Virtual Open House

Updates on the 2020-2021 Academic Year

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Virtual Open House 2020

On three dates in the fall, prospective undergraduate students and their families have an opportunity to meet with the president of the College, the chair of each undergraduate department being showcased that day, current SVA students and members of the administrative staff.

Recordings from our Virtual Open Houses held in Fall 2020 are available below by featured department.

Advertising and Design

Advertising and Design Department Chair, Gail Anderson, discusses the department's unique concentrations (Graphic Design, 3D Design, Motion Graphics and Interactive Design) and reviews student work with current SVA students.

Watch Links:
Opening Program
Advertising and Design Department Presentation
Financial Aid Workshop
Animation

Animation Department Chair, Hsiang Chin Moe, provides an overview to the department's award winning curriculum and facilities. Current Animation faculty, Courtney Vonada & Chrissy Fellmeth discuss their teaching philosophies and moderate a live student panel with current Animation students.

Watch Links:
Opening Program
Animation Department Presentation
Financial Aid Workshop
Cartooning and Illustration

Virtual Open House featuring Cartooning and Illustration

Cartooning and Illustration Department Chair, Thomas Woodruff, highlights the incredible work of the department's faculty followed by a live student panel with current students.
Additional Virtual Open House Watch Links:
Opening Program featuring Welcome Remarks. Application Overview and Portfolio Tips
Cartooning and Illustration Department Presentation
Financial Aid Workshop
Computer Art, Computer Animation & VFX

Credit: BFA Computer Art, SVA Admissions

Virtual Open House featuring Computer Art, Computer Animation & VFX

Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects Department Chair, Jimmy Calhoun, discusses the curriculum concentrations and production pipeline, department staff offer live tours and demos of the facilities and current students present their collaborative senior thesis project.
Additional Virtual Open House Watch Links:
Opening Program featuring Welcome Remarks. Application Overview and Portfolio Tips
Computer Art Department Presentation
Financial Aid Workshop
Film

Film Acting Chair, Mary Lee Grisanti, discusses the different concentrations within the department (Editing, Directing, Cinematography, Screenwriting. Sound and Documentary), BFA Film Alumnus, Matt Lombardi (ABC's 20/20 Senior Producer) recalls his experience at SVA and shares tips on navigating the television industry. The program concludes with a panel discussion with current SVA students.

Additional Virtual Open House Watch Links:
Opening Program featuring Welcome Remarks. Application Overview and Portfolio Tips
Film Department Presentation
Financial Aid Workshop
Fine Arts

Credit: BFA Fine Arts, SVA Admissions

Virtual Open House featuring Fine Arts

Fine Arts Department Chair, Suzanne Anker, discusses the department's diverse curriculum uniquely connected to cutting-edge technology and traditional fine art practices. Staff provide tours of the department's 3D Sculpture Room, Fibers Lab, Printshop and BioArt Lab.
Additional Virtual Open House Watch Links:
Opening Program featuring Welcome Remarks. Application Overview and Portfolio Tips
Fine Arts Department Presentation
Financial Aid Workshop
Interior Design: Built Environments

Credit: BFA Interior Design: Built Environments, SVA Admissions

Virtual Open House featuring Interior Design

Interior Design: Built Environments Department Chair, Carol Bentel, discusses curriculum highlights, exhibitions and recent student awards at international design competitions. Department staff provide a live tour of the facilities and current students share their experiences in a panel discussion.
Additional Virtual Open House Watch Links:
Opening Program featuring Welcome Remarks. Application Overview and Portfolio Tips
Interior Design Department Presentation
Financial Aid Workshop
Photography and Video

Photography and Video Department Chair, Joseph Maida, highlights the department's acclaimed faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Department staff discuss exhibition opportunities, equipment and curriculum followed by a discussion with current SVA students.

Additional Virtual Open House Watch Links:
Opening Program featuring Welcome Remarks. Application Overview and Portfolio Tips
Photography and Video Department Presentation
Financial Aid Workshop
Visual & Critical Studies

Credit: BFA Visual & Critical Studies, SVA Admissions

Virtual Open House featuring Visual & Critical Studies

Visual & Critical Studies Department Chair, Tom Huhn, provides an overview of the department's comprehensive curriculum. VCS Faculty member, Peter Hristoff, launches a virtual drawing workshop and current VCS students discuss their experiences.
Additional Virtual Open House Watch Links:
Opening Program featuring Welcome Remarks. Application Overview and Portfolio Tips
Visual & Critical Department Presentation
Financial Aid Workshop