MPS in Fashion Photography

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 two letters of recommendation from instructors or practicing professionals.

Applicants must upload a portfolio of 20 images to the Graduate Admissions SlideRoom account. To create an account and for further instructions, visit the SlideRoom Portal. Please format images as follows, and note the year the image was taken. 8-bit, RGB, Adobe RGB 3000 pixels on the longest side 72dpi Saved as JPEG file Label files as follows: lastname firstname imagenumber (0-20).jpg (Ex. Smith Jane 04.jpg) Please do not submit slides that feature multiple images, project plans, statements or mood boards. Only submit images in which you were the photographer - please do not submit works in which you were a team member but not the photographer. Images should reflect your interest in fashion- either as a work of art, a commodity or as a cultural symbol.

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).

IELTS/TOEFL /PTE/Duolingo

The essay is an inherent part of a successful application and should demonstrate a clarity and depth of thought, as well as an informed point of view. Applicants are required to submit a succinct essay (500 words) on their work and its defining characteristics and relevance that includes an analysis of the current status of fashion photography and how their work relates to or refutes it.