Name: Master of Fine Arts in Design - Visual Communications
Price: 28,47,283 INR
Availability: InStock

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The graduate program in design with a concentration in visual communications is oriented toward individuals interested in pursuing a career in design education and/or furthering their professional practices, in conducting visual or theoretical research, and in investigating the intersections of function and expression in design problem solving. Student learning outcomes Students will be able to present fluent verbal and written explanations of research and studio activities. Students will develop a personal vocabulary, approach and vision in creative work. Students will demonstrate knowledge of historical, social and cultural perspectives in relation to visual communications and clarify how they influence work. Students will develop the ability to create expressive forms and use them to communicate appropriately.

Which department am I in?

College of Humanities and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

$33,746.00 (28,47,283) per year

Food and housing - 19,724 Annual

Application deadline

Expected December 2026

Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

Virginia Commonwealth University- Monroe Park Campus

707 W. Broad St.,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23284, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent. Departments may admit graduate applicants with three-year bachelors degrees provided these three-year degrees allow the students to pursue graduate studies in their countries. Further, the department will require prerequisite/foundation courses as needed to fill in any gaps in the students educational background.Required grade point average. For admission to graduate study at VCU, the Graduate School requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0.Entrance examinations. Letters of recommendation. Statement of intent. In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, applicants must have taken 36 undergraduate credit hours in studio art that should include a minimum of 20 credit hours in visual communications and/or related fields. Under special circumstances, these requirements may be waived.InterviewThe department will contact selected applicants regarding the interview (may be via Skype, telephone or in person).

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