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July 7 - 25, 2008 Program Overview
School of Visual Arts (SVA) Culture, Graphic Design and Fine Arts in New York Summer Program is designed for international college (university) students who want to learn more about fine arts or graphic design and experience American culture by living and studying in New York City. Geared toward students with an intermediate level of English proficiency or higher, the program offers participants the opportunity to improve their language skills with an English as a Second Language (ESL) course. Studio courses are taught by SVA faculty members, who are also working professionals.
On evenings and weekends, students will be able to take part in a range of organized activities, including guided tours to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway musicals and plays, movie nights and walking tours of NYC.
Students may choose one studio course offered in this program, and will be awarded 2 studio credits for successful completion of the course.
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Summer 2008: July 7 - July 25
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| | | | $1800 (includes weekend and evening activities program fees) |
| | | | $1050 (optional; double room accommodations in the George Washington Residence) |
| | | | $300 (optional; includes 2 meals daily) |
| | | | All students living in SVA housing must have their own health insurance. |
| | | | Students are responsible for their own supplies.
A supply list will be provided prior to the start of the course. |
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COURSE ONE
ESD-0092-A
Graphic Design, Cartooning, Illustration and
Advertising with ESL
COURSE TWO
ESD-0092-B
Fine Arts-Painting and Drawing with ESL
COURSE THREE
GDD-1192-A
Studio Arts - Design
COURSE FOUR
FID-1192-A
Studio Arts - Fine Arts
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Application Information
To apply click on link to download:
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Students applying from overseas must submit all application materials by Friday, April 25, 2008. Students will be accepted based on the qualifications presented in their applications. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis and accepted students will be registered in order of their acceptance. Space is limited to 14 in each course. Applicants already residing in the U.S. may apply after April 25, but are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to secure a space in the program. The Office of Programs for International Students will confirm acceptance and registration. All accepted students are required to obtain an F-1 student visa to enter the U.S. or transfer a valid I-20 from another institution to participate in the program.* | | | | | | Declaration of Finances (DOF) form and Verification of Finances (VOF) (Click here for more information). |
| | | Demonstration of English proficiency.
For Graphic Design or Fine Arts w/ESL:
minimum score of 61 on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) or 173 on the TOEFL CBT, minimum score of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent.
For Studio Arts: minimum score of 79 on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) or 213 on the TOEFL CBT, minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent.
**Applicants who are native speakers or who have graduated from a school (secondary school level or higher) where the primary language of instruction is English are not required to submit English proficiency test scores. |
| | | Undergraduate college (university) transcripts showing a minimum of one semester completed, or copy of current undergraduate course schedule if enrolled for less than two semesters. |
| | | Tuition Deposit Payment form. $400 tuition deposit required by April 25, 2008. Registered students must pay the balance (remainder of fees for tuition, fees for housing and meal plan if desired) in full no later than June 6, 2008. |
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Refund Policy
Refunds are available if a written request to officially withdraw is submitted to the Office of Programs for International Students. Failure to complete a course does not constitute an official withdrawal, nor does notifying an instructor, nor does lack of attendance. In case of withdrawl, tuition paid in addition to the deposit will be refunded in full (100%). Deposit refunds will be issued according to the following schedule: - Before May 30 - 100% of deposit
- Before June 13 - 50% of deposit
There will be no deposit refunds for withdrawls after June 13, 2008. For further information, please contact the Office of Programs for International Students at opis@sva.edu or 212.592.2238.
* This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.
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