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The School of Communication Arts, also known as SCA, is a two-year private for-profit vocational school, located in north Raleigh, North Carolina. Also known as the Digital Circus, due to the 3 multi-colored domes that make up its campus, it was established in 1992. SCA offers certificate courses in digital filmmaking, digital media arts, digital art & animation, and digital audio production & design.
The School of Communication Arts offers a variety of student support services. The graduates of the school have gone on to work with reputed companies such as Industrial Light and Magic, DreamWorks, and Red Storm Entertainment. SCA also boasts a top of the line audio and video theatre, which is sponsored by JBL.
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Campus Location3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive Raleigh, NC 27614-7076 USA Main Tel: (919) 488-8500 Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media, computer science and engineering, and photography and commercial art.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| 2-4 year degree | 79 | 4 | | 1-2 year certificate | 57 | 4 | | Associate | 54 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 325 in 2007-2008 (318 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 17,904 | | Books and supplies | $ 144 |
Financial Aid: School Of Communication Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 18 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (47 awarded) - Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
MEDIA (130 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (13 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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