Suffolk University College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Programs 2008-2009

graphic design admission requirements To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Graphic Design program, you must: master of arts in graphic design (30–96 credits) Full- and part-time students are admitted in the fall and spring semesters. The Master in Arts in Graphic Design provides you with: · The creative, intellectual, and practical skills needed to attain excellence in design and a fulfilling career. · A context for advanced study and research beyond the baccalaureate level, from a NASAD-accredited institution. · A balanced approach to design, equally emphasizing theory and practice in order to develop creative problem-solving and professional skills. · The opportunity to explore international design and a multicultural tradition through the department’s study abroad program. · Hold a US bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution (or international equivalent) · Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 · Submit your official TOEFL or IELTS scores and provide a statement of financial resources if you are an international student (International students must enroll full-time) · Complete the application process In addition, applicants are required to: · Submit a portfolio of work consisting of a minimum of 20 high-resolution PDF files of recent, original artwork demonstrating both technical competency and creative ability. Applicants with prior studio backgrounds who are seeking exemption from foundation or foundational graphic design coursework should submit a significantly more extensive portfolio. Graduate faculty members review all portfolios to determine subject matter competency. Academically qualified applicants without a substantial background in the visual arts may be required to complete foundational coursework as continuing education students before applying to the Master of Arts in Graphic Design program. A grade point average of 3.0 or better is required. If an applicant is subsequently accepted to the program, credits earned as a continuing education student may be used to waive degree requirements. Personal interviews with the graphic design graduate program faculty are required and are conducted by appointment only. Please note: Exceptionally well-qualified candidates who lack only a portfolio may apply to the Pre-Graduate Summer Program, which is designed to provide the content of five foundational courses in one 10-week summer session. Successful applicants will be conditionally admitted to the graphic design master’s program and attend class four full days a week. Applications for and more information about the Pre-Grad Program may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admission or from NESADSU. deadlines Due to the competitive nature of the program and the time involved in evaluating portfolios, applicants are encouraged to submit their completed applications to the graduate admission office by June 15 (for fall matriculation), or November 1 (for spring matriculation). After those dates, applications will be reviewed on a spaceavailable basis. Note: An applicant who has an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in any field is not eligible to apply to the BFA program in graphic design. curriculum Applicants possessing an undergraduate degree in the visual arts (other than graphic design) can often be exempted from the Foundation Program, but must complete foundational graphic design coursework (a maximum of 37 undergraduate credits) and 30 credits of graduate study (700 level or higher). If you have an undergraduate degree in a field not related to the visual arts, you will be generally required to complete a maximum of 66 credits of foundation and foundational graphic design study, as well as 30 credits of graduate study (700 level or higher). foundation courses (29 credits/ 9 courses) adf 581 adf 582 adf s501 adf s502 adf s523 adf s543 adf s551 adf s552 adf s556 Ideas of Western Art I Ideas of Western Art II Foundation Drawing I Foundation Drawing II Painting Color 2-Dimensional Design 3-Dimensional Design Imaging degree requirements Students in this program must: · Complete 10–31 courses (30–96 credits), depending on undergraduate background; see next page · Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 · Earn a minimum grade of B in all courses on the 500 level and higher Note: Graduate students maintaining a full-time course load may enroll for a maximum of 12 credits. 72

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