The Savannah College of Art and Design specializes in 鈥減ractical applications鈥 of fine arts education and preparing students with 鈥渢he connections, resources, and opportunities鈥 they need to find job placement after graduation. The College is 鈥渁lways bringing in companies鈥 which 鈥渙pen doors,鈥 and students have strong connections with alumni. Unique collaborations come out of these connections with industry contacts, such as the Collaborative Learning Center, 鈥渨here multidisciplinary teams of students come together under the guidance of a professor to develop a product, campaign, or solution of a problem for a real world company.鈥 Other real-world work collaborations include working with 鈥渟everal major festivals like the Savannah Film Festival,鈥 which offer bonus opportunities for networking. 鈥淚 have been offered jobs solely because I have SCAD on my resume,鈥 says one student. Another says, 鈥淭he networking is incredible. I鈥檝e had my portfolio reviewed by people at the top of my industry.鈥 Students crow over the school鈥檚 鈥渜uality, professional equipment and facilities鈥 and 鈥渦p-to-date technology.鈥 Each and every program has a 鈥渄edicated staff, beautiful buildings and resources, large-scale events, and a passionate student body,鈥 which creates an immersive experience that offers 鈥渁uthentic interactions with alumni and real-world people.鈥 Students point to the 鈥渄ynamic range鈥 of majors and programs, including Industrial Design and Interior Design, and 鈥渞are鈥 offerings such as the UX Design and Service Design. The professors are 鈥渞emarkable.鈥 They have 鈥渞elevant work-force experience and a passion for instilling passion in students.鈥 Faculty 鈥渞espects students and are respected right back.鈥 Says one student: 鈥淚 am good friends鈥攍ifelong friends鈥攚ith my professors.鈥