Study MFA in Illustration at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth in the USA, College of Visual and Performing Arts
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MFA in Illustration

USA

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What will I learn?

The modern visual designer must be broadly educated, articulate, and literate to compete successfully in today's world." CVPA's Visual Design MFA is a 60-credit, 2- to 3-year program of study. The program allows students to explore visual communication in a broad sense. Areas of study include: Digital Media Graphic Design Illustration Photography Under the guidance of a faculty committee, candidates develop a thesis project based on their own unique research. The thesis requires both visual and written components which are intellectually, formally, and technically rigorous. Students form a committee based on their thesis topic, choosing from faculty who provide a wide variety of viewpoints and expertise. The faculty advisors are highly proficient in traditional, time-based, and interactive media. Students are encouraged to explore various media, processes and methods while they develop their topic.

Which department am I in?

College of Visual and Performing Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$45,711.00 per year
Technology Fee - 450.00
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road,

Dartmouth,

Massachusetts,

02747, Northeast, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$45,711.00 per year
Technology Fee - 450.00
Application deadline

15/12/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road,

Dartmouth,

Massachusetts,

02747, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns.Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words. Unless otherwise indicated in the program requirement details, indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist us in making assistantship decisions.ResumeTranscripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying with an transcript evaluation, please submit that document with your unofficial transcripts. International applicants for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts.

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

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