The New York School of Visual Arts (SVA) is located in Manhattan, the most central cultural and art center in the United States, across the east and west sides of New York City. SVA is recognized as a leader and innovator in the field of international art education, and is recognized as the peak of "American design and art".

Speaking of American University of Graphic Design What are some good schools? The most noteworthy is the New York School of Visual Arts (SVA), whose major in illustration and animation ranks first in the United States. A large number of excellent illustrators have been trained. More than half of the artists and designers in New York graduated from SVA. What are the advantages of such a highly rated school? Let's have a look.

From the best-selling work Polar Bear Night of Stephen Savage, the illustrator, to Jonathan Rosen's illustration in the popular movie Sleep Hollow, to the numerous magazines, covers, posters that SVA faculty and staff have won numerous awards... The New York Institute of Visual Arts has closely linked student illustration works with business opportunities.

The Association of Illustrators, American Illustrators, and many industry competitions are opportunities for students to show their talents, among which there are many outstanding students who have won huge bonuses.

Next, let's meet Yuko Shimizui, SVA's ghost alumnus. She is a Japanese illustrator in the United States. She graduated from the New York School of Visual Arts (SVA) and is known as the publishing designer of "New American Painting". Her creative style is strange, mysterious and unique. Her works are not only loved by various industries, but also frequently awarded prizes. Here are some of her works, hoping to bring a different experience to the students.

Yuko Shimizui's Illustration

SVA Illustration Design Application Process for Studying Abroad

        undergraduate

New York School of Visual Arts (SVA) illustration professional education for 4 years

         Introduction to SVA undergraduate illustration

In the era of pictures and works of art, people put forward higher requirements for visual artists. What visual artists need to do is not flashy gimmicks, but constantly surpass the current popular sensitive nerves and creativity.

The purpose of the New York School of Visual Arts (SVA) is: the imagination of illustrators is endless. They want to cultivate pioneers, not imitators.

In addition to encouraging students to innovate, the school pays attention to the study of performance techniques. The teaching process combines small papers and high-level portfolio courses to help students create their own complete works.

Unlike other art colleges' aimless portfolio assignments, the New York School of Visual Arts (SVA) hopes to show students' real talents and personality through the portfolio.

　　  Course arrangement

Bachelor's Degree: 120 credits in the fourth academic year, two sets of illustration works need to be completed

→ Studio courses: 72 credits

→ Humanities: 30 credits

→ Art history course: 15 credits

→ Elective courses: 3 credits

　　  Language requirements

The total score of IELTS is not less than 6.5

The total score of TOEFL online test is not less than 80 points, and the total score of TOEFL computer test is not less than 213 points

　　  Deadline for applying for art study abroad (autumn semester 2019)

December 1, 2019

　　  Collection of illustration design works

→ The painting sample is an important part of the work collection

→ The collection of works should include sketches, 3D scenes, self portraits and portraits

→ Explore the concept of light, form and spatial relationship, including multi view photos

→ Design scheme and computer imaging can be used, but the number is kept to a minimum

　　  Interview of illustration design works

1. The applicant carries the collection of works

2. Bring a recent sketch book

3. Works with large memory space can be submitted in CD-R form or printed version

4. Once submitted, no collection of illustration design works or relevant auxiliary materials will be returned

　　  Expense

Tuition: $138780

Living expenses: $56800

Books and school supplies: 7000 dollars

　　 graduate student

　　 New York School of Visual Arts (SVA) Master's degree in illustration and visual writing: 2 years

　　  Professional introduction

The New York Institute of Visual Arts is an ideal choice for illustration majors to pursue further education. The research project focuses on the cultivation of students' innovative ability. Classroom teaching focuses more on the exchange and interaction between teachers and students, which can stimulate new sparks through the collision of ideas.

The New York School of Visual Arts (SVA) has a professional and diverse professional teaching environment, which makes it convenient for students to access tutors, guest lecturers, professional consultants and teachers.

　　  Deadline for applying for art study abroad

February 1, 2019

　　  Application conditions for art study abroad

Bachelor degree

　　  Application process for art study abroad

Fill in the online application form and submit the application fee, 80 dollars, non refundable

Submit application materials

　　  Application materials for art study illustration design

NO.1 Personal statement

250-500 word personal statement, which supports online submission.

NO.2 Resume

Introduce professional experience and related activities (including research, awards, exhibitions)

NO.3 Transcript

University Transcript: sealed, sealed, English translation

NO.4 3 letters of recommendation

Provide the email address and contact information of the recommender, and indicate the full name of the applicant and the application specialty on the outside of the envelope and at the beginning of the letter of recommendation

　　  Language requirements

The total score of IELTS is not less than 8.0

The total score of TOEFL online test shall not be less than 100, and the total score of TOEFL computer test shall not be less than 250

　　  Requirements for art overseas works collection

→ Sample writing: 500-1000 words

→ File pixel 1280 * 800, resolution size 72

→ 15 to 20 pictures, supporting jpg format, with each file size not exceeding 5MB

→ Upload to SlideRoom and note the folder details (title, date, etc.)

→ Other skills: Applicants are required to be proficient in using Adobe Illustrator and PS

　　  Interview

Personal or telephone interview

　　  Expense

Tuition: $77560

Living expenses: $28400

Books and school supplies: 5000 dollars

　　 summary

SVA is recognized as a leader and innovator in the field of international art education, and is recognized as the peak of "American Design and Art". Illustrations and cartoons at the New York Institute of Visual Arts are SVA's trump card majors. The illustration major offers undergraduate and graduate courses. There are numerous alumni of famous illustration designers from SVA, and it is also a popular school for art overseas illustration design.

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