纽约视觉艺术学院（School of Visual Arts）
School of Visual Arts (SVA) is a for-profit art and design college located in Manhattan, New York, founded in 1947. The college is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, a consortium of 36 leading art schools in the United States.
SVA offers 11 undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programs and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools[3] and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.[4] The BFA interior design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation;[5] the MPS art therapy program is approved by the American Art Therapy Association;[6] and the MA art education program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
SVA's stated mission is to provide "undergraduate degree programs in art and design that prepare students for entry into an array of professional fields in or related to the visual arts, while also equipping students with the skills necessary to become productive and thoughtful members of society; rigorous and practice-based graduate programs in the visual arts and its allied fields; a continuing education program intended to meet the diverse needs of New York City’s professional art and design community and the larger community within which the college resides; and a commitment to serving the greater good through community service."
纽约视觉艺术学院校内环境（图片来自Calarts官网）
Professional presentation
Advertising
SVA's advertising profession is the best in the United States. At the same time, most of the school teachers work in advertising and design companies in New York and even in the United States. Moreover, the college cooperates with many famous advertising companies to carry out projects. Therefore, students have plenty of opportunities to practice them. What I learned in college.
Animation
SVA's animation major has more than 40 years of history, rich academic experience, strong teaching staff, professors working in famous animation studios, industry-leading directors, pure artists, photographers, special effects masters, advertising masters, etc. Students teach professional knowledge and skills in the field of animation, and cutting-edge scientific and technological ideas. Courses include: innovative drawing techniques, storytelling and storyboarding, and the use of various software: Photoshop, Flash, MAYA, After Effects, Toon Boom and Director.
Photography
New York's best photography major, teaching students photography skills and photography knowledge, so that after graduation, students can be skilled in black and white, color photography materials, processing studio lighting, skilled use of medium-sized cameras, processing digital materials, photography categories including fashion Photography, landscape photography, life static photography, portrait painting, news report photography, etc.
Cartoon (Cartooning)
As one of the oldest majors in the college, in the 1940s, the golden age of cartoons was established with a long history and strong professionalism. Professionally teaches the color in the production of cartoon paintings, perspective techniques, as well as plot design, dialogue design, etc. in the animation, allowing students to tell the story they want to express in a continuous frame of images. This is the best computer animation major in New York, teaching 3D animation, video design, computer program usage, animation scripting and video game design skills. Courses include 2D3D plane integration of computer animation, visual processing, especially 3D technology, and impart professional knowledge and skills in 3D models, lighting, texture, and dynamics.
Movie & Video (Film&Video)
This major emphasizes maverick and personal characteristics. Students can specialize in one of the directions of director, scriptwriting, film art, editing and sound effects, and can also be integrated. The teaching method is cooperative teaching. The teachers and students form a project team to complete the works in the film and video, practice, explore and learn.
Fine Arts
The best pure art major near New York, focusing on sculpture, oil painting sketches, videos, print reproductions and new media, combining traditional media with digital technology, from traditional pure art theory to digital sculpture creation, creating a good art for students The atmosphere, learning plus practice, tradition and cutting-edge technology combined to cultivate a comprehensive pure art talent. Inside and outside the school, students have many networking opportunities, including artist studio internships, individual works exhibitions, and guidance.
Graphic Design
New York's best graphic design major, specializing in graphic design for outstanding artists. The three major sections of the course are graphic design, 3D design and dynamic plane. Students will learn graphic design in proportion, texture, symmetry, lines, colors, tones, balance, Contrast, illustrated cases and perspectives.
Illustration
It mainly teaches the knowledge and skill ability of students' illustration creation, encourages students to release their imagination and develop a unique and individual art style. Many graduate alumni have won American Illustrators and even World Illustrator Awards. Students have done outstanding works for The New Yorker, The New York Press, Mad Magazine, and The Village Voice. Alumni Stephen Savage is the best-selling book for the New York Times. Polar Bear Night has done illustrations, and Jonathon Rosen has worked as an illustration in the popular movie Sleepy Hollow.
Interior Design (Interior Design)
SVA's interior design has strong internal and external resources. It is located in New York, the United States and even the world's largest city. The interior design market is broad, students have the opportunity to access the latest technical theories of interior design and practice their own artistic ideas. Professional courses include interior design of apartments, restaurants, offices, schools, museums, yachts, etc. There will also be architectural engineering management, project management, corporate finance, management and other courses related to interior design, as well as professional production and scene design, advanced computer rendering technology, design and architecture courses.
how to apply
What is included in the excellent portfolio:
The collections can be based on personal interests and hobbies, involving a wide range of art and design works. Including sketches, oil paintings, prints, sculptures, photography, installation art, video, etc. There are also a variety of interdisciplinary design works, fabric, apparel, product, architectural, flat, and so on.
Of course, some students have submitted a series of works with strong style and got the offer. So there is no specific standard for the preparation of the portfolio, but it is necessary to show yourself in a planned and purposeful manner.
The time to spend on the preparation of the work:
Preparation time, suitable for two years of preparation time. The undergraduate application of the New York School of Visual Arts is divided into early approval and normal approval, which are November and January of each year. So you will be busy applying in the third year of high school, everyone should prepare as early as possible, and the first one can start.
Use your weekends and a variety of available holidays to create. In addition, the school's art class is also a good source of your work.
Usually in the first year of high school, you should learn as much as possible about various painting skills and computer skills. And pay more attention to the resources of art and design, enrich the inspiration in the brain.
The second year of high school is the golden year of creating works. If you become mature, you can create more excellent works. (Before the summer vacation, try to complete your TOEFL or IELTS exam, and the SAT or ACT will be completed as soon as possible)
A reasonable application schedule:
(Applicable to students in the last year of high school, high school or 12th grade)
In August and September of each year, applications from many schools in the United States are open. First, register the two application platforms, Common Application and Slideroom, and fill in the basic information.
August: Before the end of the summer vacation in the second year of high school, do your collection, including typesetting. Reserve time for preparation of other application materials.
September: After the start of the school, I will go to the school's application guidance teacher and start preparing the transcripts. Some transcripts require certification and the period is one to two months. At the same time, you need to prepare the language scores, the upload of the recommendation letter (to recommend the teacher to complete), and the upload of the paperwork.
If there are no new works that will make you more satisfied during this period. The previously prepared folios can be uploaded directly.
Through the Slideroom, there will be specific requirements. After uploading, you can wait for the good news, and the basic pre-approval application will have a result around New Year's Day. If the normal batch is in accordance with the above plan, it will be fine.
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Portfolio requirements:
The collection should reflect the individual's artistic background and experience, reflecting the individual's best abilities. It is not recommended that students sacrifice quality just to embody multiple media. The portfolio should contain 15 to 20 recent works of art, as well as a sketch that has recently been completed through observation.
Other application materials:
1. Language score: IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80/PTE 53
2, transcripts
3. Intention statement
4, the collection
5, SAT or ACT results
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