It’s a common sight: a student hunched over a project with ear-buds in, getting in the zone to work on their school assignments. Just from a glance, it’s easy to tell that the student is in a world of their own, oblivious to their surroundings. Music is one method that students use to get creative.

Attending art school brings with it a good deal of stress. People have different ways of coping with this stress and with managing their time and obligations, but one way to deal with the pressure of classes and course work is to open a good book. Reading for fun is something that can help a student calm down after a long day and it’s stimulating to the imagination.

Image courtesy of SCAD Atlanta Ivy Hall, SCAD Atlanta’s writing building, has a unique history, from being a family residence to a restaurant to a place of learning. The red