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.

Program

Our vision

Curriculum →

Mission →

Community

Who we celebrate

Faculty →

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Work

We strive for

Recent Work →

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Rubbish

Rubbish

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Winter Sun

Project Description

Project Description

Rubbish is a program that teaches kids to express themselves by re-purposing the materials around them to participate in arts and recreational activities. Rubbish encourages teacher-student collaboration to engage students with activities that challenge their spontaneous construction- based thinking. Play and experimentation take the lead in the curriculum, so that kids allow themselves to test their theories and try again. There are no wrong ways of problem solving, only more efficient ways.

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A square block of painted wood with blue, green, and yellow paint is decorated with blue tissue paper on top and white sticks protruding from its sides. The block rests on cardboard atop a wooden surface, with a paint palette visible to the right. A wooden fence and part of a tripod are in the background.The image shows the word "Rubbish" written in large, bold, black letters against a white background. The letters are stylized and composed of smaller geometric shapes in red, yellow, blue, and black colors. The design is abstract and does not form any recognizable words or phrases.The image shows a yellow background with text and graphic elements related to “One Week Workshop” and “Activity Guide”. The “One Week Workshop” section includes “4th & 5th Grade,” “Materials,” “cardboard boxes,” “old toys,” “sneakers,” “crayons,” and “oops paints.” The “Activity Guide” section lists “5 Planned activities,” “What is Rubbish?”, “Create Workshop Games,” and “How to Run a workshop.” The graphic uses bold black and orange text and includes rectangular shapes with colored borders to organize the information.Three cardboard robots stand on brightly colored children's chairs: a red chair on the left, a green chair in the center, and a red chair on the right. Each robot is constructed from cardboard boxes and features simple facial expressions and shapes. The chairs are placed on a tiled floor, with other chairs and a table visible in the background.Two young girls stand side by side in a playroom. The girl on the left wears a white t-shirt and holds a red cardboard box with a face drawn on it. The girl on the right wears a black shirt and plaid skirt and holds a white cardboard box with a face drawn on it. A third child is visible in the background, partially obscured. Playroom toys and furniture are visible in the background.A young boy with dark curly hair, wearing a white t-shirt, is painting a white rectangular block with black, red, and blue paint. He holds a red-handled paintbrush in his right hand and applies the paint to the block. The block rests on a white surface. In the background, a pink towel hangs on a hook, and a white wall displays a blue sign with the word “IMPORTANT” visible.Three individuals are in a gymnasium with light brown wooden flooring. Two are positioned inside a large cardboard structure resembling a house or building frame. One person stands inside the structure, holding onto the frame, while another stands on the frame’s base. A third person stands to the left of the structure, observing. The gymnasium has large windows and exercise equipment visible in the background.A young boy with dark hair is seated at a table covered in cardboard, working on a craft project. He is wearing a dark blue jacket over a cream-colored shirt with the letters “MA RESC” visible. His right hand holds a red triangular piece of cardboard, and his left hand holds a glue stick. Several small containers of colorful glue are on the table near him. The table surface is scattered with cardboard pieces. A silver pen lies on the table near the right edge. The background shows a hardwood floor, a portion of a couch, and a doorway.Five young girls are kneeling on a light brown wooden floor, arranging rectangular pieces of cardboard in a grid pattern. One girl in a white shirt kneels beside them, while three others wear black shirts. A fourth girl in a black shirt kneels to the right. A white board and a chair are visible in the background.A child wearing a light-colored shirt with blue lettering is painting a pair of blue-gray patterned shoes on a light brown table. The child is using a paintbrush in their right hand and holding a piece of blue-green paint in their left hand. A white bowl containing colorful items sits on the table near the child, along with several small containers of paint and crayons. A plastic bag with colorful items is also on the table. The table is positioned near a window with white trim and wooden chairs are visible in the background.Two children are working on a craft project at a table covered in brown paper. The child on the left is using a paintbrush to apply green paint to a white cardboard box. The child on the right is using a paintbrush to paint a yellow smiley face on the box. Various craft supplies, including jars, paint tubes, and small containers, are scattered on the table. The background includes a kitchen counter with cabinets and a refrigerator.Four girls are seated on chairs in a classroom, each holding a piece of cardboard in front of their faces. The girl on the far left wears a dark blue shirt and dark pants. The girl next to her wears a black shirt and dark pants. The third girl wears a light blue shirt and glasses. The girl on the far right wears a white shirt and khaki pants. All four girls are smiling and making peace signs with their hands. The classroom has wooden floors and tables with chairs. A window with wooden trim is visible in the background, along with a black plastic crate and some other items on the windowsill.A group of approximately 20 people stands in a room with wooden flooring and large windows. The group is arranged in two rows, with some individuals standing in the back row and others in the front row. Many are making hand gestures, including peace signs and heart shapes. The group is dressed in a mix of casual and slightly more formal attire, with some wearing shirts and pants and others in t-shirts and shorts. The room has large windows that let in natural light, and a whiteboard is visible in the background. There are also some pieces of exercise equipment or storage units near the left side of the room.A screenshot of a website titled "Rubbish Wall of Fame" displays a video thumbnail of Blake Lewis, a man in a striped shirt and baseball cap, playing with toys on a green surface. The website features navigation links including "Home," "About," "Features," "Wall of Fame," "Activity Guide," and "Tour dates." A sidebar shows additional content including photos, videos, and text snippets. The browser’s address bar shows "http://www.rubbishworkshop.com."A screenshot of a website titled "Rubbish Workshop" displays a navigation bar with tabs including "Home," "About," "Features," "Wall of Fame," "Activity Guide," and "Tour dates." Below, a prominent headline reads "Liberty Middle School," accompanied by a paragraph of text describing students participating in a workshop. A grid of photos shows students and teachers in various settings, including a large group photo, a smaller group photo, and a photo of a camera. Below the photos, a section titled "Recent Features" includes images of art supplies and a camera. The website has a clean, minimalist design with black text on a white background.A screenshot of a webpage displays a collage of photos arranged on a white background. The title “WALL of FAME” is centered, with two trophy icons flanking the text. Below the title, a grid of photos shows various individuals in different poses and settings. The browser’s address bar indicates the website’s URL: “www.rabbith.workshop.com/welcome/”.A screenshot of a computer screen displays a presentation titled "Rubbish Workshop." A large blue rectangle is positioned on the left side. Below it, a list of names—KYLE, KALANI, and KAYLA—followed by numbers—11, 7, and 9—are shown. A collage of six smaller photos appears on the right side, depicting people in various settings, including one with colorful chairs. The top bar of the browser shows "http://www.rubbishworkshop.com/rubbish-workshop.html" and "Google" in the address bar.

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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