writing (see “General Written Complaint Procedure”) to SCAD’s chief academic officer or vice president for academic services (for Savannah, Lacoste and eLearning) or the

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associate vice president for SCAD-Atlanta (for SCAD-Atlanta appeals) in accordance with the policy set forth below (see “Academic Appeals”) or the associate vice president for SCAD Hong Kong (for SCAD Hong Kong appeals). The offices of the chief academic officer and vice president for academic services are located in Bradley Hall, 115 E. York St.,Savannah,Ga.;mailingaddress:P.O.Box3146,Savannah,GA31402.TheofficeoftheassociatevicepresidentforSCAD-Atlantaislocatedat1600PeachtreeSt.,Atlanta,Ga.;mailingaddress:P.O.Box77300Atlanta,GA30357.Theoffice of the associate vice president for SCAD Hong Kong is located at the Magistracy Building; mailing address: 292 Tai Po Road, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong.

Appeals concerning nonacademic matters should be submitted to the vice president for student success, as notedabove (see “General Written Complaint Procedure”). The office of the vice president for student success is located inBradleyHall,115E.YorkSt.,Savannah,Ga;mailingaddress:P.O.Box3146,Savannah,GA31402.

The chief academic officer, vice president for academic services, associate vice president for SCAD-Atlanta, associate vice president for SCAD Hong Kong or the vice president for student success, as appropriate, shall determine the final action and will respond to the student within 30 calendar days of receipt of the appeal. The decision of these administrators is final.

Complaints and appeals in the areas of academics and/or grades, student conduct and/or disciplinary action,Americans with Disabilities Act grievances and financial aid must be in writing in accordance with established college procedures published herein (see specific procedures referenced below).

ACADEMIC APPEALS

Policy AppealsAcademic policy appeals are written student requests for exceptions to the college’s academic policies or students’ requests to review academic decisions. Student should address all academic policy appeals to the chief academic officer via e-mail to academicappeals@scad.edu. Appeals must be made within 30 calendar days of notification of the action or decision. A decision from the CAO regarding the appeal is made in writing to the student within 30 calendar days following receipt of the appeal or receipt of additional information. The decision is final.

Academic DishonestyAppeals for decisions concerning academic dishonesty sanctions must be submitted within five business days following receipt of notification of such sanctions. All supporting documentation must be attached to the appeal. Failure to do so may halt the appeal process. Once received, the appeal is routed to the appropriate college administrator for processing. A committee may be assembled to review the appeal. A written decision from the administrator regarding the appeal will be sent to the student within 30 calendar days following receipt of the appeal or receipt of all additional supporting information, whichever is later. The decision of the administrator or review committee is final.

Grade AppealsConcerns regarding final grade assignments must be addressed directly with the faculty member issuing the grade or, if necessary, with the professor’s department chair. A review of the student’s grade is conducted to validate the grade assignment. The department chair and school dean must authorize any grade change due to numerical miscalculation by the faculty member issuing the grade.

If, after this review, the student is not satisfied, he or she may file a written appeal with the vice president for academic services (for Savannah, Lacoste and eLearning students) or the associate vice president (for SCAD-

Atlanta students) or the associate vice president for SCAD Hong Kong (for SCAD Hong Kong students). This appeal must include evidence of correspondence with all previous parties and should be submitted within 30 calendar days following the last day of the quarter. As with all academic appeals, the student’s grade appeal is routed to the appropriate college administrator for investigation. A decision from the vice president or associate vice president regarding the appeal is made in writing to the student within 30 days following receipt of the appeal. The decision is final.

SPECIFIC NON-ACADEMIC APPEALS

Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Action AppealsAfindingofaviolationoftheCodeofStudentConductand/orimposingasanction(s)maybeappealedbytheaccused student (or by the victim) within three business days of the decision. Appeals must be submitted in writing (see “General Written Complaint Procedure”) to the dean of students. Appeals from Hong Kong, Savannah, Lacoste and eLearning students should be submitted to the dean of students in Savannah; appeals from SCAD-Atlanta students should be submitted to the dean of students at SCAD-Atlanta. The Code of Student Conduct and the process and specific procedures for appealing such decisions are found in the student handbook under “Code of Student Conduct.

Americans with Disabilities Act GrievancesA student may file a formal grievance in writing with the SCAD ADA grievance committee (see “General Written Complaint Procedure”) within 30 calendar days of the alleged violation. The college’s ADA Grievance Policy and Procedures should be followed when submitting such grievances and are found in the student handbook under“Disability Services.

