Overview

Key features

As they progress through the program, Rhode Island School of Design students learn to turn illustration practice to the good of society and transformation of the field.

Informed by RISD’s overall mission and values, the Illustration MFA is based on a set of core beliefs about illustration practice and advanced study in the field.

Illustration MFA students progress through the program by taking on increasingly complex projects oriented around critical issues in illustration theory and practice.

Required seminars and studios are supported by additional studies in art and design and elective courses across the college, allowing students opportunities for focused, personally meaningful study.

The experience culminates in a final thesis project that builds on work completed throughout the program. In completing the thesis, degree candidates explore ideas, methods and modes of expression that suit their goals as socially engaged artists and communicators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perception and the Art of Communication

Media Issues and Literacy

Illustration Studio: Narrative Structures

Isms and Illustration - Critical Theory and Illustration History
Building Narrative: Writing Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, 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

Application form

Academic transcripts

Portfolio

Statement of purpose

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency test

A four-year undergraduate degree in architecture at an accredited college or university

At least two semesters of six-credit studios in architecture

Demonstrated design proficiency (in the view of the admissions committee)

Equivalent of two semesters of graduate level studio work

24 credits (or equivalent) of architecture courses, including 18 credits of architectural technology (including structures and environmental control systems), architectural history and construction of architectural drawing

Six credits of undergraduate coursework for a total of 42 required credits

A minimum grade of C for any course counted towards advanced standing

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66460 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66460 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

66460 USD / year

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Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 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

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Providence

Funding

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