Best Art Schools in New York?

New York City Art Schools

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  New York City, the best-known cultural and artistic hub in the nation, is home to a number of schools, colleges and universities that focus primarily on arts education. Of "U.S. News & World Report's" top 30 schools to study fine arts, six are in New York City. These schools attract students from all over the world who seek a top-notch arts education experience. Columbia University School of the Arts The highest-ranked art school in the city, Columbia combines Ivy League tradition with an immersive arts program. The program offers bachelor of arts and master of fine arts (MFA) studies in creative writing, visual arts, theater and film. The univeristy also offers an unusual joint JD/MFA program that combines a Columbia Law School degree with an advanced theater degree. A Ph.D. in theater is also offered. Pratt Institute The Pratt Institute's School of Art and Design program develops not only professional skills but also critical judgment, with a focus on design as well as fine arts. Graduate and undergraduate programs are offered in arts education, communications design, digital arts, fine arts, history, industrial design and interior design. Arts or design management, film and photography, and creative arts therapy are also offered. In addition to traditional degrees, Pratt has an associate's degree program that can be completed in two years. School of Visual Arts The School of Visual Arts provides a rigorous curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to traditional disciplines such as photography, fine arts, graphic design and illustration, the school offers undergraduate degrees in fields such as advertising, interior design, visual and critical studies, cartooning, and computer art, animation and visual effects. Graduate degrees range from the basic (MFA Fine Arts) to the highly specific (MFA Illustration as Visual Essay). Hunter College This school is known not just for its studio art program, but also for its master's degree in art history that focuses on gallery and curatorial studies. The convenience of being located near New York City's world-famous museums and art galleries make this a sought-after program. Bachelor's and MFA degrees are offered in studio art only, providing a focused environment for creating artists. Parsons The New School This innovative institution offers programs in art, design and cultural studies, often bridging gaps and blurring lines between disciplines. From fashion to environmental design to visual theory, classes are available in just about every subject imaginable. The New School offers graduate, undergraduate and associate's degrees as well as continuing education classes open to non-matriculated students. NYU Tisch School of the Arts As a part of New York University, Tisch combines the academic scholarship and research of a major university with the innovative artistic training of an art school. Students can choose to study new media, film and television, or performing arts. The school also has an Office of Special Programs that offers majors such as dance, musical theater writing, film and theater design, recording music and interactive telecommunications.