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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.

A Student Perspective on the 2024 Graduate and Law Fair

On 10/8/24 I was able to attend the Graduate and Law School Fair in Goldstein Auditorium, and The Schine Underground (the first in-person fair since 2019!) The fair went on from 12-4pm, where I was able to stop by in …

By Victoria LaFarge
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Career Services Recognized With Second Career Spark Award

For the second year in a row, the University’s Career Services team has been honored with the prestigious Spark Award from Handshake, a career management platform that connects students with jobs, internships and employers. The recognition highlights the team’s innovative …

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Career Closet

Career Closet

The Syracuse University Career Closet offers students access to professional attire, empowering them to make a strong impression in career-advancing …

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Syracuse University Career Services is excited to offer free digital professional photos to all active students! …

Career Closet

Career Closet

The Syracuse University Career Closet offers students access to professional attire, empowering them to make a strong impression in career-advancing …

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Firsthand Mentor Connections

Sam Bank

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Casey McKenna

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Ryan Balton

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Jake Wagner

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Kwame DeRoche

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Seema Mehta

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Nina Godridge

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Jordan Baker

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LinkedIn Learning Courses

Design Thinking for Writers: Create a Compelling Character

Taught by Skillshare
What if you could remain true to your own creative vision while also testing the impact of your choices on…

Illustrator 2025 Essential Training

Taught by Tony Harmer
Illustrator can be used to accomplish many different design tasks. For this reason, Illustrator Essential Training teaches core concepts and…

Illustrator for UX Design

Taught by Emmanuel Henri
In this key course for UX designers and interaction designers, instructor Emmanuel Henri shows you how to use the powerful…

InDesign 2025 Essential Training

Taught by David Blatner
InDesign is an essential tool for design firms, ad agencies, magazines, newspapers, book publishers, and freelance designers around the world.…

Engage with Your Customers Using Podcasts

Taught by Alex Chisnall
Podcasts are a powerful tool for building deeper connections with your customers, but creating a podcast that truly engages takes…

After Effects: Working with 3D Models

Taught by Eran Stern
In this course, instructor Eran Stern provides a comprehensive guide to working with 3D elements in After Effects, from activating…

Vo5G and Multi-Call Protocols

Taught by Abhijeet Kumar
Are you ready to master the voice of the future? Voice over 5G (Vo5G) is transforming how we communicate. In…

Learning Autodesk Forma

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Forma is the latest cloud-based platform included with the Autodesk AEC Collection. Its easy-to-use AI-powered tools help architects, designers, and…

Learning Adobe Audition

Taught by Maxim Jago
Adobe Audition is a powerful tool for recording, editing, enhancing, and mixing audio of all kinds. It’s also a deep…

How to Overcome and Avoid Creative Blocks

Taught by Madecraft
In a creative role, encountering blocks can be frustrating and hinder productivity. This course, led by Melissa Dinwiddie, provides tools…

Make AI Work for You: Break Creative Block

Taught by Skillshare
Every illustrator has experienced creative block, and designer Smitesh Mistry is no exception. While long-legged characters, fluffy creatures, and surreal…

Unreal Engine 5 for Beginners: Virtual Production Basics

Taught by Skillshare
Get started with Unreal Engine 5 in this hands-on and exciting course for beginners designed by Skillshare. Learn about the…

Nano Tips with Piers Linney on How AI Will Affect Your Role

Taught by Piers Linney
In this course, award-winning entrepreneur and investor Piers Linney guides you through a practical overview of how AI is being…

Figma: Building Animations and Interactions

Taught by Joseph Labrecque
Did you know that Figma includes a set of features to more easily translate animations and interactions to developers for…

Design Thinking: Design for New Experiences

Taught by Skillshare
What if you could redesign everything around you? In this 90-minute class, frog executive creative director Jason Severs reveals how…

Learning Design Thinking: Lead Change in Your Organization

Taught by Turi McKinley
Design thinking is a user-centered way of solving problems. It involves extensive collaboration, using strategies such as mapping customer journeys,…

Building Generative AI with AWS: Amazon Q Developer, Bedrock Inference, and SageMaker Canvas

Taught by Noah Gift
In this course, MLOps expert Noah Gift guides you through the world of generative AI on AWS. Build your understanding…

Design Thinking: How to Use Creative Problem-Solving for Better Design

Taught by Skillshare
More than a buzzword, design thinking is a set of tools and attitudes that can help you solve creative problems…

Designing a Book

Taught by Nigel French
Learn how to design a book that will be cherished for years to come. Nigel French breaks down the components…

Programming Generative AI: From Variational Autoencoders to Stable Diffusion with PyTorch and Hugging Face

Taught by Jonathan Dinu
In this course, Jonathan Dinu—a dedicated educator, author, and speaker—presents an interactive tour of deep generative modeling. Learn how to…
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Firsthand Vault Guides

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 …

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 …

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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