The Master of Arts degree in Visual Communication Design is recommended for students with undergraduate degrees in design or related fields who wish to advance their studio skills in print design, illustration, web design, 3-D design, motion graphics, interactive design, corporate identity, information architecture, interaction design or information graphics. The program offers individualized plans of study, experiential learning, design history and research. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged.

Fully Offered At:

• Kent Campus

Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Art and Design

• Official transcript(s)
• Undergraduate degree in design or closely related program
• Minimum 3.0 major GPA (4.0 scale)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Goal statement
• Résumé
• Autobiographical statement (250 words)
• Portfolio (presented online and consisting of 10-15 samples of personal or professional work that are clearly identified with appropriate background information)¹

English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 587 TOEFL score (94 on the Internet-based version), minimum 82 MELAB score, minimum 7.0 IELTS score or minimum 65 PTE Academic score. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education’s admission website. Effective spring 2018.

School faculty review applicants twice a year. Applications must be received by March 1 for fall admission, or by October 1 for spring admission. For more information about graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate Studies website.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic skills and knowledge of design processes, principles, vocabulary and history. 
2. Develop a body of creative work at a level appropriate for a graduate designer/illustrator/photographer.