📖Introduction

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a prestigious private art and design university with campuses in Savannah, Atlanta, and Hong Kong. Founded in 1978, SCAD has established itself as a global leader in creative education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in disciplines such as fine arts, design, fashion, animation, architecture, and more. With a focus on hands-on learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, SCAD provides students with a dynamic and supportive environment to explore their artistic talents and develop their skills. The university's distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and extensive industry connections offer students valuable resources and opportunities for professional growth. SCAD's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cultural diversity fosters a vibrant and inclusive community of artists and designers. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, real-world projects, and exposure to global perspectives, SCAD prepares graduates to excel in their creative careers and make a meaningful impact in the world of art and design.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Advertising (BA) at Savannah College of Art and Design

As a student at SCAD, you will gain expertise in every facet of advertising: copywriting, art direction, digital production, and integrated brand marketing. As a result of this dynamic and creative approach, our students regularly take top honors in industry competitions, and our alumni continue to tell the stories of the world’s biggest brands. The collaborative environment of an art and design university provides the ideal conditions for perfecting the highly developed craft of innovative advertising. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Foundation studies: 20 hours
DRAW 100 Drawing I: Form and Space
DSGN 100 Design I: Elements and Organization
DRAW 101 Drawing II: Composition and Media
DSGN 101 Color: Theory and Application

General education: 90 hours
COMM 105 Speaking of Ideas
BUSI 110 Business I: Fundamentals
MATH 110 Evidence and Inference: The Power of Statistics
CTXT 121 Visual Culture in Context: Pre-Modern Global Perspectives
CTXT 122 Visual Culture in Context: Making Modernities
ENGL 123 Ink to Ideas: Critical Concepts in Literature and Writing
DIGI 130 Digital Communication
BUSI 220 Business II: Economic Principles
PHIL 301 Aesthetics
BUSI 330 Business III: Strategy and Decision-making
ARLH or ARTH elective
ARLH or ARTH elective
ENGL elective
ENGL elective
General education elective
General education elective
General education elective
Mathematics/natural sciences elective

Major curriculum: 45 hours
Select one of these two options:

MOME 130 Motion Media Design Techniques I
GRDS 285 Graphic Design Media Management
ADBR 150 Introduction to Advertising: Concept to Content
ADBR 205 Creative Production for Brand Content
GRDS 205 Typography I: Anatomy, Form, and Space
ADBR 252 Art Direction: Visual Brand Storytelling
ADBR 254 Copywriting: Inventing the Brand Personality
ADBR 255 Brand Experiences in Interactive Environments
Select one of these two options:

ADBR 312 Art Direction: Typography and Persuasive Design
ADBR 314 Copywriting: Brand Voice Across Platforms
Select one of these three options:

ADBR 479 Undergraduate Internship
500-level SCADpro elective
Business-focused elective

Additional electives: 25 hours
Free elective
Free elective
Free elective
Free elective
Free elective

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🏫About Savannah College of Art and Design

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a renowned private university specializing in art and design education. Founded in 1978, SCAD has grown to become one of the most respected institutions in the field, with campuses in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as Hong Kong. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various creative disciplines, including fine arts, design, fashion, animation, architecture, and more, SCAD provides students with an immersive and comprehensive education. The university's curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of cutting-edge technology. With world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to fostering innovation and creativity, SCAD provides students with the tools, skills, and industry connections necessary for success in their chosen fields. SCAD's vibrant and inclusive community, rich cultural experiences, and strong ties to the creative industry make it a dynamic and inspiring place for aspiring artists and designers to pursue their passions and realize their artistic visions.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

758 RMB

Tuition fee:

40,079 USD per year

160,316 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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