Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Graphic and Interactive Design in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,518
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Graphic and Interactive Design (GAID) program at Tyler School of Art and Architecture is a rigorous two-year, 60-credit curriculum. Students engage in deep, research-focused design exploration under the guidance of dedicated, acclaimed faculty who inspire them to refine their artistic vision and leverage their skills for global impact. GAID M.F.A. candidates form a tight community of creative minds, developing innovative ideas through cross-disciplinary teamwork in Tyler's cutting-edge facilities, supported by Temple University's extensive resources as a premier research institution. Students gain distinctive chances to implement their socially aware designs throughout Philadelphia - a vibrant urban canvas for design innovation with a thriving creative scene that boasts one of AIGA's largest chapters and proximity to other design capitals like NYC and D.C. Alumni from Tyler's GAID program secure positions at elite design firms, launch creative agencies, contribute to entertainment media, educate at prestigious institutions, and drive social change through the transformative potential of thoughtful design.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree and a portfolio specific to Graphic and Interactive Design are required. Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, whether or not a degree was awarded, must be sent to the Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Tyler's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and artistic achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL Paper Total Score - 550
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Portfolio: As a Master of Fine Arts applicant, you must submit a portfolio that consists of 20 images representative of the immediate direction of your work.
Resume: Current resume required.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Tyler's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and artistic achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL Paper Total Score - 550
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Portfolio: As a Master of Fine Arts applicant, you must submit a portfolio that consists of 20 images representative of the immediate direction of your work.
Resume: Current resume required.
Tuition
USD
31,518