Graduate Degrees

The Iowa State University Graphic Design Program offers three graduate degrees: the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design, the Master of Arts (MA) in Art and Design with a specialization in Graphic Design, and the MA in Art and Design with a specialization in Environmental Graphic Design.

The focus in each of these degree programs is on expanding your knowledge through new problem-finding/solving situations. Each course of study relies heavily on such areas as methodology, history, research and testing to arrive at fresh new communications. The GRE is not required for admission to any of these graduate programs.

Application Deadlines
There are two review periods for graduate admission to the MFA and MA programs in Graphic Design and Environmental Graphic Design. Please submit your application by Feb. 1 if you are applying for an assistantship; otherwise, submit your application by April 15 for anticipated fall or spring-semester entry. All materials must be available on the deadline date, or you will not be considered for admission. It is your responsibility as an applicant to ensure all of your materials are on file with the Graphic Design Program by the deadline.

MFA in Graphic Design
Anyone applying to the MFA in Graphic Design graduate program must meet the following requirements (PDF) in addition to the minimum general requirements of the Iowa State University Graduate College. View a list of course requirements (PDF) for the MFA in Graphic Design. View a list of past MFA thesis titles (PDF).

MA in Art and Design - Graphic Design
Anyone applying to the MA in Art and Design - Graphic Design graduate program must meet the following requirements (PDF) in addition to the minimum general requirements of the Iowa State University Graduate College. View a list of course requirements (PDF) for the MA in Graphic Design.

MA in Art and Design - Environmental Graphic Design
Anyone applying to the MA in Art and Design - Environmental Graphic Design graduate program must meet the following requirements (PDF) in addition to the minimum general requirements of the Iowa State University Graduate College. View a list of course requirements (PDF) for the MA in Environmental Graphic Design.

More Information
Sung Kang, Director of Graduate Education
Mona Pett, Graduate Secretary