• Developed capacity for critical, analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Fluency in the mechanics of storytelling, character development and visual narrative expression.
• Development of personal creative voice.
• Knowledge and application of fundamental principles of image-making and design.
• Working knowledge of video and film post-production issues.
• Exploration and development of effective methods for successful collaborative work.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.

• Development of personal visual language within the context of traditional and contemporary language of design.
• Ability to identify and solve visual and conceptual problems. 
• Developed capacity for critical, strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to present and communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
• Competency in core technical skills, including facility with a range of relevant tools, media, technology and related practices.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.

• Developed capacity for critical and analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, clear articulation of abstract visual and sensory concepts, and the ability to explain and defend views effectively and rationally.
• Fluency in the mechanics of storytelling, character development and visual languages extended to fiction and narrative, as well as non-fiction and non-narrative forms of expression.
• Competency in core technical skills, including proficiency in two-dimensional and three-dimensional drafting, principles of color and composition, and digital production methods.
• Development of effective methods for successful collaborative work, and the ability to communicate effectively with all involved personnel at each stage of production.
• Knowledge of major movements, themes, and significant practitioners and works in the history of animation.
• Ability to address culture and history from a variety of perspectives.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.

• Development of personal creative voice and the ability to effectively translate this voice into graphic form.
• Developed capacity for critical, analytical, and conceptual thinking.
• Fluency in the mechanics of storytelling and visual narrative expression.
• Proficiency in core technical skills including fluency in visual grammar and skilled application of a variety of materials and media.
• Ability to present and communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.
• Ability to produce a professional quality online portfolio demonstrating original materials and a developed artistic voice.

• Developed capacity for critical, strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to identify and solve visual and conceptual problems.
• Ability to present and communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
• Development of personal visual language within the context of traditional and contemporary language of design.
• Proficiency in core executional skills, including facility with a range of relevant tools, media, technology and related practices.
• Experience in various creative roles, from art direction and copyrighting to typography and TV commercials.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.

• Developed capacity for critical and analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and clear articulation of abstract visual and sensory concepts.
• Ability to present and communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
• Fluency in the mechanics of storytelling, character development and visual languages extended to fiction and narrative, as well as non-fiction and non-narrative forms of expression.
• Conceptual and technical proficiency with a range of roles contributing to a successful film.
• Exploration and development of effective methods for successful collaborative work, and ability to communicate effectively with all involved personnel at each stage of production.
• Knowledge of major movements, themes, and significant practitioners and works in the history of film.
• Ability to address culture and history from a variety of perspectives.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.

• Developed capacity for critical thinking and visual literacy in the making of art.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, in oral and written form.
• Development of student’s own visual language and vocabulary.
• Proficiency in core executional skills, including facility with a range of relevant tools, media, technology and related practices.
• Ability to apply foundational themes, styles, and historical contexts of art history to student’s own practice.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.

• Developed capacity for critical, analytical, and conceptual thinking.
• Development of personal creative voice and the ability to effectively translate this voice into graphic form.
• Understanding of the mechanics of storytelling and visual narrative expression.
• Proficiency in core technical skills including fluency in visual grammar and skilled application of variety of materials and media.
• Ability to present and communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.
• Ability to produce a professional quality online portfolio demonstrating original materials and a developed artistic voice.

• Developed capacity for critical thinking and spatial problem-solving.
• Development of spatial and material vocabulary.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, in oral and written form.
• Proficiency in core technical skills.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.

• Developed capacity for critical, analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to identify and solve visual and conceptual problems.
• Development of aesthetic vocabulary, ability to read images, articulate observations, identify and analyze issues pertaining to photographic representation.
• Development of the student’s own aesthetic sensibility and visual style.
• Comprehensive knowledge of history of photography, significant movements, works, and practitioners in the field and an understanding of major shifts and intellectual claims that have shaped the contemporary discourse surrounding art, image making, and visual cultural theory. 
• Technical and conceptual proficiency relating to still photography, video production, and post-production.
• Understanding of important aspects of light and color management, and the ability to implement that knowledge to develop individual style. 
• Facility with the mechanics of visual narrative expression, and understanding of experimental and nonlinear approaches to storytelling.
• Professional-level understanding of industry practices, standards and expectations, and career strategies.

• Developed capacity for critical thinking and visual literacy in the making of art.
• Ability to engage in critical reading and writing of philosophy, history and theory.
• Understanding of multiple theoretical approaches, methodologies and movements in the history of art.
• Ability to apply foundational themes, styles and historical contexts to student’s own field of study.
• Fluency in fundamental principles and practices of academic writing.

