Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, non-profit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs in more than 40 majors across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD Now online.

SCAD enrols approximately 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The innovative SCAD curriculum is enhanced by advanced professional-level technology and other learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications, and collaborative projects with corporate partners.

 

 

Career-related Studies (CRS)

The SCAD IBCP Pathway is an excellent and customizable platform that allows qualified high school students to begin their journey toward an art and design career—and a rewarding creative career—by completing university-level courses at SCAD before beginning full-time studies. Via specialized course tracks, IBCP students earn up to 25 college credit hours (see example below) offered through the award-winning SCAD eLearning platform.

Example: Students taking Track 1 (see below) can earn 25 credits hours for each of the courses:

Quarter 1 – FOUN 111: 5 credits

Quarter 2 – FOUN 110: 5 credits

Quarter 3 – FOUN 112: 5 credits

Quarter 4 – FOUN 113: 5 credits

Quarter 5 – DIGI 130: 5 credits

Total: 25 college credit hours earned. 

Track 1: Foundation Studies

FOUN 111	FOUN 110	FOUN 112	FOUN 113	DIGI 130
Sketching and Drawing	Design Thinking and Process	Color in Context	Creative Collaboration Lab	Digital Communication
Required for the following majors: Accessory Design, Advertising and Branding, Animation, Architectural History, Art History, Fashion, Fashion Marketing and Management, Fibers, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interactive Design and Game Development, Interior Design, Jewelry, Motion Media Design, Painting, Photography, Preservation Design, Production Design, Sequential Art, Service Design, Visual Effects

 

Students will have access to our immersive academic resources to ensure success throughout the extent of the program. Students will have the opportunity to connect with SCAD faculty, enjoy weekly virtual events, and gain experience working with like-minded artists and designers, all while expanding their network of creatives. Course tracks include both general foundation-level options and SCAD degree program pathways like advertising and branding, photography, and game development. Out of the 10 IBCP pathway tracks, seven of the pathways can be transitioned into one of the 29 STEM programs at SCAD and the remaining three pathways can transition into Non-STEM programs. All IBCP students are also eligible for a 50% tuition grant for the program—which will be automatically reviewed during the application process.

Tracks available for a CP student

CP students will take one of the ten tracks offered by SCAD as the Career-Related Study (CRS), alongside at least 2 DP courses and the CP core.

Below is the example of the course description for Track 1.

 

Course	Description	Credit
FOUN 110 - Design Thinking and Process	Whether natural born creators or just beginning to explore their creative side, this course challenges students to think differently, dream bigger, and bring their unique vision to life. Students develop creative thinking skills through organizational methods and iterative stages of design. Elements of design and principles of organization are integrated into iterative design processes, with a focus on creative thinking, ideation, and problem-solving. This course launches the development of the first-year portfolio which documents their journey toward becoming a creative professional. Prerequisite(s): None.	5
FOUN 111 - Sketching and Drawing	From quick sketches to detailed drawings, students build the essential skills that creative professionals use daily. In this course, students develop perceptual drawing skills from direct observation, emphasizing techniques for accurately sighting, measuring, and applying theories of perspective. Through hands-on exercises, students learn to capture proportions and spatial relationships, building the foundation to quickly sketch and visually communicate ideas with clarity and confidence. Students showcase their expertise through professional-level critiques, presentations, and their expanding first-year portfolio. Prerequisite(s): None.	5
FOUN 112 - Color in Context	Students experiment with color as a powerful design element, from how it shapes what people see and feel, to its influence on emotion and decision making. Through hands-on exercises, research, and creative exploration, students move from traditional color theory to digital applications, learning to leverage color for impactful design solutions. Research and analysis deepen students' understanding of color phenomena across diverse fields, enhancing their ability to use color purposefully and expressively. This color-driven work becomes the next essential component in the first-year portfolio. Prerequisite(s): FOUN 110.	5
FOUN 113 - Creative Collaboration Lab	Students harness collective creativity and diverse perspectives to achieve innovative solutions for real-world design challenges. Research informs students’ work as they investigate diverse case studies, evaluate client needs, and engage in collaborative problem-solving. Creative solutions for specific design problems move between mediums and modalities to maximize the creative potential. At the culmination of this course, students refine and finalize their first-year portfolio in alignment with professional expectations. Prerequisite(s): FOUN 110, FOUN 111.	5
DIGI 130 - Digital Communication	Effective digital communication is fundamental for all creative professions. In this course, students investigate the diverse applications of digital tools and methods, developing foundational strategies for confident communication. Through research, ideation and production, students build a comprehensive understanding of the competencies common to digital expression and communicating their professional identity in a digital world. Prerequisite(s): None.	5

 

Below is the example of how the CRS, with SCAD’s track could be structured for a CP student:

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1st period	DP subject	DP subject	DP subject	DP subject	DP subject
2nd period	DP subject	DP subject	DP subject	DP subject	DP subject
3rd period	SCAD course/activities	DP subject	DP subject	SCAD course/activities	DP subject
4th period	SCAD course/activities	DP subject	DP subject	SCAD course/activities	DP subject
5th period	SCAD course/activities	CP core	CP core	SCAD course/activities	DP subject
6th period	SCAD course/activities	CP core	CP core	SCAD course/activities	CP core
7th period	SCAD course/activities	CP core	CP core	SCAD course/activities	CP core

What Schools/students say about the CRS:

"The IBCP-SCAD CRS offers a fantastic pathway for students at WISS to engage in a programme of learning specific to their passion and future creative career. Our students can study one of the many tracks available through SCAD or develop a unique and specialised track based on their individual aspirations. This affords our students a great deal of choice and personalisation in their programme of learning. WISS students benefit from this pathway by earning university credits and being able to embark on a programme of learning they are deeply passionate about. WISS IBCP-SCAD graduates have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship offers from universities based on the quality of their applications and portfolios; I have no doubt that their experience through the IBCP-SCAD CRS has played a huge part in this success. SCAD do an excellent job of advising Grade 10 (MYP Year 5) students on potential pathways and accompanying IBDP course selections. As the IBCP Coordinator, I feel that SCAD has developed excellent channels of communication with their partner schools, much due to the work of Ms Maken Payne. SCAD has also put in the time and effort to make their pathway accessible to all, the IBCP scholarship goes a long way to make the programme financially viable for schools and students. I would have no hesitation in recommending the IBCP-SCAD CRS to another IBCP school."

– Stewart Paterson, Assistant Head of Senior School at Dulwich College Suzhou (DCSZ)

University Recognition

Acceptance into the IBCP program does not guarantee admission into the undergraduate program at SCAD. Students who successfully complete the IBCP provisions will need to apply for admission to the undergraduate programme and complete the regular admission process. Students will be reviewed for academic and achievement scholarship opportunities. Upon acceptance (if applicable), the 25 college credits successfully completed during the CP program will transfer to SCAD enabling advanced placement for the IBCP students. SCAD students may study at any or all of the university’s global locations and learning modalities—Atlanta, Savannah, Lacoste, and eLearning through SCADnow.

Students are also able to consider applying to others universities around the world and should check with the Admissions Office at each individual university for their specific entry requirements.

More Information

The course is only available in English. Find more information and contact details to discuss the needs of your schools and students in relation to this CRS offering:

Website: International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme | SCAD.edu Email: [email protected]