SCAD Winter Break Announcements

SCAD Atlanta mailroom guidelines and hours during winter break
During winter break, the SCAD Atlanta mailroom is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. SCAD Atlanta mail will be picked up and processed 10:30-11 a.m., and distributed 12:30-1:30 p.m. Faculty and staff package pick-up takes place 3-5 p.m. Outgoing mail and FedEx processing takes place at 5 p.m.

Technology Support Center break hours
From Nov. 20-Jan. 2, the SCAD Technology Support Center will be open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The center will be closed Saturdays and Sundays. Regular coverage will resume Saturday, Jan. 2.

SCAN Magazine Fall 2009

SCAD Atlanta students, faculty and staff joined Student Media Nov. 11 in the Hub to celebrate the launch of SCAN Magazine’s fall issue, which focused on interior design and fashion.

To get your copy of SCAN, or for information about how to get involved with the magazine, e-mail scan.magazine@scadconnector.com.

Click Here to download the second issue of the magazine.

Check out the new website–>
http://www.scadconnector.com/scan

Interested in studying at SCAD Hong Kong?

SCAD Hong Kong is scheduled to open in Fall 2010. Students who are interested in studying at the Hong Kong location are strongly encouraged to meet with a student success adviser or graduate adviser prior to the beginning of winter quarter. Advisers will collect information from students who want to study in Hong Kong, and this information will be considered in the planning of the academic schedule for Fall 2010.

Students who communicate with an adviser will receive e-mail updates regarding steps they need to take to transfer their location to Hong Kong. Undergraduate students can make an appointment with a student success adviser though the advising channel in MySCAD or by e-mailing advisement@scad.edu (Savannah and eLearning students) or atl_advise@scad.edu (Atlanta students). Graduate students may contact a graduate adviser at graduatestudies@scad.edu (Savannah and eLearning students) or tjoyner@scad.edu (Atlanta students). Direct questions or concerns to Laura Kennedy or call (912) 525-5811.

College Security Report: Oct. 25 – Nov. 13, 2009

Oct. 25

9:20 p.m. — A student notified the Spring House RD of the need to visit a medical facility. The RD notified Security and student was picked up and transported to the hospital.

9:49 p.m. — The Spring House RD called Security to assist in a room search for a possible dorm violation.

Oct. 30

8:25 p.m. — The main campus fire alarm was set off by a fog machine prop in the 4C events space. Fire department responded and alarm was reset after fog was cleared from room.

Oct. 31

Midnight — The fire alarm was set off a second time in the 4C events space due to the fog machine. Alarm was reset after air cleared.

Nov. 02

1:15 a.m. — Security patrol noted graffiti on the tunnel wall on the entrance side. Maintenance was notified and area was repainted.

Nov. 07

Midnight — Student reported that her car had been struck while in the parking deck. There was damage to the passenger-side front fender.

Nov. 8

5:35 p.m. — Student informed Security about a homeless person setting up camp in the front lawn area of the main building. The homeless person was informed to move on and he did with out incident.

Nov. 9

8:05 p.m. — Security was contacted by a concerned parent regarding their daughter who was sick. The RA and RD were notified and Security transported the student to the hospital to be evaluated.

Nov. 10

7 a.m. — Security noted that the mannequins stored on the loading dock at the main campus had been knocked over and damaged. Further investigation showed that two were missing. Review of video footage for area is under way.

Nov. 11

12:11 a.m. — Alarm monitoring company notified Security that the fire department was en route to Spring House for a fire alarm. The Spring House officer reported that no alarm was audible. Turned out there was a trouble alarm on the panel that the monitoring company misread. Fire department checked the panel and departed the property.

1:05 a.m. — Security noted a male walking through the tunnel towards the main campus. The person started running when he saw Security. He ran across Peachtree Street into the Jewish Temple complex. The DMC officer noted the same individual attempting to enter the building through a side door. The Security supervisor was notified and Midtown Blue was called. Security operations manager assisted in the search for the individual. The individual was not found on property after searching the parking deck and interior of the DMC building.

Nov. 12

5 p.m. — A student’s laptop was stolen off the 5th floor C building. The student had left the laptop unattended, and when he came back it was gone.

Nov. 13

3:10 a.m. — Security at the ACA Residence Hall reported that the fire alarm was active and the building was evacuating. The fire department responded and the alarm was reset.

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Attention international students

International student F1 visa information:

Are you traveling outside the U.S. during break?  If so, let ISSO verify your travel documents and signature. To re-enter the U.S., you will need a valid passport, a valid visa and a current I-20 form, with an updated signature less than 9-months old.  Bring your passport, visa and I-20 to the ISSO office in the Student Success Center on the first floor of SCAD Atlanta. For more information e-mail breicher@scad.edu.