In this program, students will aim to:

• Gain the professional training that prepares them to enter the field of exhibition curating in institutional and other venues
• Acquire basic technical knowledge through professional practice workshops and writing workshops
• Gain curatorial experience that includes the conception, planning, and production of three exhibitions, covering every aspect of exhibition-making and preparing them for professional work in the field
• Cultivate academic knowledge in curatorial theory, art theory, social theory, art history, and exhibition history to provide a substantial intellectual basis for curatorial work
• Complete international fieldwork and an internship in a leading art institution, embedding them in a professional curatorial work environment for a minimum of two months
• Build a professional network through the Curatorial Roundtable and the Artists Roundtable, which brings internationally known art-world figures to SVA

In this program, students will aim to:

• Gain familiarity with a range of research methodologies, emphasizing journalistic reporting techniques, interviewing, and an understanding of how to conduct archival research
• Hone their ability to write in a range of styles, with an emphasis on a research-based journalistic style, as well as technical proficiency in composing and editing content for a variety of media formats, including those typically used in contemporary professional practice, production of print and online publications, podcasts, exhibitions, and books 
• Develop their capacity for analytical and critical thinking, including an understanding of how to apply analytical and critical thinking to all aspects of design
• Gain a thorough knowledge of design history and criticism pertinent to contemporary design research and the production of cultural criticism
• Understand how to draw upon sources and credit them in original work 

In this program, students will aim to:

• Prepare for sustained and enhanced employability as teachers
• Embrace a tight-knit community that involves active outreach to graduates
• Gain professional skills through a new mentorship program and work with recruited alumni who act as Cooperating Teachers
• Earn recognition in the field by joining the ranks of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who continue to publish, exhibit, and present at national conferences in art education and/or related fields

In this program, students will aim to:

• Develop their capacity for critical, analytical, and conceptual thinking
• Gain a thorough knowledge of key figures, works, and movements and texts in art history 
• Apply understanding to their own practice
• Develop their own creative voice and personal practice
• Present and communicate effectively, in oral and written form
• Increase their cultural awareness, their ability to interpret critical contemporary issues, and their readiness to respond in artistic production
• Understand industry practices, standards, and expectations at a professional level, and develop career strategies

In this program, students will aim to:

• Develop their own creative voice and personal vision with an awareness of the strength of teamwork and collaboration
• Identify and solve visual and conceptual problems by developing their capacity for critical and conceptual thinking
• Acquire knowledge of, apply, and experiment with the multidisciplinary aspects of digital art
• Gain technical proficiency in their chosen area of focus, including AI tools
• Understand the mechanics of storytelling and visual narrative expression in a broad form of computer arts, as well as the specific chosen discipline
• Gain a working knowledge of the theory, history, and context of digital art, as it relates to contemporary art and art history
• Understand industry practices, standards, and expectations at a professional level, and develop career strategies

In this program, students will aim to:

• Achieve entrepreneurial innovation by conceiving, branding, and marketing original, self-authored ventures and by developing confidence and skills to lead their own creative enterprises or contribute meaningfully within collaborative environments
• Synthesized visual design, storytelling, business strategy, and technological tools to develop holistic solutions that bridge creativity with real-world applications and show creative and strategic integration
• Articulate and pursue a self-defined design venture through iterative development, critical feedback, and mentorship, demonstrating clarity of individual vision, adaptability, and authorship
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and ethical practices in both individual and team-based contexts
• Use their critical design literacy and technical proficiency to apply typography, visual systems, and evolving technologies as core languages of graphic design, grounded in historical and contemporary contexts, to create innovative, impactful design outcomes

In this program, students will aim to:

• Demonstrate critical thinking to inform their work as social designers through analysis, argumentation, communication, ethics and responsibility, and background knowledge of history, current events, and future contexts
• Apply creativity, issue reframing, and insight development to approach social and environmental issues by engaging in novel and adaptive thinking, working in complex systems, and demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset 
• Choose appropriate design methodologies that support social impact collaborations in theory and practice, including participatory design processes, critique, facilitation, co-creation research, synthesis, prototyping, game mechanics, prototyping/making, service/UX design, and communication design
• Utilize sensemaking to inform theories of change by employing mapping, data analysis, visualization, storytelling, and monitoring and evaluation
• Apply practices and new media literacy relevant to social innovation, including movement design, activism, community engagement, network development, and emerging practices and technologies
• Identify collaborative and collective leadership capabilities required for social change through presenting to and collaborating with diverse communities and industry professionals, cross-disciplinary engagement, and cross-cultural competencies demonstrating self-awareness, empathy, care, and accessibility

In this program, students will aim to:

• Enhance their capacity for conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking
• Gain an ability to discuss and present their work effectively
• Develop their creative vision and artist purpose
• Acquire knowledge of relevant contemporary art practices, art history, and cultural theory
• Hone the professional skills required to pursue a successful career in fine art 

In this program, students will aim to:

• Gain the artistic and technical skills with the analytical and intellectual vocabulary needed to navigate a world in crisis, the rapid pace of digital evolution, and an ever-shifting professional landscape
• Join a dynamic student body that we are committed to continuously making more racially, economically, and culturally inclusive and diverse
• Create their most ambitious and meaningful work—and to publicly articulate their vision—as a decisive step toward fully owning and embodying their artistic identity

