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General education
The next generation of creative leaders is shaped in SCAD classrooms.
SCAD students complete SCAD Core to gain the strong intellectual foundation and vast knowledge essential to thriving careers. In this academically rigorous program led by the SCAD School of Liberal Arts, students learn to investigate, interpret, and defend new ideas, and are empowered to view the world critically and inquisitively.
In SCAD Core courses that explore the art, literature, and culture of the Harlem Renaissance or contemporary Latin America, students engage mindfully and professionally within diverse and inclusive communities. Courses on creative management and entrepreneurship instill key leadership skills necessary to launch successful businesses. The School of Liberal Arts also offers a suite of learning resources and events to the entire university community. Students receive guidance in math seminars, from determining the ratios and angles for a work of perspective art to the properties of algorithms used in virtual reality and interactive design. Presentation and public speaking coaches available in-person and online help students and alumni prepare for job interviews, thesis presentations, SCADpro pitches, and more.
All undergraduate students complete a minimum of 55 quarter hours (at least 11 classes) of general education coursework, including at least one class from each of the following categories: humanities/ fine arts; social/behavioral sciences; and mathematics/natural sciences. Students should consult their programs of study for specific general education requirements.
Learning outcomes.
Research, Analysis, and Synthesis
Students will utilize a range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to develop foundations of inquiry, conduct effective research, analyze information, and justify proposed solutions.
Historical Investigation and Contextualization
Students will investigate and interpret the historical, social, political, and economic contexts surrounding visual and cultural productions to determine meaning and significance.
Cross-cultural Knowledge and Engagement
Students will actively engage with cultural theories, perspectives, and ideas to enrich understanding of their roles within diverse and inclusive communities.
Strategic Communication
Students will employ specialized terminology and persuasive communication practices to convey ideas professionally based on an evaluation of diverse audiences and circumstances.
Digital Fluency
Students will effectively and ethically communicate ideas and identity, interpret information, construct knowledge, and design content in a digitally connected world.
Leadership and Professionalism
As future leaders of creative professions, students will demonstrate work and behavior that reflect ethical and professional standards within a range of contexts.
SCAD Language Studio
In Atlanta and Savannah, SCAD prepares non-native English speakers to succeed in their studies and beyond.
Students in the art- and designfocused SCAD English as a Second Language program, offered through the SCAD Language Studio, prepare for the university’s immersive academic environment. ESL students enjoy access to an online database of virtual resources and video guides on academic culture, design vocabulary, and more. SCAD ensures students from around the globe are deeply engaged in the university community. Students participate in virtual lectures, networking events, studio experiences, and classroom instruction that advance English language proficiency and ease the transition to life at SCAD. As SCAD Language Studio students progress through English levels, they work closely with accomplished and credentialed professors with advanced degrees in ESL education, applied linguistics, foreign language education, and related fields. Individual English language tutoring is available to all SCAD Language Studio students, including those not required to take English as a Second Language coursework, at no additional cost. All SCAD Language Studio courses are preparatory and do not carry credit toward a degree program.
English as a Second Language.
Level I
Level II
Level V Graduate
SLS 570 Integrated Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation in Art and Design SLS 580 Graduate Reading, Writing, and Grammar in Art and Design — Required graduate course or SLS 601 English for Academic Success
Level III
Level IV
Level V Undergraduate
SLS 560 Integrated Reading, Writing, and Grammar in Art and Design SLS 570 Integrated Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation in Art and Design — Required foundation studies course
Level VI Undergraduate
ENGL 123 Ink to Ideas: Critical Concepts in Literature and Writing SLS 601 English for Academic Success SLS 670 Presentation and Pronunciation in Art and Design — Required foundation studies course
Level VI Graduate
SLS 670 Presentation and Pronunciation in Art and Design SLS 680 Research, Reading, and Writing in Art and Design — Required graduate course or SLS 601 English for Academic Success
Visit scad.edu/fees for information on the cost of SLS courses. SLS courses may be waived upon successful performance on the English language proficiency assessment. Visit scad.edu/ slsassessment for more information on the English language assessment and criteria for successful completion. scad.edu/SLS
