Emily Schmidt

Emily Schmidt is a Professor of Foundation Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Atlanta, holding this position since 2015. She also served as a student success adviser (2014–15), instructor at The Art Institute (2006–15), and Chair of Graphic Design and Fine Art at Burlington College (2010–14). Her academic contributions include developing degree programs like the Graphic Design and Interdisciplinary Arts B.F.A., and teaching courses ranging from Illustration to Digital Media. She has exhibited work in galleries such as the SCAD Foundations Faculty Show and A.T. Hun Gallery, and her publications include Marvel Comics' official handbooks and self-published fantasy anthologies.

Her educational background includes dual B.F.A. degrees in Computer Art and Sequential Art from SCAD, as well as an M.F.A. in Sequential Art from the same institution. She has held leadership roles in academic committees, including Major Connections, Rankings, and Competitions at SCAD, and contributed to curriculum development at multiple institutions.

Her professional experience extends beyond academia, including roles such as Director of Marketing and Product Development at Paula Deen Enterprises (2005–08), where she managed creative projects and product design using Adobe Creative Suite. Her work integrates artistic creativity with educational and commercial design, reflecting her expertise in visual storytelling and interdisciplinary arts.