WHY SAIC ?
Rupanshi Didwania / New Delhi, India FVNMA
Sam Snodgrass / Springfield, Missouri
FVNMA/ANIMATION
“I don’t know where I’m going but I promise it won’t be boring.” – David Bowie
FILM, SCULPTURE, FIBER & FASHION
Amanda Pineda / West Paterson, New Jersey
SCULPTURE/PERFORMANCE
“My advice is simply take risks, explore, and wear hats.”
Monet Francesca Mohler / St. Louis, Missouri
Richard Domenico / Chicago, Illinois
PRINTMEDIA
“You get out what you put in.”
OUR HOME IS CHICAGO. YOU ARE OUR COMMUNITY. Nicole Yeon / Bloomington, Indiana VISCOM
Christy Chang / Seattle, Washington DRAWING
“Don’t worry about making mistakes because making mistakes means you are willing to grow.”
Justin Wong / Hong Kong, Hong Kong
VIDEO/FVNMA
FASHION
“Keep making work for yourself”
Chris Chen / Oakdale, Connecticut
“Take advantage of the facilities from all departments.”
“Time management is crucial to success in this program/institute.”
Sam Smith / Atlanta, Georgia
FASHION
FIBER, PERFORMANCE, ART EDUCATION
“Take a class in something that interests you and maybe even something you’ve never done before; you’ll be surprised.”
Mateo Kingsley Hardy / Mexico City, Mexico
Jackson Napier / Georgetown, Kentucky FASHION
“Pay attention in core class.”
“Don’t be afraid to let yourself fail. It’s good for you. It hurts, but it’s worth it.”
Zachary Binroth / Jackson, Michigan
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FIBER
“Don’t let your desires be your desires”
2D ANIMATION
Lauren Oberlin / Columbus, Ohio
FVNMA
“If you have patience, it’s only a matter of time for Chicago to open up to you.”
Erin Hicks / Detroit, Michigan
Maryiah Winding / Chicago, Illinois
FIBER AND MATERIAL STUDIES / INSTALLATION
ARTS ADMINISTRATION AND SCULPTURE
“Connections are as important as the art.”
Hane Cho / Seoul, South Korea
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INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM
INTERDISCIPLINARY. YOU’LL HEAR THAT WORD A LOT FROM US. OTHER SCHOOLS MAY HAVE INTERDISCIPLINARY PATHS OR “MAJORS.” WE ARE INTERDISCIPLINARY AT OUR CORE, AND THAT MAKES US VERY DIFFERENT. Kaleigh Suddarty Stability Mixed media 2017
It’s also the way that contemporary artists, designers, and scholars work, and a way of thinking that prepares you for a successful future regardless of your life path. You won’t declare a major.
You will design your own creative course of study. We encourage you to tailor your education to fit your vision. Bring your work to life by starting with an idea and choose from a range of media that best fulfills your vision—not the other way around.
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, HUMORIST, AND SAIC ALUM DAVID SEDARIS STARTED OUT AS A PAINTER. SEDARIS HAS SAID THAT HIS CREATIVE WRITING PROFESSOR, JIM MCMANUS (WHO STILL TEACHES AT SAIC) “REALLY TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING I KNOW.”
WHY SAIC?
PUR POSE FULLY DIFFE RENT
It’s the basis of how we teach.
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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE EXCITING. THE COMBINATIONS ARE ENDLESS. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FASHION BLENDS WITH ELEMENTS OF TECHNOLOGY?
WHAT IF TEXT AND PAINTING CAN BE SHOWCASED IN AN INSTALLATION?
WHEN CAN FIBER BECOME SCULPTURE? WHAT IF YOU WANT TO FOCUS EXCLUSIVELY ON PAINTING, GRAPHIC DESIGN, OR FILMMAKING?
YES, YOU CAN FOLLOW A SINGLE PASSION AT SAIC.
Eda Yorulmazoglu The Licker, Clem’s Revenge Collection 2017
“Before coming to SAIC, I didn’t have much contact with arts in general, so I guessed painting was the only good choice for me. But after experimenting with different departments, I found out that I wanted to work with fashion and non-profit organizations. Now I have the opportunity to mix my painting practice with my fashion design projects instead of having to choose one over the other.” Stephanie Ferreira, SAIC Student, Painting, Fashion Design
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INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM
EXPLOSIVE. ENERGETIC. EXPERIENTIAL. NICK CAVE, FASHION FACULTY Imagine combining research in ethnography (the study of people and cultures), fashion, sound, sculpture, and performance.
WHY SAIC?
His award-winning Soundsuits have been featured in galleries, the pages of Vogue magazine and interrupting morning commuters in New York’s Grand Central Station.
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DEDICATED TIME TO WORK
THE BEST WAY TO LEARN TO BE AN ARTIST, DESIGNER, AND SCHOLAR IS TO WORK LIKE ONE. FROM DAY ONE.
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HOW OUR COURSES WORK
Hannah Earle Springtime Acrylic, ink, oil pastel, thread, mylar 2017
FULL DAY STUDIO COURSES saic.edu/ug/immersive WHILE STUDIO COURSES AT OTHER ART SCHOOLS BARELY OFFER ENOUGH TIME TO SET UP MATERIALS, OURS MEET FOR 6 HOURS ONCE A WEEK (OR 3 HOURS, TWO NIGHTS A WEEK) TO PROMOTE FOCUSED, INTENSIVE MAKING, AND ALLOW FOR TIME FOR UTILIZING SAIC’S AND THE CITY’S AMAZING RESOURCES. This dedicated time will also provide greater opportunities to develop mentor relationships with faculty and build strong working relationships with your fellow SAIC artists.
“Credit/No Credit puts the onus on the students, like, ‘how interested are you?’ We are not the arbiters of your success – you are.” Paola Cabal, SAIC Adjunct Assistant Professor, Painting & Drawing, Contemporary Practices
CRITIQUE BASED ASSESSMENT saic.edu/ug/critique CREDIT/NO-CREDIT GRADING SYSTEM YES, IT’S RIGOROUS. The critique, constructive discussion with faculty and your peers, is part of the way you will be evaluated at SAIC. We encourage you to explore the work that excites you, and not work toward the idea of a letter grade.
And, yes, our students regularly go on to graduate school, and have no trouble transferring their credits to other institutions.
WHY SAIC?
Critiques also provide powerful preparation for the future because, regardless of the path you take, you will be called on to explain your ideas, process feedback, and work collaboratively.
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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN STUDIO OUR LARGEST UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART HISTORY BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ART EDUCATION BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH AN EMPHASIS IN WRITING
CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VISUAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES
BFA IN STUDIO — A CREDIT BREAKDOWN
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saic.edu/ug/offcampusrequirement YOUR EDUCATION EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. YOU’LL ENROLL IN SIX CREDITS OF OFF-CAMPUS STUDY TO EXPERIENCE CULTURE, REFINE CAREER OBJECTIVES, AND ESTABLISH STRONG PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS. »» Choose from an amazing array of internships »» Take a study trip around the country and/or across the globe (L.A., India, Cuba, Chile, Berlin, Italy, Japan…) »» Spend a semester abroad »» Study at Ox-Bow School of Art in Saugatuck, Michigan (Glassblowing! Printmaking! Casting! Papermaking! Painting & drawing! Ceramics! Printmaking…in nature, with a lagoon.)
WHY SAIC?
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Designer: Jungian Nana Park Photo by: Marc Moran
YOU HAVE THE CREATIVE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR EDUCATION THROUGH CURRICULAR PATHS THAT OFTEN CROSS DEPARTMENTS OR CONCENTRATE IN A SINGLE MEDIUM.
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COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
ART & SCIENCE
DIGITAL IMAGING
LIBERAL ARTS
ARCHITECTURE ARTS ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION EXHIBITION AND
AREAS OF STUDY
ANIMATION
PAINTING AND DRAWING PERFORMANCE
CURATORIAL STUDIES
PHOTOGRAPHY
FASHION DESIGN
PRINTMEDIA
ART EDUCATION ART HISTORY, THEORY, AND CRITICISM ART AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
FIBER & MATERIAL STUDIES FILM, VIDEO, NEW MEDIA &
PRODUCT DESIGN SCULPTURE
ANIMATION
SOUND
FURNITURE DESIGN
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
ART THERAPY BOOKS & PUBLISHING CERAMICS DESIGNED OBJECTS COSTUME DESIGN
GAME DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN ILLUSTRATION
TEACHING VISUAL & CRITICAL STUDIES WRITING
WHY SAIC?
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LIBERAL ARTS THEY COMPRISE NEARLY 25% OF YOUR DEGREE saic.edu/liberalarts You won’t give up your favorite courses to study at SAIC. Psychology. Biology. History. Language. We believe that engaging social, philosophical, and scientific aspects of our world make you a better maker, and is vital to your development as a person.
ART HISTORY BE INSPIRED BY WHAT’S COME BEFORE saic.edu/arthistory Art history is the key to harnessing ideas, materials, and techniques through the ages. We don’t like to throw around terms like “major” and “minor,” but all students are required to take 18 credit hours of Art History during their tenure at SAIC – the equivalent of a minor at other institutions. And what’s more, we offer 90+ courses each semester to fulfill that requirement, from History of Graffiti to Photography in Africa.
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DISTINCTIVE CURRICULUM
ENGAGE IN WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW
“We have such strong liberal arts professors here. I took a philosophy class, and we read Socrates over and over again – the same assignment for three weeks, so that we actually understood the material.” Asiya Toorawa, SAIC Student, Fiber & Material Studies WHY SAIC?
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Ana Kim Thank You America Paper. glue 2017
Sappho Finnegan NOPE, NOT 4 YOU Photo: Grace DuVal & Julian Spring 2017
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WHY SAIC?
Tao Tao Garden For Peculiar Creatures Mixed Media 2017
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NAVIGATING YOUR COURSE
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DISTINCTIVE CURRICULUM
Kaleigh Suddarty Stability Mixed media 2017
FIRST YEAR PROGRAM WE CALL IT “CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES” saic.edu/cp
YOUR STUDIO ELECTIVES FIRST YEAR Unlike other first year programs, PREPARES we encourage you to dive into YOU FOR your area of interest or try something completely new with THE CHOICES an elective in both your first and AHEAD. second semester! CORE STUDIO I AND II This course introduces you to media from 2-D printing and sewing, performance, sculpture and everything in between.
RESEARCH STUDIO I AND II
You start with survey courses – world cultures and civilizations from pre-history to contemporary art and architecture – what comes next is up to you!
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR Not just any English composition course, you’ll be studying and writing about amazing topics. Just a few include: Zombies – from Haiti to Hollywood, Prince, Intro to Philosophy, Ethics and the Environment, and Black Writing from Chicago. Stay tuned, the topics change every semester!
WHY SAIC?
This making class introduces you to our amazing resources and discovering the city through collaboration and communitybased projects. Your academic advisor will be involved in this course to learn about you and your work, and to help you plan your coursework for upcoming semesters.
ART HISTORY
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ARTIST/DESIGNER MEETS REALITY TV CHEF FASHION DESIGNER PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: RUNWAY MEETS RUNWAY JIM TERMEER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, AIADO
I co-teach a professional practice class with Tommy Walton, fashion designer and reality TV chef. We asked, “What are the things that can help students most if they’re going to be independent designers and find their way through a very fragmented professional environment?” The first three years you’re trying to build a professional network – that’s the thing you’ll use to go to the next stage. So we flipped [the class] to be totally focused on social media.
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We get into the nitty gritty pragmatics of how to translate their personal social media presence into a professional one, the roles of the current social media platforms, and how to think about making a durable presence. Tommy brought in his agent and she talked about how she goes about creating a communication strategy, and what it means to have someone represent you, which is something that will happen more and more with students who want to develop their own studio.
FACULTY
ACADEMIC SPINE saic.edu/academicspine
“Not having majors allows students to explore as artists and diminishes limitations, but the academic spine keeps it all grounded.”
THESE REQUIRED COURSES PROVIDE STRUCTURE AND FACULTY MENTORING AS YOU NAVIGATE YOUR PATH.
Blaire Brown, SAIC Student, Fashion Design
SOPHOMORE SEMINAR Dive deep into self-initiated work and create outside the boundaries of assignments.
JUNIOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE Our Professional Practice courses empower you to achieve professional success beyond SAIC, from Legal Issues for Artists & Designers, to Freelancing in Comics/Illustration.
SENIOR CAPSTONE It’s time to tie it all together through intensive mentoring and a final presentation.
WHY SAIC?
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NATIONALLY AND GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED FACULTY MENTORS AND COLLABORATORS With a 12-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, you receive individual attention from any of our nearly 850 worldrenowned practicing painters, filmmakers, historians, sculptors, animators, web artists, graphic designers, theorists, sound artists, fashion designers, architects, philosophers, performance artists, photographers, and writers.
“Simulation technology research is at the edge of the envelope, and the dialogue that I have with my students is part of my research. I research with my students that which is emerging as they are emerging, and the whole package is like energy, you know, jet fuel. I learn from them as much as they learn from me.� Claudia Hart, Associate Professor, Film, Video, New Media & Animation
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Frank Quintero In Acrylic, plastic, wood 2017
12-TO-1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO.
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“If we’re not doing our own practice, what are we teaching from? I can’t imagine what I would be teaching from if I wasn’t making work. As an instructor, you’re only as good as the last time you made something.” Paola Cabal, SAIC Adjunct Assistant Professor, Painting and Drawing, Contemporary Practices
STUDENT-TOWHY SAIC?
FACULTY RATIO
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FACULTY SNAPSHOT A FEW OF THE MANY EUGENIA CHENG Scientist-in-Residence eugeniacheng.com I believe in using one’s talents to help the world in the way that makes best use of those talents. I decided that mine were more urgently needed in the realm of mathematics education and popularization. SAIC scientist-in-residence and faculty Eugenia Cheng is not only a mathematician and author, but a classically trained pianist. Alongside her research in Category Theory, her aim is to rid the world of “math phobia”. BOOKS »» »»
How to Bake Pi: An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics
Watch Eugenia use puff pastry to teach Stephen Colbert math on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. saic.edu/news/cheng-colbert
Photo: John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
LATOYA RUBY FRAZIER Associate Professor, Photography latoyarubyfrazier.com LaToya Ruby Frazier works in photography, video, and performance addressing industrialism, rustbelt revitalization, environmental justice, healthcare inequity, family, and communal history. She exhibits nationally and internationally. AWARDS: »»
MacArthur Genius Grant recipient
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John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation grant recipient
CHECK HER OUT AT: saic.edu/news/frazier-ebony-magazine
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JESSE BALL
Professor, Writing jesseball.com FACULTY
Writing Professor Jesse Ball, self-described “fabulist and absurdist,” released his most recent novel, Census, an homage to his older brother, Abram, who had Down’s and passed away at 24 from an unrelated illness. He was awarded the 2018-19 Berlin Prize from the American Academy in Berlin, an annual fellowship given to scholars, writers, composers, and artists from the U.S. who represent the highest standards of excellence in their fields. REVIEWS OF CENSUS “…the beautiful varieties of perception, of experience — made without sentimentality, burns at the core of the book, and of much of Ball’s work, which rails against the tedium of consensus, the cruelty of conformity.” Parul Sehgal, The New York Times
“While Ball is willing to stick his neck out and write a narrative as plainly sincere as a medieval morality play, he also makes space for complexity, the flux of things, the slipperiness of truth and knowledge.”