Sexual Harassment GrievancesComplaints of sexual harassment may be initiated either verbally or in writing to the vice president for student success by (a) signing and delivering a written complaint, or by (b) presenting the complaint in person. In the event that the complaint is made in person, and the complainant decides to proceed formally, the complaint is reduced to writing during the meeting and signed by the complainant. Specific procedures are found in the student handbook under “Policies: Sexual Harassment.”

Discrimination GrievancesComplaints of discrimination may be initiated either verbally or in writing to the vice president for student success either by signing and delivering a written complaint, or by presenting the complaint in person. Specific procedures are found in the student handbook under “Policies.”

FINANCIAL APPEALS

Financial AidStudents who receive a written notice of loss of financial aid due to unsatisfactory progress may appeal in writing to the director of financial aid. The appeal must be received within 30 calendar days of the date on the unsatisfactory progress notification letter. A decision regarding the appeal is made in writing to the student within 30 calendar days following receipt of the appeal or receipt of additional information. The decision is final.

Student Account AppealsStudent with extenuating circumstances may appeal in writing to the bursar for refund or credit. Such appeals must be initiated during the quarter for which the refund or credit is requested. The bursar responds in writing to the student within 30 calendar days of the date on the written appeal. The decision is final

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As a SCAD student, you are an integral part of a greater community. Whether studying in Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste, Hong Kong or through eLearning, you can impact your own learning experience as well as the experience of others. SCAD expects all students to abide by the Code of Student Conduct in order to contribute to the positive learning environment at SCAD. The office of student conduct resolves those incidents that allegedly violate those expectations and provide a fair, unbiased hearing process for accused students to address allegations of misconduct brought against them.

MISSION STATEMENT The office of student conduct exists to educate students by articulating the community values and expectations of the institution as summarized under the Code of Student Conduct and by holding students accountable for their choices and behavior.

Students should review the Code of Student Conduct by going to: MySCAD:Resources:Handbooks:Student Handbook

Violationsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:• Alcohol

• Possession,consumption,displaying,ordistributiononcampus,regardlessofage• Possession,consumption,displaying,ordistributingoffcampus,ifunder21

• Drugs• Possession,consumption,selling,manufacturingcontrolledsubstancesornarcotics• Misuseofanylegalpharmaceuticaldrugs,exceptasexpresslypermittedbylaw• Possessionofdrugrelatedparaphernaliaincludingbutnotlimitedtopipes,bongs,andhookahs• Huffingorsniffinganysubstancenotintendedforsuchuse

• Illegalorunauthorizedpossessionoruseoffirearms,tasers,mace,explosives,fireworks,otherweaponsor dangerous chemicals on SCAD premises, even if legally possessed, in a manner that harms or threatens others

• EngaginginactsofdishonestyorimproperuseofSCADoffices,facilitiesorprocesses• Disrespectfulbehavior• Disruptivebehavior• Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation,harassment, coercion, crimesofhateand/orany

other conduct that threatens the health or safety of another person• Theftormisuseofuniversitycomputingresources• Violatingfederal,state,orlocallaw

Admission and Scholarship AppealsApplicants may appeal admission and scholarship decisions only once. Those who wish to appeal an admission or scholarship decision must submit the following to the Admission Appeal Committee:

1. Letter of appeal specifying the reason(s) for the appeal, with the applicant’s Banner ID provided.2. Any updated academic or artistic work that would be relevant to an appeal.3. Atleastonerecommendationfromateacher,coach,guidance/careercounselororothermentor/supervisor.

All documents must be submitted together with the letter of appeal in order to be considered. The deadline to appeal is one month prior to the beginning of the intended quarter of entry (fall, winter, spring, summer). The Admission Appeal Committee may consist of admission staff and administrators. Appeals are considered in the order in which they are received. A final decision is rendered to the applicant within two weeks of receipt of complete appeal. Only appeals written by the student are considered. Applicants seeking appeals on the basis of financial need should contact the admission department. Portfolios may be submitted through SlideRoom or by mail. Appeal documents may be delivered in person or by e-mail to admission@scad.edu or by mail to:

Admission Appeal Committee Savannah, eLearning, Hong KongSCADP.O. Box 2072Savannah, GA 31402-2072 USA

Admission Appeal Committee AtlantaSCADP.O. Box 77300Atlanta, GA 30309 USA

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