Additional Note Savannah College of Art and Design MFA in Film and Television I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION http://www.scad.edu/academics/programs/film-and-television/degrees/mfa http://www.scad.edu/film-and-television/ At SCAD, students develop a sophisticated visual aesthetic in the university's unparalleled collaborative atmosphere The curriculum encompasses acting, directing, writing, producing and sound design to immerse students in the full spectrum of production roles and responsibilities Through advanced study and practice in both the technical and conceptual aspects of filmmaking, SCAD students are transformed into visual storytellers, multimedia artists and creative communicators ready for professional careers After graduation, SCAD students work for television networks, film studios and production companies creating media for audiences around the globe II DEADLINE http://issuu.com/scad/docs/2014-2015_scad_catalog?e=0/9235689 http://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information http://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/international/frequently-askedquestions While early application is encouraged, students may submit an application for admission at any time New students may enter fall (September), winter (January), spring (March) or summer (June), although most students begin in September Summer course offerings may be limited Online applications are preferred and are available at scad.edu/apply Applicants also may download, complete and send the application with fee to the appropriate mailing address Admission is selective and early application is encouraged Applications for admission are accepted at any time of year and should be received at least 30 days prior to the intended quarter of entry Students needing a visa are encouraged to apply for admission at least 90 days prior to the intended quarter of entry Are there application deadlines? When will I know if my application has been accepted? Application materials are due at least 30 days prior to the start of the quarter in which the student intends to enroll The Admission Review Committee may make a decision on your application as soon as all the required information is received For SCAD Savannah and SCAD Atlanta students, an I-20 application for a student visa may be issued only after a student has been accepted and has provided the required Additional Note certification of financial support SCAD Hong Kong students may begin the visa application process after receiving acceptance to SCAD New students may enter at the beginning of any quarter, although graduate students are strongly encouraged to begin their studies in the fall quarter III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT http://www.scad.edu/admission/graduate/admission-requirements.cfm SCAD encourages applications from students who demonstrate successful completion of appropriate coursework on the undergraduate level and adequate preparedness to undertake graduate-level study Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program All applicants are evaluated individually according to previous educational experience and level of achievement Graduate students apply for and are accepted into specific disciplines Students who wish to change from one discipline to another must meet all admission requirements for the new discipline Applicants who have earned a five-year NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree or a non-NAAB-accredited undergraduate degree in architecture may apply to the professional Master of Architecture degree program Applicants are required to take a minimum of 90 credit hours to complete the professional Master of Architecture program http://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/graduate/admission-requirements GRE scores strongly recommended for applicants to certain programs While not required of most applicants, submission of GRE scores is strongly encouraged for applicants to architectural history, art history, arts administration and cinema studies programs Performance on the GRE may assist in demonstrating adequate educational preparation and ability to succeed in academic coursework at the graduate level Applicants whose bachelor's degrees are conferred by institutions that are not approved by the U.S Department of Education and/or not hold regional accreditation, or not have appropriate specialized or programmatic accreditation, or have not been evaluated and proven comparable in course content and level of instruction to SCAD, or are not recognized by the ministry of education or equivalent agency in the applicant's home country, are required to take the GRE and submit official scores to SCAD Additional Note IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/graduate/admission-requirements http://www.scad.edu/admission/portfolio-and-writing-guidelines/graduate/submission-requirements http://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/international/frequently-asked-questions https://scad.slideroom.com/#/login/program/22177 http://issuu.com/scad/docs/catalog_2013-2014?e=0/4766759 Completed application for admission and nonrefundable $35 application fee A bachelor's degree or its equivalent Graduate applicants may receive a preliminary offer of admission based upon unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from all postsecondary institutions attended If an offer of admission is made, official transcripts/mark sheets from each college/university attended should be received prior to Aug for fall enrollment Prior to enrollment at SCAD, proof of completion of the bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) must be received by SCAD All transcripts/mark sheets must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation The office of admission must receive all official transcripts prior to the first day of class Failure to comply with this requirement may prohibit the student from attending classes for that quarter SCAD reserves the right to verify all documents submitted in an application for admission Offers of admission are contingent upon receipt of official documentation and SCAD reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission should discrepancies be found Any falsification of admission documents, portfolio or audition materials constitutes grounds for termination of application procedures or dismissal from SCAD *SCAD uses the standards established by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers to determine the equivalent academic achievement of a bachelor's degree Transcripts are evaluated to determine the conferment of bachelor's degrees from institutions that are