Offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university, SCAD is uniquely qualified to prepare talented students for professional, creative careers.
The Savannah College of Art and Design was founded in 1978 by Richard G. Rowan, Paula Wallace, May L. Poetter and Paul E. Poetter to provide college degree programs not previously available in southeast Georgia and to create a specialized professional art college to attract students from throughout the United States and abroad. The curriculum was established with dual goals of excellent arts education and effective career preparation for students. Today, with multiple locations and online distance education offerings, SCAD continues to assiduously adhere to these goals.
SCAD mission
SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment.
SCAD vision
SCAD will be globally recognized as the preeminent source of knowledge in the disciplines we teach.
SCAD values
Be Strategic. Research and measure to guide work and document results.
Be Innovative. Generate new ideas and relevant solutions.
Be Positive. Approach all endeavors with enthusiasm.
Be Collaborative. Embrace and act upon our collective genius.
Be Transformative. Create life-changing experiences.