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Visual Communication Design – M.F.A.

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communication Design from Kent State University serves students with a strong undergraduate and/or professional experience in design who wish to advance into leadership roles.

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Duration

2 years

Starting Date

January, August

Tuition Fee

$ 17,982 per year

Location

Kent, United States

About the program

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 Visual Communication Design program from Kent State University 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.

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