After the two mile walk last night I thought I would have slept more solidly. Turns out I only am I able to get about 4 hours solid rest then I'm waking up every hour and a half or so. That might be the way things go this trip, we shall see!

My phone was in roam so I wasn't able to tether the computer to get the blog uploaded. I also didn't see the appointment for the day was confirmed until I got back into data coverage area. Thankfully Chris Gallagher, the Chair of animation from Savannah College of Art and Design, was very understanding and accommodating. The email stated a window of opportunity to meet, so I didn't feel stressed when I stated I would only make it around 11:30.

I had been very leery about students even attempting to transfer to SCAD, in particular because of the price tag, but more so the inability to transfer credits. This is something that came up in previous interactions with people from the school. What I learned today really transformed my thinking and for the dedicated individual attending SCAD could be a real possibility.

From the hour long conversation that we had, along with Thomas Meseguer an Associate chair of animation, the reality is that it is possible for a student to complete this prestigious degree in 3 years instead of four. It would take proper planning from the get-go so that the correct classes were selected for transfer. What's even more impressive is that with the redesign of the digital arts program it will be very possible three or four of the classes we offer could transfer in.

After speaking with Chris and Thomas, I headed over to admissions and took a tour. The campus is unbelievable as it lives and breathes what it professes to do. Had I not taken the time to visit here I would not be able to speak to students about what they would need to do to be successful in this environment (actually the faculty in DAT and I consistently preach this, but now I have some notes that back up this information). I found out scholarship information and so many other pertinent things that NVCC students would need to know in order to make a decision to pursue this financial undertaking. I feel armed with a lot of knowledge now.

Before heading on my way, I listened to the suggestion to see the 4D experience that depicted the origins of the school called SCADstory. It was very well done and really brought it's history to life. Walking from admissions to Poetter Hall I was able to get a feel for the city. I am not normally a city person, but I feel I could really spend some time here; live no, week or two long visit, no problem! As I hear though, don't come over St. Patricks week!