Program Overview
The Graphic Design at Yale University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graphic Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 36,359 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,359 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graphic Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Art of Printed Word
- Introductory Graphic Design
- Typography I
- Typography II
- Intermediate Graphic Design
- Interactive Design
- Motion Design
- Advanced Graphic Design
- Preliminary Studio
- Graduate Studio
- Degree Presentation in Graphic Design
- Typographic Form + Meaning
- Typography at Large
- Networks and Transactions
- Letterform
- Moving Image Methods
- Typographic Methods, Conventions, and Experiments
- Mobile Computing
- Exhibition Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to a portfolio, all graphic design applicants should upload a r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9, which will be reviewed for content as well as form of the typography; the r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 may not be longer than three (3) pages.
Portfolios are submitted online as part of the online application. The portfolio submission interface will allow you to label each image with a title, a date of completion, the materials used, and a brief description of the work. Please do not embed your name in the titles of your work and limit titles to thirty (30) characters. Digital files must adhere strictly to the specifications outlined below.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 36,359 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,359 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 36,359 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,359 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Yale University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Yale University
Yale University
New Haven, United States
Yale University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months