📘 Program Name: MFA in Graphic Design

⏳ Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time)
💻 Delivery Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credit Hours: 60
📅 Intake: Fall
🏛️ Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview

The MFA in Graphic Design at Arizona International University is a studio-based program designed for those who wish to advance their knowledge of design principles and develop their unique design voice. This program prepares students for leadership roles in graphic design, combining creative and conceptual development with technical expertise. Students will explore visual communication, digital design, typography, branding, and interactive media, while also gaining proficiency in new design technologies, materials, and methods. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research, and professional practice, ensuring students are equipped for the evolving field of graphic design.

📚 Curriculum Highlights

Essential courses include:

• 🎨 Design Theory and Criticism – Study of graphic design history, theory, and criticism.

• 🖌️ Advanced Typography – Mastery of advanced typography techniques and innovative type design.

• 💻 Interactive Design and User Experience – Focus on user-centered design principles and digital interfaces.

• 📚 Branding and Identity Design – Developing branding strategies and visual identities for organizations.

• 🎥 Motion Graphics and Animation – Creation of dynamic visual content using animation and motion graphics.

• 🌍 Global Design Trends – Understanding global design trends and their cultural impacts.

• 🖥️ Digital Imaging and Visualization – Mastery of digital tools, image manipulation, 3D modeling, and video production.

• 📐 Design Research and Innovation – Pushing design boundaries through research, experimentation, and innovation.

• 🖋️ Editorial Design – Principles of layout, publication design, and editorial communication.

• 🛠️ Professional Practice in Graphic Design – Preparing for leadership roles, project management, and design entrepreneurship.

📝 Admission Requirements

• 🎓 A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.

• 📄 Portfolio showcasing advanced graphic design work, including personal and professional projects (required).

• 📑 Resume/CV with relevant design experience.

• 🗣️ English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU English Test

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid

• 📚 Annual Tuition: $18,000 (varies based on mode)

• 🎓 Scholarships and financial aid available based on merit and need.

• 🧾 Paid Internships and Research Assistantships available.