Overview

Impact corporate initiatives, social movements, and political campaigns with the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design at ArtCenter. Extend the boundaries of communicating complex ideas and practice crafting print, digital, motion, interactive, and packaging design solutions.

In the two-year or extended three-year graphic design master’s program, you’ll build a portfolio of practical and professional design solutions, cultivate entrepreneurial practices, and prepare to lead in dynamic design environments.

Building on the expertise of our internationally renowned undergraduate graphic design program, the Graphic Design degree at Art Center College of Design fosters technical skills, individual craft, transmedia fluency, next-generation leadership, strategic thought, and professional development.

Through courses in critical writing, narrative, typography, 3D motion graphics, cross-media branding, web design, historical analysis, and more, you’ll cultivate dexterity with the growing demands of modern “mediatecture.”

Careers

Launch into the global creative profession with a master’s in graphic design. Become an industry-leading designer, artist, and problem-solver with a meaningful understanding of typography, form, intent, and craft.

You’ll expand the influence of intelligent and innovative design in companies, communities, and society alongside fellow ArtCenter graduates in organizations like Apple, Meta, Riot Games, IBM, and Chronicle Books. Seize opportunities in:

Branding and Corporate Identity

Art Direction

Publication Design (Print and Electronic)

Book Design

Web/App Design and Development

Interface Design

Interaction Design

Motion Graphics

Film Title Design

Broadcast Graphics

Package Design

Environmental Graphics

Exhibition Design

Information Architecture

Production Management

Printing

Poster Design

Typeface Design

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Design Research/Strategy

Graduate Typography

Graduate Project Writing

Graduate Thesis

Grad Thesis: Portfolio Lab

Thesis Related Graphic Studio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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100

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Credits

75 SCH

86 credits for 3 years option

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Fully Completed Application.

A nonrefundable application fee of $50 is required when submitting the online application.

Transcripts from all colleges attended are required. Unofficial transcripts that clearly list your name and the institution’s name can be uploaded through the online application or submitted through the applicant portal.

Short essay.

English as a foreign language proficiency.

Submit 6-10 Graphic Design projects that demonstrate your ability to combine image, typography, and layout to communicate your ideas.

In 750–1,000 words, provide detailed information about your relevant personal, educational, and professional experience in graphic design.

Include a resume that outlines your educational and professional background and relevant experiences and activities, including community work.

At least one letter of recommendation is required and up to three can be submitted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58320 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58320 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

58320 USD / year

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Living costs

Pasadena

United States

1629 - 2760 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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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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