SCAD Pre-College Summer Art & Design Intensive

# SCAD Pre-College Summer Art & Design Intensive The SCAD Pre-College Summer Art & Design Intensive at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is one of the premier pre-college art and design programs in the United States, offering high school students the opportunity to study at one of the world's leading creative universities. Held at SCAD's stunning campuses in Savannah, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia, the program gives aspiring artists, designers, filmmakers, fashion designers, and architects a genuine taste of what studying at a top art college feels like—while building portfolio work that can directly support college applications. ## About SCAD SCAD is consistently ranked among the top art and design schools in the world by DesignIntelligence, QS World University Rankings, and the Graphic Design USA rankings. SCAD alumni work at Pixar, Disney, Marvel, Apple, Nike, Condé Nast, and virtually every major creative company on earth. The pre-college program draws directly from this professional legacy. ## Program Structure The summer pre-college program runs in two formats: **Rising High School Junior & Senior Program** (5 weeks, residential or commuter) - Studio coursework in your chosen discipline for approximately 18 credits worth of contact hours - Portfolio development with faculty critique - Option to earn 3 college credits (transferable to SCAD and many other institutions) - Career workshops and portfolio reviews with SCAD professionals - Campus life in SCAD residence halls (residential option) **Rising Sophomore & Junior Program** (2 weeks, commuter or residential) - Exploration of multiple creative disciplines - Introduction to college-level studio practice - No prior portfolio required ## Disciplines Available Students choose a primary focus area from: - **Fine Art** (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture) - **Graphic Design and Branding** - **Illustration and Sequential Art (Comics)** - **Animation** (2D, 3D, stop-motion) - **Film and Television Production** - **Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing** - **Architecture and Interior Design** - **Photography** - **Game Development and Interactive Design** - **User Experience Design (UX/UI)** ## Why SCAD Pre-College Matters For students applying to art and design colleges, portfolio quality is paramount. SCAD's pre-college program is one of the few summer experiences where you build finished portfolio pieces under professional faculty guidance—not just exploratory work, but pieces curated for college admissions. Additionally, SCAD offers significant merit scholarships (up to $78,000 over four years) to strong applicants, and summer pre-college performance is a direct factor in scholarship consideration. ## Scholarships and Financial Aid SCAD Pre-College participants who later apply for undergraduate admission are automatically reviewed for merit scholarships based on portfolio strength. Need-based aid is also available for summer program tuition itself. Program cost: approximately $3,500–$5,500 depending on length and housing selection. ## Application Process Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from **January through May**. Admission includes a portfolio or creative sample submission (requirements vary by discipline), a short statement of purpose, and a transcript. Some disciplines also require a short video introduction. If art, design, film, or fashion is your future, SCAD Pre-College is one of the most professionally aligned summer programs available anywhere.