The Savannah College of Art and Design is the largest art and design university in the United States, with its historic main campus in Savannah, Georgia. SCAD offers more than 40 degree programs across art, design, and media, with particularly strong film, animation, and interactive design programs that leverage extensive industry partnerships.
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India.Arie (Grammy-winning singer)•Tomas Kalnoky (Streetlight Manifesto frontman)•Dean Trippe (comic book artist)
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SCAD security provides 24/7 coverage, SafeRide transportation, electronically secured dorms, and emergency response across its distributed campus.
Savannah's Historic District is generally safe during the day but crime spikes after dark around bar areas. Students with electronics can be targets; exercise caution at night.
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