Master of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

With its focused thesis development process, the School of Graphic Design’s MFA program emphasizes advanced study of the field and encourages students to extend their design skills into content creation, authorship, entrepreneurialism, and social innovation. Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria: Conduct appropriate research to identify problems and potential solutions Initiate appropriate level of audience involvement and participation Demonstrate the resourcefulness and flexibility necessary to conceive and execute design solutions Create compelling and engaging visual communications that convey appropriate messages and ideas Address problems through a design process Develop design solutions that function effectively within a defined context (social, cultural, technological, economic, etc.