The School of Visual Arts and Design at UCF is a place for seeing, thinking, hearing, touching, learning, and creating. Art engages the senses and inspires the imagination and we designed our curriculum to do the same. We offer academic programs and courses of interest to artists and designers of all varieties.
Office Information
SVAD Administration
Office: VAB 117
Phone: 407-823-2676
Fax: 407-823-6470
Email: svad@ucf.edu
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12400 Aquarius Agora Dr.
Orlando, FL 32816
SVAD Advising
Office: VAB 117
Phone: 407-823-1355
Fax: 407-823-6470
Email: svadadvising@ucf.edu
12405 Aquarius Agora Dr.
Orlando, FL 32816
Other Locations
Emerging Media Studios – Research Park
Character Animation (Senior Studio)
Animation and Visual Effects MFA Studios
Orlando Tech Center – Building 500
12461 Research Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32826
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Studio Art and Design MFA Studios
Orlando Tech Center – Building 600
12461 Research Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32826
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Valencia College West Campus
Architecture Program
1800 South Kirkman Rd.
Orlando, FL 32811
407-299-5000
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UCF Daytona
Photography B.S. program
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-506-4021
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Who We Are
At SVAD, we have more than 50 faculty and staff advisors who are passionately dedicated to guiding you to the right course and career path. Our award-winning faculty is always ready and excited to spark your interest in whatever your career goals may be!
Faculty and Staff Directory
Take a Tour
Students interested in programs within the School of Visual Arts and Design are encouraged to tour our art studios and other computer labs. Each tour begins with an information session presented by the SVAD advising team with an overview of each program and their requirements. Tours are conducted by faculty, staff, and student ambassadors who are enrolled in an SVAD program. These sessions and tours are offered together and are scheduled on select Fridays (except for holidays). Large groups or schools should contact our office ahead of time to make arrangements. Use the link below to see which dates are currently available and to register for a tour.
Notice: All upcoming in-person tours are full at this time. Please check back soon or attend a virtual info session, register here.
Open House Events
We encourage prospective students and their families to attend “open to the public” events that occur throughout the semester for a chance to speak with faculty, current students and to see the facilities. The dates of these events can be found under News & Events.
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At the School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) we owe our successes in large part to the generous contributions of our alumni and friends who have supported our efforts. At SVAD within the College of Arts and Humanities, every gift has an impact that extends beyond the campus into our communities. We thank those who have invested in the college and inspired our students and faculty to pursue their academic and professional dreams. Please consider making a gift today or learn more about supporting our current scholarships.
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