Photo: James Foster Photography
Ellie Robins, The Los Angeles Times
GEOFFREY ALAN RHODES Associate Professor, Visual Communication GARhodes.com Rhodes’ works involve feature films, gallery video art, and photographic and new media applications. His feature films, media installations, and augmented reality publications have been screened, exhibited, and published internationally. THE CHICAGO 00 PROJECT
Learn about the Century of Progress World Fair and other Chicago history at chicago00.org
WHY SAIC?
This collaboration between Rhodes and the Chicago History Museum brings moments in Chicago’s history to life by combining historic film, photos and sound and activating them through augmented and virtual reality apps, 360 VR videos and Google Streetview panoramas. Recently, the project was awarded the American Alliance of Museum’s MUSE award.
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THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO CENTURIES OF INSPIRATION. YOUR STUDENT ID IS YOUR TICKET. OUR MUSEUM IS THE THIRD LARGEST IN THE WORLD. AND IT’S INTEGRAL TO BEING AN SAIC STUDENT — AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE NO OTHER ART & DESIGN PROGRAM CAN OFFER. YOU PAY NO ENTRY FEE — THIS IS YOUR MUSEUM.
“I’ve had classes and the teacher takes us to the Art Institute, and we’re analyzing this piece, looking at this beautiful Van Gogh in person and just talking about it. I can’t even think of a greater privilege than to be able to study a painting in person.” Trinidad Vasconez, SAIC International Student, Art Education
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EXPERIENCE A Van Gogh self-portrait, the details of an Ansel Adams landscape, or the ethereal qualities of a Mark Rothko painting — up close and personal, not from a Google search or projected on a classroom wall. Your faculty will bring you here, and you will spend time here finding work that speaks to you — the pieces to which you will return over and over again.
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO WHY SAIC?
DID YOU KNOW? IT WAS FACULTY FROM THE SCHOOL NOW KNOWN AS SAIC THAT FOUNDED THE MUSEUM AS A TEACHING RESOURCE FOR ITS STUDENTS.
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THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THIS UNBELIEVABLE COLLECTION THE RYERSON & BURNHAM LIBRARIES
The Department of Prints and Drawings at the museum, which is closed to the public, houses an incredible collection of works on paper from the 15th century to present. You can study the work of Rembrandt, Turner, Degas, Lichtenstein and more. Where else could you put on a pair of white gloves and thumb through Cézanne’s personal sketchbooks?
WHY SAIC?
THE DEPARTMENT OF PRINTS AND DRAWINGS
You have access to this unbelievable collection of architects’ diaries, correspondence, job files, photographs, sketchbooks, scrapbooks, articles, transcripts, and personal papers.
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MORE CAMPUS RESOURCES TO INSPIRE GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER siskelfilmcenter.org A world-class cinema presenting contemporary, independent, international, and classic cinema, hosting over 100 guest artists and 1,600 screenings annually.
VIDEO DATA BANK
JOAN FLASCH ARTISTS’ BOOK COLLECTION saic.edu/jfabc View over 8,000 artists’ publications from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Drawn to the avant-garde? Check out everything from punk and comic book zines, to underground art and tape culture.
vdb.org One of the United States’ leading collections of video by and about contemporary artists, with more than 650 artists and 6,000 video art titles.
JOHN M. FLAXMAN LIBRARY saic.edu/library Explore more than 130,000 items focused on 20th- and 21st-century visual arts, design, architecture, criticism, theory, and philosophy, including exhibition catalogs, artist monographs, videos, sound recordings, magazines, ebooks, and databases. 28
ROGER BROWN STUDY COLLECTION saic.edu/rogerbrown Donated from Alumnus Roger Brown as a resource for SAIC students, his collection includes works by Chicago Imagists, other contemporary artists, folk and tribal art, objects from material and popular culture, costumes, and more.
FASHION RESOURCE CENTER saic.edu/frc Interact with a hands-on collection of late 20th- and 21st-century designer garments and accessories that represent extreme innovations in fashion.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
“The Fashion Resource Center has these amazing, incredibly historically significant garments that students can open up and touch and look at in person. There’s really no other place in America like it. Now, whenever I’m in a design slump or feeling tired, I go in and it reignites my passion.” Maria Beniaris, SAIC Student, Fashion
WHY SAIC?
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VISITING ARTISTS PROGRAM SAIC WELCOMES SOME OF THE HIGHESTPROFILE ARTISTS TO CAMPUS EACH YEAR REPRESENTING ALL MEDIA. ENJOY LECTURES, SCREENINGS, PERFORMANCES, CONVERSATIONS, AND READINGS – OR GET EVEN CLOSER WITH STUDIO CRITIQUES AND SPECIAL ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS. Yuri Suzuki is a sound artist, designer and electronic musician who explores the realms of sound through exquisitely designed pieces.
“It is a rare opportunity to interact with artists of such caliber one-on-one or in small groups…VAP was a selling point for me — it really is such a diverse and vibrant program.” SAIC Student
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES saic.edu/exhibitions
SITE GALLERIES sites.saic.edu/sugs Gain real-world experience managing every step of a successful gallery show, from reviewing proposals, to curation, advertising, budgets, and installation. With a street-level location in our LeRoy Neiman Center, you’ll showcase your work to thousands of passersby each day.
Stephanie Kim Blank Acrylic on Canvas, Markers 2017
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PRODUCE INNOVATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY WORK, TO SHARE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY, THE CITY, AND THE WORLD!
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SULLIVAN GALLERIES This 32,000 square-foot gallery is home to exhibitions, performances, lectures, and screenings by famed artists the world over. You’ll have the opportunity to exhibit here your senior year during the much-anticipated year-end show—an exhibition visited by thousands from the Chicago community and beyond.
SAIC’S RESIDENCE HALLS SAIC’s residence halls offer numerous exhibition spaces. Hall residents have opportunities to curate, install, exhibit, and critique work. WHY SAIC?
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ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS NEED GREAT TOOLS CUTTING EDGE FACILITIES. WE’VE GOT THEM. WE HAVE THE LATEST AND GREATEST, BUT WE HAVE A THING FOR THE OLD STUFF TOO – LIKE WOODCUT PRINTMAKING, POURING AND CASTING MOLTEN METAL, AND VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMMAKING, AND SOUND EQUIPMENT.
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
“SAIC’s facilities are amazing. I study in the fiber and material studies department, and I’ve been able to do work on my own floor loom every semester, as well as a digital jacquard loom. I believe there’s a very limited amount – maybe 20-30 or even less of these looms in the country – and SAIC has two of them. That really says a lot about the access we have here.” Hope Wang, SAIC Student, Fiber, Painting, & Photography
WHY SAIC?
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HOT METAL SAIC IS ONE OF THE FEW INSTITUTIONS THAT ALLOWS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TO USE OUR ON-CAMPUS FOUNDRY, POURING AND CASTING HOT METAL!
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
YOU WANT CUTTING EDGE? WE’VE GOT A LIDAR ARCHITECTURAL SCANNER – THE SAME TECHNOLOGY THEY’RE BUILDING INTO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PLATFORMS AT THE MOMENT.
EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN »» 3D Printing on PLA plastic »» Desktop and handheld 3D scanning »» Digital video editing stations »» Exhibition quality large format archival inkjet printing »» Laser cutters able to cut acrylic plastics, woods, paper, fabric, and engraving some metals
MEDIA CENTER EQUIPMENT CHECK OUT – YOU DON’T NEED BIG $$ TO USE GREAT EQUIPMENT Our media centers loan a wide range of digital video, still cameras, lighting and sound kits. Interested in interactive video and sound display equipment, computers, video/data projectors or long-term shows in SAIC galleries? We have you covered.
»» High-end 3D printers »» A variety of tabletop and handheld 3D scanners for creating digital models from existing objects which can be used for 3D printing or animation and model display »» GigaPan robotic camera control system (Art and Technology Studies)
RETRO? The ModSynth in the Sound department has been restored piece by piece, and we currently have a garage engineer with original circuit drawings who is remaking modules.
»» MakerBot 3D printer (available in Contemporary Practices) »» Mcor 3D printer to produce 3D objects in full CMYK color »» Digital SLR (DSLR) cameras for both still digital and HD video production, including the Canon 60D, Canon 7D, and Canon XF300 »» Phase One 65+ medium (4x5) format cameras with Digital Back and Profoto Acute 2R lighting systems
WHY SAIC?
»» A Blaauw kiln (Ceramics) allows digital control of temperatures for precise glazing
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Nini Lin Good Night Good Night Mixed Media 2017
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Talia Newman Reflection Projection Section Mixed media: ink, salt, mylar, video 2017
CHICAGO OUR CAMPUS OUR CAMPUS ISN’T JUST IN CHICAGO. IT IS CHICAGO.
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CHICAGO — OUR CAMPUS
CHICAGO AT A GLANCE LET CHICAGO TRANSFORM YOUR MAKING PRACTICES AS YOU EXPLORE THE CITY AND ITS RESOURCES, BECOMING ABSORBED IN THE PULSE OF CHICAGO’S VIBRANT URBAN LIFESTYLE.
3RD LARGEST CITY IN THE U.S. 700+ PUBLIC ARTWORKS 26 MILES OF LAKEFRONT 19 MILES OF LAKEFRONT BIKE PATHS 26 BEACHES 580 PARKS 125 ART GALLERIES 56 MUSEUMS 8100 ACRES OF GREEN SPACE 77 DISTINCT NEIGHBORHOODS 250 THEATER COMPANIES 200 DANCE COMPANIES 225 MUSIC VENUES 115 PERFORMANCE VENUES 34 NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD FESTIVALS WHY SAIC?
50 NEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC FESTIVALS
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SWAP-O-RAMA / Best Art Supplies
“Swap-o-rama, any thrift stores, hardware stores. I’ve gotten weird plaster animal sculptures and lots of fabric.”
ITALIAN FIESTA / Best Pizza
“Tastes amazing and there is one conveniently close to Hyde Park so people can do some shopping after getting food.”
VILLAGE DISCOUNT / Best Thrift Shop “Village Discount! I have never been in a thrift store as big as that one.”
“The AIC sculpture garden is a great place for peace and quiet — and to nap on the grass.”
Nadia Frierson, SAIC Student, Photography
CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION / Best Coffee Near Campus “The second floor of the Chicago Athletic Association. Beautiful and historic.”
JO ANN FABRICS / Quirky Art Supplies
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MUSEUM SCULPTURE GARDEN / Favorite Spot Near Campus
“I know a lot of people under-rate Joann, especially compared to Fishman’s or New Rainbow right across from it, but honestly Joann has the most interesting trims, fabrics, beads, feathers, flowers.”
“Locals and people from all over the world come here to enjoy the city, no matter what the weather.”
MACLEAN 13TH FLOOR / Favorite Spot on Campus
“Maclean 13th floor! I just love writing my papers and doing my readings in the chairs that face the windows. I like taking a lot of pauses/breaks when writing, and the view from there is just perfect for me. MILLENNIUM PARK / Favorite Spot Near Campus
“Epic Burger is one of the most cost effective restaurants in the Loop with carefully sourced, quality burgers. If you have dietary restrictions with meat, their Beyond Burger is AMAZING. It’s a veggie burger, but extremely hearty and flavorful. On top of the great food, they are student friendly with $4 deals during midterms or finals — just show your student ID.”
Joseph Goh, SAIC Student, Photography, Bookmaking
CHICAGO — OUR CAMPUS
“I feel like Chicago isn’t pretentious; it seems authentic and it doesn’t pretend to be what it’s not. And I might be overromanticizing it, but even after three years in Chicago, I still love the trains.”
CHICAGO PIZZA & OVEN GRINDER CO. / Best Pizza “Pizza pot pie. No one does it like they do.”
“The openings are a lot of fun and the artwork shown amazing.”
CORBETT VS. DEMPSEY / Best Art Gallery In Chicago
“Along the lake shore. It’s beautiful and a lot of people are along the path, walking and biking.”
LAKEFRONT / Favorite Spot Near Campus
LA COLOMBE / Free Wifi And Great Coffee
“La Colombe at West Loop. It has a vintage feel, delicious coffee, great work environment with other designers nearby.”
QUIMBY’S / Best Comic Store In The City “They offer comics, zines, books, you name it! From professional, published artists to even local ones, especially SAIC students. They also host events, readings, workshops and signing on occasion!”
SHARP LOUNGE / Fav Spot On Campus “The chairs by the windows on the second floor of Sharp. Great place to relax and do homework.”
AIC & MCA / Best Art Museum In Chicago “Two of the best cultural institutions in the city, if not the world.”
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MACLEAN CENTER
SULLIVAN CENTER
SHARP BUILDING
THE MODERN WING
COLUMBUS BUILDING
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER
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CHICAGO — OUR CAMPUS
OUR CAMPUS OUR CAMPUS IS COMPRISED OF EIGHT BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO’S DOWNTOWN TOURIST AND HIGHEND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. We are located in the middle of the city’s premier gathering spaces, Millennium and Maggie Daley parks, vibrant green spaces where you can relax on the lush grass, stroll among wildflowers, enjoy public art, rock climb, ice skate, picnic, and see free concerts.
WHY SAIC?
WITH OVER 100,000 STUDENTS FROM 22 COLLEGES, CHICAGO’S LOOP IS THE SECOND MOST POPULATED COLLEGE NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE U.S. BEHIND CAMBRIDGE, MA.
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CAMPUS MAP 1| 280 SOUTH COLUMBUS DRIVE Ceramics/ SITE Gallery / MFA Studios / Painting and Drawing/ Photography / Printmedia / Sculpture 2| THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO / 111 South Michigan Avenue 3| THE MODERN WING / 159 East Monroe Street 4| MACLEAN CENTER / 112 South Michigan Avenue
Art and Technology Studies / Art History, Theory, and Criticism / Computer Resources and Information Technology / Film, Video, New Media, and Animation / MFA Studios / SAIC Ballroom / Sound / Video Data Bank / Visual and Critical Studies / The Writing Center
5| LAKEVIEW BUILDING / 116 South Michigan Avenue
COLUMBUS
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Art Education / Art Therapy / Arts Administration and Policy / Contemporary Practices / Deans and Division Chairs / Fiber and Material Studies / Finance / John M. Flaxman Library / The LeRoy Neiman Center / President’s Office / SITE Galleries / Visiting Artists Program / Visual Communication Design / Writing Program
7| SULLIVAN CENTER / 36 South Wabash Avenue
Admissions / Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects / Campus Life / Enrollment Services / Fashion Design / International Affairs / Multicultural Affairs / Office of Student Affairs / Ox-Bow . Registration and Records / Residence Life / Student Financial Services (Financial Aid, Student Accounts)
8| SULLIVAN GALLERIE / 33 South State Street 9| JONES HALL / 7 West Madison Avenue
Residence Hall
10| 162 NORTH STATE STREET RESIDENCES Residence Hall. 11| GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER / 164 North State Street 12| THE BUCKINGHAM / 59 East Van Buren
Residence Hall WHY SAIC?
