Overview

Our Photography and Video curriculum at School of Visual Arts ensures that students can decipher and critique how still and moving images have operated for the last two centuries, how they function today, and how they will work in the years to come.

That knowledge, paired with rigorous technical training utilizing our undergraduate facilities and equipment hub, prepares students to make original work with meaning and purpose.

Features

From the first day of classes, students will be connected to our network of professionals—their teachers and mentors—including active photographers, video artists, art dealers, critics, curators, publishers, and photo editors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Photography

Writing and Literature

Photography on Assignment

Digital Photography

Video

Picture Symposium

Studio

Critique

Visual Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

SVA reviews applicants for admission on a rolling basis and for as long as space is available in our programs.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application online

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Statement Of Intent

Portfolio requirements for SVA vary based on your major of interest. Find more information about individual requirements and tips below.

Official transcripts are required if you have earned less than 24 college credits, including coursework in humanities and sciences.

International Applicants who have academic documents from institutions outside of the U.S. are required to provide original, attested or certified true copies of academic records for all institutions attended beginning with the first year of secondary school or high school.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

53400 USD / year

≈ 53400 USD / year
Out-of-State

53400 USD / year

≈ 53400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53400 USD / year

≈ 53400 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Photography and Video.

Available Scholarships

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Scholarships Information

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