School of Visual Art and Design Centennial Celebration
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100 Years of Visual Arts at USC
Founded in 1925, the University of South Carolina School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) emerged during a transformative era for art and film. For 100 years, SVAD has cultivated experimentation, learning and innovation, building a legacy through the passion of our students, faculty and alumni.
This centennial celebrates the past while envisioning a bold future for artists, designers, and media makers embracing new technologies and ideas to empower artistic expression. We invite you to be part of our special centennial events, reconnect with fellow alumni, and look ahead to a creative future.
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Centennial Events
Join us for art exhibitions, artist and scholar visits, film screenings and more as we celebrate our historic centennial year. Students, graduates and friends can subscribe to the SVAD mailing list for exclusive updates and events.
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Canvassing the City
Former Gamecock fullback Garrison Gist, 2015 Studio Arts, has completed more than 20 eye-catching murals around Charlotte and is bringing his vivid style to other cities.
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Merging Golf and Media
Justin Tupper, 1998 Media Arts, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, turned a love of golf into a streaming platform that propelled him into digital sports content.
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Learning in the Design Studio
In The Design Studio, students of all majors and backgrounds brainstorm, create and present design concepts and products to real clients.