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Portfolio Requirements

All applicants must create a visual documentation of a subject. Using a visual vocabulary-- video, photographs, or mixed-media, along with a written description--a screenplay, a short story, or a summary, create a body of work that fully creates a narrative and explores a subject.Applicants may submit:

Video
DVD (region 1 only) or Mini DV format. Work must not exceed ten minutes in length.

OR

Still Imagery
10-20 images on CD (jpeg format for the Macintosh platform). Please also include an image list and printouts of the images as well.

Files must be labeled as follows: First initial, last name, project title (or number) of image, e.g., jdoe-project.jpg.

Digital images must be 1500 pixels in width or height at 72 dpi.

The images should express the concepts of a central theme. A brief written commentary may accompany the images. No PowerPoint or other type of presentation format or online portfolio will be accepted.

 

 

 

 

All Graduate applicants to the Fall 2010 semester are required to complete the online application form and submit the nonrefundable $80 application fee using a credit card. The online application is available at the following link:

https://www.applyweb.com/apply/svag/

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. Additionally, SVA requires the following:

• Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
• Transcripts from foreign institutions must be officially translated into English and U.S. grading equivalencies.
• Three letters of recommendation from instructors or practicing professionals. Letters should be written on school or company letterhead and returned to the applicant in a sealed envelope with the recommender's signature across the seal. (Note: SVA does not provide applicants with letter of recommendation forms.)
• Statement of purpose (250-500 words) describing the applicant's reason for pursuing graduate study.
• Resume
• Proof of English Proficiency (required of applicants whose primary language is not English)
• Nonimmigrant alien applicants are required to submit documentation of sufficient financial resources to attend SVA.
• Portfolio—Please see Portfolio Requirements at right.

The MPS Live Action Short Film Program may request an interview with selected applicants.

All required application materials must be received together in one package by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Applicants who need confirmation of the receipt of materials should mail documents by a trackable means.