Post-baccalaureate Program
The Dynamic Media Institute at the Massachusetts College of Art is pleased to announce a new, one-year Post-baccalaureate Program in Communication Design. Established in December 2006, the program offers professionals from outside the design field an intensive educational experience that will prepare them for new opportunities, including possible application to graduate schools or continuation in the Dynamic Media Institute. Applications for the 2007–2008 academic year are currently being accepted.
Curriculum
The Post-baccalaureate is a one-year, 24-credit, immersive educational program. After successful completion, students will graduate with the "Dynamic Media Institute Post-baccalaureate Program Certificate." Those who choose to apply and are accepted to continue graduate study at the Dynamic Media Institute will be allowed to transfer up to 12 credits.
Courses
Faculty will work individually with post-baccalaureate students to select courses that are most appropriate for their unique educational background and work experience. Among the courses offered:
Fall Semester (12 credits per semester)
- Elements of Media (graduate, 3cr.)
- Design as Experience (graduate, 3cr.)
- Design History (undergraduate, 3cr.)
- Information Architecture I (undergraduate, 3cr.)
- Typography I (undergraduate, 3cr.)
- Graphic Design I (undergraduate, 3cr.)
- Typography / Graphic Design (selected PCE courses, 3cr. each)
Spring Semester (12 credits per semester)
- Design for Motion and Sound (graduate, 3cr.)
- Information Architecture II (undergraduate, 3cr.)
- Typography II (undergraduate, "super-studio" 6cr.)
- Degree Project (undergraduate, 3cr.)
Faculty
Post-baccalaureate courses are taught by professors from the Dynamic Media Institute and Massachusetts College of Art undergraduate communication design program, as well as by visiting artists, designers and special guests.
Application
Who should apply
Candidates for the DMI Post-baccalaureate Program in Communication Design will have widely varying educational backgrounds and work experience. We believe deeply that diversity enriches our program and, in turn, the dynamic media field as a whole. DMI counts graphic designers, programmers, industrial designers, architects, journalists, social scientists, biologists, dancers, and writers among its graduates.
How to apply
Applicants to the program are expected to have an undergraduate degree and at least two years of professional experience related to design practice. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the college, tour the facilities, and interview informally with the Dynamic Media Institute faculty prior to formal application.
- 1. The application form and the graduate application fee (you may apply online, or download application forms);
- 2. Arrange for official transcript(s) showing the awarding of your degree(s);
- 3. Submit your professional portfolio in digital format on Mac or PC compatible CD or DVD or online;
- 4. Submit the Statement of Purpose to indicate the reasons for selecting the program, the direction of future work, the support and facilities sought in a graduate program, and those questions that may be addressed in studio and academic pursuits;
- 5. Supplement the application with a current resume outlining professional experience;
- 6. Submit letters of recommendation from three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for advanced study.
TOEFL
Study in the Post-baccalaureate Program in Communication Design demands competency in English writing, reading, and conversation at a very advanced level. Applicants whose first language is not English must present TOEFL scores of 233 (computer version) or 577 (paper version) or higher.
Deadline
Application reviews begin on January 31 and continue through March 31. Applications submitted after March 31 cannot be considered. Selected candidates are invited to the college for interviews with faculty and advanced graduate students.
Assistantships
The college awards three different types of assistantships to graduate students: technical, administrative and teaching. All assistantships are assigned as either quarter, half, or full assistantships; the award amount is based on the number of hours worked per week. All assistantships are determined by student need and ability, departmental needs, and budgetary allotments. Although most graduate students receive at least one assistantship for which they are qualified, there is no guarantee that a student will be awarded an assistantship.
Tuition
The tuition for both graduate programs is the same for residents and non-residents of Massachusetts, including students from other countries. MFA Program students typically enroll in four courses per semester for 15 credit hours. MSAE and TP students schedules vary greatly with students enrolling in one to four courses per semester.
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Financial Aid
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