| |  | | | 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 degree with an emphasis in graphic design may be earned full- or part-time. 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; communication design; interactive design; design in the public realm; experience design; graphic design history; and preparation for college teaching. Academic study and design 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.
Prerequisites for Admission—Applicants must have adequate undergraduate education and experience in the area of emphasis and a bachelor of arts, science, or fine arts in graphic design. Individuals with undergraduate degrees in fine arts 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.
Special Application Requirements—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.
For more information about Graduate School admissions, see the Graduate School section of this catalog, or visit the Graduate School Web site.
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.
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M.F.A.
Degree Requirements | | The
M.F.A. is offered under Plan B and requires 60 credits. The time frame
for completion of the coursework and research required for a master of
fine arts degree with an emphasis in graphic design is usually three years
(or five semesters) for full-time students. Because the department's financial
aid does not extend beyond six semesters, all requirements for the master's
degree must be completed and the degree awarded within seven years. For
more complete information on degree requirements please see the MFA
Handbook (PDF) online.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—An oral exam based on the project and supporting paper is 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
James C. Klueg, M2
Associate Professor
Alison J. Aune, M2
Janice D. Kmetz, M2
Sarah C. Nitschke, M2
Robert A. Repinski, M2
Robyn S. Roslak, Art History, M2
Eun-Kyung Suh, M
Assistant Professor
Steve Bardolph, M2
David W. Bowen, M
Jennifer L. Dietrich, AM2
Jennifer A. Gordon, M
Beth E. Koch, M2
Victoria D. Lehman, M2
Ryuta. Nakajima, M
Wanda J. Pearcy, M
Joellyn J. Rock, M
Mariana M. Waisman, M2
Jennifer Webb, M2
Instructor
Rob Wittig, M
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