Overview

About this Degree

The focus in each of these degree programs is on expanding your knowledge through new problem-finding/solving situations. Each course of study relies heavily on such areas as methodology, history, research and testing to arrive at fresh new communications.

Learning Goals that students in this Graphic Design program at Iowa State University are expected to meet include:

Clearly and accurately communicate scholarship orally and in writing, integrating theory, creation, research, and design problem solving.
Through the develop of a broad body of work, demonstrate proficiency in the design of communications through the use of technologies that incorporate human interaction within environments, objects, and electronic and traditional publications.
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in graphic design.
Articulate how the graduate program, including coursework and creative scholarship, fits into life and career goals.
Conduct scholarship, in teams or with independence, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism.

Accreditation

Iowa State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graphic Design Graduate Studio
Audience & Perception
Critical Media
User Engagement
Graduate Thesis Studio
Graphic Design for Behavioral Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Official Academic Transcripts
Portfolio Original work by the applicant (PDF or Website only) containing at least 15 but no more than 30 images or examples of art/design work. One project must demonstrate and explain through images and text your design process. Any PDF should be formatted as 8.5x11 or A4, and 15mb or less.
Application Fee ($60 for U.S. residents, $100 for international applicants)
Statement of Interest Must address each of the below (500 words maximum).
Resumé Include a list of scholarships, honors, awards, exhibitions, publications, outstanding extracurricular activities, employment experience and research.
3 Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32497 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30577 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12967 USD / year

≈ 12967 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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