This article is an installment of "In Focus: The MFA Review," profiling the MFA in Photography program at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). It provides an overview of the program's scope, curriculum, faculty, facilities, and student experience, highlighting its four-campus structure (Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste, and SCADnow online) and emphasis on blending fine-art rigor with professional development. The piece includes quotes from department chairs and faculty, and showcases the program's resources such as darkrooms, digital labs, and access to SCAD's museums and industry partnerships.
This matters because it serves as a practical resource for prospective graduate students comparing MFA programs in photography, offering transparent, detailed information about SCAD's offerings without functioning as a ranking or endorsement. By focusing on program identity, financial support, and post-graduation outcomes, the article helps demystify the decision-making process for artists considering advanced education in a competitive field.