Your talent to the web pdf is now a free downloadable book from. Karen mcgrane is an author, speaker and professor known for her expertise in website content strategy and user experience design ux. The event will include a series of presentations at the sva theatre and an exhibition that follows, where products and ideas come to life at the sva gramercy gallery. Publications from our faculty sva mfa interaction design. But they are also adaptive, made of dynamic interactions, and, most importantly, have. The school of visual arts new york city sva nyc is a forprofit art and design college in. Masters design program curriculum products of design sva. If you have questions about the interaction design program, the faculty or our events, please get in touch. Sva mfa products of design is at sva mfa products of design. Graduates of the interaction design program will create richly interactive products, environments and services that enhance meaning and expand possibilities in peoples daily lives. Every now and then a book comes along that changes the way you think about the web. Jan 15, 2020 sva s mfa social documentary film celebrates our class of 2019 with our 9th annual thesis showcase. Applicants who have completed the application process by wednesday, january 15, 2020, will be emailed an admissions decision by monday, march 16, 2020. The mfa fine arts program reflects the diversity of new yorks many art worlds.
Mfa interaction design invites you to join us for state change, the 2018 mfa interaction design thesis festival. These opportunities are specifically for individuals that are in progress or have already earned a bachelors degree and are interested in mfa, mps, mat and ma degrees. The design entrepreneur venture the mfa design venture is an entrepreneurial business that demands acute integration of graphic, interaction and product design, aesthetics, business and marketing. The college does not disclose admissions decisions via phone. Cochair of the mfa designer as author program and cofounder of the mfa in design criticism, mfa in interaction design, mfa social documentary film and mps branding programs at the school of visual arts sva, new york. Sva portfolios showcases creative work from the sva community. Sva theatre the 2018 mfa interaction design thesis festival. Jan 27, 2008 interaction design history interaction design history in a teeny little nutshell version 1. List of worldwide masters degree programs in human computer interaction and.
The end product is the culmination of intense research and development made ready for the marketplace or startup investment. The sva mfa interaction design ixd program trains students to research, analyze, prototype and design concepts in their business, social and cultural contexts in order to shape everyday life. Mfa in interaction design, mfa social documentary film and mps branding programs at the school of visual arts sva, new york. With a focus on prototyping, design methods, independent research, and technology innovation, students emerge from the program with an expanded skill set.
It seeks to cultivate interaction design as a discipline and further its visibility as a community of practice. Demonstrating that you have a design range that spans multiple disciplines, and that you have fluency across multiple media demonstrates that you have a holistic approach that will be not only valuable to other students and to the program. Mfa in interaction design the master programme in interaction design deals with the relation between peoples behaviour and the behaviour of products and services. Jun 17, 2014 sva fundamentals of design for social innovation book 20 1. Dec 19, 2019 applications and supporting materials must be received by january 15, 2020. My class prepares 2nd year mfa candidates to evaluate the kinds of. Lil robin collaborated on the project with liz danzico, the founding chairperson of sva mfa interaction design, and the illustrator brian rea. Sva mfa products of design 6 west 21st street, new. Faculty, mfa, interaction design program, school of visual arts, ny. Sva ixd, 20 lessons in ixd lil robin strategic design. Founding faculty, mfa interaction design, school of visual arts, new york. The web is made for humans, and designing for emotion does a fantastic job explaining how to keep that in mind. B sva mfa interaction design thesis syllabus school of. Products of design at sva is a masters program in industrial design and product design training designers to be leaders.
She has led projects for companies including conde nast, the new york times, the atlantic, and time, inc. Dcrit is the design criticism mfa department at the school of visual arts in new york city, chaired by alice twemlow and cofounded along with steven heller in 2006. Steven heller cochair, mfa design department, school of visual arts. Founded in 1986 and with a network of over alumni, the sva mfa computer arts department was the first mfa program in the usa to focus on computer art. Dyker beach park wes tch es r th e bronx n a s s a u e q n s s n jamaica bay h a r l e m r i v e r e a s t r i v e r e a s t r i v e r l o n g fordham rd i s l a n d. These driven, hardworking students have devised exciting and wildly diverse bodies of words and pictures while maintaining a focus on narrative. Mfa interaction design trains graduates to become practicing designers, entrepreneurs and contributors intending to make a difference. To put it another way, interaction design s potential to guide behavior allows designers to.
In their first year at mfa design, students are given advanced instruction in a variety of design and transdisciplinary skills such as interaction, motion graphics, branding, user experience, typography as a visual language, video and new media directing, and art book and digital publishing. The school of visual arts new york city sva nyc is a forprofit art and design college in manhattan, new york. Designed for the school of visual arts in new york, 20 lessons in interaction design. The mfa in interaction design program trains students to research, analyze, prototype, and design concepts in their business, social, and cultural contexts. This list is provided as a resource and is not an endorsement of. Students must complete their degree within four years, unless given an official extension by the provost. When you think about accessibility and design a few names come to mind. An international index to design and applied arts journals covering both new designers and the development of design and the applied arts since the mid19th century, surveying disciplines including ceramics, glass, jewelery, wood, metal smithing, graphic design, fashion and clothing, textiles, furniture, interior design, architecture, computer aided design, web design, computergenerated. In fall 2008, the department enrolled 15 students, who became the inaugural class to complete the twoyear program and graduate, in may 2010, with a design criticism master of fine arts degree.