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6| SHARP BUILDING / 37 South Wabash Avenue
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Career and Professional Experience, Continuing Studies / Counseling Services / Disability and Learning Resource Center / Early College Program / F Newsmagazine. Health Service / Historic Preservation / Human Resources / Office of Institutional Advancement
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CONTACT US WE’RE HERE TO HELP
ADMISSIONS 1.312.629.6100 800.232.7242
ugadmiss@saic.edu
LIFE AT SAIC: saic.edu/lifeatsaic Instagram.com/see_saic
SAIC NEWS AND EVENTS: facebook.com/saic.admissions twitter.com/saic_news youtube.com/ schooloftheartinstituteofchicagosaic
SAIC CAREERS: facebook.com/saic.careers twitter.com/saiccareers
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CLERY ACT REPORTING The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report can be accessed online at saic.edu/clery. Paper copies of this report may be obtained by contacting the Campus Security Office at 312.899.7446 or by emailing Art Jackson, Director of Campus Security, at ajackson@saic.edu
THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and the Art Institute of Chicago (museum) are incorporated as a private, non-profit corporation. SAIC is a professional college of the visual and related arts, accredited since 1936 by the Higher Learning Commission, and as a charter member since 1948 by NASAD, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s art education program is certified by the Illinois State Board of Education, and its art therapy program is approved by the Education and Approval Board of the American Art Therapy Association. The Master of Architecture program in the Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. SAIC is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, the American Association for Higher Education, the National Art Education Association, the College Art Association of America, the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities, the Illinois Art Education Association, the National Conference of Artists, the College Scholarship Service, the Counsel for Advancement and Support of Education, the Institute of International Education, the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs, the American Association of University Women, the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the College Entrance Examination Board, and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Art Institute of Chicago, including both the School and the Museum, is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its students, visitors, faculty, and staff, and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on an individual’s abilities and qualifications. The Art Institute of Chicago does not tolerate unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or former military status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in its programs and activities, public accommodations or employment practices.
Vincent CK Cheung
Cable
Sculpture, acrylics, PVC
2017
saic.edu/ug Office of Undergraduate Admissions 36. S. Wabash Ave., Suite 1201 Chicago, IL, 60603 Phone: 800.232.7242 or 312.629.6100 Fax: 322.629.6101 Email: admiss@saic.edu
MAKE / The front cover pattern of this booklet has a hidden word created from geometric elements found within the SAIC square.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
YOUR VISION. OUR ASSISTANCE.
WE KNOW THAT THE COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS IS A JOURNEY. AND FOR CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS, THE PROCESS CAN BE A BIT DIFFERENT. Don’t worry, our Admissions staff are here to help you understand how to submit your application, prepare your portfolio, and answer all of your questions. Our Student Financial Services team will partner with you and your family from day one to provide the support you need to make your college ambitions a reality.
saic.edu/ug Office of Undergraduate Admissions 36 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603 saic.edu/ug ugadmiss@saic.edu 1.312.629.6100 800.232.7242 Fax: 312.629.6101
MEET US ONLINE instagram.com/see_saic saic.edu/#virtualtour youtube.com/schooloftheartinstituteofchicagosaic twitter.com/saic_news facebook.com/saic.admissions
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
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STEP ONE: MEET WITH US! TALK TO US! THE BEST WAY TO UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION AS WELL AS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP IS TO MEET WITH US. VISIT OUR CAMPUS We are here year-round to show you SAIC and meet one-on-one to discuss your work and answer your questions.
saic.edu/tour
SAIC DAYS Meet with us across the U.S. and around the globe to learn what differentiates us from other schools, and to receive an in-depth portfolio review.
saic.edu/ugevents
NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAYS (NPDs): We attend all NPDs around the country, and attending one is a great way to introduce your work to us and gain valuable feedback.
saic.edu/ugevents IN ADDITION TO MEETING US IN PERSON, YOU CAN CALL AND TALK TO OUR ADMISSION COUNSELORS AT 800.232.7242 OR 312.629.6100
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WE’RE HERE TO HELP
WE ARE HAPPY TO SEE SKETCHBOOKS AND WORKS IN PROGRESS — THEY ARE GREAT WAYS TO SHOW US HOW YOU THINK!
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
SHOW US
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Da Jeung Kim Wunderkammer (Cabinet of Curiosities) Sculpture, plexiglass 2016
CHECKLIST APPLICATION: Freshmen submit the Common Application and transfer students may submit the Common Application or SAIC’s Transfer Application. APPLICATION FEE $65 — domestic students $85 — international students PORTFOLIO Requirements vary by degree. Visit saic.edu/ug_portfolio ARTIST’S STATEMENT ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT For every high school attended OR GED TEST SCORES ACT READING: 21 minimum, or SAT EVIDENCEBASED READING AND WRITING: 560 minimum. For international students whose second language is English: TOEFL IBT: 82, or IELTS Band score: 6.5, or PTE ACADEMIC SCORE: 55 Please note: BA in Art History applicants require an IBT score of 96. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS When applicable
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: WHAT AND WHEN? For further details, visit saic.edu/ugapp
DEADLINES FALL SEMESTER
FRESHMEN
TRANSFERS
Early Action and Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline
November 15
November 15
Final Merit Scholarship Deadline
January 15
March 15
Final Deadline:
April 15
June 15
SPRING SEMESTER
FRESHMEN & TRANSFERS
Merit Scholarship Deadline
November 1
Final Deadline
January 1
FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN, SAIC ACCEPTS UP TO 12 CREDIT HOURS FOR WORK YOU HAVE DONE THROUGH ADVANCED PLACEMENT, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE, COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM OR PRECOLLEGE OR DUAL ENROLLMENT.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER DEADLINES WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS
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SHOW US HOW YOU THINK WHETHER YOU PAINT, WRITE, MAKE FILMS, DESIGN OBJECTS, IMAGINE BUILDINGS AND INTERIORS, OR STUDY ART HISTORY, WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU CREATE YOUR PORTFOLIO FOR ADMISSION AND MERIT SCHOLARSHIP.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
PREPARING YOUR PORTFOLIO FOR ADMISSION AND MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS BY DEGREE saic.edu/ug_portfolio DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN STUDIO (BFA)
The portfolio for students choosing a fine arts, design, or art education pathway may consist of one or a combination of the following:
BFA WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ART EDUCATION (BFAAE)
++Drawings
++Paintings
++Prints
++Film/video/audio recordings ++Fashion Design ++Storyboards
++Photographs
++Sculpture
++Designed objects ++Architectural drawings
BFA WITH AN EMPHASIS IN WRITING (BFAW)
++Ceramics
++Graphic art
++Scripts
++Zines
++Video games
The portfolio may consist of one or a combination of the following: ++ 10 pages of poetry ++ 20 pages of prose (fiction, creative nonfiction, or drama) ++ 10 pages of a graphic novel ++ Optional visual portfolio if you also engage in studio practices (5 digital images)
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN VISUAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES (BAVCS)
1. Studio-based portfolio (see BFA and BFAAE portfolio requirements above) AND a writing sample that illustrates your critical thinking skills; or
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART HISTORY (BAAH)
The portfolio should include a writing sample AND a visual porfolio:
2. Alternative portfolio of collected images or objects, along with a critical writing sample that contextualizes the contents in the portfolio.
2. Submit 5-10 pieces of your best and most recent work.
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1. Submit an expository essay that incorporates research — a writing sample in art history is not required (though it is encouraged, especially for transfer applicants). Writing samples should be 5-7 pages for incoming first-year applicants and 7-10 pages (1750-2500 words) for transfer students. Relevant illustrations and bibliography should be included with the text, but are not considered when calculating page limits.
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Shelby Anderson Zombie Apocalypse Mixed media 2017
SUBMIT YOUR WORK ELECTRONICALLY IN SLIDEROOM. YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK WHEN YOU FILL OUT THE COMMON APPLICATION »» Show us 10-15 of your best and most recent works »» Use your portfolio to showcase your interests, skills, and creative potential »» You may show us work in multiple media OR focus entirely in one medium
TYPE OF MEDIA
ACCEPTED FILE TYPE
PREFERRED FILE SIZE
IMAGES
.jpg, .gif, .png
72 dpi, no more than 600 pixels in any direction
VIDEOS
.flv, .wmv, .mov
5 minutes total for all submitted pieces
AUDIO
.mp3
5 minutes total for all submitted pieces
TEXT DOCUMENTS
MUST BE .pdf
No more than 1mb per .pdf PDFs can be broken down into multiple documents
Title, year, dimensions, medium, and description must be provided for each piece. If any of these are not applicable, enter N/A. Always include the names of any other artists who contributed to the completion of any piece included in your portfolio if the work is collaborative. DO NOT SUBMIT IMAGES IN A .PDF FORMAT. DO NOT MAIL ORIGINAL WORK TO SAIC. For questions about the ePortfolio, email admiss_portfolio@saic.edu
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
YOUR QUESTIONS. OUR ADVICE. Q. What should my portfolio include? A. The answer is that there is no right or wrong answer! Your portfolio should be individual to you and should showcase the work about which you are passionate. Q. Do I need to show a variety of media in my portfolio? A. Only if you feel that your ideas are best represented by showing us your work that way. If, instead, your strongest work is all painting, or exclusively photography, that is what you should show us. Q. When I get to SAIC, I want to study something I haven’t worked on before so I won’t have examples in my portfolio. Is that okay? ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
A. Of course! Not everyone has access to the training or the technology they wish to ultimately explore. Craft your portfolio to show us 10-15 of your best and most recent works.
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THROUGHOUT THE YAER
ADMISSIONS CALENDAR
Visit us in Chicago, at a NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY (we attend all of them!), at a SAIC Day in a city near you, or during one of our online information sessions. We will provide you with valuable information about SAIC’s curriculum, review your work for admission, and give you advice about how to prepare your portfolio for merit scholarship consideration.
saic.edu/tour saic.edu/ugevents
JANUARY 15
OCTOBER 1 October 1 is the first day that
The final Merit Scholarship
the Free Application for
deadline for first-time freshmen
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
is January 15. Even if your
is available for students to
portfolio has already been
complete online. Don’t wait
approved, make sure you have
for your admission decision to
an electronic copy uploaded to
apply for financial aid.
SlideRoom prior to the deadline.
fafsa.gov
NOVEMBER 15
aid awards on January 15 to
materials by November 15 if you
admitted students who have
are applying for our non-binding
filed their FAFSAs.
Early Action and Priority Merit Scholarship deadline. Early Action entitles you to priority scholarship, housing, and registration. Even if your portfolio has already been approved, make sure you have an electronic copy uploaded to SlideRoom prior to the deadline.
saic.edu/ugapp saic.edu/ugmerit *November 1 is the spring Merit Scholarship deadline.
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SAIC begins mailing out financial
Submit ALL of your application
fafsa.gov
APRIL 15
KEY DATES
FEBRUARY 4
MAY 1
Housing contracts will be
The final application deadline
Tuition deposits ($300) are
sent to all admitted Early
for first-time freshmen is
due May 1. Visit saic.edu/ugnext
Action students on or around
April 15. Applications received
for instructions on submitting
February 4.
after this date will be reviewed
your deposit.
on a case-by-case basis. SAIC begins registration for the Attend our Pre-Registration Day
fall semester on May 1.
in mid-April to begin planning your fall schedule, which will be finalized after May 1.
MARCH 1
If you have not already visited the SAIC campus, make sure you
Housing contracts will be sent
take a school and residence hall
to all non-early action admits
tour. Or take a look at our virtual
on March 1 and on a rolling
tour at saic.edu/#virtualtour.
basis for those admitted later.
JUNE 15
Campus tours: saic.edu/tour
The final deadline for admission
If you are unable to visit our
Applications received after this
campus, call us at 800.232.7242
date will be reviewed on a case-
or 312.629.6100 to talk to one
by-case basis.
for transfer students is June 15.
of our counselors about any
MARCH 15
questions you may have.
The final Merit Scholarship March 15. Even if your portfolio has already been approved, we need an electronic copy uploaded to SlideRoom prior to the deadline. Attend an admitted student reception held in cities around the world.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
deadline for transfer students is
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YOUR ARTIST’S STATEMENT GIVES YOUR PORTFOLIO CONTEXT AND TELLS US WHO YOU ARE AS AN ARTIST. TELL US ABOUT YOUR ART-MAKING PRACTICES, AND WHY YOU’RE A STRONG CANDIDATE FOR SAIC’S UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM. You may submit your artist’s statement via the Common Application (within the member-specific questions) OR through your SlideRoom ePortfolio submission.
QUICK TIPS »» Aim to inform, describe, and reflect on your artistic process. »» Proofread! »» Shoot for a 250-to-500-word statement. »» Avoid statements like, “I’ve known I wanted to be an artist since I first picked up a crayon…” »» Don’t be afraid to be humorous, creative, or provocative.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE ADMISSION PROCESS BY OUR DEADLINES ARE AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS.
This is an amazing opportunity to earn scholarship money, and we encourage you to be in contact with us to help you prepare. Merit scholarships are awarded based on a holistic review of your application including: »» Portfolio »» Academic history, including test scores and transcripts »» Artist’s statement »» Letter of recommendation
ADVICE FOR DEVELOPING A MERIT PORTFOLIO: »» Be bold and inventive—experiment and take risks »» Show us your creativity, critical thinking, and rigorous investigation »» Combine meaning and making—your technical skill is only a tool for expressing your ideas.
»» Think about your portfolio as a gallery show you’re curating. What is the first piece you want your viewer to see? What is the final piece? What impact does the title make?
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»» Consider the formal and conceptual relationship between pieces—select works that share similar ideas or techniques.
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Isabella Maroon Clowns with Clouds Ceramic, metal, bubble gum 2017
TRANSFERRING TO SAIC WHETHER YOU’RE TRANSFERRING TWO YEARS OR TWO CREDITS, WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR TRANSITION AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE. SAIC will accept up to a maximum of 60 transfer credits with a grade of “C” or better from any accredited university or college. These may include 30 studio elective credits. A maximum of 81 transfer credits will be accepted, which includes 36 studio elective credits for students who have already received their bachelor’s and are seeking a second degree. »» Official transcripts will be evaluated from the prior college(s) you attended to determine the Liberal Arts or Art History credits that will transfer. »» Studio credits that may transfer will be determined by evaluating your transcripts and your portfolio. »» Health, Nutrition, or Physical Education credits will not transfer.
