MFA Visual Narrative Info Session

An evolutionary low-residency graduate program in visual storytelling through the education of the "Artist as Author".School of Visual Artswww.sva.edu/mfavnmfavn@sva.edu

MFA Visual Narrative

<P>Hello Storytellers,</P>
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<P>When words and images come together, they can create powerful visual narratives — stories that can touch hearts, change minds and even change the way we see our world - Story First.</P>
<P>The Visual Narrative MFA at SVA responds to the needs of today’s evolving creative markets by merging the artist and author. It’s an evolutionary process that puts story first and gives you the tools you need to craft your own stories and to help others craft theirs.</P>
<P>More than just a degree program, the MFA Visual Narrative program is a school of thought that immerses you in story. A select group of artist/authors, we are a diverse, tight-knit community where you learn in small classes and are mentored by top professionals who know how to navigate today’s competitive creative markets.</P>
<P>Part of the extraordinary appeal of the program is that it is low-residency. Three intensive eight-week summer semesters at SVA in New York City give you the chance to connect with your peers and professors, to create in-studio and to absorb the Visual Narrative process. Additionally, you are able to access the myriad of creative opportunities in the city and to build a community of colleagues and mentors that supports and inspires. Four semesters of on-line coursework, critiques, discussions and interactive projects give you the freedom to pursue your passion and live your life — without uprooting it.</P>
<P>In today’s workplace, storytelling is increasing demand. At MFA Visual Narrative, you’ll develop a fluency in what we call “Visual Writing.” We think of it as a whole new language that can take your creativity to the next level and give you the competitive edge in today’s creative economy. If you’re ready to dig deep, uncover universal truths and live and breathe story, come join us. The world needs compelling stories.</P>
<P>What’s yours?</P>
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<P>Nathan Fox</P>
<P>Chair, MFAVN</P>
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<P>NOTE: Please plan to also attend our Open Studios, our closing summer story extravangaza on Friday night July 28. The first and second year students will be showing off all their hard work and there will also be a Print Slam, an exhibit and sale of work produced in our RisoLAB this semester. Details <A HREF="https://openstudios2018.eventbrite.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer">here</A>. </P>
<P>MFAVN has created a groundbreaking approach to visual storytelling. Comprised of three eight-week summer sessions in NYC and two academic years online, this low-residency MFA program places equal emphasis on creative writing and figurative visual expression. The program is designed for both working professionals and recent graduates from all creative disciplines who are dedicated to the art and craft of visual storytelling as both artist and author. Meet some of them <A HREF="http://stories.mfavisualnarrative.sva.edu/#find-your-story" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>. Since the program is online throughout the year, this is a unique opportunity to get a feel for what our low residency summer sessions are like by touring the studios and our RisoLAB facility. </P>
<P>Come join Nathan Fox, Chair of MFA Visual Narrative for this informal, informative and interactive presentation. Potential students will learn about the MFAVN curriculum and our philosophy and approach to visual storytelling, meet faculty members and hear from current students and alumni, and discover all that the evolutionary low-residency program has to offer. </P>
<P><EM>Chair <A HREF="http://www.foxnathan.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nathan Fox</A>'s work has appeared in The New York Times, EW, Rolling Stone, plus Image, Vertigo, and Marvel Comics, and within projects for MTV, Burton, Nike, 1800, AOL and many more. Faculty include such diverse professional storytellers as author <A HREF="http://wiredforstory.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lisa Cron</A>; editor and publisher <A HREF="http://www.on-panel.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bill Kartalopoulos</A>; historian and critic <A HREF="http://www.leonardmarcus.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Leonard Marcus</A>; theater director <A HREF="http://www.christinaroussos.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Christina Roussos</A>; photographer <A HREF="http://www.stacyreneemorrison.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stacy Renee Morrison</A>; illustrator <A HREF="http://www.mattrotasart.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Matt Rota</A>; illustrator, comic book artist and designer <A HREF="http://www.jimrugg.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jim Rugg</A>; author <A HREF="http://marksable.tumblr.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mark Sable</A> and writer/game producer <A HREF="http://benzackheim.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ben Zackheim</A>. </EM><BR></P>

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