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College of Visual and Performing Arts

At Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, students engage in rigorous training that develops and expands their creative talents within a close-knit, collaborative community of faculty and students. Our graduates fine-tune their powers of expression, emerging as clear, concise, convincing and creative thinkers, speakers and artists.

The Office of Academic and Career Advising supports undergraduate and graduate students in all stages of their professional journey. Offerings include resume/cover letter reviews, developing an outstanding LinkedIn profile, finding an internship or job, networking tips, preparing for interviews and guidance on career discernment.

Senior Celebration 2025

On May 8th we’re teaming up with the Office of Alumni Engagement to host the Senior Celebration will be taking place 1-4pm at the Shaw Quadrangle with fun games, FREE food, giveaways, a DJ and much more. This event is …

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Celebrate National Mentoring Month With Firsthand’s Improved Mentor Matching Program!

As we close out January, National Mentoring Month, we would like to introduce the enhanced and updated mentor search feature on Firsthand! With Syracuse University’s notable network of stellar alumni, Firsthand allows for students to explore different careers while expressing …

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Career Closet

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Syracuse University Career Services is pleased to offer free digital professional photos for our undergraduate student …

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Storytelling for Data and Design

Taught by Lachezar Arabadzhiev
Stories move people in a way that charts and data points cannot. Instructor Lachezar Arabadzhiev has focused much of his…

Generative AI UX Design with Uizard

Taught by Drew Falkman
In this course, seasoned product leader Drew Falkman highlights the power of Uizard AI features in creating user interfaces swiftly…

Producing Podcasts

Taught by Danny Ozment
Want to share your message with the world? Why not start your own podcast? Podcasts are more popular than ever,…

Data Visualization with Canva and Flourish

Taught by Lachezar Arabadzhiev
In this course, Lachezar Arabadzhiev provides an introduction to the world of data visualization using Canva and Flourish, and explains…

Launching Your Newsletter on Substack

Taught by Megan Adams
As a creator, you want your work to impact as many people as possible. Substack can help. This all-in-one publishing…

Vocal Processing for Musicians with Izotope RX 10

Taught by Evan Sutton
We all want our vocal tracks to sound their best, but sometimes, despite your best efforts, there are sonic issues…

AutoCAD: 3D Modeling for Mechanical Designs

Taught by Shaun Bryant
AutoCAD is the most popular computer-aided design (CAD) tool, and allows you to not only visualize your mechanical designs, but…

Learning Lightroom

Taught by Jan Kabili
Get started with Lightroom, the powerful, cloud-centric system from Adobe for editing, organizing, and sharing your photos. In this course,…

Blender 3.0 Vintage Car Creation

Taught by Darrin Lile
If you’ve ever wanted to make a realistic, detailed model of a complex object, why not try to recreate a…

Revit 2023: Essential Training for MEP

Taught by Eric Wing
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design is one of the major components of the BIM chain—and Revit is the design…

Animation for Social Media

Taught by Eran Stern
A social media animation video is designed to live on social channels. This means short, sharp bursts of content that…

Design Thinking for UX Design Managers

Taught by Nevien Magdy
If you’re responsible for designing solutions to complex problems, design thinking has a lot to offer, particularly if you manage…

Sketch: Style Guides and Asset Libraries

Taught by Emmanuel Henri
Style guides and asset libraries give designers and developers a working database of proven, reusable design patterns, enhancing team collaboration…

Monetizing Podcasts

Taught by Danny Ozment
If you’re interested in producing your own podcast, you need compelling content. A good story helps engage your audience—but it…

Recording Sessions in Pro Tools

Taught by Mikaelin Bluespruce
Think of one of your favorite songs of all time. Ever wondered how it was actually recorded? Did you know…

Mastering Your Adobe Illustrator Workflow

Taught by Von Glitschka
If you work in graphic design, you’ve probably used Adobe Illustrator, one of the world’s most popular design tools. But…

Hands-On with Design Systems

Taught by Ronnie McBride
Design systems are the critical components of your organization’s brand and image. They help keep your campaigns consistent, comprehensive, and…

How Design Makes Us Think

Taught by Sean Adams
Great design does something extraordinary. But it isn’t easy to qualify. The most impactful designs and solutions can elicit a…

Build Your Creative Capacity as a Leader

Taught by Natalie Nixon
Did you know that you can apply your soft skills as a creative to be a better leader? In today’s…

Releasing Music on Digital Streaming Platforms

Taught by Mike Warner
Have you just completed writing and recording a song, or maybe an entire album? Congrats! So… Now what? How do…
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Vault Guide to Journalism Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Journalism Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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