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The Master of Design (MDes) in Graphic Design is a two-year degree program focused on an independent masters research project that offers students the opportunity to identify and explore a topic of inquiry with the potential to contribute to broader disciplinary knowledge. Through project-oriented activities that foster analytical competence in research, writing, design history, and image theory, the curriculum is designed to deepen process-oriented skills as applied to typographic form/systems, image-/form-making, documentation/publication design, and digital media design.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
The Master of Design (MDes) in Graphic Design is a two-year degree program focused on an independent masters research project that offers students the opportunity to identify and explore a topic of inquiry with the potential to contribute to broader disciplinary knowledge. Through project-oriented activities that foster analytical competence in research, writing, design history, and image theory, the curriculum is designed to deepen process-oriented skills as applied to typographic form/systems, image-/form-making, documentation/publication design, and digital media design.
Admission Requirements
92+
6.5+
3+
54+
2 Years
Jan-2000
Domestic
28,358 USD
International
52,838 USD
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MDes Graphic Design (Taught)
University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC), Chicago, United States
# 151-200QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgramme duration
52,838 USDTuition Fee/year
Art and DesignMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Programme overview
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Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Admission Requirements
Domestic
International
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