Join us this fall to explore graduate study at sva. Mfa in interaction design umea institute of design. Over 40 years as an art director for various underground and mainstream periodicals. Mcgrane is also the author of content strategy for mobile. Learn about the courses, seminars, workshops and intensives. He is the cofounder and cochair with lita talarico of the mfa designer as author program at the school of visual arts, new york, where he lectures on the history of graphic design. Joe dumas, phd who, with ginny redish, wrote the book a practical guide to usability testing. Students can view academic information and check their mail box. Students, faculty and alumni are invited to join sva portfolios an exclusive network to gain broader exposure for their work, connect with other sva students and alumni and be discovered more easily by potential clients, recruiters, and creative enthusiasts. This course examines how to integrate lightweight prototyping activities, as well as some basic research and testing techniques, into every stage of the interaction design process. For the latest information about svas response to the coronavirus and additional resources from health authorities, see sva. See 258 photos and 7 tips from 705 visitors to sva mfa interaction design dept.
Learn a little more from student blogger jason branch. Stories from svas mfa interaction design alumni asks grads from the schools influential ixd program to share what theyve learned since graduating. To put it another way, interaction designs potential to guide behavior allows designers to create the practical future. Sep 26, 2014 sva mfa illustration as visual essay scenes from the book show 2014. Visual arts journal school of visual arts magazine spring 2015 volume 23, number 1. Taking your talent to the web is now a free downloadable. Sva fundamentals of design for social innovation book 20. School of visual arts is a college of art and design located in new york city.
And the best way to both communicate and improve your design is to prototype it quickly and often. Sva mfa fine arts 2018 mfa candidate alicia smith on what its like to make visonary art with the support and critical feedback of sva faculty. The sva products of design is a stemcertified masters program that provides the tools and methodologies from all the key design fields. Sva mfa products of design campus building new york.
Forging the big and beautiful web presented october 22nd at mfa interaction design, sva from mfa interaction design on vimeo. The library holds books, periodicals, audio recordings, films and other media. The interaction designer gives shape to that relation, bringing cognitive, emotional and physical aspects together in a successful whole. Prior to this, he lectured for 14 years on the history of illustration in the mfa illustration as visual essay program at the school of visual. The twoyear graduate program explores the strategic role of interaction design in shaping everyday life, and intends to increase the relevancy of design to business and society so designers can make a difference. Mfa visual narrative and sva library present a talk by mtvs vice president of design rich tu mfa 2009 illustration as. Antya is an interaction designer at frog design in new york city. Aya rodriguezizumi, alumna follow class of 2017 sva mfa fine arts alumna aya rodriguezizumi through the stages of making her work, from field research to the studio visit. His steadfast campaign for the recognition of traditional rootsfolk music has led to the production of fifteen films, hundreds of photographs, and numerous sound recordings. It seeks to cultivate interaction design as a discipline and. Together, the faculty and students form a community of established and emerging artists from many backgrounds who work across disciplines and modes of practice.
L ive from san francisco, its an event apart, for people who make websites. Cochair, mfa design department, school of visual arts. Interaction design is not limited to the domain of digital media. Mar 25, 2015 meet faculty, alumni and the cochairs from mfa design. Interaction design program college for creative studies. To put it another way, interaction design s potential to guide behavior allows designers to create the practical future. The work you will see arose from the closelyheld parts of our students own lives using.
It was founded in 1947, and is a member of the association of independent colleges of art and design. Because this is an interaction design portfolio doesnt mean that it should only include interaction design work. Fortunately, with on web typography, designing with type for screens finally has the clear, wise, and affable introduction the practice deserves. Over 40 years as an art director for various underground and mainstream. Our mission is to raise the level of design while making ideas come to life. Complex challenges require many design disciplinesnot just one. Designers find themselves influencing the future of products and services, education, journalism, health care, banking, cities and more. Documentation of all thesis projects must be on file in the mfa interaction design department to be eligible for degree conferral. Students in mfa interaction design at ccs undertake creative practice at the intersection of technology and design.
Yet mfa design also values collaboration, which is increasingly essential in the current design industry, and fosters a community of current students and alumni as an evergrowing network of mentors, employers and contacts. This is the book a whole new generation of design students will dogear. If you prefer to download, print and mail your registration form, the pdf document may be found on this page, top left in the downloads section. If you cant join us here today and tomorrow, enjoy the live feed, designed and coded by nick sergeant and pete karl. Most typography books are unnecessarily dry, preachy, and fussy. School of visual arts sva new york city continuing.
The interaction design program at sva is a response to these opportunities for interaction. Jeffrey zeldman creative director automattic linkedin. Interaction design concepts can be hard to describe. The college now offers bfa programs in animation, computer arts, interior design and visual and critical studies. John cohen is a musician, musicologist, photographer and filmmaker.
This twoyear course of study is best for students with a background or professional experience in graphic design, industrial design, or interaction design. The designer as entrepreneur launched in 1998 as an alternative to traditional masters programs that emphasize form over content. Prior to this, he lectured for 14 years on the history of illustration in the mfa illustration as visual essay program at the school of visual arts. Career development has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for various majors and industries. Fundamentals of design for social innovation fall 20 edition a survey of 3. Prior to joining mfa products of design, antya received a ba in environmental studies from new york university, and an mla in sustainable management from harvard university with a focus in policy and business. The sva libraries are closed until further notice to help limit the spread of covid19. Kat holmes spoke to ixd about how the inclusive design principles behind her book can be used to reshape the world we live in and the products we use, showing its not only sound business practice but an economic imperative. Have written two books, notably designing with web standards, 3rd edition. Similarly, all artifacts can be construed as interventions, soliciting reactions whenever they are encountered.