MFA in Graphic Design in Providence United States | Rhode Island School of Design

The MFA in Graphic Design equips you for a professional career by focusing on how social context, media, and aesthetics shape visual communication systems. It fosters adaptable, thoughtful approaches to evolving technologies and trends while establishing a solid groundwork in formal, aesthetic, and analytical skills. Students can select from two tracks: a two-year program for those with undergraduate degrees in graphic design or related visual fields, and a three-year option for candidates with backgrounds in liberal arts, sciences, or fine arts. Both paths offer flexibility through interdisciplinary electives.

Applicants holding a BFA or BA in Graphic Design or similar qualifications like Visual Communications qualify for the two-year program. Tailored for individuals with field experience, this track provides an in-depth exploration of critical design thinking and execution. The Graduate Studio curriculum covers the full spectrum of design processes, from initial conceptual responses to crafting compelling visual narratives. Through the Graduate Seminar series, you'll develop a nuanced understanding of design history and contemporary discourse while refining your personal methodology for research and thesis development.