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TRANSFERRING TO SAIC ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
EACH YEAR, 25% OF OUR INCOMING CLASS IS COMPOSED OF TRANSFER STUDENTS.
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STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES FAMILIES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR NEED OR NON-NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID, AND THE MAJORITY WHO APPLY WILL RECEIVE SOME FORM OF ASSISTANCE INCLUDING: SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND EMPLOYMENT (WORK-STUDY). The long-term benefits of pursuing a college education are undeniable. If you and your family have concerns that you may be unable to meet the cost of education with your financial resources alone, we encourage you to partner with the Student Financial Services office at SAIC.
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES 1.312.629.6600 saic.sfs@saic.edu facebook.com/SAICsfs
EACH YEAR, SAIC AWARDS OVER $43 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID TO ITS STUDENT BODY.
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twitter.com/SAIC_SFS saic.edu/sfslivechat
Paula Lopez To equate Mixed Media 2017
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
SCHOLARSHIPS: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FINANCIAL AWARDS TO STUDENTS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE REPAYMENT. SAIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP saic.edu/ugmerit SAIC awards its most substantial merit scholarships to incoming students — freshmen and transfer, domestic and international. The Admissions Committee reviews your entire application once we have all your materials, and will award you based a holistic review of your portfolio, test scores, artist’s statement, academic record, and recommendation.
DEADLINES FALL FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN Priority — November 15 Final Merit — January 15 Final — April 15
This award is annually renewable as long as you maintain your academic standing as outlined in your award letter.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
We encourage you to begin a dialogue with your Admission Counselor about how to craft a merit-worthy application as soon as you decide SAIC might be the school for you!
Final Merit — March 15
SAIC COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE AWARDS
SPRING FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN & TRANSFERS November 1 ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
This $2,000 annual scholarship may be awarded to incoming firstyear students for their participation in one of the following art exhibitions or competitions: National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards; National YoungArts Foundation; Chicago Public Schools All-City Senior Portfolio Exhibition; Art Institute Re:Imagine24 Youth Competition; Illinois High Schools Regional Arts Exhibition; Ohio Governor’s Youth Arts Exhibition; and California State Summer School for the Arts. No additional application is required as SAIC Admissions is notified of students who qualify through these organizations.
Priority — November 15
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SAIC PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS Admitted Phi Theta Kappa (ptk.org) applicants may qualify to receive a $2,000 PTK Scholarship per academic year in addition to any other merit scholarships awarded through SAIC Admissions. A separate application is not necessary for this award though PTK membership will be verified.
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS In addition to scholarships from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), we suggest that students explore outside scholarships as an additional source of funding for their education well in advance of the term for which the funding is desired. In addition to facebook.com/ SAICsfs and twitter.com/SAIC_SFS, the following are online scholarship searches: »» collegegreenlight.com »» fastweb.com »» goodcall.com/scholarships »» salliemae.com/college-planning/ college-scholarships/ »» scholarships.com »» studentscholarshipsearch.com »» studentaid.gov/scholarships
For more information, visit saic.edu/outsidescholarships
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IMPORTANT DATES Some types of financial assistance are limited in funding, so the earlier you apply, the better.
UNITED STATES CITIZENS AND ELIGIBLE NON-CITIZENS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR NEED AND NON-NEED BASED FEDERAL AND STATE AID SHOULD SUBMIT THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID ONLINE AT FAFSA.GOV.
OCTOBER 1 FAFSA opens
Please include SAIC’s FAFSA School Code #001753 on the FAFSA so that the results are sent to the Student Financial Services office.
JANUARY 15 Award letters for fall are sent to admitted student who have filed a FAFSA
Tutorials and helpful information available at studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa.
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
DECEMBER 1 FAFSA Priority Deadline - Illinois Residents – Undergraduates JANUARY 1 FAFSA Priority Deadline
GIFT ASSISTANCE Grants are awarded based on financial need and do need need to be repaid. In addition to SAIC’s scholarships and grants, both the federal and state governments offer gift assistance to students who demonstrate need.
Grace Kim Stremaing of Insight Screenprint, silk organza, velvet 2017
Examples include:
»» Endowed and restricted scholarships »» Federal Pell Grants »» Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) »» Veterans Benefits »» Monetary Award Program (MAP) for Illinois residents attending approved Illinois schools »» Other state-funded programs
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
»» SAIC need-based grants and scholarships
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LOANS
ON AND OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE EACH YEAR, INCLUDING SUMMER AND WINTER TERMS. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE LISTED THROUGH OUR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CAPX) DEPARTMENT. WE WILL HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR ON-CAMPUS JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, OFF-CAMPUS JOBS, ONLINE JOB SEARCH PLATFORMS, AND MORE.
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR LOANS AT LOW INTEREST RATES. ELIGIBILITY, BORROWING LEVELS, AND INTEREST RATES VARY FROM PROGRAM TO PROGRAM. WE WILL DETERMINE A STUDENT’S OR PARENT’S ELIGIBILITY BASED UPON THE STUDENT’S DEMONSTRATED NEED AND PROGRAM REGULATIONS.
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
»» Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
This program provides jobs for students who demonstrate financial need. Jobs are available in many administrative and academic departments. Pay rates are based on experience and job description. We make every effort to assist students in finding employment, but the receipt of a Federal Work-Study award does not guarantee a job.
»» Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
INSTITUTIONAL EMPLOYMENT We offer a limited number of jobs to international students and students who do not demonstrate need during the fall and spring semesters. Institutional employment is also available to all students during the summer and winter terms as long as they are enrolled for the following term.
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The following loans may be available: »» Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
»» Private Education Loans
Shiqi Alin Lu
Untitled
Oil on canvas
2016
saic.edu/ug Office of Undergraduate Admissions 36. S. Wabash Ave., Suite 1201 Chicago, IL, 60603 Phone: 800.232.7242 or 312.629.6100 Fax: 322.629.6101 Email: admiss@saic.edu
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INVENT / The front cover pattern of this booklet has a hidden word created from geometric elements found within the SAIC square.
STUDENT LIFE
WE'RE HERE TO HELP 2
COUNSELING SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Supports community engagement by sponsoring school-wide events and assists students in connecting to one of our 60+ student groups.
Provides brief counseling and psychotherapy, crisis intervention, consultation, and outreach.
312.899.7439
counselingservices@saic.edu
Provides guidance, advocacy, and resources in support of international students; provides study abroad opportunities via study trips and semester away programs.
312.499.4271
312.629.6830
stulife@saic.edu
intaff@saic.edu
ACADEMIC ADVISING
HEALTH SERVICES
MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
Assists students in navigating SAIC’s unique interdisciplinary degree program and connecting to campus resources.
Provides quality healthcare and encourages students to focus on their physical and emotional well-being.
Promotes diversity and inclusivity through programs and services, and connects SAIC’s community with the rich cultural tapestry of resources in Chicago.
312.629.6800
312.499.4288
studenthelp@saic.edu
healthservices@saic.edu
312.629.6880 maffai@saic.edu
HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE Helps on-campus residents transition to life in one of SAIC’s residence halls and assists students in finding off-campus housing. 312.629.6870 stulife@saic.edu
CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CAPX)
DISABILITY & LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
Empowers students to build lasting creative careers through 1:1 advising, internship and employment opportunities, and dynamic workshops and events.
Provides a variety of services for students with disabilities to facilitate equal access and support success in and out of the classroom.
312.499.4130
312.499.4278
careers@saic.edu
dlrc@saic.edu
STUDENT LIFE
CAMPUS LIFE
LIVING ON CAMPUS 2
RESIDENCE LIFE
A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS. SPECTACULAR VIEWS. NOT YOUR ORDINARY COLLEGE LIVING EXPERIENCE. SAIC’S RESIDENCE HALLS PUT YOU IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO, STEPS AWAY FROM ACADEMIC BUILDINGS AND CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS, WITH CREATIVE SUPPORT CATERED TO YOUR NEEDS AS A VISUAL SCHOLAR.
“I was really just figuring out what my art practice was going to be…so living in a space of artists was really helpful.” STUDENT LIFE
Hayan Song, SAIC Student, Visual Communications
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WILSON ALLEN, ILLUSTRATION LIVING ON CAMPUS Where are you from originally? The biggest chunk of my life was spent in Thompson, Georgia — a town of about 5,000. I was also 100% home schooled, so Chicago was quite a transition! Did living in the residence halls help you adjust to SAIC and Chicago? Part of why my transition to Chicago worked was having Resident Advisors (RAs) — upper class students whose job is to live with and assist first years. At SAIC, they’re very involved, which is also one of the reasons I eventually decided to become a Resident Advisor myself. What’s it like living in the halls? The end goal is creating community in the dorms, so you aren’t only hanging out with people you know — you’re stretching and learning about different things. Exploration, new things, and new people is the point of the school. At social events in the res halls, you meet other people and you’re having that social connection, so you’re not just in your dorm, going to class, and coming back. I think that’s really important.
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MY RESIDENT ADVISOR It was 4 a.m. during finals, and I saw Frieddie, my R.A., walking back to his dorm. I greeted him, and he screamed because I surprised him. He dropped what he’d been working on for weeks on the floor. He just picked up his work and said totally chill “oh hey, what’s up.” His positive energy toward me and his work ethic were so inspiring.
RESIDENCE LIFE
LIVING ON CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS »» Loft or apartment-style spaces containing: »» Private bathrooms »» A kitchenette with stove, full-size refrigerator, and microwave »» Wireless internet »» Full-time, live-in professional staff and student resident advisors »» 24-hour studio spaces »» Lounge facilities »» 24-hour security & ID card access
LIVING ON-CAMPUS INTRODUCES YOU TO NEW FRIENDS, PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO GET YOU ADJUSTED TO THE INS AND OUTS OF SAIC AND CHICAGO, INCLUDING: Cheap & Free Chicago — Find the best places to get discounted or pre-used art materials, clothes, furniture, bikes … you get the idea. Free Yoga — For mind and body (not to mention the bragging rights).
Joong Boo Korean Market — Two words – pork buns. They are heavenly.
STUDENT LIFE
West Loop Gallery Crawl — Inspiration, debate, discussion, and fun.
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DINING AT SAIC, YOU’LL EAT WELL WITH THREE ON-CAMPUS CAFÉS SHOWCASING FRESH MENUS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE EATING UTILIZING LOCAL, ORGANIC, AND FAIRTRADE FOODS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Each café offers something different, from select-your-own stir-fry to a baked potato bar. All students living in the residence halls have a declining-balance meal plan. Use it at any of our three cafés for everything from a cup of coffee to an à la carte feast.
REMEMBER – CHICAGO IS WAY MORE THAN JUST PIZZA AND HOT DOGS. WHETHER YOU’RE ON OUR CAMPUS OR VENTURING OUT INTO OUR DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS, YOU CAN SATISFY YOUR INNER FOODIE.
STUDENT LIFE
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A CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING IS A GREAT WAY TO CONNECT WITH THE CITY IN A NEW WAY. Chicago is an extremely commuter-friendly city with trains and buses connecting you to our campus. And with 77 neighborhoods to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect spot for your interests and budget. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Our Residence Life office offers a variety of services to help you find and transition into a new home off-campus.
GETTING AROUND CHICAGO WITH THE SECOND LARGEST PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN THE U.S., GETTING AROUND THE CITY IS EASY. SAIC’s campus is next to several train stations (Chicago’s famous ‘L’ trains), providing fast access to all of Chicago’s landmarks and neighborhoods. Full-time SAIC students purchase a highly discounted “Ventra U-Pass” which allows unlimited use of CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) train and bus services for the fall and spring semesters.
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OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
STUDENT LIFE
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EAT. PLAY. LEARN.
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THE LEROY NEIMAN CENTER
THE LEROY NEIMAN CENTER RELAX AND GET INSPIRED THE NEIMAN CENTER OFFERS A SPACE TO UNWIND, GRAB A BITE, AND CONNECT WITH THE SAIC COMMUNITY. From open mic nights to film screenings, visiting artists to exhibitions, there’s always something to do on campus. With a street-level gallery visible to thousands of Chicagoans every day, you have the opportunity to showcase your work in a big way.
STUDENT LIFE
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Sam Baker Embodied Sculpture, clothing, yarn, polyester stuffing, various small items 2018
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THE LEROY NEIMAN CENTER
STUDENT LIFE
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ASIYA TOORAWA, FIBER AND MATERIAL STUDIES GETTING INVOLVED AT SAIC Getting involved is crucial to the SAIC experience. Where have you chosen to get involved? I’ve been involved all over. I worked with Residence Life, the International Affairs staff, and I’m currently actively involved on the Student Programming Board, which is a subset of student government that plans school-wide programming events like the Halloween Ball. You founded a new SAIC group? Yes, I founded Muslims of SAIC because there was a Hillel, Korean Student Association, and Chinese Student Association, all these different groups and I thought why not just take the initiative and make a group? How has your campus activity impacted your development at SAIC? It’s opened up a lot more social networks and made me more comfortable in the space. Networking is such a big part of art school, and I’ve set up my own personal networks with professors, school administration, and friends. It’s really made me appreciate the school so much more.
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
STUDENT GOVERNMENT LOOKING TO MAKE AN IMPACT AT SAIC? WE KNOW JUST THE WAY. As part of Student Government, you’ll act as the face of the student body, planning and facilitating grants, supporting student groups, collaborating with SAIC leadership to improve the student experience, and so much more. PAST STUDENT GOVERNMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: »» Created student leadership scholarship »» Improved on-campus recycling »» Helped pilot a nationwide recycling competition called RecycleMania
STUDENT PROGRAMMING Led by fellow SAIC students, SAIC’s Student Programming Board (SPB) delivers dynamic events and activities. SPB sponsors the much-anticipated Halloween Ball, the drag and burlesque show, Food Bingo, De-Stress Week during finals, and beyond, as well as welcoming luminaries to the campus from Chicago’s art community.
MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAAC provides opportunities to collaborate across groups and form partnerships with other Chicago community leaders.
STUDENT LIFE
Led by Multicultural Affairs and SAIC students, SAIC’s Multicultural Affairs Advisory Committee (MAAC) brings affinity student groups, underrepresented students, faith-based groups, and other community members to lead the multicultural programming and dialogues about ongoing diversity initiatives to the SAIC community.
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YASH RASTOGI, PRINTMEDIA BEING A STUDENT LEADER How have you gotten involved at SAIC? I originally got involved in the South Asian Student Association, which promotes artistic, social, and cultural events, in order to feel closer to home. However, I eventually saw it as a great opportunity to spread cultural diversity throughout the SAIC community. I’m also active in SAIC AIGA that creates a thriving design community through artist talks, studio visits, and workshops. It started out as a way to spend time with like-minded people, but became a great way to nerd out about something I love to do: design. Tell us about your leadership roles. As the President of SASA and SAIC AIGA, I secure funding and plan events. People management is exciting since everyone handles situations differently. Learning how to motivate my team is the best part. Any other favorite student groups? SAIC Swing Dance Club! I like to swing dance. Your advice to new students? Work hard, be nice to everyone, and go to The Green Mill jazz bar (when you turn 21, of course)!
