Masters of Arts in Graphic Design
Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Graphic Design is an advanced professional degree in the theory and practice of graphic design. While there is considerable latitude within the program to accommodate a student’s professional goals and interests, the Master’s program curriculum is grounded in the following five principles and these principles will guide not only course content but student response:
- Artistic integrity and excellence in design
- Social and civic responsibility
- Service to the community
- Respect for cultures, people and materials
- Environmental awareness and sensitivity
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course Name | Course Code | Credits |
| First Semester | ||
| Graphic Design Graduate Seminar* | ADG 810 | 3 |
| Graphic Design Graduate Studio I* | ADG S820 | 3 |
| Graphic Design Thesis Research* | ADG 840 | 3 |
| Graphic Design Studio Elective OR other approved graduate-level elective |
3 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Graphic Design Graduate Internship* | ADG 700 | 3 |
| Graphic Design Graduate Studio II* | ADG S822 | 3 |
| Graphic Design Thesis Studio* | ADG S842 | 3 |
| Graphic Design Studio Elective OR other approved graduate-level elective |
3 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Graphic Design Thesis Documentation* | ADG 844 | 3 |
| Graphic Design Studio Elective OR other approved graduate-level elective |
3 | |
| Total | 30 | |
| * = Graduate only courses | ||
Thesis
The Master’s program culminates in a final thesis project, an independent enquiry based on an original idea associated with a student’s chosen area of concentration. Graphic Design Thesis Research (ADG 840), Thesis Studio (ADG S842), and Thesis Documentation (ADG 844) are intended as the final three courses in the Master’s program curriculum sequence. Successful completion of Thesis Research is a prerequisite for enrollment in Thesis Studio. Successful completion of Thesis Studio is likewise a prerequisite for enrollment in Thesis Documentation.
For more information, please contact:
Graduate Admissions
Tel: (617) 573-8302
E-mail: grad.admission@suffolk.edu