| |  | | | Duluth Graduate Degree Program Art—Graphic Design | Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information—Department of Art and Design, University of Minnesota Duluth, 317 Humanities Building, 1201 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812 (218-726-8225; fax 218-726-6532; art@d.umn.edu; www.d.umn.edu/art/program/mfa.html).
Curriculum—The master of fine arts with an emphasis in
graphic design may be earned full- or part-time. All requirements for the master's
degree must be completed and the degree awarded within seven years. Full-time
students usually finish the program in five semesters. The department's
financial aid does not extend beyond six semesters. Within a liberal arts setting,
the program is tailored to each individual's educational, artistic and
professional strengths. Expanding the boundaries of conventional design education,
it includes the following areas of study: new media; motion graphics; print communication;
design in the public realm; experience design; graphic design history, theory,
and criticism; and preparation for college teaching. Academic study and studio
practice are equally emphasized. The program draws on faculty with international
and national experience as designers and artists who are recognized for the quality
of their teaching, research, and professional design activities.
Admission Requirements—Applicants must have adequate undergraduate
education and experience in the area of emphasis and a B.A., B.S., or B.F.A.
in graphic design or art. Individuals with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines
who have completed a substantial number of design courses or who have extensive
professional graphic design portfolios also may be considered for admission.
A portfolio of 20 design works (Mac format CD or DVD); a letter of intent; a
writing sample (written in or translated into English); and three letters of
recommendation are also required as part of the application. Applicants must
have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00. The GRE is not required. For more information
about the M.F.A. visit the program's Web site at www.d.umn.edu/art/program/mfa.html.
All additional program details, including complete application requirements and
other information, are described fully in the Student
Handbook that may be downloaded in PDF format. Please read this handbook
before submitting a final application.
Key to test abbreviations (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MELAB).
 For an online application or for more information about Graduate School admissions, see the General Information section in this catalog, or visit the Graduate School Web site.
Use of 4xxx Courses—Inclusion of 4xxx courses on degree program forms is subject to director of graduate studies approval. |
M.F.A. Plan B Degree Requirements | | The M.F.A. is offered under Plan B and requires 60 credits. The time frame for completing the coursework and research is usually 3 years for full-time students. The Graduate School requires completion of the degree in 7 years. For more information on degree requirements please see M.F.A. handbook .
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—An oral exam based on the project and a supporting thesis are required. | Faculty | | For latest graduate faculty listings, see <www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/faculty.html>. Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).
Professor
Gloria Brush, M2
Virginia A. Jenkins, M2
James C. Klueg, M2
Associate Professor
Alison J. Aune-Hinkel, M2
Sarah Bauer, M2
Catherine Jo Ishino, M2
Janice D. Kmetz, M2
Robert A. Repinski, M2
Robyn S. Roslak, Art History, M2
Assistant Professor
Steve Bardolph, M2
David W. Bowen, M
Jennifer L. Dietrich, AM2
Jennifer A. Gordon, M
Victoria D. Lehman, M2
R. Nakajima, M
Joellyn J. Rock, M
Eun-Kyung Suh, M
Mariana M. Waisman, M2
Jennifer Webb, M2
Instructor
Rob Wittig, M
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