Parsons The New School for Design is a university made up of eight schools offering degree programs in several fields, most notably design, media and liberal arts. With creativity at its core, one of the school's goals is to realize a "student's potential for achievement," and has helped launch the careers of many famous designers and artists.
History
The university was originally founded as the Chase School in 1896, and later named after Frank Alvah Parsons, who served as the school's president. Parsons merged with the New School of Social Research in 1970; the current name was adopted in 2005.
Location
Parsons is located in New York City's Greenwich Village. The metropolitan setting provides students with the opportunity to participate in internships, and even take jobs, with notable designers, artists and other creative establishments based in the city.
Degrees Offered
Parsons offers associate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificate and continuing education programs.
Areas of Study
Parsons boasts a wide range of majors, including animation, broadcast design, fashion marketing, industrial design, painting, robotics and sculpture.
Famous Ties
Many famous alumni have graduated from Parsons, covering most of their degree programs. Graduates and attendees include Donna Karan, Anna Sui, Joel Schumacher, Steven Meisel and Norman Rockwell.
The school has also been featured in the reality show Project Runway, with former faculty member Tim Gunn acting as a mentor to the contestants, who create most of their designs in one of the school's workrooms.
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