SVA Graduate Admissions - gradadmissions@sva.edu; 212.592.2107

Please contact your chosen program directly to find out about opportunities to visit or ask questions about the curriculum or faculty.

MA / MAT Art Education – arted@sva.edu
MFA Art Practice - artpractice@sva.edu
MPS Art Therapy - arttherapy@sva.edu
MPS Branding - branding@sva.edu
MFA Computer Arts - mfaca@sva.edu
MA Curatorial Practice - macp@sva.edu
MFA Design - mfadesign@sva.edu
MA Design Research, Writing and Criticism - designresearch@sva.edu
MFA Design for Social Innovation - dsiinfo@sva.edu
MPS Digital Photography - mpsphoto@sva.edu
MPS Fashion Photography - mpsfashionphoto@sva.edu
MPS Film Directing – directing@sva.edu
MFA Fine Arts - mfafinearts@sva.edu
MFA Illustration as Visual Essay - mfaillustration@sva.edu
MFA Interaction Design - interactiondesign@sva.edu
MFA Photography, Video and Related Media - mfaphoto@sva.edu
MFA Products of Design - productsofdesign@sva.edu
MFA Visual Narrative - mfavn@sva.edu

The School of Visual Arts (SVA) is a multidisciplinary college of art and design located in New York City. SVA has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for more than 7 decades. With over 41,000 global alumni, a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility.

SVA offers an array of graduate programs, including practice-based MFA, MA, MPS and MAT programs, as well as 2 low-residency MFA programs. Our location in NYC and state-of-the-art facilities offer graduate students exceptional opportunities for advancing in their fields. At SVA, graduate students become a part of one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.

*** DEGREES ***

Master of Arts (MA)
* Art Education
* Curatorial Practice
* Design Research, Writing & Criticism

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
* Art Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
* Art Practice
* Computer Arts
* Design
* Design for Social Innovation
* Fine Arts
* Illustration as Visual Essay
* Interaction Design
* Photography, Video & Related Media
* Products of Design
* Visual Narrative

Master of Professional Studies (MPS)
* Art Therapy
* Branding (in-person & online programs)
* Digital Photography
* Fashion Photography
* Film Directing

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*** Low Residency & Online Programs ***

Please Note: The vast majority of programs at SVA require full-time, in-person study. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the department directly to inquire about class schedules and how other students have managed a classroom/work/life balance. All graduate department contact info can be found here.

SVA offers two low residency graduate programs: MFA Art Practice and MFA Visual Narrative.The low-residency framework is comprised of 3 summers of studio practice on campus and 4 semesters of rigorous and interactive online coursework.

Additionally, the MPS Branding department offers an online version of the program, but applicants must specify their interest in this on the application. The courses for both their online and in-person students will be simultaneous and synchronous, providing identical education in faculty, courses, assignments, workshops, real-world clients, and professional mentorship.