Savannah College of Art and Design Historic Preservation Program

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As our cities and towns realize the cultural and financial value of restoring and/or converting older buildings, the demand for historic preservationists grows. Preservationists are responsible for researching, documenting and preserving the heritage found in our structural and architectural environment. They are versed in the social and economic issues affecting structures, as well as the laboratory and rehabilitation techniques to save them.

Pursue your Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, or Master of Fine Arts degree in historic preservation at a college that is internationally recognized as a leader in the field — Savannah College of Art and Design. A historic preservation minor and graduate certificate also are available.

Broaden your knowledge in the living lab that is Savannah, and in locations throughout this history-rich region. The department’s conservation laboratory is one of only a few in the U.S., specially equipped for materials testing, restoration treatment analysis, and conservation experimentation.

SCAD, Savannah, Majors, Programs of Study, Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation students work in the wood shop

SCAD, Savannah, Majors, Programs of Study, Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation students work in the wood shop

SCAD’s ongoing community relationships make possible a variety of internship opportunities with such organizations as:

The Coastal Georgia Historical Society
The Historic Savannah Foundation
The National Park Service
Ossabaw Island Foundation

As an historic preservationist, you can pursue a wide range of careers:

City planner
Historic site supervisor
Materials conservator
Museum administration
Preservation researcher
Restoration artisan

Our graduates can be found working for employers such as:

Bailey & Bailey Associates
City of St. Pleasant
Coastal Heritage Society
Ethan Allen Company
Georgia Council for the Arts
Mobil Corporation
NYC Landmark Preservation Commission

For more information about the historic preservation program, e-mail SCAD admissions.

Community Involvement
Do you have an opportunity for students to gain building trade experience? Download the Community Projects Proposal.

Preservation reaches beyond buildings
05/28/08

eLearning students gather at Spring Social
05/23/08

Employers converge for SCAD Career Fair
04/21/08

08/04/08	--	SCAD announces grand opening of rehabilitated Ivy Hall Oct. 3
07/28/08	--	SCAD presents Art Materials Trade Show
06/16/08	--	SCAD Museum of Art re-opens doors after major renovation; features seven exhibitions including scandalous, satirical prints by William Hogarth
05/28/08	--	SCAD holds commencement ceremony May 31: Vogue magazine editor-at-large will deliver commencement address
05/06/08	--	SCAD announces new faculty and staff appointments