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The MFAVN One-Stop (Holiday) Shop
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1 year, 4 months ago
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by Ben
Looking for a last minute gift? Check out these comics, photography books, ornaments and more — all created by our students, alumni, and faculty! Rubber Bones Rash Guards (Maria Schweitzer […]
Students got to learn about story from the best! TWO DAYS with Pixar…
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5 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
One of the benefits of being part of a school like SVA is that you get access to extraordinary people and unique professional practice opportunities with industry leaders. Derek Thompson […]
Interview with Jenny Goldstick, co-creator of the Story Of/ workshop
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5 years, 5 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 […]
What a show! Thanks for coming to our annual thesis reception for ‘And Then…’
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5 years, 8 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 […]
Journey to ‘And Then…’ 2018
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5 years, 9 months ago
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by Ben
It’s been one hell of a trip, but the annual thesis show for MFA Visual Narrative’s Class of 2018 is here! Let’s check out some moments that really capture the […]
WATCH: Analog to Digital: Dynamic Transformations explores the histories of our characters
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6 years, 27 days ago
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by Ben
Matt Rota had his students study the history of their characters and give them life. The Class of 2018 made some beautiful shorts with this assignment!
2017 Thesis Presentations: Rosa Chang’s ‘The Weeping Trees’
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6 years, 5 months ago
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by Ben
THE WEEPING TREES: An illustrated picture book featuring recycled fabrics, found objects, and mixed-media collage The Weeping Trees originally belonged to Mrs. Green, a stout, old flower shop owner. One […]
Welcome to our new students! Profile of John Baker
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7 years, 10 months ago
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by Ben
We’re welcoming our incoming class, the Class of 2018! We’re so fortunate to be working with such a group of talented storytellers. Next up is John Baker, whose work is eye-catching. […]
Sponsored content isn’t just for big biz anymore
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7 years, 11 months ago
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by Ben
Here in MFAVN-Land we like to keep an eye on the latest in promotional trends. Sponsored content is a huge business. $30bn huge. What is sponsored content? As banner ads […]
Anelisa Garfunkel’s ‘Melt’ made it into Boston International Film Festival
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8 years, 1 month ago
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by Ben
We’re so proud of our student, Anelisa Garfunkel! Her film ‘Melt’ has been accepted into the Boston International Film Festival. Melt is a fantastic film that shows an incredible sense […]
MFAVN Podcast: Ben Zackheim talks to Alison Paul and Nathan Fox
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8 years, 3 months ago
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by Ben
Ben Zackheim of MFAVN had a chance to sit down with Alison Paul (MFAVN alum) and Nathan Fox (MFAVN Chair) to discuss her experience at the School of Visual Arts, […]
Join us for the Visual Narrative Continuing Ed Info Session!
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8 years, 4 months ago
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by Ben
Great visual storytellers come from all walks of life, professions and art forms. They are the unique few who function as both author and artist—generating original, creator-owned content that can […]
Join Nathan Fox at our next Info Session
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8 years, 6 months ago
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by Ben
Come one, come all! We’re running an Info Session for the 2016 registration period. Info Sessions are designed to give you a deep look at what MFAVN is all about. […]
We have one second to get your attention.
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8 years, 6 months ago
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by Ben
As storytellers, one of our ongoing tasks is to stay aware of what our audiences are up to. Apparently, a lot of us multitask between 2+ screens so it can […]
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news in visual storytelling
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8 years, 6 months ago
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by Ben
Subscribe to our newsletter if you’re a visual artist with the spirit of a storyteller!
SPX 2015 is MFAVN-heavy!
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8 years, 7 months ago
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by Ben
Be sure to swing by SPX 2105 Table F2 and say hi to Feifei Ruan, Jenny Goldstick, Ryan Weber, Craig Coss, Alexandra Beguez and Masami Kiyono! They’ll have their latest projects on hand and we […]