“Data is everywhere, but its meaning is what moves people, and we are excited to offer a program at the intersection of art and science that explores this,” said Christopher J. Cyphers, vice president for academic affairs and provost. “SVA is the perfect home for this unique degree thanks to its deep design roots and its long history of shaping future artists and innovators.”

The program is tailored for working professionals, artists, and creative disruptors seeking to advance in fields that span finance, tech, and media. With New York City’s professional community as its extended classroom, students will build authentic mentorships and industry connections, graduating with a thesis project that doubles as a showcase of design methodology and communication skills for employers.

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Forrest brings a global perspective and track record of innovation to the role. He is the founder of the JF Agency, co-founder of Nightingale Magazine, and a former McKinsey Associate Partner, where he directed the firm’s Data Visualization Lab. His projects have visualized the COVID-19 crisis, designed installations for COP26, and the Future of the City of New York, and transformed public spaces in Los Angeles, London, and New York as half of the art duo Data Vandals.

With MPS DV&C, SVA continues to look forward—preparing students not only to keep pace with the future of work, but also to define it.

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SVA Announces New Graduate Program in Data Visualization and Communication