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Graduate Level Graphic Design Programs near DC

Graphic designers specialize in imagery and typography, and graphic design skills are required to create a wide range of print and electronic communications, including websites, computer graphics, advertisements, marketing materials and product packaging. If you are an experienced graphic designer, graduate-level studies in graphic design can strengthen your skills and further your career. If you are currently working in another field and want to become a graphic designer, earning a master's degree in graphic design or publications design can give you the skills and knowledge you need to make the switch to a new career.

  1. George Mason University

    • The School of Art at George Mason University offers a Master of Arts in Graphic Design. This 36-credit program will prepare you for senior-level employment and design management. To apply, you should already have a BA or BFA in graphic design. If your undergraduate degree is in another discipline, it is possible to be admitted based on applicable work experience. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA, 20 miles from downtown Washington, DC, and is accessible by public transportation.

      George Mason University
      School of Art
      College of Visual and Performing Arts
      4400 University Drive, MSN 1C3
      Fairfax, Virginia 22030
      703-993-8898
      soa.gmu.edu

    Maryland Institute College of Art

    • The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), one of the nation's top art schools, offers a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. To complete this 60-credit MFA program, you will need to be able to devote two years to full-time study (15 credits per semester). This intensive program offers a mix of critical seminars, guided studio courses, and independent work. Located in Baltimore, MD, the school is 40 miles from downtown Washington, DC. MICA is a short taxi ride from Baltimore's Pennsylvania Station, making it possible to commute to DC using the MARC train or Amtrak.

      Maryland Institute College of Art
      1300 W. Mount Royal Ave.
      Baltimore, Maryland 21217
      410-669-9200
      mica.edu

    Universities at Shady Grove

    • The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) offers a Master of Arts in Publications Design. All classes are offered in a weekend format, allowing you to work during the week while completing your degree. This 36-credit program combines writing, graphic design, audio/video production, and multimedia production for traditional and new media. While some students come to the program with experience as writers or designers, prior experience is not required. Located in Rockville, MD, the school is 20 miles from downtown Washington, DC, and is accessible by public transportation. USG is part of the University System of Maryland.

      The Universities at Shady Grove
      9630 Gudelsky Drive
      Rockville, MD 20850
      301-738-6000
      shadygrove.umd.edu

    University of Baltimore

    • The University of Baltimore (UB) offers a Master of Arts in Publications Design. This 36-credit program combines training in graphic design and professional writing, and you can choose a concentration in writing, design, hypermedia, multimedia or management. UB is located 40 miles from downtown Washington, DC. The school is one block south of Baltimore's Pennsylvania Station, making it possible to commute to DC using the MARC train or Amtrak. UB is part of the University System of Maryland.

      The University of Baltimore
      1420 N. Charles St.
      Baltimore, MD 21201
      410-837-6565
      ubalt.edu

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