School of Visual Arts

by MovieMaker Staff | Published January 22, 2007

Most people would agree that there are few better places to study film than New York, which plays home to countless major and independent movies every year. With so many resources throughout the city, Manhattan-based film students have the opportunity to dive head-first into the indie movie world, and at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), the faculty of the graduate and undergraduate film programs make this a requirement. Students who pursue a BFA at the School of Visual Arts study every aspect of moviemaking from screenwriting and acting to cinematography and production design. At the graduate level, explains SVA director of communication Samantha Hoover, the curriculum tends toward an experimental and interdisciplinary approach, “challenging traditional assumptions of how the mediums of photography and video are taught.”

Though both programs incorporate cinema studies into their curriculum, the very names of each department—“Film, Video, Animation” for undergrad, “Photography, Video and Related Media” for graduate studies—belie SVA’s understanding of film as one of many artistic mediums that can be integrated for a deeper, and more well-rounded education. “We seek students of all ages, of all backgrounds, from all over the world who have a deep passion for storytelling, love working in a collaborative atmosphere, are hardworking and dedicated to learning the craft,” says Reeves Lehmann, chair of the BFA Film, Video and Animation department.

In addition to their current four-year BFA and two-year MFA tracks, SVA continues to expand with the addition of television production classes, a studio and a digital movie theater within the next several years in order to provide students with the most cutting-edge resources possible as they develop their artistic style. It is, above all, SVA’s mission to turn out a community of moviemakers who are engaged in the world around them and reflect this within their work. As Lehmann explains, “[Film] is an art form that can speak to the masses, therefore it is important that once they gain the knowledge and skills [students] use it responsibly and take their work seriously. We encourage this throughout their learning experiences at SVA.”

For more information, visit www.sva.edu.

Sound Off: With constant innovations in moviemaking technology, the lines between film and other artistic mediums are becoming increasingly easy to cross. What do you think are some of the benefits of integrating moviemaking with other art forms, such as animation and photography, particularly in an educational setting? Do you think being a “multidisciplinary artist” will make you a more experimental moviemaker? Talk back in the forums!

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Comment by J Dawg on 11/08/07 at 2:53 am

As a current (and soon to be alum) of SVA, I’d like to advise prospective applicants not to apply. Simply put, SVA has been the biggest mistake of my young adult life. It is a sham of an institution, and will ruin you. I read negative reviews of the school prior to matriculation and eased my concerns by writing them off to a bitter few who just “had a bad experience” or weren’t cut out to be film students. I wish I had engaged my skepticism. This place is governed by some of the most incompetent people you will meet; it’s truly astounding. Your faculty will be disappointing, save for an isolated few. But, it’s the pervasive attitude of the school that will ultimately bring you down. The blatant narcissism and dismissal of knowledge will be crippling to your college experience. I do not have words strong enough to say: DON’T GO.

Comment by Canvas Prints UK on 5/22/08 at 6:53 am

Great article, however i do not agree with first comment at all, it depends on a person. You can study in the best school and if you do not feel it , and if it is not your passion nobody can teach you anything. I think some of the best in business have never visit specific school, but it is given by nature.

Comment by Canvas Prints on 9/05/08 at 4:32 pm

I think downtown Manhattan is probably the best location in the world.

Comment by Print on Canvas on 11/26/08 at 7:19 am

That is an additional apportunity for those who know they can do the same and even better. No doubts much depends on the education you get on the teachers who teach you but if you are really good at acting or making movies if you can feel and live that, another life you are the right person doing the right thing.

Comment by Acting Program on 12/08/08 at 12:09 am

Nice post! I entirely agree with the second comment.

Thanks for sharing here.

Comment by perfume on 9/27/09 at 2:20 pm

The step taken to educate the film students is really great and a very positive style to create a better and future talent.On the other hand it’s also a golden opportunity for the students to get into experimental stuffs and learn as much as they can.

Comment by The Canvas Print Studio on 12/31/09 at 5:49 am

The quality of education depend on the people not an institution. Your experiences may not be the same if you studied at a different time and also with different students.

Comment by canvas prints on 2/11/10 at 7:37 am

good post. think we should listen to the first comment. seems quite passionate about it.

Comment by Tolga on 2/13/10 at 4:58 pm

Nice post! Tolga

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Comment by Canvas Prints on 7/07/10 at 6:15 am

Great post! I have visited New York and yes it is a great place to study film!

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