In this program, students will aim to:

• Demonstrate critical thinking and knowledge of multiple interaction design frameworks and methods (e.g. human-centered design, UX design and research, behavioral science, human ergonomics, human-computer interaction, and service design, plus universal, accessible, and inclusive design)
• Apply multiple interaction design methods in ways that demonstrate technical proficiency in developing innovative, hybrid (digital and physical) design solutions to real-world problems 
• Possess ongoing curiosity and competency with using generative AI tools in ways that are intentional, ethical, and transparent
• Collaborate with consumers and stakeholders through an iterative design and testing process 
• Develop effective written, visual, and experiential storytelling techniques to communicate problems, insights, and design solutions to diverse audiences in both physical and digital formats
• Know and apply the highest level of ethical design standards and values in the practice of interaction design and its implementation with diverse consumers and communities (e.g. accessibility and transparency, user safety and trust, data privacy and confidentiality, intellectual property rights, etc.)

In this program, students will aim to:

• Gain the visual literacy and understanding necessary for those who will guide the future of education and the production of digitally generated imaging
• Embrace all discourse surrounding the arts, visual thinking, and the expansive implementation of the lens-based image in all fields, emphatically, the universality of AI and video needs
• Master technical and conceptual concerns relating to the production of photography, video, and installation as well as AI
• Create a mature thesis project implementing the knowledge stated above into an original body of work reflecting their unique vision of the world

In this program, students will aim to:

• Learn the widest possible set of practical design skills across physical product design, digital product design, social innovation, and business
• Create a large body of work to choose from when putting together a portfolio
• Develop ethics, professional practice, and interpersonal skills

In this program, students will aim to:

• Explore and develop a deeper, personal understanding of what “story” is, where it comes from, and how it functions across media
• Identify where their own stories and perspectives come from, in order to broaden their perspective and focus their point of view
• Advance their visual language skills and expertise in visual story development, creative writing, and technical media skills in the pursuit of their personal vision and individualized command of story
• Elevate and expand their creative production, project management, studio, and professional practice skills to successfully create, produce, and execute innovative and original visual narrative works
• Build a professional network and the promotional skill sets needed to confidently communicate and engage within their professional communities and industries
• Incorporate collaborative study, critical thinking, and constructive feedback into their work
• Define their personal artistic and authorial voice in order to advance their professional portfolio and contribute to the contemporary art and culture of visual storytelling

In this program, students will aim to:

• Obtain an understanding of the complex relationship between cognition, emotion, and behavior, and analogizing these areas to art therapy diagnosis and treatment
• Cultivate the capacity for productive self-reflection, empathy, critical thinking, examination of personal assumptions and biases, and insight to enhance clinical practice
• Develop a distinctive approach to art therapy practice based on the client’s needs while taking into account the student’s individual talents and working style
• Demonstrate artistic growth through realized handling of materials, process, and product as they relate to an art therapy practice
• Develop an active leadership role, learning to advocate and collaborate in a professional setting
• Gain a thorough understanding of professional practices within the field, i.e., ethical/legal standards, research, and career strategies and expectations

In this program, students will aim to:

• Understand the role brand strategy plays in business, behavior, marketing, and culture
• Critically evaluate and utilize brand, business, marketing, and design frameworks
• Work on two or three real-world client projects
• Participate in progressive workshops
• Analyze classic business school case studies
• Benefit from individual one-on-one professional mentorship
• Develop their skills by completing group and personal projects

In this program, students will aim to:

• Hone the practical technical skills required for contemporary professional photographers in areas including digital and video capture, lighting, asset management, artificial intelligence tools, color management, image processing, video editing, graphic design, and printing and output
• Strengthen the quality of conceptual and creative image-making practice in their chosen photographic fields through the stages of initial idea generation, project planning, and development, production, post-production, output, exhibition, and publication
• Gain knowledge of the professional business practices to allow them to market and license their photographs, videos, prints, and services to potential clients, collectors, employers, editors, gallerists, and curators
• Complete a thesis project, including exhibition prints, a book, video component, and website, along with branding materials
• Present themselves and their work professionally using verbal and written communication skills
• Network among professionals and the photographic community

In this program, students will aim to:

• Gain hands-on experience that equips them with essential creative and professional skills and enables them to step into the world of fashion photography with confidence
• Understand photographic concepts, art theory, social studies, curatorial practice, and fashion photography history, offering a solid intellectual foundation for a career in the field
• Seize opportunities for building professional connections and networks

In this program, students will aim to:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the mechanics of storytelling, character development, and visual narrative expression
• Explore and develop effective methods and techniques for successful collaborative work and project management
• Gain the ability to effectively manage production costs/finances and the set and crew for a successful film shoot
• Understand industry practices, standards, and expectations at a professional level, and develop career strategies