<p>I just got the ammission for School of Visual Arts MFA photography program. As an international student, I don't know really that much about USA college. All I know come from google research. Now, although I'm happy for the ammission, this school is very expencive and I was wondering if it's worth the money. I also applyed for other schools (like RIDS, SAIC, MICA and RIT) but I haven't heard anything from them, yet.
From google research, SVA seems a very good school for both academic level (sorry I hope that is clear, I don't know how say this better) and career opportunity after graduation. I also read a lot review, but no one for the MFA photography program.
Can someone, who is attending or had attended this program give some real opinion?
I know that in every school there are bad and good professors, but in general, how are they?
The facilities are as good as it's stated in SVA website? In particular, I'm interested in career opportunity after graduation. For example, in which field SVA helps students the most? Like teaching, professional (studio, reporter, etc.) or, I don't know, galleries?</p>
<p>Thank you very much in advance^^</p>
<p>P.S. sorry for grammar mistakes! I can't see them, but I know that they are there.</p>
<p>SVA has many buildings throughout Manhattan, from Chelsea to Gramercy. For that reason, each building is dedicated for each majors. Fine Arts has their own building, so does photography and so on. Students who are attending SVA for MFA have there designated buildings, separate from those who attend for a BFA. (Photography building for BFA and then there’s a one for MFA) Of course those who do attend for MFA can enter any building if needed with a provided student ID.
[SVA is known for there graduate photography department; Ranked #6 in the United States according to USNews]</p>
<p>As for professors, SVA’s faculty include of current artist, that are working both as instructors, artists, etc here in New York. Most of my instructors have worked in well recognized schools like Princeton, Parsons, Yale. Like many other schools, the teacher/professor depends on your liking. With many things in life, whenever there is a good, there comes a bad. There is an option if you dislike your teacher, you can switch out of the class to another. SVA also serves many courses for each major that are suited for your interest. If you want to go in depth in drawing for example, you can take courses that do so. At least for undergraduate programs.</p>
<p>One thing is great and I’m sure for any other art schools is that they help you with your career opportunities. Help you set up a gallery (must request in advanced). And since you are attending the graduate program, I’m sure there is a lot of given towards you.</p>
<p>You can find more information about SVA’s Graduate program at there website.
Or request for a SVA information book for free that gives you info about everything to know about SVA. Or you can just email the admissions office.</p>
<p>Sorry for the quick write up, I am in a hurry. I am sure there are many others who provide you with help than I can.</p>
<p>(Currently attending School of Visual Arts, Fine Arts Major)</p>
<p>My daughter is in SVA grad program in Computer Art with an animation concentration. She LOVES the program and generally raves about all her professors. The facilities, particularly in computer art and animation are fabulous.
Being in Manhattan, they also have a number of great connections for internships, gallery connections, studio and advertising firms. In fact, their connections may be better than those found in most other art and design schools located outside of the NY.
SVA is clearly one of the top ranked art and design graduate programs in the US.</p>
<p>However, I don’t know much about the photography department since, as xeebra noted, they are in different buildings. Thus, I can’t comment on their program.</p>
<p>Thanks for all your opinions and help.
I come from Italy, and I’m most interested in internship and future career. Looking in their website I could see that their intership program and help after graduation is very strong. But I couldn’t figure out if it was true or not, so I didn’t know what to do.
Especially for some one like me that can’t stay in the US without a student/job visa. For me, looking for a job in the US is impossible, because I have to find the job from Italy and find a sponsor. I really want to work and live in the US, that’s why I am particulary interested in internship and connections. So, after reading your answers I feel better, knowing that what I read is true.
So, the internships at SVA are not only for teaching assistant position, right?</p>