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International Year One - College of Visual and Performing Arts

VPA offers the benefits of a small college set within a large university community. Work closely with our faculty in your niche, whatever it may be, and gain hands-on experiences that will give you an edge on your professional journey.

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College of Visual and Performing Arts Overview

The International Year One Program provides international students with a firm foundation to develop their English language skills necessary for university-level studies whilst preparing them for future academic success. Upon completion of the International Year One Program, students can directly move on to their second year of degree study at Syracuse University.

Home to the visual and performing arts at Syracuse University, VPA supports the creative process and professional development of its students. VPA is divided into seven areas: the School of Art; the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies; the School of Design; the Department of Drama; the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music; the Department of Film and Media Arts; and the Department of Creative Arts Therapy.

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Key Information

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Duration

4 years:

1 year pathway + 3 years degree

Start Dates

August

Pathway Tuition Fee

$47,200
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Entry Requirements
Study Location

Course English Language Requirement
International Year One VEPT 51+
Pre-Sessional - 20 Weeks VEPT 37-40
Pre-Sessional - 12 weeks VEPT 41-45
Pre-Sessional - 6 weeks VEPT 46-50

What you will study

Alongside core modules, you will study subject-specific modules that will equip you with a foundation of knowledge for your chosen field of study.

IY1 Program Core Modules

The aims of this course are:
● to support student success in the reading-and-writing-intensive course (Sociology 101: Introduction to Sociology)
● to develop students’ receptive (listening and reading), active (speaking and writing), and enabling (vocabulary and grammar) skills in English for use in university classroom contexts
● to provide students with opportunities to engage in activities in English that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning

MAT 295 is the first course in a three-semester sequence in calculus. This sequence designed for mathematics, science and engineering majors and for those students in other majors who intend to take more advanced courses in mathematics. This course covers functions, limits, differentiation, and integration as well as applications such ascurve sketching, optimization, linear approximation, and computation of areas.

This course will engage students in speaking, listening, reading and writing activities to allow practical, realistic opportunities to improve their grammatical accuracy, usage, editing skills, paraphrasing skills, and pronunciation. The expectation is that students will push themselves to take risks and to use the new grammar and structures that they are learning, not only in this class, but also in their Textual and Oral Communication classes.

Integration: the definite integral and applications; trigonometric functions, method integration, improper integrals, infinite series, elementary differential equation parametric equations, polar coordinates.

Continuation Degrees

Upon completion of the International Year One Program, students can progress to their chosen speciality degree at Syracuse University.

