With the school offering instruction in every aspect of filmmaking, SCAD makes a serious case that Atlanta is the ‘Hollywood of the South.’ By Allison Joyner Some of the films nominated for Oscars this year were touched by the artistry of graduates from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). “Top Gun: Maverick,” “The […]
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SCAD’S XR stage gives students entering film, TV industry a competitive edge
The technology is changing so quickly that it is now called the LED Volume stage. By Allison Joyner The Savannah College of Art Design (SCAD) is showing their Atlanta campus students what’s next in the television and film industry by opening their new XR/LED Volume soundstage this quarter. SCAD now has two of the high-tech […]
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SCAD’s new director of inclusion wants to help positively impact metro Atlanta
Previously the student success advisor and admission records specialist at SCAD, Lace Walker has now been named the college’s new director of inclusion. By Allison Joyner Ensuring a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to thrive, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) appointed Lace Walker as the university’s new Director […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: New Atlanta Habitat CEO, SCAD’s art collection for Meals on Wheels, Spelman named a top HBCU for LGBTQ+ students
If you’re a roller coaster lover, you’ve almost certainly hit Six Flags over Georgia for Goliath’s 225-foot drop or Viper’s seven back-to-back loops. This week is notable for thrill-seekers, though, because fifty-five years ago, the amusement park first opened its doors. About 3,000 folks visited on its opening day in 1967, with over 1.2 million […]
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Black Women’s History Month: Dr. Audra Pittman wants you to ‘think about what’s next’
As the vice president of SCAD Atlanta, she works under the school’s visionary and founder Paula Wallace. By Allison Joyner As the world evolves into a cohesive space for education today, administrators are trying to find more effective ways to teach the next generation of scholars. “I think with academia, it’s hard for people to […]
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SCAD students work together to help revitalize Sweet Auburn District bakery
By Allison Joyner The Savannah College of Art Design (SCAD) worked with Sweet Auburn Work’s SPARK Innovation Lab to help a small business get a much-needed refresh. SCAD’s nonprofit, SCAD SERVE, launched its Design for Good course to use students’ creative abilities to generate elevated communication-centered solutions to make a difference in local communities in […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Buckhead corporate giants sign onto cityhood opposition letter
NEW: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has brokered a deal that’s expected to end years of costly legal drama between Atlanta Housing and developer Integral Group. The proposed resolution could spur the development of hundreds of affordable housing units, at a time when the city is more populous and expensive than ever. The deal was announced […]
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SCAD reacts to passing of fashion icon André Leon Talley
Reports indicate he passed away in a hospital near his home in White Plains, N.Y. He was 73 years old. By Allison Joyner The Savannah College of Art Design (SCAD) community is in deep mourning after the passing of fashion journalist and former Board of Trustee member André Leon Talley. “André had the heart of […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Councilmember Norwood’s private election monitoring finds no issues
Let’s take a look at this week in Georgia History. On Jan. 14, 1940, Julian Bond was born. Bond was a leader throughout the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. In 1960, he helped form the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and organized voter drives. He was elected to the Georgia House in 1965, but the body […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: The win heard from Houston to Atlanta
Forty-nine years ago this week, Andrew Young was elected as Georgia’s second-ever Black congressman and ultimately served three terms, according to Today in Georgia History. But his story doesn’t stop there. He was appointed as an ambassador to the United Nations by then-President Jimmy Carter and later served two terms as Atlanta mayor. Young is […]
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Add these Black History Month events to your calendar this month
Celebrate African American Culture this February with these pandemic-proof events and experiences. By Allison Joyner Black History Month is a great opportunity for people to learn about African American history and heritage. But due to COVID-19, this year we have to celebrate differently. For 2021, your favorite Black History Month events are virtual and covid-free. […]
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Photo Pick: SCAD Open Studio Night by Kelly Jordan
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