Computers at The Savannah College of Art and Design
Computers are being used more and more in all areas of art. The Savannah College of Art and Design is committed to preparing students to meet tomorrow's needs in electronic imagery. SCAD’s Mac labs are equipped with color monitors, a Tektronics color printer, a Solitaire film recorder, a Xerox/Fiery color copier/printer, laser printers, scanners, and the latest in software.
Professor Jim Alley started the Macintosh program at SCAD. Alley's computer work has been published in Macworld magazine and Becoming a Mac Artist as well as on the cover of ProFiles magazine. He has been the featured artist in SCAN (Small Computers in the Arts News) and AmigaWorld Magazine. Examples of work by Alley and several of his students can be found in the books, SuperPaint 3: Everything You Need to Know and Becoming An Amiga Artist. He has also recently begun writing a regular column for Print magazine.
Alley’s students share his enthusiasm for the computer. "The students here are doing exciting things in many areas. The computer is a tool, just like a camera, paintbrush, or loom. All tools have their strengths and their limitations. It is up to the individual artist to find the best combination of tools to achieve the effects he desires. Right now the computer is one of the most exciting tools available."
About The College:
The Savannah College of Art and Design offers B.F.A., M.F.A., and B.Arch. degrees, with opportunities for specialization in computer art, graphic design, illustration, historic preservation, interior design, painting, photography, fiber arts, video, art history, fashion, and architecture. A year–round program of study is offered, including programs in New York and abroad, and internships are emphasized. The College is private, nonprofit, and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Architectural Accrediting Board.
