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School of Visual Arts: A College of Art in New York City

School of Visual Arts (SVA) is a school of design and fine art whose mission is to educate degree seeking students who aspire to become professional artists. Undergraduate college of art students can choose from 11 different degree programs. Students at SVA also enjoy the added benefit of studying at an art college in New York City, the art capital of the world. Request a catalog here to learn more about undergraduate art at SVA.

Identifying which college will prepare an aspiring artist to meet the demands and challenges that await tomorrow's professionals can be a difficult task. The outcome will vary for each individual, based on his or her interests, needs, abilities and focus.

SVA is the largest, independent, regionally accredited undergraduate college of art in the United States. Students who choose SVA are often attracted by the passion of our student body, the rigors of our curriculum, the industry standards maintained within our studio facilities, and the energy and excitement that is New York City.

The one factor that most distinguishes SVA from other colleges and has greatest influence on our students is the size, quality, and professional standing of our faculty. Over 750 working professionals - leaders in the fields of advertising, animation, cartooning, computer art, film & video, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interior design, and photography - choose to share their professional and creative skills and experiences with students at SVA. Also included in this group are 155 faculty members teaching in art history and in the humanities & sciences - insuring that SVA students develop as well rounded individuals, prepared to meet the many challenges that await them in their personal and professional lives.

To assist prospective students in finding out whether SVA offers the best fit for their educational and creative goals, the College offers a wide range of activities and opportunities to learn about the largest independent college of art in the country. SVA invites you to contact an admissions counselor directly. Admissions counselors are assigned as follows:

Advertising - Celeste Collins - 212.592.2273

Animation - Matthew Farina - 212.592.2126

Cartooning - Quinn Dukes - 212.592.2211

Computer Art, Computer Animation & Visual Effects - Matthew Farina - 212.592.2126

Film & Video -Matthew Farina - 212.592.2126

Fine Arts - Doug Salati - 212.592.2111

Graphic Design - Celeste Collins - 212.592.2273

Illustration - Quinn Dukes - 212.592.2211

Interior Design - Doug Salati - 212.592.2111

Photography - Danielle Goldsmith - 212.592.2819

Visual & Critical Studies - Danielle Goldsmith - 212.592.2819

 
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 Student Profile
  Gabrielle
Amormino
‘ 13
BFA Animation
 
“ The cinematic arts industry is highly competitive; studying at SVA enables me to prepare for a career in animation by teaching the basic principles in addition to cutting edge techniques. The teachers push your creative limits and the skills taught at SVA will enrich you throughout your life. The energy of NYC enhances your learning experience. In addition to classes I love attending the screening and speaker series, the Q&A sessions with top industry people are unique and engaging experiences. I love being a student at SVA, I first took classes with the SVA Art for Kids program when I was in grade school and have continued to grow artistically by all that SVA has to offer. ”

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