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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Graphic Design

The graduate program in Graphic Design emphasizes mastery of the profession – including narrative abilities, presentation skills, strategic thinking, problem solving and the ability to develop innovative conceptual solutions. Students acquire the finely tuned design skills, self-discipline and professional expertise necessary to become advanced practitioners.

Learning Outcomes: Degree Breakdowns:

MFA Graphic Design Unit Requirements

Major 27 units
Directed Study 18 units
Graduate Liberal Arts 12 units
Electives 6 units
TOTAL 63 units

MFA Graphic Design Requirements

1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic Sensitivity course
1 Cross Cultural Understanding course
1 Professional Practices & Communications course
1 Graduate Liberal Arts Elective


And:

  • Successful completion of 63 units
  • Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Minimum grade of C in all coursework
  • Petition to Graduate

 
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