The Savannah College of Art and Design offers degree programs, certificate programs and individual courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels through SCAD-eLearning. All courses are developed and taught by SCAD faculty and are offered for academic credit under the authority and accreditation of the college. SCAD-eLearning is available to all students and faculty at the college.
Application and admission policies and procedures for SCAD-eLearning are the same as those for all other undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the college. (See
admission policies section.) Qualified SCAD-eLearning students are eligible to receive scholarships, fellowships, and federal and state financial aid. (See
financial aid and scholarships section.) Students who enroll in SCAD-eLearning courses must possess basic computer skills and have regular access to appropriate computer hardware, software and Internet connectivity in order to participate fully in coursework.
Specific technology requirements for each program are available.
SCAD-eLearning students may begin their study any quarter during the academic year. The online learning environment is introduced via an online orientation course with information about college resources and opportunities, content on how to navigate the online courses and the
MySCAD intranet, and videos on ordering textbooks and performing other tasks.
While course registrations adhere to the normal SCAD calendar of four 10-week quarters, SCAD-eLearning classes are not held at set times. However, students are expected to complete coursework according to a schedule that stipulates due dates and asynchronous online sessions for students and professors to meet, assess and critique work or expand upon discussion board postings. Students in SCAD-eLearning courses are expected to participate in all assignments, examinations and field trips or other special activities as directed by the professor. Attendance is determined by active login time and participation in required activities.
Other online services and resources include online course registration and access to the college’s extensive library collections. The
Jen Library’s online services include full-text resources, e-books, online queries to the library reference staff and interlibrary loan services. Special online events are hosted for SCAD-eLearning students concerning peer tutoring and career services. An online bookstore is available for ordering supplies, textbooks and software via MySCAD. SCAD-eLearning staff encourage students to communicate and socialize with their peers via course discussions, e-mail and the SCAD-eLearning Club. The digital community provides a forum where SCAD-eLearning students can participate in college happenings and discussion through Webcasts, the college newspaper online and other digital programming outlets to offer a full collegiate experience.
The Savannah College of Art and Design admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college. The college does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, marital or parental status, disability, religion, veteran status or status in any group protected by applicable law in administering its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships or loan programs, athletics programs or activities generally made available to students at the college.
Applicants to undergraduate certificate programs should follow the
application guidelines for first-year undergraduate applicants. Applicants to graduate certificate programs should follow the
application guidelines for graduate degree applicants. For more information, certificate applicants should contact the
admission office by telephone or e-mail.
SCAD meets all requirements for adoption of the Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2001, and has in place guidelines and rules regarding copying, dissemination and use of course content. SCAD-eLearning course materials and contents are strictly for the use of students enrolled in the course, and for purposes associated with the course, and may not be retained or further disseminated. Students are asked to acknowledge their understanding of the TEACH Act and copyright by signing the Copyright Notice provided in the course menu for each online course.
The college reserves the right to use samples of student work and photographs or video of students and their work in publications and on college Web sites or other materials about the college. The college may request to purchase student work to be included in the permanent collection. Students are frequently invited to exhibit work in the college galleries and in traveling exhibitions. Students also may be invited to sell their work through the college galleries or through open studio nights held by the academic departments.
Academic Policies