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B.F.A.
Film
The film major teaches you every aspect of the film industry, including scriptwriting to pre-production, production and post-production techniques.
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B.F.A.
Art Photography
The art photography program provides essential critical and technical skills to help you gain confidence to take risks and find your own voice.
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B.Mus
Music Industry
The four-year Bachelor of Music degree program in music industry will help you develop a high level of music competency while learning about the activities of the music business.
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B.Mus
Performance
The performance program stresses the development of technical skills, repertory, poise and overall musicianship.
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B.S.
Music
The bachelor of science (B.S.) degree program in music is particularly appropriate for students who desire the challenge of an enriched program of intellectual stimulation.
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B.Mus
Music Composition
The music composition program offers students individual instruction in composition and the opportunity to develop a wide range of musical skills.
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B.S.
Drama (Theatre Management)
The B.S. drama program features a theater management track, which allows you to gain firsthand knowledge of a professional theater company’s operations by working with Syracuse Stage professionals.
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B.F.A.
Theater Design and Technology
The theater design and technology program allows you to specialize in design (set, costume or lighting) or the technical aspects of theater, including scene construction, properties and sound design.
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Stage Management
In our step-by-step program, you’ll learn and apply a method of stage managing that is used in every major professional theater company in both the United States and abroad.
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B.F.A.
Musical Theater
The rigorous musical theater program focuses on the development of your individual talents and abilities with the aim of helping you to discover your uniqueness as a musical theater artist.
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B.F.A.
Communications Design
The communications design program integrates academic study with the highest standards of professional practice through entrepreneurial, project-based learning.
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B.F.A.
Acting
The acting program provides emerging theater artists with rigorous training in performance technique, text analysis, creative improvisation, voice, speech and movement.
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B.I.D.
Industrial and Interaction Design
The industrial and interaction design program prepares you to embrace the complex challenges of creating innovative products, systems and services in the 21st century.
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B.F.A.
Fashion Design
The fashion design program provides students with the skills to design, create and develop products from concept to production.
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B.F.A.
Environmental and Interior Design
The environmental and interior design program provides a basis for the next generation of creative problem solvers and leaders in the various fields of environmental and interior design.
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B.S.
Design Studies
The design studies program provides students with the skill set to become innovative creatives and leaders of cultural change in our global community.
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B.S.
Communication and Rhetorical Studies
In the communication and rhetorical studies (CRS) program, you’ll build the skills you need to become a competitive and versatile professional in diverse and evolving industries.
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B.S.
Studio Arts (B.S)
The B.S. in studio arts is designed for the student who wishes to pursue an intensive studio art experience alongside another field(s) of academic study.
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B.F.A.
Studio Arts B.F.A
The B.F.A. in studio arts focuses on the practice and production of contemporary art and emphasizes the skills and abilities needed to develop and maintain a sustainable artistic practice.
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Illustration B.F.A
Our illustration program balances imagination and self-expression with refinement of skills in drawing, painting, digital media and research.
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B.Mus
Music Education (PreK-Grade 12)
Be an impactful, antiracist and inclusive musician and educator—one who advocates for the arts and inspires a passion for music in all learners.
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B.S.
Visual Communications
Study visual communications from a multidimensional perspective, with tracks in photography, graphic design and cinematography.
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B.S.
Television, Radio and Film
Learn about the creative, management and production processes that are the foundation of the entertainment industry.
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B.S.
Public Relations
Learn to use strategic communications to promote the image and mission of an organization or business.
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B.S.
Advertising
Newhouse has one of the top advertising and digital branding programs in the country, helping students to become “big thinkers” and future leaders in the industry.
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Journalism
Whether you aspire to break news, tell captivating stories or specialize in sports reporting, the journalism major prepares you to succeed in today’s dynamic media environment.
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Supporting students to success

Learn more about what our students have to say when studying across our education network.

As DMUIC is situated in England’s most vibrant and multicultural city, I had the opportunity to make friends from different countries. The most amazing thing was that the DMUIC staff including all teachers and the office persons were very motivational and welcoming. They provide the best routes for study to every individual.”

Syed Asim Pakistan , De Montfort University International College (DMUIC)

I’ve enjoyed studying at DMUIC, the tutors are excellent and have helped me settle into life as a university student. They are also really supportive and have helped myself and other students with other issues outside of the classroom such as accommodation.

Nafisa Bangladesh , De Montfort University International College (DMUIC)

I have successfully progressed onto my degree course at the University of Bradford because of UBIC's reliable policies and teaching programme. To the new students, those who just started their foundation at Bradford International College, I must say you are going to pass the class, the only thing required is your attention and leave the rest on UBIC's staff because they are the one that are going to lead you to a brilliant future as it is a pathway to success.

Shoaib Pakistan , University of Bradford International College

I have a lot of international friends here at BUIC, and I’ve learnt so much from them. There is always a lot to do together both on and off-campus.

Sagar Nepal , Bangor University International College (BUIC)

I would recommend UGIC because it is based on the main University of Greenwich campus, a cosmopolitan university. At UGIC, there are students from all around the world, and I've made a lot of friends from exciting places."

Gozel Turkmenistan , University of Greenwich International College

I think one of the main reasons the IIM (pre-masters) has been so helpful is because the staff are so supportive and are always able to help me. Whether it is understanding a module or finding out how to sort accommodation, they will help you with everything. I’ve enjoyed studying at Bangor, the people are friendly, and the environment is also really peaceful and safe. It’s given me the best opportunity to succeed in my studies here in the UK.

Tong Tong China , Bangor University International College (BUIC)