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INFO SESSION: Join us on November 5th and ask us anything about our storytelling MFA!
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3 years, 5 months ago
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by Ben
Hear about our low-residency visual storytelling MFA from Chair Nathan Fox, along with students, alums and guests. Get your questions ready! When words and images come together, they can create […]
WATCH: Nathan Fox explains our deadlines for the coming Summer 2020 term
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4 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
Nathan Fox (Program Chair) tells us about the key dates and processes you need to know before applying for Summer 2020. Get that application in before the deadline to qualify […]
WATCH: One-Minute Mood (short films)
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4 years, 6 months ago
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by Ben
One-Minute Mood (short films) Black, White and One Color | Taught by Nathan Fox and Anna Eveslage with work by the Class of 2021. In this project, students were challenged […]
The Story Behind the Story | Abigael Puritz’s ‘Adri’
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4 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
In the near-distant future, the once-natural laws of human biology and planetary ecology no longer apply to those in the upper class, who find themselves isolated from the catastrophic effects […]
The Story Behind the Story | Christine Alicia Di Pasquale presents ‘Obsolete No More’
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4 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
“Obsolete No More: Cursive Makes a Comeback” is an animated interactive website about a mature woman coming into her own power as she fights back against the patriarchal systems […]
Digital Short Story 2019 spotlight: Luz Rodriguez Dager’s ‘Nora’
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4 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
A little girl finds an antique necklace in the house where she and her mother recently moved. Inside the necklace lives the ghost of a young woman killed years ago. […]
Digital Short Story 2019 spotlight: “The Journals of T.I.M.E.” by Dan Streety
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4 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
Tom Masterson avoided anything to do with his family heritage because his family had nothing to do with him. Until a mysterious package arrives on his doorstep with his full […]
Andrew Taylor’s “With Mary Gone”
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4 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
“With Mary Gone” is a true story about my family’s struggle to feel at home while dealing with the ever-present threat of a violent and unpredictable neighbor. Andrew is a […]
Join us for our Continuing Education Visual Narrative Information Session TONIGHT
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4 years, 10 months ago
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by Ben
What is visual narrative? What is a Risograph? How does children’s book publishing work? How do you self-publish comic, zines, photo and artist’s books? What do you need to begin […]
Open to everyone! Risograph and storytelling classes begin this June.
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4 years, 11 months ago
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by Ben
If you’re interested in trying your hand at Risograph publishing, our RisoLAB has a special line-up of Continuing Education courses this spring. Riso intro, mini-comics and more. We’re also offering […]
Susanne Reece tells us about her work and storytelling life at MFA Visual Narrative
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5 years, 1 month ago
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by Ben
Susanne Reece (Class of 2020) sat down to tell us about her process, her challenges and her perspective on storytelling. If you want to get a good sense of what […]
WATCH: Story First | Summertime at MFA Visual Narrative
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5 years, 1 month ago
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by Ben
Apply now Chair Statement Nathan Fox, Chair, MFA Visual Narrative: The Visual Narrative MFA at SVA responds to the needs of today’s evolving creative markets by merging the artist and […]
Grab a cuppa and join Dan Streety (Class of 2020) as he talks about MFA Visual Narrative
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5 years, 2 months ago
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by Ben
Dan’s awesome studio and inspiring take on why he wants to tell stories for the rest of his life are on view in this short video. We all have […]
WATCH: Nathan Fox, faculty, students and alumni tell you what we’re all about. #StoryFirst
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5 years, 3 months ago
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by Ben
If you like what you see, we want to see your work. Applications are open to begin Summer 2019! Be a part of the Class of 2021! When you put “Story […]
Interview with Jenny Goldstick, co-creator of the Story Of/ workshop
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5 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
We got a chance to ask Jenny Goldstick some questions about the workshop she’s running with MFA Visual Narrative Chair, Nathan Fox. The Story Of/ workshop is the perfect playground […]
CONTINUING ED: RISO Printing: Zines and Small Publishing
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5 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
The past few years have seen an explosion of zines and small publishing among artists, designers and photographers. Even the most digitally based creative professionals are embracing the zine as […]
And Then… 2018 is over but you can still get a peek at the show here
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5 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
And Then… 2018 is a thing of the past but thanks to Tom Sobolik we have some detail shots of the show. The students put an amazing amount of work into […]
What a show! Thanks for coming to our annual thesis reception for ‘And Then…’
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5 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
We had a wonderful time with you at the ‘And Then…’ thesis show. 2018’s class was packed with talented storytellers who will now go off to the wide world and […]
PICS: The Digital Short Story 2018 opening reception was a blast!
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5 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
Thanks to everyone who came out to the reception for the 2018 Digital Short Story show. We were delighted with the crowd and the crowd was delighted by the stories. […]
Emily Hughston Hoffman’s ‘Dosed’
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5 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
Summary of Dosed Luna is an artist plagued by insecurity. She wants to be happy but can’t get past her self-doubt. Her boyfriend Dane suggests that they go to a […]
Join us at the 2018 Digital Short Story Reception on June 8th
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5 years, 10 months ago
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by Ben
Join us on Friday, June 8 from 6-8 PM at SVA Flatiron Project Space 133/141 West 21st street, NY for the (always amazing)… 2018 Digital Short Story Reception We’re proud to […]
2017 Thesis Presentations: Thomas Slattery’s ‘Aura’
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6 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
What drives the human need to seek comfort from others? Can we escape the suffering that comes with love? Can technology save us from our destructive desires? Dr. Theo Aphasian […]
WATCH: MFA Visual Narrative Info Session with Nathan Fox, faculty and students
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6 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
From our Chair, Nathan Fox: Many thanks to all who attended and tuned in online. It was a great evening and a pleasure meeting and speaking with everyone about their […]
2017 Thesis Presentations: Michelle Nahmad’s ‘Bruja’
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6 years, 4 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 […]
Watch our Info Session on Facebook 11/11 at 4pm ET
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6 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
Can’t join us at our Info Session on 11/11? Then participate with Facebook Live! Just drop in at 4pm ET on Saturday 11/11, watch the presentations and ask us anything! […]
Why MFAVN? Eight alumni tell us in our new video, ‘What’s Your Story?’
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6 years, 4 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 […]