Applications are now available for SVA’s innovative professional immersion programs in design thinking, providing opportunities for artists, writers and designers to explore new areas of social and technological practice. A unique combination of creative and professional resources provides a rich environment for growth and opportunity. Affordable housing is available, as are opportunities to present work to the public.
IMPACT! Design for Social Change: July 9–August 17
, 6 undergraduate credits; 6,000 USD
To remain competitive, corporations are looking for innovation and impact in the area of social change as it relates to their business. The non-profit world is seeking new ways to support their constituencies through design strategy. This six-week summer intensive will introduce participants to the growing field of design for social advocacy. The program will instill in participants the confidence, self-motivation and collaborative spirit, which will be needed as they continue on to work as design activists. Faculty and lecturers have included Michael Blakeney, Chad Boettcher, Milton Glaser, Steven Heller, Martin Kace, Bob McKinnon, Michelle Mullineaux, Andréa Pellegrino and Mark Randall.
The Sound of Design: Music and Audio for Designers: June 11–22
, 2 undergraduate credits;
2,000 USD
SVA is pleased to announce its first sound design program for graphic, motion and interactive designers. Now that design is integrated with motion, time and space, it is more essential than ever before for designers to know how to create or where to access all types of sound—from music to sound effects to iconic beats—to bring their designs to life with as much skill and creativity as typography and layout. This program will introduce students to the tools and skills necessary to excel in this changing creative landscape. Faculty and guest lecturers will include John Carlin (co-founder, Funny Garbage, the Red Hot Organization,) Béco Dranoff, Paul Heck, Andres Levin and Steven Heller.
Design Writing Summer Intensive: June 18–29,
2 undergraduate credits, 2,000 USD
As publishing outlets proliferate and design’s social and environmental implications become more profound, it is more important than ever to write about design engagingly and intelligently. SVA’s MFA program in Design Criticism is pleased to announce a design writing summer intensive aimed at those who would like to refine their skills as thinkers, researchers and storytellers. For practicing designers, this is a chance to examine the profession and its impact through projects, articles and blog posts. For journalists and writers, this program offers methods and insights for understanding and writing compellingly about images, objects and spaces. Faculty and lecturers include: Steven Heller, Alice Twemlow, Julie Lasky, Adam Harrison Levy, Geoff Manaugh, Paul Lukas and Mimi Zeiger.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of April 1, 2012. Early application is highly recommended.
For an application or further information regarding SVA’s Summer Residency Program contact:
Keren Moscovitch
Division of Continuing Education
School of Visual Arts
Tel: 212.592.2188
[email protected]
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