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

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

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

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4th Base

4th Base

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Project Description

Project Description

How was sex ed for you? Do you think teens have it easier now than you did? What’s your story? 4th Base is redefining and improving sex education by providing an unbiased and trustworthy platform for young adults to read and share stories about sex and sexuality. At 4th Base we are facilitating a peer-to-peer conversation about sexuality that is reflective of the age we live in.

The image is a grid of twelve panels, each depicting a different scenario or character interaction. The characters are drawn in a cartoonish style with exaggerated features and expressions. The panels showcase a range of situations and interactions, including: a person lying on a bed, a woman explaining a medical condition, a man in a denial state, a woman revealing a makeup mistake, a man confessing to a lie, a woman reading a book, a man in a bedroom, a woman expressing admiration, an older man explaining technology, and a woman in Alice in Wonderland attire. Each panel is labeled with a text caption beneath it.The image displays a website page titled "SEX STORIES FROM 1ST TO 4TH BASE." The page is divided into four sections, each with a distinct illustration and text. The top left section is titled "THE FIRST TIME" and features a cartoon of a woman with a bandaged arm holding a plate. The top right section is titled "CONFESSIONS" and shows a cartoon of a blonde woman in a red vest with a medal. The bottom left section is titled "NICE TO KNOW" and includes a cartoon of two people smiling. The bottom right section is titled "OMG WTF" and depicts two people with their arms raised in a gesture of surprise or shock.The image shows a website page titled “THE FIRST TIME” with two distinct sections. On the left, there’s a cartoon illustration of a person lying on a bed with a blue sheet and a red blanket, accompanied by text that reads, “WE WERE IN HIS BEDROOM, AND MAKING OUT AFTER SCHOOL.” Below this text, a short story is written: “I was 16 and had been together with my boyfriend for 3 months. I had never before done anything sexual with other boys, only kissing and making out during playing games like ‘sucking’ or ‘fondling.’ I asked him to leave me alone and he stormed out of my room. ‘I was seventeen, I’m my parents’ first kiss before I turned 18,’ I said to him. ‘I’m so glad that I’m the first person I ever had sex with.’ I asked him not to do it again. He stormed out of my room. ‘I was seventeen, I’m my parents’ first kiss before I turned 18,’ I said to him. ‘I’m so glad that I’m the first person I ever had sex with.’” On the right, a cartoon shows a woman in a red shirt with a bandage on her arm, with text that says, “SHE FORCED ME TO STAY FOR THE MOST AWKWARD BREAKFAST OF MY LIFE.” Below this text, a short story is written: “During my very first time, his grandmother walked in while we’re in a compromising position.”Three smartphones display the website 4thbase.org. The leftmost phone shows a menu with “4thbase” and “MENU” options. The center phone displays a profile page with “31 posts,” “87 followers,” and “203 following,” including a cartoon image of a man in a red shirt holding a bandage. The rightmost phone shows a comic strip titled “DUDE YOU JUST FELL ASLEEP,” featuring a man lying in bed. The website’s URL, www.4thbase.org, is displayed at the bottom of each phone.A woman with long brown hair and light skin is wearing a black blazer over a dark top. She is facing forward and looking directly at the camera with a slight smile. The background is a plain off-white or light beige color.

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310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu