Master of Fine Arts in Sequential Art

Virtuosos of the visual narrative, sequential artists enchant, engage, and enrapture audiences with richly drawn worlds in comic books, graphic novels, comic strips, video games, films, and more. At SCAD, sequential art students learn to weave and wield the power of story and visuals in a program so highly revered it has been called "the Harvard of comics" by Philadelphia Weekly, recognized by USA Today, and named among the three institutions from which Marvel Comics recruits the most editors. Students at SCAD, the world's first university to offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in sequential art, explore every style and genre imaginable through a comprehensive curriculum incorporating traditional techniques with advanced technology and specialized digital applications.

Unofficial and official transcripts- Graduate applicants may receive a preliminary offer of admission based upon unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from their last degree-bearing institution. Prior to enrollment at SCAD, proof of completion of the bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) must be received by SCAD. All transcripts/mark sheets must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation. Portfolio, audition, or writing submission- The portfolio should be specific to the intended course of study, should represent the applicant’s best work examples, and should demonstrate a high level of craft presented asprofessionally as possible. The portfolio, audition, or writing submission is scored according to arubric relevant to the intended course of study and type of submission.Recommendations- Two letters of recommendation should be provided by professors, advisers, supervisors,or community leaders who have had immediate contact with the applicant, and who haveknowledge of the applicant’s level of commitment and history of achievement.Resume- The résumé should document educational credentials as well as professional and otheremployment such as internships or field experience in the intended area of graduate study, andshould list commissioned works, exhibitions, performances, publications, honors, memberships,interests, and activities, including volunteer work.Statement of purpose- The statement should be a 500- to 750-word overview of the applicant’s academic andprofessional accomplishments and should demonstrate a high level of interest in and a highlydeveloped understanding of the discipline. The applicant should describe knowledge of thediscipline, approach to past work, qualifications for graduate study and intended focus, as wellas personal and professional goals.