Stillwater,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Graphic Design in Stillwater United States | Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
|
Stillwater United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,890
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design represents the highest academic achievement in this field. Oklahoma State University's MFA program stands as the sole graduate offering in Oklahoma that focuses on an innovative blend of interaction design, motion graphics, and visual communication. This intensive three-year, 60-credit program enhances your graphic design skills in interactive and motion media while refining your research, presentation, and writing abilities. Earning this terminal degree prepares you to meet both the artistic challenges of professional design work and the scholarly expectations of academic teaching positions. The MFA qualifies graduates for university-level instruction.
Program Structure
Thesis project
Teaching experience
Professional internship
Graduate-level discussions
Twenty-seven to 30 credits of advanced studio coursework
Nine to 12 credits of elective studies (within or outside the department)
Featured courses: Advanced Graphic Design Studio, Motion Graphics Studio, Interactive Design Studio, Design Theory & Criticism, Graphic Design History, Art History, and specialized Graphic Design topics
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Undergraduate degree in graphic design a minimum of five undergraduate courses in graphic design or equivalent professional experience in graphic design
Official transcripts
Resume
Statement of purpose 1-2 pages
Three letters of recommendation
Portfolio with 1520 examples of work
Portfolio Instructions
Create your portfolio as a multipage PDF document preferably in a horizontal format
Do not simply send a link to your website without the PDF
Each project must be clearly named and dated
List projects in descending order from recent first to oldest last
Include brief written information on project objectives concept and process
Include process work if available sketches prototypes and iterations to explain the development of your projects
We encourage you to include selfinitiated projects
Show larger images of your final designs
For motion and interaction projects show screen shots and include links to actual pieces
Test Scores
GRE not required
TOEFL scores required for international applicants who arent native English speakers
Minimum requirements are TOEFL 79 iBT Academic or 6.5 IELTS academic stream. GPA - 3.00,550 paper-based.
Official transcripts
Resume
Statement of purpose 1-2 pages
Three letters of recommendation
Portfolio with 1520 examples of work
Portfolio Instructions
Create your portfolio as a multipage PDF document preferably in a horizontal format
Do not simply send a link to your website without the PDF
Each project must be clearly named and dated
List projects in descending order from recent first to oldest last
Include brief written information on project objectives concept and process
Include process work if available sketches prototypes and iterations to explain the development of your projects
We encourage you to include selfinitiated projects
Show larger images of your final designs
For motion and interaction projects show screen shots and include links to actual pieces
Test Scores
GRE not required
TOEFL scores required for international applicants who arent native English speakers
Minimum requirements are TOEFL 79 iBT Academic or 6.5 IELTS academic stream. GPA - 3.00,550 paper-based.
Tuition
USD
17,890