I don't know where to go... SVA or UCF (or Ringling) for animation? Help!

JBStillFlying
Wed, 31 May 2017 23:07:38 +0000

@cheesenachos1 I wouldn’t worry about lack of NASAD-accreditation for SCAD. They ARE accredited by the same regional organization that accredits UGAaetc. (I think Emory too?) so standard accreditation for the area. NASAD has been great at at raising quality of the art/design programs and standardizing core/foundational instruction, but they do have a bit of a guild mindset. Not sure that UCF is “accredited” by NASAD either but I could be misremembering (so best to look that up if you are concerned). As long as the program provides a rigorous foundation year with lots of drawing, design and 3D/4D and you feel it’s a good fit then whether it’s a member of NASAD isn’t really that important. One benefit of looking at NASAD-accredited schools, though is that they participate in National Portfolio Days and you can get feedback on your portfolio at one one these. Non-NASAD-accredited schools aren’t invited.

My daughter qualified for, I think, three scholarships at SCAD including one for her HS academic performance and test scores. She did submit a portfolio but it wasn’t the strongest aspect of her application - did get a bit of money for it, though (any bit helps). We laid out our financial situation and explained the financial assistance she was given at UCF and SCAD made sure she had enough so that attending was possible. But yeah - it IS expensive.