A panoramic view of the student experience
Attending SCAD can be one of the most enriching experiences in a student's life. We offer a complete, well-rounded student experience that includes everything from informal discussion groups to world-class events to study abroad opportunities.
Facilities built for success
State-of-the-art technology is a hallmark of our program, helping prepare our students for life in a studio even before they graduate. And you'll be amazed by the beautiful settings that surround our locations. From the inspiring atmosphere of Midtown Atlanta to the Spanish moss dripping in Savannah, SCAD facilities are as photogenic as they are well-furnished.
Premium tools at your fingertips:
- Professional-level cameras: Canon Mirrorless and DSLR cameras, 4x5 film cameras, 8x10 film cameras, medium format film cameras, PhaseOne and Fujifilm medium format digital cameras, and an array of lenses for all systems
- Profoto and Broncolor studio lighting kits, a variety of strobe and LED lighting kits, and all necessary grip and light modifiers
- Full black-and-white group and private darkrooms with large-format film size enlargers
- Shooting studios and film processing lab
- Hasselblad Flextight scanners and Epson flatbed scanners
- Historic processes lab for cyanotype and platinum/palladium printing
- Wide-format inkjet printers and a Chromira Prolab printer
- Mac computer labs with advanced editing software
- Adobe Creative Cloud (always up-to-date and free for download)
Support that extends beyond the classroom
Our program aims to create successful professionals, emphasizing marketing and business acumen as part of our curriculum. The program also connects students with alumni and industry mentors, ensuring alums have a network of support and an understanding of the professional world.
Recent mentors include:
- Lindsay Adler, portrait and fashion photographer
- Roxanne Barr, GQ visuals director
- Kaya Lee Berne, Time photo editor
- Albert Watson, fashion and fine art photographer
- Tonne Goodman, Vogue Magazine sustainability editor
- Wendy Goodman, New York Magazine design editor
- Kelia Anne MacCluskey, photographer and SCAD alum
- Duane Michals, photographer
- Tyler Mitchell, portrait photographer
- Adélia Sabatini, Thames and Hudson commissioning editor
- Antwaun Sargent, art critic and writer
- Robert Fairer, book editor
A wide-angled worldview
As a SCAD photography student, you'll have the option to travel to any of our inspiring locations, where you'll find opportunities for meaningful collaboration. Studying abroad offers a flexible framework for broadening your perspective. The breadth of experience will open your eyes to new artistic approaches, while the experiences themselves will give you memories to last a lifetime.
Get on the other side of the lens
SCAD features a bustling calendar of world-class events, and photography students are welcome to it all. From our famous film festival to photo exhibitions and master classes, there's always something exciting going on.
deFINE ART
The university's annual contemporary art showcase, deFINE ART takes place each year at SCAD's locations in Savannah and Atlanta. The symposium features unique events with artists and designers from all over the world and exhibitions across SCAD locations.
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Learn in a world-class museum environment
All photography students at SCAD enjoy access to the SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah's premier contemporary art museum. The award-winning museum serves as a valuable resource where you can attend academic classes, film screenings, gallery talks, and annual events, including lectures and workshops with renowned visiting artists.
Visit the SCAD Museum of Art
The journey starts now
Request more information from The University for Creative Careers, and we'll send you everything you need to know to begin your journey at SCAD.