MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay

For International Student Only: The School of Visual Arts strongly recommends that international academic records be evaluated by one of the following approved external evaluation agencies 1.SpanTran: Course-by-course evaluations for college transcripts. 2.Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE): Course-by-course evaluations for college transcripts. 3.World Education Services (WES): Course-by-course evaluations for college transcripts.

Bachelor's Certificate

Applicants must submit official transcripts from each college or university they’ve attended. In order to be considered official, transcripts must come directly from the institution(s).

Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation from instructors or practicing professionals.

Applicants must upload their portfolio to the Graduate Admissions SlideRoom account. To create an account and for further instructions, visit the SlideRoom Portal. Slideroom will allow you to create an inventory of works with the following information for each title, date, medium, dimensions or running time, and optional notes. The portfolio requirements for SlideRoom are: 15 -20 still images in JPEG format. Do not submit more than 2 images per file.

Applicants must submit a résumé, which should include professional experience as well as related activities such as research, awards and exhibitions.

Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (250-500 words) describing their reason for pursuing graduate study. Applicants should indicate their anticipated area of study (animation, motion graphics, experimental art or multidisciplinary study).

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Applicants are also required to submit a typed writing sample between 500 and 1,000 words long. The essay should discuss a piece of art, film, play, book, etc. that has left an indelible mark on your creative process.