Overview

The Master of Fine Arts in Design and Visual Communications at the University of Florida is a comprehensive terminal degree designed to prepare practitioners for leadership in an evolving global landscape. Students engage with an integrated curriculum that emphasises co-design and horizontal practices to tackle environmental and social challenges. By treating the diverse landscape of Florida as a living laboratory, the programme encourages students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts.

Why Design and Visual Communications at University of Florida?

The university provides a unique environment for designers to explore collaborative interventions within the third largest US state, serving as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. Known as the MXD programme, the curriculum allows students to integrate other disciplinary interests—the "x"—into their design trajectory. This interdisciplinary approach is supported by a 20-year history of graduate research, focusing on inclusivity, social justice, and sustainability. Students benefit from professional development opportunities, including mentoring for conference dissemination and publication, ensuring their work reaches a global audience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 31872 per year
National fee: USD 31872 per year
Local fee: USD 12740 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires 60 credit hours, focusing on a blend of seminars, research, and practical application. Modules may include:

Design and Visual Communications Seminar
Research and Practice
Practica
Project in Lieu of Thesis
Digital Fabrication
Video Art
Digital Art Studio
Programming for Artists
Professional Practices for the Visual Artist

Careers with Design and Visual Communications

Graduates are equipped to take on leadership roles across various sectors, applying their skills in design consultancies, non-profit organisations, and government agencies. The programme prepares individuals to manage complex systems and strategies within corporations or to establish their own independent studios. Additionally, the terminal nature of this degree ensures that alumni are fully eligible for academic teaching positions at colleges and universities both in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Teaching Art
Curriculum in Teaching Art
Principles of Teaching Art
Teaching Art: The Study of Practice
Teaching Art in Higher Education
Issues in Art Education
Methods of Research in Art Education
Individual Study
Capstone Project
Special Topics in Art Education
Internship in Teaching Art
Research for Master's Thesis
Individual Project
Art in the Age of Revolution
Arts of Central Africa
Art of West Africa
Clothing and Textiles in Africa
Indigenous American Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gainesville, United States

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Digital Media View 178 other Masters in Digital Media in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements. If required, academic test scores are used in the context of a holistic credential review process.

Tuition Fees

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31872 USD / year

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31872 USD / year

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12740 USD / year

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Living costs

Gainesville

United States

900 - 1335 USD / month

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