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Laura Brown (’22) on her thesis story, the web comic ‘Fallen’
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2 years, 1 month ago
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by Ben
We got a chance to sit down with Laura Brown (’22) during a very busy time. As her last summer term approaches, she’s working on her thesis story! Laura told us […]
Put some great books under the tree, care of Anna Eveslage and Alex Beguez!
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3 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
Anna Eveslage (’15) and Alexandra Beguez (’16) have new books ready for the holiday season. Eating Alone Anna Eveslage (faculty, MFA Visual Narrative; MFA 2015 Visual Narrative) Paperback, $40 “This collection […]
The Story Behind the Story | Jellie Vayas presents ‘When Thavma Came for Nyx’
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4 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
Nyx Ripley-Rowan has a few bones to pick with the universe. It seems to be throwing punches left and right, leaving Nyx to always be on guard (except around her […]
AND THEN . . . 2019 is here and it has something special for all story lovers!
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4 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
Get your FREE tickets to the reception on July 19th here. Please join us to celebrate the projects from the MFA Visual Narrative’s 5th graduating class in this year’s thesis […]
WATCH: MFA Visual Narrative according to Anelisa Garfunkel (Class of 2016)
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5 years, 2 months ago
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by Ben
Anelisa Garfunkel (Class of 2016) talks about her time as a student at MFA Visual Narrative. MFA Visual Narrative according to Anelisa Garfunkel (Class of 2016) from MFA Visual Narrative […]
Join us for our Continuing Education Info Session on January 8th, 2018!
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6 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
Let us know you’ll join us What is visual narrative? What is a Risograph? How do words manipulate images and vice versa? How do you self-publish comics, zines, photo and […]
2017 Thesis Presentations: Michelle Nahmad’s ‘Bruja’
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6 years, 5 months ago
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by Ben
We are extremely proud to present the Third Annual MFA Visual Narrative Thesis Exhibition, “And Then. . .” These driven, hardworking students have devised exciting and wildly diverse bodies of […]
Why MFAVN? Eight alumni tell us in our new video, ‘What’s Your Story?’
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6 years, 5 months ago
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by Ben
Our video ‘What’s Your Story?’ explores how 8 alumni found their unique voice, professional community & advanced their skills in STORY. MFA Visual Narrative at the School of Visual Arts […]
Building Interactive Worlds Across Media with Matthew Weise
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6 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
Interactivity has become a large part of the storyteller’s toolbox. Whether through immersive virtual worlds, video games, non-digital board games or participatory theater, storytellers need to know how the settings, […]
Bruja, by Michelle Nahmad
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6 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
Michelle’s Artist Talk, July 18th, 6pm at 209 E. 23rd St Come to the closing reception on July 21st, same time and place! Bruja is the thesis story by Michelle […]
Anelisa Garfunkel presents ‘A Conjuring in the Gyre’
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7 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
A Conjuring In The Gyre is a futuristic folktale about Lehlia, a young outlier who lives on an isolated island in the middle of a depleted Pacific Ocean. Her people […]
Setting up the 2016 thesis show, ‘And Then…’
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7 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
2016’s And Then… show was an excellent example of immersive storytelling. Each graduating student has been charged with showing their story in a way that engages the audience. You’ll have […]
Class of 2016 thesis peek: Anelisa Garfunkel’s ‘A Conjuring in the Gyre’
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7 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
Here’s a preview of Anelisa Garfunkel’s, A Conjuring in the Gyre. The book will be on display at the 2016 thesis show, And Then… A CONJURING IN THE GYRE Medium: […]
MFAVN’s Christina Ebert does art chores on the book, ‘Don’t Play With Your Food: Fufu’s Bistro’
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7 years, 10 months ago
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by Ben
MFAVN student Christina Ebert worked on a book titled ‘Don’t Play With Your Food: Fufu’s Bistro’ and it won a Purple Dragonfly Award for Best Book Trailer! Congratulations Christina (www.christinamattison.com) […]
Learn the business of kids books from Leonard Marcus
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8 years, 3 months ago
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by Ben
REGISTER HERE We’re proud to offer a class on the booming business of kids books, taught by a master of the industry, Leonard Marcus! Leonard is the writer of books […]
Attention SVA Seniors and Alumni! Get your portfolio reviewed by Nathan Fox!
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8 years, 3 months ago
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by Ben
Hello SVA seniors and alumni! If you are a visual storyteller working in design, photography, film, animation, illustration, or multimedia interested in an getting your MFA, developing your own original […]
Take the class, RISO Printing: An Introduction, and make that ‘zine!
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8 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
REGISTER HERE We’re happy to announce a new season of RISO Printing: An Introduction! This year’s class has done some amazing work and we hope you’ll join us for the […]
MFAVN alum Alison Paul’s new book, The Plan, gets RAVES
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8 years, 5 months ago
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by Ben
We’re always proud of our students when they go on to great things! Our recent graduate, Alison Paul, just released a new book titled The Plan and the critics are […]
Nathan Fox talks about MFAVN with Tylyer Q Tucker at SPX 2015!
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8 years, 6 months ago
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by Ben
Nathan Fox, MFAVN Chair, got to talk to Tyler Q Tucker at SPX 2015 where he opens up about his training, his career and his MFA program! He stresses being honest […]
MFAVN talks to Ryan Weber about his class, InFORMed by Story
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8 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
We got a chance to sit down and talk to Ryan Weber, School of Visual Arts alum and faculty. His new class, InFORMed by Story is a fascinating exploration of […]
Looking back on the class of 2015’s thesis show, “And Then”
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8 years, 8 months ago
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by Ben
Have you ever had a show of your work? Seeing your efforts on the wall, or on the pedestal, or behind the glass can be delightful, but getting to that […]