School of Communication Arts

about 1 year ago former student

I graduated from this school in fall 2008. It has been a little over two years. I have a job that I'm not happy with (that I got myself) with no help from the school I was left with a big load to pay back and no other ways to go back to school. So now I'm left with almost nothing. The school get most of there jobs from craiglist, which you could do yourself at home. They have no real connection so most of everyone is left with no career job or jobless. When I apply for jobs no one has heard of this school, and the ones that have laugh. I would never tell anyone to waste time with this school. I just hope one day the school gets shut down and everyone get their money back

over 1 year ago Joey Cagle

I attended the School of Communication Arts, and I graduated salutatorian of my class in March of 2007. I majored in digital media. I put a lot into it. And now it's 2010. How am I doing now? Not so great. Yeah the economy hasn't been so good, but there's a deeper problem. They supposedly teach what's in demand in the industry. However, I get out into the real world, and I found I was not prepared. I don't have the skills I need to work in a print shop, apparently. The best job I've been able to get is a part time job in southern California that pays $10.00/hour, and I'm treated horribly there. I've not been able to pay off my student loans, and right now I'm couch surfing because I don't get enough hours at work. I have been looking diligently for work. No one wants to hire me at a wage or enough hours to make a living here. This school is a rip off! Don't waste your time with it. I made that mistake, and I don't want it to happen to anyone else. I'm generally a positive person and I try to look for the good in everything. Sadly, I can't find much good about this school.

over 1 year ago molly

i attended the living arts institute in winston-salem, which is also under the "direction" of debra hooper. as stated by the former sca instructor, the environment was hostile for both students and staff alike. ms. hooper is both unprofessional, and rude. the turn-over for staff is shocking. ms. hooper refuses to approve even simple supplies, such as paper, making it next to impossible for the instructors to deliver the quality education that they wish to share with students. with a $17,000 tuition, you would think that there would be plenty of money to go around for up-dated materials and supplies. where is that money going ms. hooper? perhaps it funded one of your recent trips to california or florida? i believe it is past time for some governing boards to take a good look at the living arts institute, and track the tuition and pell grants.

almost 2 years ago Former Student

Don't make the mistake of attending this school. This school isn't nationally accredited and if you ever plan on continuing your education, NONE of your credits will transfer anywhere or apply towards a higher degree. They don't tell you this, you find out later whenever you are $40,000 into debt from school, haven't received your bachelors yet and can't recieve any financial aid because you have exceeded your cap!

almost 4 years ago Former SCA instructor
djanky1 ((at)) aol dot com

Here are some facts about the school. In the one year I taught there (in the audio dept), the school’s director: Debra Hooper faced 2 separate charges of harassment and discrimination before the NC labor board. Staff and faculty at the school turned over quicker then the staff at the McDonalds down the street. Consider that if you’re planning on working there - this place is a text book example of a hostile work environment. If you’re considering going to school at SCA, it is true that you get out what you put in, but why put in to a school run by people more interested in lining their own pockets then upgrading their facilities and hiring (and retaining) quality instructors. Most of the good instructors (those with considerable pro experience and knowledge) I knew there when I taught have since left. Chances are if you have an instructor you like - they will quit or be fired before you finish your degree.