Academy of Art University · USA

Graphic Design MA

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Introduction

Graphic Design MA is a Masters program taught at Academy of Art University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Graphic Design & Digital Media MA at Academy of Art University builds advanced skills across design thinking, visual communication, typography, visual literacy, visual thinking, and identity design. Students study major classes including Design Thinking & Visual Communication, Type Forms, Visual Literacy, Type Composition, Visual Thinking, Type Systems, and The Nature of Identity, plus Design Seminar/Portfolio.

The degree includes graduate major coursework totaling 36 units, with Major Coursework 33 units and Graduate Liberal Arts 3 units. Students complete a Final Portfolio Review and must earn a minimum grade of C in all required 36 units. Several assignments include traditional design methods alongside AI explorations, and the portfolio is described as a print and digital visual system plus a social media presence.

Modules

GR 616 Design Thinking & Visual Communication
GR 617 Type Forms
GR 618 Visual Literacy
GR 619 Type Composition
GR 620 Visual Thinking
GR 621 Type Systems
GR 624 The Nature of Identity
GR 700 Design Seminar/Portfolio
IXD 600 Digital Graphics
IXD 606 User Experience Design

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Graphic Design MA at Academy of Art University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Academy of Art University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Academy of Art University as pre-requiste for admission in Graphic Design MA.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review.

Minimum grade of C in all required 36 units.
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirement: 1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic Sensitivity course