MFA Illustration as Visual Essay presents its spring 2026 thesis exhibition, showcasing the work of the program’s students. The exhibition will be on view from Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 22, ...

The Latin alphabet’s letter A can be traced back to an Egyptian hieroglyph of an ox head; the letter M is believed to have its origins in a hieroglyph representing water. These pictograms are no ...

Earlier this summer, SVA President David Rhodes announced the appointment of Riccardo Vecchio as chair of the College’s MFA Illustration as Visual Essay program. A 1996 alumnus of the program and a ...

Visual analysis is an essential tool in art history, yet it can be used in many fields, wherever there is a need to look at or evaluate visual meanings. It is used by lawyers, state-department ...

Casting "Dress Shopping" a visual essay to be shot on 35mm color film and relies heavily on subtle acting, physical presence, and emotional expression. The focus is on internal states, behavior, and ...