Graduate Degrees in Art
Master of Graphic Design
Enhance your creativity, expand your visual communication skills, and unlock new career opportunities.
Refine Your Skills with a Master’s Degree in Graphic Design.
Master the Art of Graphic Design with Our Graduate Degree Programs
Mississippi College offers a Master of Science and a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Designed for ambitious professionals, these programs typically span one to two years and provide a rigorous curriculum that enhances your visual communication skills.
The M.S. and M.F.A. programs are meticulously crafted to fuel your career aspirations, offering a comprehensive exploration of critical design disciplines such as branding, print design, interactive design, and research. Our distinguished faculty, nearly all holding advanced degrees, offer mentorship and insights drawn from extensive professional experience. From them, you’ll gain both theoretical knowledge and practical wisdom to transform your creative potential into remarkable success.
The Master of Sciences (M.S.) degree is a 30-hour program. This program primarily focuses on graphic design and research-related classwork.
The Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (M.F.A) is a terminal 69-hour degree that incorporates creative studio classes in drawing, photography, printmaking, and other applied areas. Additionally, students pursuing the MFA will complete two research courses that prepare them for a written and visual thesis to defend.
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| REQUIREMENTS | HOURS | |
| Core Courses | 15 | |
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| ART 6507 | Research Topics in Art History: Artist | 3 |
| ART 6508 | Research Topics in Art History: Periods or Styles | 3 |
| Required Core | ||
| ART 6415 | Graphic Design Directed Problems I | 3 |
| ART 6416 | Graphic Design Directed Problems II | 3 |
| ART 6801 | Typography | 3 |
| Graphic Design Courses | 12 | |
| ART 5415 | Graduate Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 5416 | Graduate Graphic Design II | 3 |
| ART 6803 | Concept Design | 3 |
| ART 6804 | Interactive Design | 3 |
| ART 6805 | History of Semiotics and Letterforms | 3 |
| ART 6806 | Graduate Digital Animation | 3 |
| Approved Elective Graduate Course in Art | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| REQUIREMENTS | HOURS | |
| Core Courses | 12 | |
| ART 6507 | Research Topics in Art History: Artist | 3 |
| ART 6508 | Research Topics in Art History: Periods or Styles | 3 |
| ART 6563 | Studio Thesis I | 3 |
| ART 6564 | Studio Thesis II | 3 |
| Graphic Design Courses | 30 | |
| ART 5415 | Graduate Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART 5416 | Graduate Graphic Design II | 3 |
| ART 6801 | Typography | 3 |
| ART 6802 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 6803 | Concept Design | 3 |
| ART 6804 | Interactive Design | 3 |
| ART 6805 | History of Semiotics and Letterforms | 3 |
| ART 6806 | Graduate Digital Animation | 3 |
| Approved Elective Graduate Courses in Art | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 30 |
Master of Science in Graphic Design
- Complete an online application for graduate admission here.
- Official copy of all academic transcripts.
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee.
The Department of Art requires applicants to have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or
above and an undergraduate degree in graphic design, art, public
relations, or communications with at least 18 hours of graphic design-related courses. Submit a formal statement of intent of 500-1,000 words setting forth a personal
philosophy and professional objectives for the degree. Submit the statement, resume,
and digital portfolio of images to ivey@mc.edu.
One of my favorite things about the Graphic Design program is the various and well-rounded projects. From packaging design to creating an interactive app design to collaborating with an interior design student, the projects really make you feel like you take on almost anything in the graphic design world.”
— Micha, 24
