MFA.GRAPH.2YR - MFA: Graphic Design (2yr)
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MFA candidates with a BFA or BA in Graphic Design or an equivalent degree such as Visual Communications enroll in the two-year program. Since these students typically also have at least two years of professional experience in the field, the program is designed to offer an opportunity for a more sustained and intensive investigation of critical graphic design thinking and making.
The Graduate Studio sequence explores the range of skills and activities within the design process, from an initial visual/verbal response to content, to the narrative shaping and communication of messages. Students in both tracks meet in the Graduate Seminar sequence, which initially builds a sophisticated sense of context through discussion of design history and contemporary critical issues, and later helps develop individual approaches to the exploration, investigation and construction of a well-designed thesis proposal.
Degree Requirements
MFA (2yr) FIRST YEAR | ||||||
FALL | WINTERSESSION | SPRING | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GRAPH 321G - Graduate Seminar I | 3 | Graphic Design Studies, Open Elective or Graduate Seminar | 3 | GRAPH 322G - Graduate Seminar II | 3 | |
GRAPH 323G - Graduate Studio I | 3 | GRAPH 324G - Graduate Studio II | 6 | |||
Graphic Design Studies or Open Electives | 6 | Graphic Design Studies or Open Electives | 6 or 3 | |||
Graduate Seminar | 3 or 0 | Graduate Seminar | 0 or 3 | |||
Total Credits | 15 | 3 | 15 | |||
MFA (2yr) SECOND YEAR | ||||||
FALL | WINTERSESSION | SPRING | ||||
GRAPH 327G - Graduate Thesis I | 6 | GRAPH W321 - Graduate Thesis Open Research | 3 | GRAPH 328G - Graduate Thesis II | 9 | |
Graphic Design Studies or Open Electives | 9 or 6 | Graphic Design Studies or Open Electives | 9 or 6 | |||
Graduate Seminar | 0 or 3 | Graduate Seminar | 0 or 3 | |||
Total Credits | 15 | 3 | 15 | |||
Total Credits: 66
Notes:
Graphic Design Studies (any course or independent study in graphic design) and Open Electives (any course in the major or non-major): 24-27 credits total (credits and subjects based on individual needs).
Graduate Education Seminar (see listings with the subject of GRAD): 3 credits (minimum).
GRAPH 321G - Graduate Seminar I and GRAPH 322G Graduate Seminar II: 6 credits total.
GRAPH 327G - Graduate Thesis I and GRAPH 328G - Graduate Thesis II, and GRAPH W321 - Graduate Thesis Open Research: 18 credits total.
GRAPH 323G - Graduate Studio I and GRAPH 324G - Graduate Studio II: 12 credits total.
Students entering the Graduate program in the Department of Graphic Design must participate in its required Academic Laptop Program, purchasing hardware, software, upgrades and insurance. Although participation is required, graduate students may request to be waived from the requirement. Laptop program waiver requests are considered on a case by case basis.