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PROGRAMMING & GOVERNMENT
SHELLEY DAVIS, SCREENWRITING GROWING AT SAIC How have you gotten involved on campus? I’m a student leader for Hillel and a Senior Orientation Leader. Hillel creates a space for Jewish and non-Jewish students to engage in dialogue and activities that express Jewish values. I love when students from entirely different backgrounds participate in discussions and events – it fosters a welcoming and educational experience that connects students from all over the world.
The most important thing that SAIC has taught me is that, as an artist, it’s ok to fail. In fact, it’s
If you could give a new student one piece of advice, what would it be? Try and learn everything you can. Don’t know how to work in the wood shop? Learn how. Don’t know how to sew? Learn how. Don’t know how to make a 3D animation? Learn how. SAIC’s curriculum is interdisciplinary for a reason. Take advantage of it. There is no other place like this.
STUDENT LIFE
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned as an artist from your time at SAIC?
more than ok to fail – it’s an achievement. I would never have believed that before SAIC, but failure will only lead to success. The art-making process involves figuring out what’s not working, whether its conceptual or technical, and learning from those mistakes.
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STUDENT GROUPS WITH MORE THAN 70 STUDENT GROUPS TO CHOOSE FROM, YOU’LL HAVE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES.
ACTIVE MINDS AT SAIC
EXTV (EXPERIMENTAL TV)
ANI(MATE) CLUB
FLYING PIGS PHILOSOPHY DISCUSSION GROUP
KUT PRODUCTION (FILM PRODUCTION) PING PONG TEAM
ASIAN & ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS AT SAIC
FREE RADIO SAIC
BLACK STUDENT UNION
INDIGENOUS AT SAIC
BOARD GAMERS
INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
UNTITLED MAGAZINE
KOREAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE
SOUTH ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION SWING DANCE CLUB
CREATIVE CODE DRAMA AND IMPROVISATION CLUB
YOGA GROUP
VISIT ENGAGE.SAIC.EDU FOR A FULL LIST OF STUDENT GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. HAVE A GREAT IDEA FOR A NEW GROUP? AWESOME! WE’LL HELP YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN.
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STUDENT GROUPS
STUDENT LIFE
TRY SOMETHING NEW
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F NEWSMAGAZINE COLLABORATE ON AN AWARD-WINNING MONTHLY STUDENT PUBLICATION. Produced and managed entirely by SAIC students, F Newsmagazine is an outlet for student work, from reviews and art critiques to comics and essays. You can even get paid for your time. Or, kill two birds with one editorial and take Writing for the School Newspaper for three credits, and satisfy your first-year English requirement. Recent awards: »» Student Society for News Design: Best Design: 1st place »» Illinois College Press Association, General Excellence: 2nd place; online news site, 3rd place »» Received 17 first place awards, as well as many other awards, in various individual design and writing categories
FREE RADIO GIVE YOUR IDEAS A VOICE ON SAIC’S INTERNET RADIO STATION. Free Radio SAIC is a student-run open-programming format that encourages new and experienced DJs to explore and experiment with live radio. Whatever you’ve got to offer, Free Radio SAIC wants it. Music. Sound art. Narratives. Interviews. Feel like talking about your favorite cats for an hour? The airwaves are yours.
Listen at: freeradiosaic.org
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Nancy H. Hu
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Mixed media, wood, Dura-Lar matte
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CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS
CREATIVE FUTURES ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, AND VISUAL SCHOLARS HAVE A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AWAITING THEM, AND SAIC GRADUATES ARE INFLUENTIAL IN SHAPING THE VISUAL AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE. FROM THE MOMENT YOU STEP ON CAMPUS, SAIC IS PREPARING YOU FOR LIFE AFTER ART AND DESIGN SCHOOL. YOU WILL BE BUILDING SKILLS, MAKING CONNECTIONS, AND GATHERING INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE — PERHAPS THROUGH AN INTERNSHIP THAT CAN HELP BUILD YOUR RESUME.
NEARLY 28 MILLION PEOPLE WILL BE WORKING IN AN ART AND DESIGN FIELD BY 2020 US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PROJECTS
THE ARTS INDUSTRY ANNUALLY CONTRIBUTES $763 BILLION TO THE ECONOMY OF THE U.S., MORE THAN AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY COMBINED. US BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
CREATIVE FUTURES CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS
WERE EMPLOYED OR WERE IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
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IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO MEET WITH US TO BEGIN PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE. We’ll help with everything from résumés and portfolios, to applications, interview skills, and building your own professional network. In addition to meeting with us, here are some of the ways we can help:
SAIC COMPASS An online network that connects students and alumni with hundreds of internships, job opportunities, and potential employers.
EXPERT EXCHANGE Informational interviews and consultations with alumni, creative professionals, and business leaders about venture ideas and future careers.
SAIC INTERNSHIPS Connecting SAIC students with organizations and companies in Chicago, throughout the U.S., and internationally.
BIG INTERVIEW On-demand virtual interview training.
CLIFTONSTRENGTHS Online assessment and coaching to help discover natural talents and develop strengths.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
ARE AMONG THE TOP FIVE SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS INDICATE WILL INCREASE IN VALUE WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT ART & DESIGN SCHOOLS, CREATIVE MINDS/TRANSFORMING SOCIETY STUDY
ENTREPRENEURSHIP RECENT EVENTS:
MAKEWORK CHALLENGE Students and alumni compete for a $10,000 prize pool to launch their ventures.
ENTREPRENEUR-IN-RESIDENCE CAPX welcomed alumni founders of “Hermit,” an online platform to connect individuals seeking artwork commissions to artists.
AMITA HEALTH DESIGN CHALLENGE SAIC students won 1st and 2nd prize in the 2016 AMITA Health Design hackathon.
CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS
ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS ENVISION, INVENT, AND REIMAGINE. CAPX SUPPORTS STUDENTS WANTING TO CREATE THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, AND DESIGN THE FUTURE.
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BFA 1983 / BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, PAINTER, PRINTMAKER, AND BOOK ARTIST
AUDREY NIFFENEGGER AFTER SAIC…
Authored two international bestsellers: Her Fearful Symmetry and The Time Traveler’s Wife, which has sold more than 2.5 million copies. Also authored visual graphic novels including Raven Girl, The Night Bookmobile, and The Adventuress. Her latest book, Bizarre Romance, was published in 2018. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? Painting, drawing, printmedia, performance, photography, and art history. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR CAREER? When I was in my first year at SAIC I was taking an advanced etching class. I had been making prints for several years and I laid out my etchings with confidence. During the critique I was told, “Well, you can obviously do that. Why don’t you try something else?” So I did. It was good advice.
audreyniffenegger.com
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GLOBAL PROFILE ALUMNI COMMUNITY
BFA 2007, MFA 2009 / ARTIST
ANGEL OTERO WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC?
Recipient of the Leonore Annenberg I studied painting, printmedia, and Fellowship in the Performing and art history. Visual Arts. HOW DID SAIC CHALLENGE YOU? Solo exhibitions at the Chicago SAIC pushed me toward needing Cultural Center, Kavi Gupta Gallery to know what I was doing with (Chicago), and Palazzo Saluzzo my artwork and knowing how to Paesana (Turin, Italy). express that. I began by painting Group exhibitions at the Museum of abstraction and my professors Contemporary Art (Chicago) and El would ask me what I was doing Museo del Barrio (New York).
and I would say I just want to make compositions of color, but they wanted more. They encouraged me to go from my sense of abstraction to something more meaningful. So I progressed from works that would just grab attention to something more personal that related to my [Puerto Rican] background.
CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS
AFTER SAIC…
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BFA 1981 / AWARD-WINNING FASHION, CLOTHING, AND ACCESSORIES DESIGNER
CYNTHIA ROWLEY AFTER SAIC…
WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC?
Started a globally-renowned line of fashion products, including clothing, eyewear, and accessories.
Fashion design.
Appeared as a guest judge on America’s Next Top Model and Project Runway. Co-founded the groundbreaking art retail site, Exhibition A.
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HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR CAREER? At SAIC I was told as a student to be as creative as you can be—no boundaries, no limits. They always said those limits would come into play once you get a job, so while in school be as creative as possible.
The emphasis was more on the artistic side of fashion than the commercial side of the industry. I went to SAIC thinking one way about fashion and then learned a more expansive, creative way to think about everything.
cynthiarowley.com
ALUMNI PROFILE
BFA 2009 / HEAD OF DESIGN: TRUE OFFICE LEARNING
AARON HOFFMAN AFTER SAIC… Started as Creative Director of True Office, which provides educational ethics and compliance training applications via mobile and web platforms. Freelance animator, creating work for companies ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations, including FedEx, the Field Museum, Puma, and Columbia University. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? Visual communication design, animation, painting, drawing, and printmedia. WHY SAIC? I chose SAIC because of its massive reputation in the art world. I’ve known since childhood that I would make a career in the arts, so I sought the best school. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT? The work, experience, and degree I got from SAIC made it possible to be where I am today: gainfully employed after a successful freelance practice in New York. I now enjoy the benefits of loving my job.
trueofficelearning.com CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS
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BIAS 1997 / PRINCIPALS: SOUCIE & HORNER LTD.
SHEA SOUCIE AND MARTIN HORNER AFTER SAIC… Soucie & Horner is a high-end residential design firm located in Chicago. Their work has been published in many high profile national magazines, including Gourmet, House & Garden, Traditional Home, and Shelter. They have been featured in House Beautiful, Huffington Post Chicago, 8
Ocean Home Magazine, and Pursuitist.com. Finalist for the Fashion Group International, Inc. Rising Star Award. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? We studied interior architecture. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT? The opportunity SAIC afforded us to be exposed to great design
and travel was very important to our professional development. We experienced everything in an extremely hands-on way as opposed to just in the classroom from a textbook. We gained inspiration and created goals for our own careers as designers while there.
souciehorner.com
ALUMNI PROFILE
BFA 2001, MFA 2003 / SENIOR CONSUMER INSIGHTS STRATEGIST: ZIBA DESIGN
LISA BOUMSTEINSMALLEY AFTER SAIC… Currently a Senior Consumer Insights Strategist at Ziba Design, with services ranging from tactical product design to in-depth strategy. Worked as a Gallery Director focusing on curating aesthetic experiences and cultivating emerging talent. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? Fiber and material studies and visual communication design. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SAIC? SAIC is a school specifically designed for artists. I fully customized my course load to follow my interests and to shape my skills, which has molded me into the kind of maker I am today. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
ziba.com
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SAIC is extremely successful at raising artists who are critical thinkers. I work within the field of innovation, intensely collaborating with designers, strategists, and researchers. Thinking critically and acting creatively is part of my everyday life and career.
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AXEL OLSON
INTERNING AT PERKINS+WILL What are you studying at SAIC? My emphasis is primarily on architecture, but that’s always been supplemented by my interest in designed objects and fashion. So in terms of buildings and urban landscapes, my interest is really in jumping between scales — for instance, designing a room versus designing a clock, or a chair versus designing a building. Is Chicago influential in your work? Definitely. We get out of the classroom and go to the location that we’d be speculatively building in to take measurements and do research. SAIC really uses Chicago as its lab. And that actually helped me get my internship at Perkins+Will, a global architecture firm based here in Chicago. How did you get your internship? I made a connection during final critiques when one of my architecture faculty brought in a principal architect from Perkins+Will to act as one of the panel critics for our review. I’d been designing a cultural center to go along the main branch of the Chicago River, and I think she was intrigued by my project. I’d been interested in Perkins+Will for a while, so I emailed that architect, who showed my work to her co-workers. I got a full-time summer internship and worked on an exhibition based around the Riverwalk. I ended up leading the team in a lot of ways, because of my previous project, and made friends inside the firm.
SAID THEIR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANTLY BENEFITED THEIR JOB SEARCH
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PARTICIPATED IN AN INTERNSHIP. 150+ STUDENTS PARTICIPATE EACH SEMESTER
Since graduating, I have accepted a fulltime job offer from Perkins+Will, where I’m continuing research on the river and expanding my skills as I prepare for grad school.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
OUR UNPARALLELED ARTS-SPECIFIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ALLOWS YOU TO WORK WITH ONE OF MORE THAN 2,000 ACTIVE EMPLOYERS IN CHICAGO AND ACROSS THE NATION. THIS PROGRAM CAN ALSO SATISFY SAIC’S SIX-CREDIT OFF-CAMPUS REQUIREMENT.
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CAPX INTERNSHIP PROVIDERS GAZE AT JUST A HANDFUL OF OUR INTERNSHIP PROVIDERS:
BUCKETFEET
CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES
CHRISTIE’S
BALLET CHICAGO
BUREAU OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
DARK CATT STUDIOS
THE FIELD MUSEUM
FULL SPECTRUM FEATURES
GAGOSIAN GALLERY
GENSLER
HARPER’S BAZAAR
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
MANNY REEL FILMS
OGILVY MATHER
PERKINS + WILL
REVLON
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
MUSEUM OF
MATTEL INC. CONTEMPORARY ART CHICAGO
SHANGHAI GALLERY OF ART
SKIDMORE, TEXTILE OWINGS & RESTORATION, INC. MERRILL, LLP
VERA WANG
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ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
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BFA 1989 / ARTIST AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR
BENJAMIN JAFFE AFTER SAIC… Creative Director at CRib Productions. Film and Photography Instructor at the University of Chicago Laboratory School. Director of the Arts at Senn Fine and Performing Arts Magnet High School of Chicago. Curator of Selected Shots, a student photography show at the Hyde Park Art Center. Helped Kenwood Academy install its own art gallery and exhibition space, enabling students to run their own museum gallery within the walls of the school. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? I studied film, video, new media; performance; and sound. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR FUTURE? My early path was unclear to me and I could never have studied such a broad range of art mediums at any other school. Art is not static; it is ever-changing. If you want to adapt and grow alongside that change, you cannot limit the growth of a young artist who is in the midst of it all. SAIC gives you the tools and sets you free.
benjaminjaffe.net
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ALUMNI PROFILE
Reproduction of original photograph by Peter Dean Rossi, wooden camera made by Ruyell Ho
BFA 1998 / ARTIST
AMANDA ROSS-HO Currently a Los Angeles based artist. Participated in the 2008 Whitney Biennial. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? I oscillated between diverse departments, utilizing various facilities to develop a broad skill set based on the needs of my conceptual practice. However,
I spent the majority of my time in the Fiber and Photography departments.
that point. I needed the freedom to cross disciplines and not be bound to a single medium.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SAIC?
HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
I not only earned my BFA in Chicago, I also grew up in the city, and my family lives there. Both of my parents attended SAIC, and that influenced my decision to attend. But more than that, the school offered precisely what I needed at
SAIC allowed me to develop a broad vocabulary and shift media to solve the conceptual equations I presented for myself. It was about problem solving for me. The work is still about that.
CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS
AFTER SAIC…
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BFA 2012 / CO-FOUNDER: MB LABS
JOSH BILLIONS AFTER SAIC… Co-Founder of MB Labs, a group of artists, designers, and engineers who create unique and interactive products. MB Labs won the Red Bull Creation Challenge 2013, creating AutoLoop, a physical drum sequencer and accompanying robotic drum kit. Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of BikeSpike, a team of dreamers, cyclists, and inventors aiming to change the way riders interact with their community via clever hardware and software solutions. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? Art and Technology Studies. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOU GROW? My time at SAIC taught me the importance of experimentation, and that failure is an invaluable step in the creative process. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
www.joshbillions.org
Each team that I now work with includes someone that I met during my undergraduate program. SAIC’s encouragement of interdisciplinary experimentation allowed me to connect with designers and artists who had the skills that I did not, and were willing to share their experience. This still continues today as we work with the Career and Professional Experience office to provide students with internships.
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BFA 2012 / PROP AND PUPPET BUILDER AT JIM HENSON COMPANY; SAIC INTERNSHIP: JIM HENSON PRODUCTIONS
SIERRA SCHOENING AFTER SAIC…
Her latest puppet creations come to life on the big screen in the puppet comedy thriller, The Happytime Murders, starring Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks, and Maya Rudolph.
Works closely with freelancers assisting in puppet making and putting together outfits. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? Art history, performance, sculpture, and film, video, new media, and animation.
HOW DID YOUR INTERNSHIP HELP YOUR FUTURE? My internship got my foot in the door and helped land me a job as a freelancer at Jim Henson Company. With the people I have met and the connections I’ve made, I have endless possibilities for my future. I will now be spending my days making fun and imagination for a living. I am very happy to be where I am today.
CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS
Currently works at the Jim Henson Company handling and wrangling puppets for productions like Fraggle Rock and Sesame Street.
Runs around New York City looking for odds and ends to make a project just right.
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BFA 1995 / ARTIST AND DESIGNER
RAY NOLAND AFTER SAIC… Lives and works in Berlin, Germany since 2012 as an artist and designer. An urban art pioneer. Operated the Creative Rescue Organization (CRO) and works under the same pseudonym. CRO draws inspiration from contemporary political discourse. During the 2008 Presidential election, CRO gained national attention with a street art campaign, “Go Tell Mama!” WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? Printmedia and sculpture. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SAIC? I attended SAIC’s Early College Program while I was in high school. After that I was hooked. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOU DEVELOP AS AN ARTIST? One of SAIC’s biggest assets is access to tools and facilities that become difficult to come by post-graduation. After my first year it was great that I could chart my own path based on my interests and as a way to develop my own voice.
raynoland.com
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BFA 1993 / SOCIALLY ENGAGED PERFORMANCE ARTIST
PABLO HELGUERA Received Creative Capital, Guggenheim, and Blade of Grass fellowships; an Art Matters grant; and the first International Award for Participatory Art in Italy. Presented work at the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, Reina Sofia, BAM, Performa, and the Havana and Liverpool Biennials.
Represented by Kent Fine Art, New York. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC?
My participation-based work encourages thinking about changing our world in imaginative and critical ways.
BFA with emphasis in performance. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOU GROW AS AN ARTIST?
I started as a painter, but SAIC’s interdisciplinary curriculum introduced me to performance art and conceptual practices, which is a Published 20 books, including “Education for Socially Engaged Art.” foundation for my work today.
HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT? I interned at the Art Institute of Chicago which led me to social practice. My experience there created a relationship between making and exhibiting art that became defining in my career.
CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS
AFTER SAIC…
pablohelguera.net
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BFA 2006 / FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR, ANIMATOR, FINE ARTIST, AND CARTOONIST
LILLI CARRÉ AFTER SAIC… Writer and illustrator of books of comics, most recently the short story collection Heads or Tails. Editorial and book cover illustrator. Animator for web and film, including Hairy Who and the Chicago Imagists. Recently finished writing and drawing a children’s book. Co-director of a Chicago annual film festival called the Eyeworks Festival of Experimental Animation. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? Sound, creative writing, fiber, printmaking, film/video, and experimental animation. HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT? While studying there I was flooded with new influences and given the chance and resources to combine and experiment with many different art forms. This has fed into my continued artistic practice, and thus trickled into the work I now do for a living. WHAT WORK ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS? Make it a priority to keep making work for yourself and keep putting it out there. Try to be both ambitious and patient.
lillicarre.com
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ALUMNI PROFILE
BFA 2012 / COMIC STRIP COLUMN ARTIST: SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS; ILLUSTRATOR, PAINTER, AND GRAPHIC NOVEL ARTIST
JINGXUAN HU Working for Singapore Press Holdings producing four-panel comic strips for Zhaobao Comma newspaper. Completed an MA Fine Art at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. WHAT DID YOU STUDY AT SAIC? Painting, and art and technology.
HOW DID SAIC HELP YOUR FUTURE?
HOW DID SAIC HELP YOU GROW AS AN ARTIST?
I joined F Newsmagazine as an illustrator. The weekly designer and illustrators’ editorial meetings gave me great insights into what makes a newspaper operate.
I came from a background of comics and illustrations. SAIC opened a whole new field of fine art to me. I gained insights into existing art processes which gave me a stronger foundation to test my attitude towards contemporary art and how my work operates within it.
Paul, the staff advisor, offered me invaluable help about my work. These skills are directly applicable to my current position.
sph.com.sg
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AFTER SAIC…
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Skye Ju Peace Room Ceramics, stoneware 2017
A SAMPLING OF WHAT WE OFFER: BFA EXHIBITION AND BEYOND STREET LAW FOR ARTISTS STATEMENTS, GRANTS, PROPOSALS WORKING ARTIST: LIFE AFTER SCHOOL SMALL BUSINESS/ ORGANIZATION TO THE MUSEUM AND BEYOND ART CRITICISM: WRITING FOR MAGAZINES/NEWSPAPERS MONUMENTAL COMMISSIONED WORKS: FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION PUBLIC PRACTICE/PUBLIC ART HOW TO CURATE AND PROGRAM FILM, VIDEO, NEW MEDIA, AND ANIMATION
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INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTION FOR FILM, VIDEO, NEW MEDIA, AND ANIMATION
ART BRAINS/BUSINESS SMARTS
FILM FESTIVAL PRODUCTION
INTERDISCIPLINARY AND DEPARTMENTAL SENIOR SEMINARS
INSTALLATION/ENVIRONMENT/ SITE
INTERNSHIP AS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VISIBLE SIDE: OPERATING A STUDENT GALLERY
CURATING IN THE EXPANDED FIELD
EXHIBITION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WORK EXPERIENCE: WHAT’S MY JOB?
COMMERCIAL GALLERIES/ ARTISTS
ARTREPRENEURSHIP
INDUSTRY PROJECTS INDEPENDENT DESIGN PRACTICES PORTFOLIO LAB VISCOM: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
ART AND THE WORLD OF BIG MONEY ART FAIRS/BIENNIALS
NOTABLE ALUMNI THE SAIC LEGACY WHEN YOU STEP ONTO SAIC’S CAMPUS, YOU WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL CREATORS, INCLUDING: DONGHOON CHANG PRESIDENT/ SAMSUNG ART AND DESIGN INSTITUTE
JEFF KOONS MULTIMEDIA ARTIST
IVAN ALBRIGHT PAINTER
ROGER BROWN PAINTER
PAUL CHAN MULTIMEDIA ARTIST
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE PAINTER
ANCHEE MIN NOVELIST
JOAN MITCHELL PAINTER
ELIZABETH MURRAY PAINTER
LEROY NEIMAN ARTIST
BYEONG SAM JEON FINE ARTIST
CLAES OLDENBURG SCULPTOR
CYNTHIA ROWLEY FASHION DESIGNER
ROBERT STORR CRITIC, ARTIST, AND CURATOR
APICHATPONG “JOE” WEERASETHAKUL FILMMAKER
ED PASCHKE PAINTER
GRANT WOOD PAINTER
LAWRENCE STEELE FASHION DESIGNER
CHRIS WARE ALTERNATIVE CARTOONIST
SARAH VOWELL ARTIST AND RADIO HOST
HALSTON DESIGNER
DAVID SEDARIS WRITER
DISCOVER more: saic.edu/about/notablealumni
WEN YIDUO POET/SCHOLAR
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Eda Yorulmazoglu
Clem’s Revenge
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PATH / The front cover pattern of this booklet has a hidden word created from geometric elements found within the SAIC square.
STUDENT WORK
DO SOMETHING NEW WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE TO CREATE OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF A MEDIUM— TO BRING ELEMENTS FROM A VARIETY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY PRACTICES TO BEAR IN WHAT YOU CREATE? AT SAIC, WE WANT YOU TO DEVELOP A PRACTICE THAT’S ENTIRELY YOUR OWN. WONDERING WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE? TAKE A LOOK AT THE WORK OF SOME SAIC STUDENTS WHO, THROUGH OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM, HAVE DONE JUST THAT.
STUDENT WORK
NO ONE S EVER CHANGED THE WORLD BY BLENDING IN. 3
Joyce J Choe Floating Shadows 1/8" west pine mdf 2017
Quimeng Zhang A Utopian Warm Place Digital print 2017
Beril Cuhadaroglu Les CarrĂŠs de Symphonie Mixed media, screenprint 2017
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FASHION DESIGN
MARIA BENIARIS I’VE BEEN PRACTICING FASHION DESIGN MY WHOLE LIFE … MY GRANDMA WAS A SEAMSTRESS, SO I LEARNED FROM HER. My work is rooted in American Midwest middleclass suburbia, with tailoring as a reflection of that normalcy, and experimental techniques making it weird, uncanny, or surreal. My thesis collection, “Anaphoric Island,” is about going to the beach as a kid with my mother and my grandmother, and how the American ideals of vacationing and escapism remove us from the reality of suburban life and the banality that can come with it. My junior year collection “Asleep in America,” was recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America in New York. It was a response to my grandmother’s passing --
“FOR ME, FASHION’S ALWAYS BEEN A SIGNIFIER OF HISTORY AND CULTURE. EVERY GARMENT YOU MAKE CAN MEAN SOMETHING MORE.” 4
how her American dream in the fifties is my American nightmare today.
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CJ Aslan Lunch Box for the End of the World Mixed media, video, sound, steel, silicon, silk, plastic 2018
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Robyn Leung Column Plexiglas, neon, thread 2018
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FIBER & MATERIAL STUDIES
ESEOSA EDEBIRI MY WORK IS WITHIN THE BRANCH OF SOCIAL PRACTICE THAT CREATES TEXTILES FOR PERFORMATIVE USE — FROM PROTESTS TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH. Its basis is finding ways to bridge the gap between academic speak and everyday spoken word. I find that the farther you go through academia, the harder it is to connect with those outside of it. I have a series that I call Not All that Glitters is Gold. It’s comprised of large-scale banners that I’ve created on the jacquard loom, and they are about the idea of engaging with the community. I use these pieces to talk about everyday life in and outside of academic settings and how the art world is this whitewalled space that’s so different from the spaces those outside the art world would be looking in on.
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STUDENT PROFILE
“I WANT TO MAKE WORK THAT’S ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL, REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEVEL OF EDUCATION.” 9
Xinda Wang Under a Curtain Medium-density fibreboard 2018
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Daniel Robles Lizano Danza Sempiterna Ceramic, glaze, bronze, concrete, black sand 2018
Emily Jewel Kane ENTITY // IDENTITY, Paper sculpture, hand-etched acrylic, pen on paper, oil on canvas 2014-17
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VISUAL & CRITICAL STUDIES
NATHANIEL KNIZE I CAME IN TO SAIC BEING VERY CRYPTIC WITH MY WORK, AND BEGAN MY ART PRACTICE DEALING WITH ANCIENT AESTHETICS — DEALING WITH RUSTED METAL AND PATTERNS. Then I started writing my own dictionary, a pattern-based writing system, as a way to encode information into my art. It’s about 160 pages and two thousand words, and took three years to complete because it’s all written by hand. The grammar and vocabulary are a blend of English and Latin, and it’s written in a pattern system. I recently made a multimedia piece utilizing laser cut acrylic, Xerox collage, and 3D printing about the European Union. Conceptually, I’m comparing the European Union crisis to a game of jacks.
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STUDENT PROFILE
“I LOVE RESEARCH, SO I CHOSE TO GET MY BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN VISUAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES.”
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Claire Hogan The Preservation of Fear Mixed media 2018
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Vidisha Aggarwal Balancing Act: Act 5 Heat pressed synthetic fabric, hand-dyed cotton, metal, magnets 2018
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FIBER & MATERIAL STUDIES
HOPE WANG MY WORK EXPLORES HOW THE DISSONANCE OF REPRESENTATION AND ITS ILLUSION GESTURES TOWARD DISPLACEMENT IN THE SAME WAY BODIES WANDER THROUGH AND OCCUPY SPACE. I USE INSTALLATION, PAINTING, AND WEAVING TO CREATE SIMULATIONS OF PHOTOGRAPHED FACADES I ENCOUNTER. I’m interested in shifting visualization and spatial associations, where my work establishes tension between the ubiquity and specificity of architectural surfaces. I also process image as material object by combining and fracturing images of architecture through weaving. The loom becomes an apparatus for confounding image with surface and structure of woven cloth, producing simulacra of the photographed space. Yet it fails in completely selling such illusions.
“MY WORK QUESTIONS FAMILIARITY AS SINCERITY OR AS ARTIFICE.” 16
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Xuanchi Ying Presence Photography, video, paper mirror, form core 2017
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Necatuss Excerpts from "The Daily Renders Series," Mixed media, performance, video, sound, animation, music, instagram 2016-2018
Savanna Rita Kaleidoscope eyes Mounted pigment prints 2017
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PAINTING / CINEMATOGRAPHY
DAPHNE EDGREN MY TIME AT SAIC WAS SPENT COLLABORATING WITH NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY’S AND NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S PULMONARY DIVISION. I NOW WORK IN A CLINICAL LAB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO. I discovered parallels between art and science when I began applying my artistic inclinations towards my science experiments at Northwestern. Most of my work focuses on lung transplantations, healing processes, and patient care. Art helps me learn visually, which aids my understanding of medicine and science. I intend to use my art in this way to become a better cardiothoracic surgeon. My work is usually shown in journals, such as the Journal of American Medical Association and Science Translational Medicine.
