About the course

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communication Design serves students with a strong undergraduate and/or professional experience in design who wish to advance into leadership roles. Classes have been developed to create an educational experience in design highlighted by field research methods, design thinking, and social innovation, augmented by practical university teaching experience. The M.F.A. allows graduates to pursue careers in design education, but they also stand out in the industry for their ability to solve problems from a research-based design perspective. The program offers individualized plans of study, experiential learning, design history and research. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged.

　　Program Learning Outcomes

　　Graduates of this program will be able to:

　　Develop leadership abilities necessary for success in the design industry or higher education

　　Develop skills for collaborative engagement with strategic partners, team members and peers

　　Develop deeper awareness of issues related to the cognitive, social, theoretical, cultural, technological, educational and economic contexts of design

　　Develop understanding of design’s use as a strategic tool and medium for business and social applications, through the integration of practice and research.

　　Develop enhanced comprehension of design thinking, design process and metacognition

　　Develop capabilities in the planning, application, and synthesis of field research methods and their use in design process Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kent
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Spring (January), 2025	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	Kent
Spring (January), 2026	Kent

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

　　Undergraduate degree in design or ly related program

　　Minimum 3.000 undergraduate major GPA on a 4.000 point scale

　　Official transcript(s)

　　Résumé

　　Goal statement

　　Autobiographical statement (250 words)

　　Portfolio

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　TOEFL iBT - 71, TOEFL PBT - 525, IELTS - 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kent State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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