Baltimore,
MD,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Graphic Design in Baltimore United States | Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art
|
Baltimore United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
53,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
MICA's Master of Arts in Graphic Design (GDMA) provides an immersive, focused experience in graphic design studies.
This intensive one-year, full-time graduate program is designed for professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in graphic design theory and practice, whether to enhance their careers or prepare for competitive MFA programs. Participants benefit from a dynamic, collaborative learning environment alongside equally committed colleagues.
Our diverse student body includes working professionals and graduates from various backgrounds such as humanities, visual arts, architectural studies, communications, and journalism, as well as design undergraduates seeking a more thorough grounding in graphic design principles and methodologies
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Resume
Candidates are asked to submit a professional resume of no more than 2 pages detailing professional and volunteer experience education degree programs and continuing studies and technical skills
Statement of Purpose
Applicants should submit a written statement no longer than 500 words that includes
How your previous educational and or professional experiences will translate to graduate study in graphic design
The topics audiences and or forms media that inspire your work as a designer
Personal goals for advanced study in graphic design at MICA
Two 2 Letters of Reference
Proof of Degree or Equivalent
Digital transcripts from the last degree granting institution can be uploaded to Slide Room Official transcripts are not required for the initial review process however the Graduate Review Committee may request additional or official documentation before decision notification
Portfolio of Artwork
Applicants should submit a recommended 1518 digital images for review Applicants may upload images or video documents For good image quality and fast upload please follow the guidelines provided by Slide Room JPGs are preferred to PDFs Submissions should show how you use typography images color composition etc to visually communicate Sketches and process work are acceptable with captions that explain the broader context of the work
TOEFL: A minimum overall band score of 75 on the iBT Test of English Language as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required to be considered for admission.
IELTS: A minimum score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required to be considered for admission.
Candidates are asked to submit a professional resume of no more than 2 pages detailing professional and volunteer experience education degree programs and continuing studies and technical skills
Statement of Purpose
Applicants should submit a written statement no longer than 500 words that includes
How your previous educational and or professional experiences will translate to graduate study in graphic design
The topics audiences and or forms media that inspire your work as a designer
Personal goals for advanced study in graphic design at MICA
Two 2 Letters of Reference
Proof of Degree or Equivalent
Digital transcripts from the last degree granting institution can be uploaded to Slide Room Official transcripts are not required for the initial review process however the Graduate Review Committee may request additional or official documentation before decision notification
Portfolio of Artwork
Applicants should submit a recommended 1518 digital images for review Applicants may upload images or video documents For good image quality and fast upload please follow the guidelines provided by Slide Room JPGs are preferred to PDFs Submissions should show how you use typography images color composition etc to visually communicate Sketches and process work are acceptable with captions that explain the broader context of the work
TOEFL: A minimum overall band score of 75 on the iBT Test of English Language as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required to be considered for admission.
IELTS: A minimum score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required to be considered for admission.
Tuition
USD
53,160