College REPORT: S.V.A. in N.Y.C.

When looking through the different colleges that were going to be at Watkins College in Nashville for National Portfolio Day, I stubbled across this here college in New York. I had the chance to get my portfolio reviewed by a representative from the School of Visual Arts, but unfortunately, I was unable to because of the long line and the lack of time. Though it would of been nice, I know I still have many opportunities. . . .

This college offers 11 Undergraduate degree programs: Advertising - Animation - Cartooning - Computer Art - Film and Video - Fine Arts - Graphic Design - Illustration - Interior Design - Photography - Visual and Critical Studies

The Steps To APPLY for SVA:

1. Fill out an Undergraduate Application form. You must first create an online Account, here, before you can fill out an application online (physical applications are available by mail).
2. You must send a NONREFUNDABLE $50 for the application fee. They DO NOT want cash!! If applying online, you have to pay with a credit card.
3. Have a Portfolio! More information is below.
4. Need to have Official Transcripts from your high school you attended.
5. They would like to see your results of the SAT and/or ACT.
6. Written Essay. Statement of Intent - basically you write a 500 word or less essay about why you want to pursue an undergrad degree in visual arts
7. If your primary language is not English, you must demonstration your English proficiency.

Portfolio Requirements:

For all of the majors, an applicant should have a portfolio with about 15 to 20 examples of their own work consisting of things like drawings, paintings, sculpture, etc. EXCEPT a Photography applicant should include photographic images AND a Film and Video applicant should include a two-part essay instead of a portfolio.

This link will go beyond the basics of what I have written:

http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/adm/index.jsp?sid0=4&sid1=56&sid2=90

Click here to view Undergraduate Tuition and Expenses.

The reason this school appeals to me is because it is located in the city of inspiration. Everything about NYC is like buying a ice cream as a kid or seeing a drawing of DISAPPOINTASAUR (sorry Alec if I misspelled it)! I think it would be a great place to art and get that artistic vibe that only NYC can give off. I’m not saying that is the only reason, but it is a selling point! :D