Foundation Studies

Class room of painting teacher instructs student

Foundation studies classes consist of studio work augmented by slide lectures, demonstrations, field trips and critiques. In these courses, students learn to manipulate the principles and elements of art while developing technical skills with various tools and media.

Through foundation studies, students expand their critical thinking abilities and deepen their understanding of visual language. They are prepared to evaluate and consider new concepts and materials encountered in major programs and in the professional world.

To determine foundation studies requirements and electives, students should consult the curriculum list for each major.

Viewing events for May 17, 2008

April 18-June 2
"Out of the Fire" Ceramic Arts Minor Exhibition
Jen Library, 201 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga.
The SCAD exhibitions department presents "Out of the Fire," an annual juried show that highlights work by students in the ceramic arts minor. "Out of the Fire" features a range of functional and non-functional ceramic objects created with a variety of processes, including hand building, wheel-throwing and slip casting. A reception will be held May 2, 5-7 p.m., during the Savannah gallery hop. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

May 12-June 16
Installation Class Exhibition
Boundary Hall, 415 W. Boundary St., Savannah, Ga.
This exhibition features work by foundation studies professor Chris Nitsche's Installation Art students: Marsha Kirk, Nazar Loun, Michael Madalone, Houston Snyder and Katelin Whitaker. A closing reception will take place May 15, 7-9 p.m.

May 19
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May 23
Open Model Session
Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.
Room 436C
Participants have the opportunity to independently study the human figure from live models. Poses include short gestures, medium (10-15 minutes) and long (60 minute). These sessions are free and open to all SCAD students, faculty and staff.

May 26
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