The Visible Futures Lab (VFL) at the School of Visual Arts exists to further the theory and practice of interaction and product design through structured explorations of emerging technologies, systems ...

Created to reinvigorate one’s passion for art and design through short-term, destination-based study, SVA Destinations programs have long merged restorative travel experiences with dedicated, ...

The West Wing, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Medium, Chicago P.D., The Blacklist, Prison Break, Law & Order, Now and Again, Agent Carter, White Collar, Ally McBeal ...

Illustrators and comic artists are communicators. Illustrators often use imagery to interpret texts or ideas, while comic artists use images and text together to tell a story. Whether you are just ...

An important part of the creative process is gaining new insights through experiencing new surroundings. SVA will offer Destination programs both domestically and internationally, allowing you to earn ...

Now that everyone has a camera on their smartphone, it's easy to forget that truly great photography requires talent and skill (aka aesthetic ability coupled with some technical know-how). Our program ...

The Visual Narrative program aims to address the growing need for talented, original content creators by giving writers/artists a place to write and illustrate their own stories. The media for ...

Picasso Museum, Lucerne, Switzerland; Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC; Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum; Institute of Contemporary Arts, London ...

The School of Visual Arts invites all prospective international graduate students to learn about the graduate application process and meet staff from the SVA International Student Office (ISO). Get ...

Andrew “Dru” Alvez, Sr., assistant provost of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the School of Visual Arts, has received two NASPA honors in 2026: he was named one of the organization’s Stellar 50 ...

Acclaimed animator, storyteller, and filmmaker Rebecca Sugar (BFA 2009 Animation) made a huge cultural mark with their critically acclaimed Cartoon Network show, Steven Universe. Heralded for its ...

The School of Visual Arts has many distinguished alumni, but only one (so far) is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Chris Stein (1973 Fine Arts), who in 1974 founded the band Blondie with singer ...