Overview

This three-year, 60-credit-hour Graphic Design degree from Oklahoma State University will develop your expertise as a graphic designer in Interaction Design and Motion Design while developing your research, presentation and writing skills.

As an MFA graduate, you will be able to respond to both the creative demands of the graphic design profession and the research and teaching requirements of academia. Indeed, the OSU MFA in Graphic Design is a terminal degree that qualifies you to teach at the university level.

The three primary focus areas for this degree are:

Interaction Design - Sometimes referred to IxD, User Experience Design or UX Design, the study of interaction design considers the role of graphic design within human-computer interaction, the ever-shifting role of the participant (user/consumer/participant) and design strategies for interface design and development. Other research areas explore the nature of design, communication and information in the context of crafting two-, three- and four-dimensional experiences.
Motion Design - Also known as motion graphics, this focus area brings the function and principles of graphic design and visual craft to sequential media and screen-based experiences. A focus in motion design includes animated typography, graphic elements, video in film and television, advertising, information graphics, music video and new media where elements of graphic design are set into motion, synced with sound and in dialogue with audiences.
Visual Communication - This focus invites interdisciplinary critical perspectives into visual media, considering the broad range of traditional as well as dynamic media. Emphasis is placed on innovative approaches to the communication of ideas and information within a spectrum of existing and speculative environments, experiences and frameworks. The array of applications of interdisciplinary visual communication include branding, information design, navigation and environmental graphics systems and media design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Graphic Design Studio
Graduate Motion Design Studio
Graduate Interaction Design Studio
Graduate Study in Graphic Design History
Graduate Special Topics in Graphic Design
Graduate Teaching Practicum in Graphic Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stillwater, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree in graphic design, a minimum of five undergraduate courses in graphic design, or equivalent professional experience in graphic design required
Portfolio with 15-20 examples of work
Official Transcripts
Resume
Statement of purpose (1-2 pages)
Three letters of recommendation
GRE not required
TOEFL scores required for international applicants who aren't native English speakers

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20786 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17890 USD / year

≈ 17890 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7550 USD / year

≈ 7550 USD / year

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Living costs

Stillwater

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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