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209 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010

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School of Visual Arts School Description

School of Visual Arts (SVA) is a college of art and design whose mission is to educate students who aspire to become professional artists or to work in arts' many related fields.

SVA offers undergraduate programs in Advertising, Animation, Cartooning, Computer Art, Film & Video, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, and Visual and Critical Studies. The undergraduate program is a four-year, full-time Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program with courses offered throughout the day and evening.

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. Students who choose SVA are often attracted by the breadth and professional standing of our faculty, the passion of our student body, the rigors of our curriculum, the industry standards within our studio facilities, and the energy and excitement that is New York City.

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School of Visual Arts

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The School of Visual Arts (SVA), is a proprietary art school located in Manhattan, New York City. It was established in 1947 by co-founders Silas H. Rhodes and Burne Hogarth as the Cartoonists and Illustrators School and was renamed in 1956. SVA is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD), a consortium of 36 leading art schools in the United States.

Curriculum

SVA is a fully accredited for-profit college that requires the completion of a four-year, 120 credit course for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. This includes 72 accumulated credits' worth of studio classes (where the curriculum requires the creation of some type of art), 30 accumulated credits of Humanities and Sciences courses, 12 accumulated credits of art history courses, and six discretionary credits.

The Master of Fine Arts and Master of Professional Studies degrees require completion of 60 credits and a thesis project.

The MAT degree requires the completion of 36 credits and a thesis project.

As of 2006, the undergraduate degrees offered at SVA are Advertising, Animation, Cartooning, Computer art, Film & Video, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, and Visual & Critical Studies.

In 1983, the school introduced its first graduate offering, a Master of Fine Arts program in painting, drawing and sculpture. Currently, SVA offers graduate programs in twelve fields: Art Education; Art Criticism & Writing; Art Therapy; Computer art; Design; Design Criticism; Digital Photography; Illustration as Visual Essay; Photography, Video and Related Media; Social Documentary Film; and Interaction Design.

There are also non-degree departments offering courses in Art History and Humanities & Sciences, and a Continuing Education Division that offers non-credit courses from most SVA departments.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
For Profit
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,171
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 23,520
Students Receiving Aid:
79%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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School of Visual Arts Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Bachelor’s Degree Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Visual Arts See more Visual Arts Schools or Online Visual Arts School Degree Programs
      • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

        See more Film/Video and Photographic Arts Schools

      • Fine/Studio Arts

        A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing. See more Fine/Studio Arts Schools

      • Interior Design

        A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design. See more Interior Design Schools or Online Interior Design School Degree Programs

  • Communication & Media

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    • Commercial & Advertising Art

      A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics. See more Commercial & Advertising Art Schools or Online Commercial & Advertising Art School Degree Programs

    • Photography

      A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, use of computer applications to record or enhance images and applications to the photography of various subjects. See more Photography Schools or Online Photography School Degree Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

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School of Visual Arts Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 57%
Men 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 62%
Asian 14%
Other 10%
Hispanic 10%
African-American 4%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 66%
In-State 34%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 34%
New Jersey 22%
Connecticut 5%
Pennsylvania 3%
Massachusetts 2%
Percent of Students International: 16%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 34%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

School of Visual Arts Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 23,520    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,284 25%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,820 20%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 3,423 43%  
Student Loans:
 $ 8,695 79%  
Any Aid:
   79%  

School of Visual Arts Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 69% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 87%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 580, Math: 580

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on School of Visual Arts

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Halie S
Halie S

Question: What are required courses at the School of Visual Arts in New York?

I know that some schools require classes that are not involved with your major, for instance, at Pacific Northwest College of Art they require a Computer class regardless of what you are studying. My intended major is Photography.
13 months ago
derdaktari
derda...

Best Answer

um, ALL classes are somewhat involved in your major. I would NEVER hire a photographer who could not write well, add up the bill properly, use the computer, or be able to prepare a shoot for an Art Deco motif. If you are going to college simply because you want to take ONLY the classes YOU think are relevant, then you shold go to the college of hard knocks.
Lady Kanye
Lady Kanye

Question: Is it safe near the School of Visual Arts in New York City?

It's on 209 East 23 Street in the Gramercy park area. I'll be moving to Nwe York from Georgia. The College is on East 23 Street in the Gramercy park area. I'll be moving to Nwe York from Georgia.
19 months ago
curious6
curious6

Best Answer

I am from NYC and think it is one of the safest cities in the world (I have been to at least 35 countries) because there are people on the street 24/7. This doesn't mean there are no dangers. You have to have "street smarts", confidence. As to the area you have mentioned, it is very safe and busy. Just watch the traffic, that's dangerous! Good luck.
Miscellanious
Miscell...

Question: Is the School of visual Arts in NYC a good school? What does it cost?What R the best and most useful subjects?

If I were to go there for any of the subjects, would I be able to find a job afterwards?
19 months ago
RoaringMice
Roari...

Best Answer

SVA in NYC is one of the best respected art schools in the US. All of its majors/subjects are respected, but it's best known for multimedia and visual communications. Because we're talking about the arts, there is no guarantee that you will get a job in the field when you come out. It all depends on the strength of your portfolio, the work you do in your classes, any internships you do, which subjects you study. But if you study something that you can find work in, and you do an internship, and you have a strong portfolio, having gone to a school like SVA will help you get a job, yes. Other strong art schools in NYC that you should also consider are Parsons and Pratt. If you're interested in fashion-related professions specifically, you must consider the Fashion Institute of Technology for your list. You can see the tuition and fees for SVA here: http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/tuition/index.jsp?sid0=73 Of course, you will apply for financial aid, and that may help.
Tricia C
Tricia C

Question: What GPA is required in order to be accepted into the School of Visual Arts is NYC?

I'm a junior in high school and i am really interested in the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. I will either major in Photography, Cartooning, Illustration or Graphic Design. What is the high school GPA required to be accepted? What are they looking for in students? Especially photography majors? Should I submit many different themes or just one or two? Any helpful information about the school from students would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
21 months ago
mela
mela

Best Answer

I attend college and I just finished my freshman year. I am not into arts but I was searching for something and bumped into your question- don't ask me how. .But I would love to give you some advice. I hope you've taken the SAT several times already. Remember, the highest grade is the one that the university is going to look at. To get accepted in the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan is extremely difficult, yet I recommend for you to speak to your school counselor about ALL the questions you have. Remember, they are there to help you and guide you to the right path. Since there are some high school counselors that don't give two craps about students, I insist for you to visit the School of Visual Arts actual campus. Go to an answer center and ask them EVERYTHING you are concerned about. Trust me, they'll take you in consideration and will be more than happy to help you out. Good luck and I really hope you get accepted! ; )
belle18
belle18

Question: Is possible to take just one credited course at the School of Visual Arts during the summer?

And then can I transfer those credits to my college?
35 months ago
Libby S
Libby S

Best Answer

If you are already in college and live locally- then yes- i think you also need to be enrolled in the college. If you are referring to the summer programs for high scool students at SVA then no, you can not. For the summer program you chose a "block" that is associated with a major (photo, fine arts, film) and they place you accordingly. I took the fine arts one a few years ago and had painting in the morning and drawing in the afternoon. The dorm curfew is 11, you will most likely live in G-dubs ( george washington) dorms on lexington. They are nasty. Or if your local, you can commute. The credits do transfer to SVA, ask your advisor otherwise. If you attend another college- you do need to live by where the classes are in nyc. Hope that helped.

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