approved by the U.S Department of Education and hold regional accreditation, or have appropriate specialized or programmatic accreditation, or have been evaluated and proven to have comparable course content and level of instruction to SCAD, or are recognized by the ministry of education or equivalent agency in the applicant's home country Course content is evaluated by comparing the curricula of other institutions with that of SCAD and assessing whether or not foundation studies, general education and major discipline courses are comparable to those offered at SCAD Level of instruction is evaluated by comparing the percentage of faculty at other institutions who hold graduate and terminal degrees with the percentage of faculty at SCAD who hold graduate and terminal degrees Additional Note Evidence of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English TOEFL When you take the test, request that your score be sent directly to SCAD SCAD's TOEFL institution code is 5631 IELTS ACTFL SAT HKDSE Letters of Recommendation Letters of recommendation should come from two professors, advisers, supervisors or community leaders who have had immediate contact with the applicant and who have knowledge of the applicant's level of commitment and history of achievement Recommendations should provide relevant information about the applicant's creativity, initiative, motivation, character and achievements, thus assessing the applicant's reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD Recommendations may not come from friends or family members Statement of purpose Portfolio, audition or writing submission The portfolio should be specific to the intended course of study, should represent the applicant's best work examples and should demonstrate a high level of craft presented as professionally as possible The portfolio, audition or writing submission is scored according to a rubric relevant to the intended course of study and type of submission Applicants must use the online file management system SlideRoom to submit a portfolio for review From SlideRoom, applicants can upload still images, Word documents, digital and multimedia files and find instructions for creating a corresponding inventory of work in the portfolio (required) including titles, dates, media, dimensions, and specific responsibilities on group projects, if applicable A fee of US$10 is charged by SlideRoom for each portfolio submission Résumé Additionally, if applicable, any other documents or materials required to obtain a student visa Official certification of sources and funds Copy of the first page of the applicant's passport (requested, but not required) A copy of the first page of the passport for any dependent accompanying the student also is requested These documents are used to verify correct spelling of names, correct birth dates, and other information vital to student registration Mailing Address: Additional Note SCAD Admission Department P.O Box 2072 Savannah, GA 31402-2072 USA Packages may be sent to: SCAD Admission Department 22 E Lathrop Ave Savannah, GA 31415 USA Tel: (912) 525-5100 Email: admission@scad.edu V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE http://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/graduate/admission-requirements Statement of purpose The statement should be a 500- to 750-word overview of the applicant's academic and professional accomplishments and should demonstrate a high level of interest in and a highly developed understanding of the discipline The applicant should describe knowledge of the discipline, approach to past work, qualifications for graduate study and intended focus, as well as personal and professional goals Résumé The résumé should document educational credentials as well as professional and other employment such as internships or field experience in the intended area of graduate study, and should list commissioned works, exhibitions, performances, publications, honors, memberships, interests and activities, including volunteer work https://www.scad.edu/admission/portfolio-and-writing-guidelines/graduate/portfolio-guidelines https://www.scad.edu/admission/portfolio-and-writing-guidelines/graduate/submission-requirements https://www.scad.edu/admission/portfolio-and-writing-guidelines/graduate/preparation-tips Portfolio Guidelines - Film and television Portfolios should show knowledge of film and television media and exhibit advanced conceptual awareness and experimentation with the chosen medium Work should not exceed 10 minutes and a statement detailing the applicant's role in the production should be included Submission Requirements Applicants must use the online file management system SlideRoom to submit a portfolio for review From SlideRoom, applicants can upload still images, Word documents, digital and multimedia files and find instructions for creating a corresponding inventory of work in the portfolio (required) including titles, dates, Additional Note media, dimensions, and specific responsibilities on group projects, if applicable A fee of US$10 is charged by SlideRoom for each portfolio submission Portfolio submission SlideRoom allows you to upload files for submission to the admission department as a portfolio If you have not yet applied to SCAD and would like your work reviewed for admission or scholarship consideration, begin the admission process by applying What is a portfolio? A portfolio is a collection of your strongest artistic work that is presented as professionally as possible and, depending on your area of talent, can take one of the following forms: A building arts portfolio should demonstrate strong spatial understanding and creative skills through the inclusion of samples like observational sketches, CAD drawings and building interiors and exteriors A visual arts/design portfolio should include 2-D and 3-D works executed in any medium that demonstrate both creativity and a grasp of basic artistic techniques and principles A portfolio composed of digital or time-based media should demonstrate a basic mastery of the concepts of composition as well as effective use of software or other relevant digital tools A performing arts audition, whether performed on site or submitted digitally, should demonstrate strong characterization, energy and physical commitment to the role An equestrian riding portfolio should demonstrate the applicant's skill with riding, jumping and/or dressage as well as experience and level of performance A writing portfolio should demonstrate the applicant's ability to create clear and compelling copy across a variety of genres Visual portfolio tips - Learn more Writing portfolio tips - Learn more Equestrian riding portfolio tips - Learn more (From SlideRoom Online) Short Answers: (Optional) Why you want to attend SCAD? 100 word max Do you feel your grades and/or test scores accurately reflect your potential to succeed at SCAD? If not, why? 100 word max Additional Note (If applicable) How will your professional experience impact your ability to succeed at SCAD? 100 word max What is your first, second, third choice for college? 