Overview

At Jacksonville State University, they aim to revolutionize the traditional graphic design educational model into one that addresses current social, cultural, and technological issues. The term Visual Communication Design more accurately reflects an evolving multidisciplinary industry where designers use technology, design, and social awareness to solve problems that inform, educate, and elicit responses from end users.

What you'll study

Through the engaging and hands-on MFA curriculum, they prepare students for an ever-changing industry by merging theory and practice into a pedagogical model that focuses on formal, technical and conceptual skills through independent and instructor-led learning opportunities.

The course of study integrates both research and studio components and is designed to assist students in developing a professional portfolio by the completion of their degree. The 60 hour MFA program, with a recommended completion time of three years, also prepares graduates to teach at the University level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

30 credit hours must be in visual communication design studios
A minimum of nine credit hours in art academic courses (research, theory, and art history)
Suggested six credit hours of approved non-Art academic elective studies;
Remaining credit hours (6) may be applied to any combination of studio, art academic, or elective courses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jacksonville, United States

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Digital Media View 179 other Masters in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission.
Non-refundable $35.00 application processing fee.
Official transcripts(s)
Three Graduate Reference Forms completed by individuals who can provide qualitative assessment of the applicant’s potential for success in graduate coursework. Two of these must be from educators and/or professionals in the field of visual communication and design.
A statement of purpose should outline the applicant’s current or previous work as relevant to plans and objectives for advanced graduate study, describe professional goals, and state the areas of research and investigation the applicant would like to pursue and study
Applicants must submit a portfolio of 20 examples of current work demonstrating proficiency in the area of visual communication design. Work should be submitted in the form of a single PDF, including titles, dates, media, and any relevant information or project descriptions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21180 USD / year

≈ 21180 USD / year
Out-of-State

21180 USD / year

≈ 21180 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13020 USD / year

≈ 13020 USD / year

Living costs

Jacksonville

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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