A master's of fine arts in graphic design graduate program is available at many colleges. Students build on their undergraduate program to learn practical application of design theories and methods of solving problems that might arise. Colleges and universities which offer fine arts degrees often have a graphic design degree for fine arts.
An MA in graphic design is a one-year program which provides hands-on training to students in graphic design. It is a degree option available in schools in Europe rather than the United States and it provides a wide range of practice, studies and collaborations during the course.
The Academy of Arts offers a graphic design graduate school option which has a wide range of post graduate courses available. Courses cover typography, packaging and green designs. The school has a large focus on green design and provides postgraduate studies in eco-friendly designing.
Graphic design is a basic and general study, but a master's of architecture is a specialized area of study within graphic design. Students learn how to apply graphic design skills from undergraduate programs to an architecture setting.