MFA in Graphic Design
There is nothing like creating a piece of art that so vividly expresses your mind, soul, and heart. Let your talent and passion for art propel you into a rewarding career in digital design. Earning Liberty University’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design will offer you invaluable resources and credentials to take your profession and earning potential further.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$545 per credit
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design?
Earning a Master of Fine Arts degree is an incredible achievement! An MFA is a terminal degree, which means it is the highest degree awarded in its field. If you are looking for a way to stand out to employers, increase your earning potential, or perfect your skill and craft, an MFA is the way to go.
By obtaining your MFA from Liberty University, you are not only receiving a prestigious degree, but you are also walking away with a professional resume like no other. Train under degreed faculty with years of industry experience. At Liberty, we are a teaching university, which means your professors are in the classroom with you every week, providing vital input as you complete various projects.
How you direct your studies is largely up to you! If your career goals involve photography, pick out courses specific to digital photography to gain the skills you’ll need to succeed. At this level of academics, we want to provide you with as much creative license as possible to create pieces that are exciting and meaningful to you.
Courses include
- Issues in Contemporary Art
- Vector Illustration
- Publication Design
- Art and Design Research Methodologies
Career Opportunities
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Illustrator
- Professor
- User Interface Designer
Minimum Requirements
- Admission application
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing. A GPA of 2.5 to 2.99 may grant admission on caution.
- Artist Statement (typed) – must include your artistic background, area(s) of specialty, and the intended direction of your work provides context for your art and design. Must be submitted through SlideRoom in conjuncture with the portfolio
Personal Portfolio must include:
- No fewer than 20 images that best depict your abilities and interests in either Graphic Design or Studio Art
- Submitted images must be professionally photographed/composed and “client” ready