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M.F.A.
Plan B
Director of Graduate Studies: Associate Professor Janice Kmetz
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).
Within a liberal arts setting, UMD’s master of fine
arts degree with an emphasis in graphic design 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 other fine
arts 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, www.d.umn.edu/art/program/mfa.html.
For more information about Graduate School admissions, visit the Graduate School Web site. | M.F.A.
Degree Requirements | | The
M.F.A. is offered under Plan B, and requires 60 credits. The
degree may be earned on a full- or part-time basis; however,
all requirements for the master’s degree must be completed
and the degree awarded within seven years. The department’s
financial aid does not extend beyond six semesters. The time
frame for completion of the coursework and research required
for the degree is usually three years for full-time students.
For more complete information on degree requirements please see
the MFA
Handbook online.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—An oral exam based on the project and supporting paper is required.
| Faculty
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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 Sue, 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
Eun-Kyung Suh, M
Mariana M. Waisman, M2
Jennifer Webb, M2
Instructor
Rob Wittig, M
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