100 word max Who is your favorite artist/designer and why? 100 word max Please describe or list any academic or artistic achievements: 100 word max VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT http://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/graduate/admission-requirements Evidence of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English English is the language of instruction for all classes at SCAD In addition to meeting or exceeding all other SCAD admission criteria, applicants who wish to be admitted with no further English proficiency requirements must demonstrate their current level of proficiency by providing official minimum scores on one of the following: TOEFL minimum scores a 550 on the paper-based test b 85 on the Internet-based test with minimum score of 20 on each section.* IELTS composite score of at least 6.5 with a score of at least 6.5 in both speaking and writing American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) score of at least "high advanced" on the writing proficiency portion of the test Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) score of at least in English language Otherwise qualified applicants who not meet the minimum scores listed above may be considered for admission to SCAD These students must take a SCAD English language proficiency test to be placed in the appropriate level of ESL upon enrollment Students must satisfactorily complete ESL coursework through completion of Level VI * Students who meet the minimum required composite score but not meet the minimum section scores are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for possible exemption No exceptions are made if the minimum composite score is not met All decisions are final For applicants whose native language is English, no additional proof of English proficiency is required For applicants whose transcripts show extensive study at an institution in which English is the language of instruction, no additional proof of English proficiency is required for admission evaluation, but applicants may be asked to take an English proficiency test upon enrollment at the university Additional Note https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/international/frequentlyasked-questions For SCAD Savannah and SCAD Atlanta students, an I-20 application for a student visa may be issued only after a student has been accepted and has provided the required certification of financial support SCAD Hong Kong students may begin the visa application process after receiving acceptance to SCAD http://www.scad.edu/content/certification-financial-support-and-sponsorship-letter-scad Certification of Financial Support and sponsorship letter for SCAD The Certification of Financial Support is an official, original document from your sponsor's bank that is required for SCAD to issue an I-20 application for a U.S student visa or an ID995A application for a Hong Kong student visa The bank document should show within one or more of your sponsor's checking, savings or money market accounts an amount greater than or equal to US$54,415 for U.S undergraduate students, US$55,225 for U.S graduate students, US$49,060 for Hong Kong undergraduate students and US$49,870 for Hong Kong graduate students Any scholarships awarded to you by SCAD can be deducted from the overall amount that you need to show on your COF document The bank document(s) must be accompanied by a sponsorship letter stating that the account holder will be using those funds to sponsor your education at SCAD This is a written message that formally dedicates those funds to the student's tuition and explains the sponsor's relationship to the student View our sample financial documents for more details We must receive official, original copies of your COF and sponsorship letter through the mail Emailed documents are not acceptable The COF and sponsorship letter for SCAD applicants may be mailed to the appropriate address below: SCAD Savannah SCAD Admission department 22 E Lathrop Ave Savannah, GA 31415 USA COF amounts needed for U.S Visa — Academic year 2014-2015 Graduate students (three classes): Tuition/enrollment fee US$35,105 Living expenses US$15,935 Books and supplies US$2,585 Health insurance US$1,248 Total US$55,225 Additional Note VII OTHER https://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/graduate/admissionrequirements Optional Personal or telephone interview Interview may be scheduled by contacting the admission department Exceptions to the general rules of admission may be made for applicants of unusual motivation and ability http://www.scad.edu/admission/admission-information/international/frequently-askedquestions Can I receive financial aid or scholarships? Because of U.S government restrictions, international students are not eligible for U.S financial aid in the form of personal grants, loans or work-study funds; but university-funded work-study jobs are available at some locations SCAD offers some scholarships for international students; however, these not fully cover the cost of tuition or living expenses International students must have sufficient financial resources for the full course of study The Student Financial Assistance Agency of Hong Kong covers certain types of financial aid for eligible Hong Kong residents including the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (NLS) and Student Travel Subsidy Scheme How I apply for a scholarship or fellowship? Applicants are automatically reviewed for scholarship eligibility based on materials submitted Scholarships and fellowships are awarded to accepted international students based on academic and other achievements ... admission Offers of admission are contingent upon receipt of official documentation and SCAD reserves the right to revoke any offer of admission should discrepancies be found Any falsification of admission... Statement of purpose The statement should be a 500- to 750-word overview of the applicant's academic and professional accomplishments and should demonstrate a high level of interest in and a highly... presented as professionally as possible and, depending on your area of talent, can take one of the following forms: A building arts portfolio should demonstrate strong spatial understanding and creative