PARSONS

FIRST YEAR OPTIONS 1. Foundation program: broad introduction to the variety of art subjects 2. Major: design and management, design and technology, environmental studies, photography, and urban design School of Art and Design History and Theory School of Art, Media, and Technology School of Constructed Environments School of Design Strategies: Cities, Services, Ecosystems School of Fashion ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - Online slideroom application - High School transcript - SAT or ACT results - The Parsons Challenge Explore something usually overlooked within your daily environment. Choose one object, location, or activity. Create 3 original pieces and support them with a short essay Objective: develops ideas, creates a theme, visually communicates that theme, and defends the work in writing. - Portfolio consisting of 8-12 pieces of works e.g. drawings, paintings, photographs, digital media, etc - Artist Statement (Optional)
What do you make, how do you make it, and why do you make it? Where do you visualize your creative abilities and academic study taking you after your education at Parsons? (Maximum 500 words)

Courses required to graduate OPPORTUNITIES 1. Study Abroad programs Includes schools in Europe and Australia, etc (for a semester or year) 2. Fusion Fashion Show & Parsons Fashion Benefit School vs. school fashion show competition Best designers receive cash scholarship 3. Career Services & Internship Program Notable alumni: Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Alexander Wang