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MFA Art in Design

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Howard University

Program Overview

Design Program is to develop an immense range of knowledge, skills and competencies in the area of visual communication through cross-curricular experiences. This is achieved through the study of theory and the practical application of learned techniques. This program reacquaints the student artist with foundation principles that are central to design.

Program Key Stats

$32844 (Annual cost)



49 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0,A portfolio of 20 digital images and videos of original creative works. Each image must be clearly labeled with the title of the work, materials or media of creation, size, and date of creation, These original creative works must be prepared according to these general guidelines: Static Two-Dimensional imagery: JPEG or PNG Formats are acceptable; Three-Dimension Pieces (i.e. sculpture, ceramics, fashion, 3D modeling): JPEG Format including 2-3 views of the work OR video presentation including revolving views of the work; Motion graphics and video: MP4, Mv4, FLV and AVI Formats, links to YouTube and Vimeo portfolio pages are acceptable for motion graphics and video; Size of digital images: no less than 800 x 600 ppi (pixels per inch); Please include with each artwork submission in your presentation: Title of the Work, Materials or Media used to created the work, Size of actual piece of work represented by the digital images. Size of work should be relative to the media with which it was created, Date of creation, Written Statement of Thesis Interest, Artist Statement, or Biographical Essay; Two Letters of Recommendation

Career Options

  • Artists
  • Designers
  • Consultants
  • Craft Artists

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