Overview

Classes have been developed to create an educational experience in design highlighted by field research methods, design thinking, and social innovation, augmented by practical university teaching experience.

The Visual Communication Design program from Kent State University allows graduates to pursue careers in design education, but they also stand out in the industry for their ability to solve problems from a research-based design perspective. The program offers individualized plans of study, experiential learning, design history and research. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Develop leadership abilities necessary for success in the design industry or higher education

Develop skills for collaborative engagement with strategic partners, team members and peers

Develop deeper awareness of issues related to the cognitive, social, theoretical, cultural, technological, educational and economic contexts of design

Develop understanding of design’s use as a strategic tool and medium for business and social applications, through the integration of practice and research.

Develop enhanced comprehension of design thinking, design process and metacognition

Develop capabilities in the planning, application, and synthesis of field research methods and their use in design process

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Candidacy Review/graphic Design And Illustration

Graduate Studio In Visual Communication Design

Graduate Seminar In Visual Communication Design

College Teaching In Visual Communication Design

M.F.A. Thesis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Digital Media Fine Arts View 164 other Masters in Fine Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Undergraduate degree in design or closely related program
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate major GPA on a 4.000 point scale
Official transcript(s)
Résumé
Goal statement
Autobiographical statement (250 words)
Portfolio
Three letters of recommendation
English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

18448 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18448 USD per year during 24 months.
National

18448 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18448 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

9898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9898 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Kent

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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