Study Master of Arts (M.A.) in Experiential Graphic Design at Iowa State University in the USA, College of Design
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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Experiential Graphic Design

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What will I learn?

Gain the skills you need to enter a new field with Iowa State University’s Master of Arts in Experiential Graphic Design (MAxGD). Whether you’re seeking to complement your existing four-year bachelor’s design or looking to enhance your skills for employment opportunities, the MAxGD program provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet your needs. This one-year program welcomes applicants from all educational backgrounds. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a cohort of students in a collaborative studio setting while fostering creativity and innovation. Iowa State University’s College of Design provides students access to leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art fabrication facilities like the Iowa State University Student Innovation Center, making this a hands-on learning experience.

Which department am I in?

College of Design

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
US$32,914.00 per year
Books and supplies:$800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected February 2027

Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

Iowa Main Campus

100 Enrollment Services Center,

2433 Union Drive,

Ames,

Iowa,

50011, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Official academic transcripts indicating a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA. Three letters of recommendation from individuals from your educational or professional background who can most directly speak about your ability to complete graduate level course work and teaching duties.You will be asked within the application to provide the names and email addresses for your three references; when you submit the application, the three individuals will receive an email notification from ISU Admissions with a link to the recommendation form. A statement of academic and personal interest including your career goals and reasons for applying for the program (500 word maximum). Please address why you have selected graphic design at Iowa State for graduate study, your specific graduate study objectives and professional goals after graduation, and your proposed area of inquiry (the questions you hope to investigate and the faculty you would like to work with and why)Digital portfolio (PDF or website), including at least 10 (but no more than 20) examples of your creative work; one project must demonstrate and explain your creative process through images and text PDF format must be in US letter, US tabloid, A4, or A3, and landscape orientation is preferred; PDF file size must be less than 20MBLinks to video and audio content is encouraged, and if any projects involved collaboration or your were a member of a team please describe your role on the projectIf your portfolio is web-based, upload a PDF document that indicates the website where your portfolio may be viewed.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Iowa State University

There are eight distinct colleges with more than 300 programs, where passionate faculty are challenging some of the world’s most pressing issues.

  • Scholarships available for freshmen and transfer students
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  • Based in Ames, at the heart of Iowa
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