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STUDENT PROFILE
“I FOCUS ON THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ART AND SCIENCE IN MY PRACTICE.” 21
Kristine Elyse Dalbey I Found It On Diamond St Crochet fragments of color made in relation to loved ones, broken traffic lights, doggy tie chains 2017
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Feiyang Zhang Night Tales Photo: Grace DuVal & Julian Spring 2017
Hannah Earle Springtime Acrylic, ink, oil pastel, thread, mylar 2017
ORR GIDON COMFORT IN CONFRONTATION, 2015 RELIEF PRINT, STEEL, WOOD, FOAM, PRINTED TEXTILE
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PRINTMEDIA
VIVIAN E. WANG MY ONGOING INVESTIGATION IS APPLYING LINEAR FORMATIONS TO DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, AND EXPLORING HOW EACH RENDITION CHANGES THE WAY THE VIEWER PERCEIVES THE SPACE. My work is as much about creating an illusion of space as it is about the meticulous and detailed finesse of my line work. The linear patterns are always hand carved using a scribe or hand drawn, and I want the viewer, on closer inspection, to see the flaws and imperfections caused by my handiwork.
“IT IS THESE INTENTIONAL MISTAKES THAT BRING LIFE INTO THE ABSTRACT AND MINIMAL FORMATIONS.”
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I had a solo exhibit at Click! Gallery in Seattle last summer featuring a series of prints I created depicting surreal and abstract spaces that were highly inspired by the modern architecture and busy pathways of Chicago.
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Tianyue Zhong Flashback Oil on canvas, acrylic 2018
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Raelis Vasquez Even Inside Oil on canvas 2018
Aubrey Pittman-Heglund April 20, 2010 Cotton, recycled clothing, strips of polyethylene, the Smithsonian Institution 2017
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DESIGNED OBJECTS
JESS GORSE ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO, TWO OTHER STUDENTS, ERIN DELANEY AND SONIYA KHASGIWALE, AND I GOT AN SAIC RESEARCH GRANT TO INVENT OUR OWN BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC. The bioplastic is designed as an effort to unite humanity with nature. I am interested in designing objects that are intended to degrade and in their programmed degradation perform a second use. This thinking can be applied to the entire design process from material to object. We’re still in the testing phase, and in this phase there are a lot of questions, like under what conditions does this new material biodegrade and which products could it be used for?
“IT’S A MATERIAL THAT NOBODY’S EVER USED BEFORE, SO IT’S EXPERIMENTAL AND EXCITING, BUT ALSO DAUNTING.” 28
We found out last year that if we microwaved the material, it gave it a really cool texture, and then I talked to a scientist who said that it actually adds to the polymerization process. It’s kind of fun to get intuitive and then analytical.
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Sojeong Lee MOMENT Digital print, printed on ink-jet paper 2018
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Shivani Goel The Emerald Soul Photography 2018
Naoki Nakatani All The Sudden You Are Here, Not There Thesis 2018
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ARTS ADMINISTRATION / MIXED MEDIA
MARYIAH IMANI WINDING I EXPLORE THREE MAIN THEMES IN MY WORK: CHILDHOOD TROPES THAT REFLECT ON MY UPBRINGING AND ENCOURAGE THOSE WITH SIMILAR STORIES, MENTAL HEALTH AND SELF-CARE, AND MAKING SPACE FOR HIP HOP IN THE FINE ART WORLD. I’d like to think I have a social practice that critiques environments I take part in, but also engages with them – like applying for grants to fund free music programming for Chicago’s youth. There aren’t many well-acknowledged African American fine artists, so it’s not an encouraged career path in most minority households. Parents would rather push pursuing more secure jobs, so their kids won’t have to struggle in the same ways they did. I see the way my cousins look up to me. The fact that I’m the only one in my family doing what I do inspires me to do it right and make it work so that they know they have options. 32
STUDENT PROFILE
“I CHOSE NOT TO BE AFRAID TO FAIL AND WELCOME THE STRUGGLE THAT COMES WITH PURSUING MY DREAMS.” 33
Jorge Casian
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Lucia Cho Untitled 2018
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Chonghan Lim 2018-N2 Acrylic on canvas 2018
Yihan Jin Collapse and Rebuilt Twill, chiffon, organdy, acrylic 2017
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Tyler English Printer’s Devil Letterpress 2018
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Carolyn Marcantonio
Memory Folds
Heat-pressed dye on synthetic jersey
2017
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WORK / The front cover pattern of this booklet has a hidden word created from geometric elements found within the SAIC square.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
PREPARE FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF EDUCATION.
TRANSFERRING TO SAIC
TRANSFERRING TO SAIC “Transferring from a community college allowed me to develop my conceptual and technical skills so that when I arrived at SAIC, I could get the most out of the wonderful resources and staff at the school. Transferring also enabled me to afford finishing off a degree at my dream school.” Kinga Szopinska, SAIC Student, Painting and Illustration
WHETHER YOU’RE TRANSFERRING FROM A TWOOR FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM, OR JUST MAKING A CHANGE, WE ARE EXCITED TO SUPPORT YOUR TRANSITION TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL ART AND DESIGN SCHOOLS.
OUR FACULTY OF WORLDRENOWNED PRACTITIONERS AND CUTTING-EDGE RESOURCES WILL HELP YOU REALIZE YOUR CREATIVE VISION.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
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TRANSFERRING TO SAIC: THE BASICS TRANSFER STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS IN YOUR TRANSFER APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU’LL SUBMIT YOUR COMMON APPLICATION, TEST SCORES (WHERE APPLICABLE), ALL TRANSCRIPTS, ARTIST’S STATEMENT, LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION AND, OF COURSE, THE ALL-IMPORTANT PORTFOLIO. For further details on how to apply, visit saic.edu/ugapp
TRANSFERRING CREDITS »» SAIC will accept most credits with a grade of “C” or above from accredited institutions (your school’s accreditation status is typically in its catalog or on its website). »» Official transcripts will be evaluated from the prior college(s) you attended to determine the Liberal Arts or Art History credits that will transfer. »» Studio credits that may transfer will be determined by evaluating your transcripts and your admissions portfolio. »» Health, Nutrition or Physical Education credits will not transfer. »» Math credits will count toward our Natural Science requirement.
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»» The curriculum for each of our five degree programs can be found at saic.edu/ugdegrees.
TRANSFERRING TO SAIC: THE BASICS
SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS “UNOFFICIAL” TRANSCRIPTS MAY BE USED TO HELP DETERMINE POTENTIAL TRANSFER CREDIT AND STANDING AT SAIC. However, to receive credit for transfer courses, we must receive an official, sealed copy of your transcript from your college or university’s registrar. Please request all applicable transcripts be sent to SAIC.
MIa Minkyung Kwon doubt Mixed Media 2017
ACT/SAT TEST SCORES To be exempt from admissions test score requirements, you must have taken a minimum of 12 liberal arts (general education) credits, including at least 6 credits of college-level essay writing or English, and received grades of “C” or greater. If you graduated from high school two or more years ago, you do not have to submit SAT or ACT scores, but you are subject to an academic review based on your college transcript.
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HOWEVER, ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT A MINIMUM TOEFL SCORE OF 82 IBT OR MINIMUM IELTS SCORE OF 6.5 REGARDLESS OF PREVIOUS LIBERAL ARTS CREDITS EARNED.
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SHOW US A PORTFOLIO THAT REFLECTS YOUR INTERESTS, PASSIONS, IDEAS, AND SKILLS. WE REQUIRE THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR PORTFOLIO ELECTRONICALLY BY UPLOADING YOUR WORK THROUGH OUR ONLINE EPORTFOLIO. You will receive detailed information about uploading your portfolio online once you complete » the first page of your online application. »» For our portfolio requirements, visit saic.edu/ug_portfolio »» For information on admissions events in Chicago and around the country, visit saic.edu/ugevents »» Call the Admissions office to schedule an in-office portfolio review: 1.312.629.6100 or 800.232.7242 »» You will access your SlideRoom portfolio through the Common Application and will be able to submit it once your Common Application has been completed.
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TRANSFER STUDENT PORTFOLIO
ADVANCED STUDENT PLACEMENT AT SAIC Students who have earned previous college credit in graphic, architectural, interior, or industrial/product design and who wish to continue their studies in these areas are required to send in additional work for advanced placement in the following departments: »» Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects (AIADO) »» Visual Communication Design (VCD)
Irem Miramoglu Re-Pose Steel, shaker tape 2017
The AIADO or VCD departments will review your portfolio and transcripts to determine placement, as well as suggest classes which should be taken in the first semester at SAIC. The AIADO department will also determine transfer credit for studio classes into the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio—Architecture or Interior Architecture or Designed Objects Pathway program. An AIADO student can transfer 12 studio credits to the BFA—AIADO Pathway programs prior to the department head’s review.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
We strongly advise students who wish to study in one of these departments to submit a portfolio that includes work that demonstrates proficiency in those areas. For example, if you are applying to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio—Architecture or Interior Architecture or Designed Objects Pathway programs, then submit a design-oriented portfolio that reflects your interior design and architecture skills.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR TRADITIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS MAXIMUM CREDITS THAT CAN BE TRANSFERRED BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Maximum transferable credit limit 60 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 30
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ART EDUCATION Maximum transferable credit limit 60 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 30 (Art Education credit is non-transferable)
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH AN EMPHASIS IN WRITING Maximum transferable credit limit 60 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 30
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART HISTORY
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VISUAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES Maximum transferable credit limit 60 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 15
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2 YEAR—COMMUNITY COLLEGE/JUNIOR COLLEGE 4 YEAR COLLEGE(S) WITHOUT COMPLETING A DEGREE
SAIC HAS TRANSFER AGREEMENTS WITH SELECT COMMUNITY COLLEGES THROUGHOUT THE NATION, ALLOWING FOR SEAMLESS CREDIT TRANSFERS BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS. Kehan Impermanence Ceramic, oil 2016
Maximum transferable credit limit 60 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 15
TRANSFER STUDENTS FROM:
TRADITIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS
OFF-CAMPUS STUDY REQUIREMENTS »» If a student is bringing in less than 36 transfer credits, 3 off-campus credits are required »» If a student is bringing in 36 or more transfer credits, no off-campus credits are required
AUTOMATIC CREDIT ACCEPTANCE »» Liberal Arts, with grades of “C” or better »» Art History, with grades of “C” or better » (Upper-level art history credits require departmental approval for the Bachelor of Arts » in Art History) Jacqueline Kumer Biomorphism Mixed media, ink, pastel 2017
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE STUDIO REQUIREMENT »» ALL transfer students must enroll in Research Studio for Transfers in their first term on campus. Core for Transfers, though highly recommended, is optional.
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS »» Traditional transfer students must submit a final high school transcript with a graduation date, » even if they have an associate degree.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
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Sappho Finnegan NOPE, NOT 4 YOU Photo: Grace DuVal & Julian Spring 2017
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Cate Breasley There Will Never Be Another One Like You Paper made from recycled jeans, plastic packaging, bubble wrap, vintage silk, pigment 2017
TRANSFER STUDENTS
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TRANSFER STUDENTS WITH A PREVIOUS DEGREE MAXIMUM CREDITS THAT CAN BE TRANSFERRED BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Maximum transferable credit limit 81 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 36
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ART EDUCATION
PRIOR DEGREE STUDENTS ARE THOSE WITH: BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE
Maximum transferable credit limit 81 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 36 (Art Education credit is non-transferable)
Maximum transferable credit limit 81 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 36
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART HISTORY Maximum transferable credit limit 81 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 15
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VISUAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES Maximum transferable credit limit 81 of which there is a maximum studio credit limit of 15
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Chad Hayward State Street Boogie Woogie Mixed media 2017
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH AN EMPHASIS IN WRITING
STUDENTS WITH A PREVIOUS DEGREE
OFF-CAMPUS STUDY REQUIREMENTS »» No off-campus study required.
AUTOMATIC CREDIT ACCEPTANCE »» Liberal Arts and General Electives (42 credits) with grades of “C” or above »» Art History credits, with grades of “C” or above (upper-level art history credits require departmental approval for the Bachelor of Arts » in Art History)
EXEMPTIONS Prior degree students are exempt from: »» Liberal Arts Requirements »» Contemporary Practices Core Studio Practice as well as Research Studio 1 and 2 — however, prior degree students must enroll in Research Studio for Transfers or Research Studio: Advanced (Fall semester only). Core for Transfers, though highly recommended, is optional.
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS »» Prior degree students do not need to submit high school transcripts. However, they do need to submit a final transcript with graduation date from the college that granted the prior degree. TRANSFER STUDENTS
Olivier Smith Repeat Relief wood, block prints on paper 2017
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MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS TRANSFER STUDENTS WHO ARE ADMITTED BY OUR SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES ARE AUTOMATICALLY REVIEWED FOR OUR ANNUALLYRENEWABLE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS. DEADLINES FALL NOVEMBER 15: Early Action and Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline MARCH 15: Final Merit Deadline
FINANCIAL AID Eligible students who would like to be considered for financial aid (including grants, loans, and student employment) should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.gov.
JUNE 15: Final Application Deadline
SPRING
IMPORTANT DATES
NOVEMBER 1: Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline
OCTOBER 1: Federal processor begins accepting FAFSA applications.
JANUARY 1: Final Application Deadline
DECEMBER 1: Recommended deadline for submitting FAFSA for timely determination of financial aid eligibility.
Visit saic.edu/ugmerit for more information.
Visit saic.edu/sfs for more information.
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DISCOVER MORE: saic.edu/sfs SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO saic.edu/transfer Office of Undergraduate Admissions 36 S. Wabash Ave., suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 800.232.7242 or 312.629.6100 Fax: 312.629.6101 Email: admiss@saic.edu
Talia Newman
Reflection Projection Section
Mixed media: ink, salt, mylar, video
2017
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JOIN / The front cover pattern of this booklet has a hidden word created from geometric elements found within the SAIC square.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ART SCHOOL IN THE WORLD QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2
RANKED IN THE TOP FOUR FINE ARTS GRADUATE SCHOOLS IN THE U.S.
U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
AT OVER 150 YEARS OLD, THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC), ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL ART AND DESIGN SCHOOLS, HAS A LONG AND SUCCESSFUL HISTORY OF EDUCATING ARTISTS, DESIGNERS AND VISUAL SCHOLARS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. We may be in Chicago, but our impact is global. When you attend SAIC, you become a link in a creative network of students, faculty, visiting artists, and alumni that reaches around the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago and SAIC!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
RANKED IN THE TOP FIVE FOR FIBER ARTS, PAINTING AND DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, AND TIMEBASED MEDIA/NEW MEDIA
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
OUR INFLUENTIAL GLOBAL COMMUNITY
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OF OUR TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GLOBAL COMMUNITY
A TRULY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BODY 63 COUNTRIES, EXTRAORDINARY PERSPECTIVES WHEN WE SAY WE’RE INTERNATIONAL, WE MEAN IT. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS REPRESENT 33% OF OUR TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION.
OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BODY INCLUDES 2,890 STUDENTS, JOINING US FROM 63 COUNTRIES. ARGENTINA / AUSTRALIA / AUSTRIA / BAHAMAS / BHUTAN / BRAZIL / BRUNEI / CANADA / CHINA / COLOMBIA / COTE D’IVOIRE / DENMARK / DOMINICAN REPUBLIC / ECUADOR / EGYPT / EL SALVADOR / FRANCE / GERMANY / GHANA / GREECE / GUATEMALA / HONG KONG / INDIA / INDONESIA / IRAN / IRELAND / ISRAEL / ITALY / JAMAICA / JAPAN / KENYA / KUWAIT / MACAO / MALAYSIA / MEXICO / MOROCCO / MYANMAR / NEPAL / PHILIPPINES / POLAND / PORTUGAL / QATAR / RUSSIA / SAUDI ARABIA / SINGAPORE / SPAIN / SOUTH KOREA / SWITZERLAND / TAIWAN / THAILAND / TURKEY / UKRAINE / UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / UNITED KINGDOM / VENEZUELA / VIETNAM
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NEW ZEALAND / NIGERIA / PAKISTAN / PALESTINE / PANAMA / PARAGUAY / PERU /
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
DEGREES
AN SAIC EDUCATION HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY DEVISED TO PREPARE YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL CREATIVE FUTURE. HERE’S HOW:
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN STUDIO – OUR LARGEST UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY At SAIC, you don’t declare a major and won’t be bound to work in a single discipline. You start with ideas, and use materials and media to best fulfill your vision.
STUDIO-BASED LIBERAL ARTS DEGREES What you create is influenced by the world around you, and you will take in English, social and natural sciences, and humanities courses to inspire you. Art History courses will introduce you to extraordinary makers throughout the ages, and from about the world.
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
saic.edu/ug_degrees
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART HISTORY BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ART EDUCATION BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH AN EMPHASIS IN WRITING BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VISUAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES
Study trips and internships are great ways to expand your education. Our award-winning internship program is a great way to add experience to your resume before you graduate!
CRITIQUE BASED EVALUATION Faculty and peer-based formal and informal critiques are one of the ways you are evaluated, because articulating your ideas and filtering feedback is crucial to success in all fields.
RENOWN FACULTY Passionate makers and mentors, our nearly 800 faculty and visiting artists from around the world are the innovators that redefine their fields. Xu Yang Sacred People Photography, joss paper, aluminium foil pan 2017
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT SAIC.EDU/UGAPP, YOU’LL NEED TO SHOW US YOUR ENGLISH PROFICIENCY.
MINIMUM TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL) IBT
82**
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)
6.5
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (PTE) ACADEMIC EXAM
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** For the BA in Art History degree, a 96 TOEFL IBT is required.
International students whose first language is English, who are attending U.S.-accredited high schools abroad or who have studied in an English-language school for 5+ years, are encouraged to submit SAT or ACT scores in lieu of TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WITH ENGLISH AS A FIRST LANGUAGE ACT READING
21 minimum
SAT EVIDENCE-BASED READING AND WRITING
560 minimum
Students who achieve scores of 560 or higher on the *SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing component or scores of 21 or higher on the ACT Reading component may be waived from the TOEFL or IELTS language test requirements.
saic.edu/eis Students whose TOEFL scores are below 96 IBT, 7.0 IELTS, or 65 PTE take English for International Students (EIS) fluency and critique classes before starting their other academic classes to best prepare them for a successful college experience.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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OUR VIBRANT DOWNTOWN CAMPUS SAIC’S CAMPUS IS MADE UP OF NINE BUILDINGS WITHIN CHICAGO’S BUSTLING DOWNTOWN TOURIST CENTER, STEPS AWAY FROM BEAUTIFUL LAKE MICHIGAN, AND MILLENNIUM PARK. Our location is friendly and safe, surrounded by shops, restaurants, businesses, luxury residences, and the downtown campuses of other major universities. We have more than 162,000m2 devoted to the study of art and design! Walking distance from one end of campus to the next is between 10-15 minutes. All buildings have controlled ID-access; afterhours transport via Safe Ride vans or security escorts.
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CHICAGO A WORLD-CLASS & WELCOMING CITY
THE THIRD LARGEST CITY IN THE U.S. WITH NEARLY 3 MILLION PEOPLE 77 DISTINCTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS, RICH WITH CULTURAL DIVERSITY MORE THAN 552 PARKS AND 31 KILOMETERS OF LAKEFRONT BICYCLE PATHS HOME TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST COMMUNITIES OF WORKING ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS A THRIVING ART SCENE WITH MORE THAN 400 GALLERIES AND THEATRES OVER 100,000 COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE IN PROXIMITY TO OUR CAMPUS — THE 2ND MOST POPULATED COLLEGE NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE U.S.
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ROBERT C. TIWAN / INDONESIA PHOTOGRAPHY
ON CHICAGO AND ADVENTURE SAIC’s flexible interdisciplinary curriculum enabled me to explore different fields in the creative industry, making it possible for me to discover programs that helped expand my horizons. It also provides great facilities and equipment for its students, and weekly lectures, and social events. Chicago has everything: architecture, blues and jazz, comedy clubs, live music, astounding museums and attractions, nightlife, and theaters and performing arts. It is an extremely diverse, rich, and robust city. There is art in many forms, and groups of creative people — all with a strong sense of culture and history. If you love food, diversity, and adventure, there are numerous places to visit. Don’t forget to explore outside of the downtown Loop area.
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PEGGY CAO / CHINA / FASHION
ON FASHIONING THE FUTURE old clothes and reconstruct them into something new. My mom really hated that.
She was super nice, and it was a
I did an internship in New York
in her line — discussing the steps
I was initially attracted to traditional Chinese costume, and I would do sketches of them. Then I started making my own clothes — I would just cut up my
City through SAIC at a small fashion design studio. The owner had just established her brand two years prior, and already had a lot of experience in the fashion industry.
together, the designs, making
valuable experience because she really wanted me to be involved
changes … and she really liked to listen to my thoughts on the collection. It got me really involved
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My Chinese name is “Qingqing Cao.” My friends in China were all about fashion design, so naturally, I needed to go to an art school.
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APOORVA CHANGEDIA / INDIA / INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN
THE FREEDOM TO BUILD HER CAREER At SAIC, I have the flexibility to experiment, so there’s a sense of freedom. I’ve been studying interdisciplinary design at SAIC, and my work is very socially engaged. I’m a people-person, and my work is
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all about designing and working with and for people. I’m involved in disaster relief, and community engaged work, as well as humancentered design. SAIC gives me the resources to access these places, and the classes give me the theory to understand my intent.
I’ve learned a lot about myself at SAIC. I’ve grown through the available resources, and SAIC has made me more independent because I’m responsible for everything I do here. Although that’s scary, it’s also liberating. Adulting too soon? I guess it’s time.
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ANGELA YOON / SOUTH KOREA VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
GROWING IN COLLABORATION I’ve met so many interesting and inspiring people at SAIC, and talking to or even observing them gives me new sources of inspiration. I’ve really grown to be a good listener here, and I’ve been taught to communicate and get feedback from professors and peers. The best piece I’ve produced at SAIC is an infographic poster called “Blackout 2003,” a group project about a power outage in Cleveland, Ohio. Projects like these allow you to work collaboratively — just like you would in the real world.
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I can also proudly say that Chicago is my favorite city. It’s full of great restaurants, entertainment, and places to visit. Students should explore neighborhoods, because they have their own unique vibes, and are easily accessible with the transportation system — use your unlimited u-Pass and travel around!
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KAAN TOMBAZ / TURKEY / DESIGNED OBJECTS
NETWORKING TO CREATE CONNECTIONS SAIC is full of opportunities, and lets you create your own path. There are designers and artists who will support your projects. The connections I made through SAIC, and with my colleagues helped me grow as a 14
designer. When you have an idea, you will have a lot of people to discuss it with. They understand you and that helps you grow. Living in the residence hall made it so much easier to adapt to the city. There’s also a lot of work
space available, and this was necessary and helpful for my work. I made a lot of friends too. Take advantage of all SAIC has to offer, find your real passion, and go after it. Don’t forget to also socialize!
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CATRINA CHEN / TAIWAN ILLUSTRATION / PERFORMANCE ART
DISCOVERING YOUR PASSION I chose SAIC because its interdisciplinary curriculum allowed me to explore different things. I discovered that my favorite things to do were drawing because comics is a wonderful intersection of art and design, and performance because I like dancing and moving with my body. During finals in my first year, I was up for two nights in a row. For a collage assignment about family, I printed out photos of my family, and pictures of insects because we used to hike into the mountains to find bugs. I drifted in and out of sleep while cutting pictures, and I vaguely remember sticking the cut-up pieces on some cardboard tubes.
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When I came to my senses, I was a little horrified by the twisted imagery of my family members cut into distorted shapes and melded into insect parts. The next day, my professors praised it as “the most modern-looking piece in the whole class.” It’s ok to not have an idea of what you’re doing. Art is about questions, not answers.
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JOSEPH GOH / SINGAPORE PHOTOGRAPHY, BOOKMAKING
ON BEING A STORYTELLER I studied law and higher level art during my pre-college. During my mandatory military program in Singapore, my freetime decreased, but I continued doing sketches and thought it was something I should pursue. I came to SAIC from a drawing and painting background, but took photography in my second year, and fell in love with it because its social nature. There is something inherent about the ability to share photographs that attracted me. I was also drawn to print and bookmaking. There is something really romantic about the manifesting stories into three-dimensional objects that can be put in someone’s hands and brought home – not just limited to being viewed during museum hours. If, instead of calling me an artist, someone would say “Oh, he’s just a storyteller,” I would take that as a compliment.
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TRINIDAD VASCONEZ / ECUADOR / SCULPTURE AND FOUNDRY
ON STEPPING OUTSIDE HER COMFORT ZONE
SAIC has such amazing resources — from incredible faculty to amazing metal and wood shops, that I decided to develop myself as an artist and get the feedback I could only receive here.
The first time I stepped in SAIC’s metal shop, I got so excited — I had never been in one before. At first it’s intimidating but then you’re dominating those tools. I started leaning towards studio classes and things that have more of a focus on sculptural work. In Ecuador, I was in my comfort zone. And then,
I came to Chicago. Everything was very new for me — the campus, the city, and the people. I have a lot more stories to tell because I’ve been open to meeting people from different backgrounds. Getting outside of my comfort zone has really added to my artwork.
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I came here from Ecuador when I was eighteen years old, thinking I was going to study art education.
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ANA RENATA CRUZ LARA GUERRA / MEXICO PHOTOGRAPHY, VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
ON INSPIRATION AND RESOURCES SAIC’s interdisciplinary curriculum is really liberating because it means you can explore all sorts of media and concepts. The first year is about getting out there, creating, and learning how to communicate your ideas and describe art. 18
The lectures are always superinspiring, help you think about process and research, and how to be innovative. You don’t have to do one thing or another, you just have to get involved, care about your projects, do research, work hard, be humble, defend your concepts.
Get to know the resources—use the library, explore the artist book collection, and get to know the city. I go to the Art Institute of Chicago so much, I know when they change paintings! I think I’ve grown a lot because of the teachers and the resources.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCE
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS saic.edu/ugmerit SAIC awards its most substantial merit scholarships to incoming students — freshmen and transfer, domestic and international. The Admissions Committee reviews and awards admitted students based on a holistic review of their portfolio, test scores, artist’s statement, academic record, and recommendation. This award is annually renewable as long as satisfactory academic standing, as outlined in your award letter, is maintained. We encourage you to begin the dialogue with admissions about how to create a merit-worthy application as soon as you decide SAIC might be the school for you.
FINANCIAL AID
saic.edu/sfs
A strong source of financial assistance is often from your home country. The U.S. government does not provide funding for foreign nationals to study in the U.S. However, your home country may have funding resources for studying abroad. The International Financial Aid section of our website has helpful information and links to international scholarships.
U.S. LOANS
finaid.org.
Most loan agencies require a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Information on the private education loan process is available at finaid.org. Check with your own banking institution and look for private lenders/banks on the internet to compare loan options. Most loan applications can be done online and will require submission of your passport and immigration documents.
ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT Students with F-1 visa status may work up to 20 hours a week during fall and spring terms, and up to 40 hours during winter and summer terms. Jobs are available in many departments at SAIC, and we recommend beginning your job search soon after arriving on campus.
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Loan applications should be submitted to Student Financial Services with all necessary supporting documentation, including a copy of your passport and immigration documents.
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AND AT EVERY POINT IN YOUR JOURNEY, OUR EXPERT TEAM AT THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS WILL BE HERE TO HELP — FROM EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ARRIVE ON CAMPUS TO MEETING NEW FRIENDS, AND FLOURISHING IN A NEW CULTURE. The staff deliver specialized programming and provide immigration advising and support. Customized orientations are held before fall, spring, and summer terms to address the specific needs of international students: »» Learn about the culture and environments of SAIC and Chicago »» Attend workshops designed to help you achieve academic, financial, and personal goals »» Meet staff, faculty, and international student leaders
IMMIGRATION & VISAS Our International Student Services team will help guide you through the immigration process. Our students typically come on the F-1 student visa which requires you to be enrolled full-time during the academic year. Canadian citizens also enter as F-1 students on SAIC-issued immigration documentation (1.20), but are exempt from the actual visa application process.
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Katherine Perrine Untitled Mixed Media 2017
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CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (I-20) The U.S. government requires that all international applicants provide SAIC with evidence of your ability to pay a full year of tuition and living expenses before a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) may be issued. To apply for your I-20, you will need to prepare the following documents: »» Completed immigration and financial matters packet (mailed to you) »» Bank statement showing a full year of available funding »» Copy of your passport biographical page »» International declaration of intent.
CONTACT US MOVING ABROAD IS A BIG STEP. WE ALWAYS ENCOURAGE POTENTIAL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO VISIT CHICAGO AND SEE SAIC FIRST-HAND. WE ALSO HOST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD IN ORDER TO MEET YOU IN PERSON.
A LIST OF THE EVENTS WE HOST CAN BE FOUND AT: saic.edu/ugevents We’d love to meet you! We hope to see you in Chicago, or to see you in your corner of the world.
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TEAM
1.312.629.6100 800.232.7242 ugadmiss@saic.edu
International Affairs 36 S. Wabash Ave. Suite 1203 Chicago, IL 60603 intaff@saic.edu
Erin Gasim, Associate Director egasim@saic.edu Jacson Moore, Assistant Director jmoore10@saic.edu Ilan Gutin, Asistant Director igutin@saic.edu
International students: saic.edu/international
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Rachael Thiel
Surprise Me
Mixed media
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saic.edu/ug Office of Undergraduate Admissions 36. S. Wabash Ave., Suite 1201 Chicago, IL, 60603 Phone: 800.232.7242 or 312.629.6100 Fax: 322.629.6101 Email: admiss@saic.edu
MOVE / The front cover pattern of this booklet has a hidden word created from geometric elements found within the SAIC square.