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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Program

Our vision

Curriculum →

Mission →

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Who we celebrate

Faculty →

Chair →

Staff →

Students →

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Recent Work →

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a view of the outside of the SVA theatre

What's Beyond the Forum?

What's Beyond the Forum?

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photos by Todd Carroll

Date

By Todd Carroll

Last night at the SVA Theatre, the School of Visual Arts' MFA Design Department showcased the Class of 2024's Ventures, attended by a full house of family, friends, colleagues, and design professionals. The event was a vibrant celebration of innovation, humor, and professional rigor, as each student presented projects that represented a culmination of their academic and entrepreneurial journeys. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as the presenters shared their vision and research, demonstrating how their ventures would positively impact society.
The presentations varied widely, featuring everything from technological innovations to sustainable solutions, each addressing real-world challenges with creativity and practicality. The audience's response was overwhelmingly positive, with laughter and applause punctuating the insightful presentations.
Industry professionals in attendance praised the maturity and foresight of the ventures, noting the students' readiness to bring their ideas to market and make meaningful societal contributions. These MFA students are poised to become pioneers of change, their designs a marriage of passion and intellect, skill, and taste, driven by an indomitable entrepreneurial spirit.
You can see the recording of Beyond Now, Venture Forum 2024 here

a view of the outside of the SVA theatre



a view from inside the SVA Theatre



two people at a podium presenting



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre



a student at a podium presenting a project in a Theatre

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