Overview

Based on these experiences, Graphic Design graduate students at Georgia State University will push their work into compelling and groundbreaking conceptual and visual directions in communication.

Graduate students will take pedagogy coursework, shadow other instructors and are expected to teach entry-level design courses or work in a professional capacity for the university.

Careers

The graduate programs at the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design prepare students for competitive careers in contemporary art, art education, design and art entrepreneurship.

Highlights include one-on-one mentorship with an internationally acclaimed faculty, access to art institutions and creative publications, networking with high-profile artists, scholars and businesses, experience from conference to international art fair participation, artist residencies, as well as assistantships to develop practical skills and garner teaching experience.

The graduate program leads students to career paths such as graphic, interior and Web designers, multimedia artists, curators, gallery directors, museum and non-profit arts managers, art administrators, K-12 art teachers, art educators, art historians and writers, creative directors at advertising and marketing firms, props and set design fabricators, and art appraisers, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pedagogy
Teaching Practicum
Professional Practices
Thesis Writing
Graduate Studio/Design Seminars
Graduate Studio/Design Practice
Art History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, 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

Applicants for the M.F.A. degree must submit the following items:

Three letters of recommendation: No form is required.
Statement of purpose: A one-to-two-pages describing academic interests, proposed area of specialization and long-range career goals.
Portfolio: A successful application portfolio demonstrates creativity and commitment in a cohesive body of work.
Unofficial transcript from all other schools that you have attended for your application. If accepted, you will be required to submit one official transcript from each school.
A curriculum vitae (CV).
The online portion of the application (physical applications are not accepted).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 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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Scholarships Information

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