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

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Nagsha

Nagsha

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Project Description

Project Description

Middle Eastern Cultural Communication & Design Nagsha focuses on cultural communication between the United States and countries in the Middle East.Based on a series of workshops, this initiative combines traditional crafts with contemporary design. Through teaching these crafts, Nagsha aims to create new products while connecting individuals in these markets.

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The image displays a grid of twelve icons, each labeled with a category name and a short description. The categories include “Clay & Pottery,” “Mosaic & Tile Design,” “Wood Working,” “Hand Painting,” “Weaving & Embroidery,” “Lettering & Calligraphy,” “Metal Work,” “Glass Work,” and “Jewelry.” The icons are simple line drawings in black against a light beige background, with gold text providing the labels.A collage of six images showcases various design elements and textures. The top row features clay pots, a white geometric pattern, and a red patterned wall with metal work. The bottom row displays a black and white abstract design, a striped cushion, and a wooden door with an arched frame. Each image is labeled with text: “LETTERING SCULPTURE”, “WEAVING & EMBROIDERY”, and “WOOD WORKING”.A silver Apple iMac computer displays a webpage titled "nagha'a." The page features a dark header with the title, a navigation bar with links for upcoming events, workshops, products, people, and sponsors, and a signup form for Palestinian embroidery and calligraphy/type. The central content area includes a green banner with a hand holding a coin and a logo for "designcraft workshops," and a text description about cultural communication between the U.S. and Middle Eastern countries. The webpage uses a red and white color scheme with decorative patterns.The image is a diptych showing a woman and a man engaged in calligraphy. The woman, on the left, is seated at a table with a light-colored surface, holding a white sheet of paper with black calligraphy and holding a pen in her right hand. She is wearing a dark-colored jacket or cardigan. The man, on the right, is seated at a table with a light-colored surface, wearing a maroon t-shirt and glasses. He is holding a brush in his right hand and appears to be writing on a white sheet of paper with a brush in his left hand. The table contains various art supplies, including a cup, a pen holder, and a notebook or pad of paper. The background is blurred but shows other furniture, suggesting a workshop or studio setting.A woman with long, dark brown hair and brown eyes looks directly at the camera. She has a neutral expression and is wearing a light blue top against a plain, light gray background.

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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