‘V’ stands for vapid

This really isn’t the best season for science fiction series. “Dollhouse” is all but a goner. New “Lost” episodes are months away. With “FlashForward” unable to take full potential of its great premise and “Fringe” and “Heroes” taking a beating in the ratings, it falls to ABC’s new remake of “V” to take the reigns of viability for genre shows. It is the latest series to try to provide a major-network science fiction program for “Lost” fans to migrate to when that show concludes its run in May. Unfortunately, this is proving to be a hard task. Although “V” has its merits, it is no “Lost” replacement.

A remake of the cult-hit miniseries from the 1980s, the basic premise of “V” is one of the oldest in the book of sci-fi tropes: Aliens (known as the Vs, for visitors) come to Earth and unleash chaos on our planet. The aliens arrive in spaceships, one over all the major cities. They declare their arrival an accident and claim they come in peace. Meanwhile, the humans start a resistance against their new oppressors.

The old miniseries was less loved for its premise, and more for its cheesiness, bad effects and the big twist that the aliens posing as humans are really lizards. This modern day “V” takes about 40 minutes to reveal that twist, something the older series took several episodes to unveil.

Both versions of the show are also heavy on the social commentary. The creators of the 80s “V” slip in not-so-subtle criticisms on World War II fascism, drawing a parallel between the actions of the Vs and Hilter’s Germany. Obviously, that message would not resonate as well with the television viewers of today, so to compensate, the producers of the new “V” series modernize it. Although there are plenty of parallels to the war on terror, more obvious (and some would say, jarring) are lines of dialogue referencing the current political climate. When characters make mention of the Vs providing universal health care and speak about the ever-popular words “hope” and “change”, it seems less like pointed social commentary and more like blatant pandering.

Partially effective messages would be easier to overlook if plot development unfolded at a manageable pace. After blazing through two weeks of time in the pilot, the following episode moved almost glacially. The potential aftermath of aliens promising technology and good will to a skeptical humanity opens up many threads to be explored. So far there is a good idea in tying faith to the invasion, but getting there requires sitting through domestic drama and yawn-worthy FBI investigations.

Character development is also lacking in what is becoming a trend among freshman dramas. With a treasure trove of nerd-friendly casting — including “Lost” alumna Elizabeth Mitchell, Alan Tudyk of “Firefly,” and Morena Baccarin — “V” doesn’t suffer from lack of talent. Baccarin is perfect in her role as the evil alien leader Anna, and Scott Wolf’s journalist character has the biggest potential for development. Any problems here are the fault of writers, who could think of nothing better for Mitchell’s character’s son to do than ogle an attractive alien girl on the mothership for an episode and a half.

It may sound a bit harsh to harp on “V” for not doing much only two episodes in, but there are two things working against the show. First, ABC has decided to only show four episodes during November before putting the show on a winter hiatus. The expectations of how fast the show should progress are higher. Secondly, with the room to explore themes and plot points further than the original miniseries, it is disappointing that “V” has instead chosen to move faster in pace, glossing over the details. No amount of slick production value and good source material will be able hide the reptile under the facade.

“V” airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC through Nov. 24, then returns in March.

SCAD Atlanta offers new course for Winter 2010

New course for Winter 2010:

Legal Issues in Arts and Entertainment
AADM 225: LEGAL ISSUES IN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Explore the legal issues that affect artists and administrators.
•    Copyright
•    Piracy
•    Trademark protection
•    First Amendment rights
•    Cultural property rights
•    Discrimination laws
•    Labor unions
•    Contracts
•    Regulated compensation and benefits

PREREQ: ENGL 123 Composition

Tuesday/Thursday, 5-7:30 p.m.

For more information or questions, please e-mail jmarchan@scad.edu. Professor Marchant practiced law in New York City and is completing a Ph.D. in art education with a focus in cultural policy and arts administration.

Knockout Finals

SCAD announces Alfredo Jaar as 2010 visiting artist

From the SCAD Message System:

The School of Fine Arts is pleased to announce Alfredo Jaar, world-renowned artist, architect and filmmaker, as the visiting artist to the SCAD Atlanta campus for winter and spring 2010. Jaar will conduct two consecutive “Public Interventions” classes (SFIN 444 and SFIN 744) during the Winter and Spring 2010 quarters.

Each class offers a first-hand approach and basic understanding of the complexities of interventions in public spaces. Student artists will be able to develop a public intervention project in the city of Atlanta. Because the classes are consecutive, students must sign up for both quarters.

The classes meet during select weeks, Monday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (with a two-hour break). Jaar will attend class a minimum of three times each quarter. The courses are open to all majors at both the graduate (PNTG 780) and undergraduate levels (PNTG 350).

To register, contact Associate Dean Brett Osborn at bosborn@scad.edu.

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