Life often feels like a monotonous cycle. Seligman well describes life as a series of repetitions. We eat and sleep and talk every day, and settle into the routine of it. It might feel like we are ...

On days when I long to hear your voice, I dream of you dying. In the dream, you have no face so let me plant pansies on that face. so Mom, I’ve made a portrait of you. Saki Okinaka is a senior ...

Each year, SVA alumni and faculty add an impressive range of new titles to the shelves. With so many releases across disciplines and genres, we’ve curated a thoughtful selection to help you navigate ...

on a chilly December night. Emma Suarez is a student in the BFA Illustration program at the School of Visual Arts, set to graduate in 2026.

Jason Forrest, chair of the MPS Data Visualization and Communication program, has published a new opinion piece in Fast Company titled “We Need More Data Communication, Not Data Visualization.” In the ...

May your tangerines be bitter; Your shoes tight Your sleep restless Your insides disordered Your headaches relentless Your achievements adjacent Your perfection contentless Your appearance atrocious ...

Cold outside; screens glowing inside: Winter break is when the School of Visual Arts’ annual list of noteworthy community animation, film, and television projects finally gets its moment. This year’s ...

Comics, as a medium, has always had the ability to blend visual and narrative elements to create emotional and intellectual resonance. Unlike other visual storytelling forms, comics are uniquely able ...

At SVA, we understand the impact a tuition bill can have on a family’s finances. The Office of Student Accounts is here to help you with all questions you may have regarding paying for your tuition ...

The work our students create can be seen in TV shows, films, commercials, and video games. This is where you belong if you are interested in the animated films of Pixar, Disney, Dreamworks, and Sony ...

Our Fine Arts program reflects the full gamut of the greater art world, from drawing, painting and sculpture to multimedia, installation, performance art and beyond. We offer courses in these areas ...

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university. The Fall 2026 graduate application deadline is January 15, 2026. Applications or materials ...