School of Visual Arts
Contact Information
209 East 23 Street
New York , New York 10010-3994
Phone: 212.592.2238
Fax: 212.592.2241
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One of the largest independent colleges of art in the United States, SVA currently enrolls approximately 3,850 students in 11 undergraduate and 12 graduate degree programs.
- Type of college: Private, proprietary, co-educational
- Academic calendar: Semester
- Undergraduate enrollment: approximately 3,400
- Graduate enrollment: approximately 450
- Female: 56%, Male: 44%
- International Students: approximately 730 (18%) from 52 countries
Undergraduate (BFA) Degree Programs
- Advertising
- Animation
- Cartooning
- Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects
- Film and Video
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- Photography
- Visual and Critical Studies
Graduate Degree Programs
- MFA Art Criticism and Writing
- MAT Art Education
- MPS Art Therapy
- MFA Computer Art
- MFA Design
- MFA Design Criticism
- MPS Digital Photography
- MPS Digital Photography On-line (New!)
- MFA Fine Arts
- MFA Illustration as Visual Essay
- MFA Interaction Design
- MFA Photography, Video and Related Media
- MFA Social Documentary Film
Accreditation
School of Visual Arts is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. SVA is also an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and is a member of the International Association of Independent Schools for Art and Design (AIAS) and the National Portfolio Day Association (NPDA).Culture, Graphic Design and Fine Arts in New York Summer Program
This three-week summer program offers international college (post-secondary school) students the opportunity to develop their creative abilities in various studio disciplines while experiencing American culture by living and studying in New York City. Courses that combine studio work and English as a Second Language (ESL) study are also offered for students who wish to improve their proficiency in the English language. All studio course instructors are professionals in their respective fields currently working in New York City.
In addition, the program includes a range of organized activities available at no additional cost. Previous activities include visits to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and Metropolitan museum, Broadway musicals and plays, movie nights, walking tours, exploring Times Square and Central Park, etc.
Students may choose one studio course offered in this program, and will be awarded 2 studio credits for successful completion of the course.
Program Dates
Program begins in July of each year.Housing
On-campus, double-room accommodation is available for this program.Eligibility
Applicants must have completed at least one semester of undergraduate (university-level) coursework, have some background in art or design, and have a minimum score of 61 on the TOEFL iBT (for ESL courses), or a minimum of 79 of the TOEFL iBT (for studio only courses) or have graduated from a secondary or higher level school where the primary language of instruction was English. Native speakers are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency.Application Deadline
The deadline to apply from overseas is April of each year. Applicants currently residing in the United States may apply after the deadline, but should contact SVA directly for further information.
