Viewing events for July 6, 2008

July 8 Is an Art and Design College Right for You? Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Get the latest information about new and emerging careers in art and design, and how to choose the right college for you, build a winning portfolio and finance your education. Register online.

July 15 Learn More About SCAD-Atlanta — Join an Online Chat Tuesday, 4-8 p.m., Online Chat live with admission staff about academic programs and student life at SCAD-Atlanta. This chat is for students who have not yet applied to the college. Register to participate in the chat and receive an e-mail reminder the day before the chat.

July 20-26 Art Educators' Forum at SCAD-Atlanta SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Through one week in residence at SCAD, educators recharge their creativity and exchange ideas. AEF includes five workshops, a juried exhibition of participants' work, local museum/gallery tours and field trips, and an art educators' lesson-plan swap.

July 27-Aug. 2 Art Educators' Forum in Savannah SCAD-Savannah, 342 Bull St., Savannah, Ga. Through one week in residence at SCAD-Atlanta or SCAD-Savannah, educators recharge their creativity and exchange ideas. Program includes five workshops, a juried exhibition of participants' work, local museum/gallery tours and field trips, plus the art educators' lesson plan swap.

Aug. 5 Learn More About SCAD-Atlanta — Join an Online Chat Tuesday, 4-8 p.m., Online Chat live with admission staff about academic programs and student life at SCAD-Atlanta. This chat is for students who have not yet applied to the college. Register to participate in the chat and receive an e-mail reminder the day before the chat.

Aug. 12 Is an Art and Design College Right for You? Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Get the latest information about new and emerging careers in art and design, how to choose the right college for you, build a winning portfolio and finance your education. Register online.

Aug. 21 Why Choose SCAD? An Information Session and Brief SCAD-Atlanta Campus Tour Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Attend an information session, followed by a brief campus tour. Learn about SCAD locations, off-campus programs and summer programs. The session presents an overview of SCAD’s academic programs, admission process, scholarship opportunities and portfolio preparation, as well as careers in the arts and alumni success stories. Students, educators and counselors are welcome to attend. Register online.

Aug. 28 Last Day of Summer Quarter Classes SCAD-Savannah, SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-eLearning, (various locations), (various cities), USA/International

Sept. 15 Fall Quarter Begins SCAD-Savannah, SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-eLearning, (various locations), (various cities), USA/International

Sept. 20 SCAD-Atlanta Focus Day: Fine Arts/Liberal Arts Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Prospective undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography or professional writing are invited to visit SCAD-Atlanta, meet with an admission counselor, receive a portfolio review, attend panel discussions, participate in workshops and tour college facilities. For more information and to register, e-mail SCAD-Atlanta.

Oct. 11 SCAD-Atlanta Focus Day: Building Arts/Design Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Prospective undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in interior design and fashion are invited to visit SCAD-Atlanta, meet with an admission counselor, receive a portfolios review, attend panel discussions, participate in workshops and tour college facilities. For more information and to register, e-mail SCAD-Atlanta.

Nov. 8 SCAD-Atlanta Focus Day: All Majors Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Prospective undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing creative careers in art and design are invited to visit SCAD-Atlanta, meet with an admission counselor, receive a portfolios review, attend panel discussions, participate in workshops and tour college facilities. For more information and to register, e-mail SCAD-Atlanta.

Nov. 20 Last Day of Fall Quarter Classes SCAD-Savannah, SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-eLearning, (various locations), (various cities), USA/International

Jan. 1, 2009 New Year's Day SCAD-Savannah, SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-eLearning, (various locations), (various cities), USA/International The college is closed.

Jan. 5, 2009 Winter Quarter 2009 Begins SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.

Jan. 17, 2009 SCAD-Atlanta Focus Day: Communication Arts Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Prospective undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in advertising design, graphic design, illustration and sequential art are invited to visit SCAD-Atlanta, meet with an admission counselor, receive a portfolios review, attend panel discussions, participate in workshops and tour college facilities. For more information and to register, e-mail SCAD-Atlanta.

Feb. 9-11, 2009 Measuring Unique Studies Effectively (MUSE) Conference TBA, TBD, Savannah, Ga. MUSE is a groundbreaking assessment conference at SCAD for art and design education. Topic areas include: defining, measuring and developing creativity; institution, program and classroom assessment; and rethinking assessment as reflective critique and a practice in the scholarship of teaching and learning. For more information, visit the MUSE Web site, read the press release or call 912.525.5901.

Feb. 21, 2009 SCAD-Atlanta Focus Day: Film and Digital Media Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Prospective undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in animation, broadcast design and motion graphics, interactive design and game development, and visual effects are invited to visit SCAD-Atlanta, meet with an admission counselor, receive a portfolios review, attend panel discussions, participate in workshops and tour college facilities. For more information and to register, e-mail SCAD-Atlanta.

March 12, 2009 Winter Quarter 2009 Classes End SCAD-Savannah, SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-eLearning, (various locations), (various cities), USA/International

March 23, 2009 Spring Quarter Begins SCAD-Savannah and SCAD-Atlanta, (various locations), Savannah/Atlanta, Ga.

May 28, 2009 Spring Quarter Classes End SCAD-Savannah, SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-eLearning, (various locations), (various cities), USA/International