Providence,
RI,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Illustration in Providence United States | Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design
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Providence United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
58,690
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Discover RISD's innovative MFA in Illustration—a rigorous two-year, 60-credit graduate program that reimagines illustration's future through critical analysis, artistic identity, and visual communication in public spaces. This program challenges skilled visual storytellers to consider illustrators as powerful cultural influencers—both within the industry and global society. Throughout their studies, participants develop the ability to harness illustration for social impact and field innovation. MFA candidates tackle progressively ambitious projects centered on pivotal theoretical and practical challenges in illustration. Core seminars and studio work are enhanced by interdisciplinary electives across RISD, enabling students to pursue specialized, personally significant areas of study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The ideal candidate-
holds a BFA or BA in Illustration or related studio discipline, or a BS/BA in a humanities or social science field supported by a strong visual portfolio.
has two years of active practice in visual communication, with demonstrable professional / practical experience beyond their undergraduate degree.
possesses strong writing and critical thinking skills and is creatively curious, eager to experiment and interested in artistic research.
is passionate about issues around equity, social justice and/or environmental sustainability and desires to pursue related goals through creative practice and public partnerships and/or professional engagement.
Initially, you must provide unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and/or graduate study indicating satisfactory completion, or evidence of anticipated completion, of an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college or university. You can upload your unofficial transcripts to the RISD Applicant Portal.
If your academic credentials are prepared in a language other than English, they must be translated into English by an approved translator before submitting. Enrolling students will later be required to submit official transcripts.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 93
holds a BFA or BA in Illustration or related studio discipline, or a BS/BA in a humanities or social science field supported by a strong visual portfolio.
has two years of active practice in visual communication, with demonstrable professional / practical experience beyond their undergraduate degree.
possesses strong writing and critical thinking skills and is creatively curious, eager to experiment and interested in artistic research.
is passionate about issues around equity, social justice and/or environmental sustainability and desires to pursue related goals through creative practice and public partnerships and/or professional engagement.
Initially, you must provide unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and/or graduate study indicating satisfactory completion, or evidence of anticipated completion, of an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college or university. You can upload your unofficial transcripts to the RISD Applicant Portal.
If your academic credentials are prepared in a language other than English, they must be translated into English by an approved translator before submitting. Enrolling students will later be required to submit official transcripts.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 93
Tuition
USD
58,690