Masters Programs in Graphic Design

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A masters degree in graphic design imparts graphic design knowledge to students enrolling for the program. The program is offered in several universities across the world. Graphic design is a process that requires creativity and a host of many other skills.The field of graphic design is growing in importance everyday; such as illustrations in textbooks as well as making advertisements more appealing and effective. Therefore, the role of a graphic designer is central to any product and in determining how a specific product will perform in the market. Graphic design encompasses visual art, typography and illustrations and how to manipulate all these aspects to make the product as visually appealing as possible.

A master in graphic design student gets to learn the various aspects that play complementary roles in making graphic design such an effective tool as far as the promotion of a product is concerned. Various types of typography such as manual, experimental, web and art; editorial design, the packaging of products, designing of logos, and the branding of the product are just some of the aspects that students of the program are taught.

Students of a masters program in design gets hands on experience while still undertaking the program; they get a chance to undertake many projects as part of the program and get to work with real clients. This presents them with an opportunity to get exposure and to learn practical skills important in the building of their careers. Probable careers for graduates include jobs in such fields as: typography, graphic, print, identity design, entertainment industry, and package industry.

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Master in Web Design

Scuola Politecnica di Design SPD
Campus Full time 1 year March 2018 Italy Milan

The Web Design Master’s course consists of theory lessons, workshops and web design courses. Technical training offers XTML, CSS design, dreamweaver, motion design ... [+]

Master in Web Design

 

The Web Design Master’s course consists of theory lessons, workshops and web design courses. Technical training offers XTML, CSS design, dreamweaver, motion design, flash and photoshop classes. In this way students will acquire professional skills combined with a methodological awareness of the entire design process.

 

 

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The Master in Web e Multimedia Design lasts for one year (from October to December, with a summer break in August).There will be a minimum of 20 hours of lessons per week. Attendance is compulsory and full time.

 

 

Internship

At the end of lessons, students will start an internship in companies or studios of the sector... [-]

Master's Degree In Design

Universidade de Évora
Campus Full time 2 years October 2017 Portugal Évora

The Master's study program in design is enhancing scientific and professional autonomy of the student, focusing on knowledge and skills strongly grounded in the exploration of design methods and scientific research. [+]

PRESENTATION The study program Master in Design It is enhancing the scientific and professional autonomy of the student, focusing on knowledge and skills strongly grounded in the exploration of design methods and scientific research. This program combines new paradigms of social design, entrepreneurship, biomimetics and ecology, covering potentially either side of Product Design wants to shed design Editorial, depending on the specific training interest of the student. Careers The Masters in Design will be able to integrate research and technological development teams (R & D) in the design process with industry, workshops and services; integrating scientific research teams in the areas of Product Design or Communication Design as well as in related fields; qualify for access to other branches of postgraduate training at the level of the 3rd cycle, or functions that may require a higher education, including the teaching of different levels. [-]

Master of Computer Graphic Design

The University of Waikato
Campus Full time 12 - 18 months March 2018 New Zealand Hamilton

The Master of Computer Graphic Design (MCGD) is an advanced degree focusing on graphic design theory, technology and original research. It builds on the unique combination of design and coding skills developed during the Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (BCGD). [+]

Masters in Graphic Design. Master of Computer Graphic Design The Master of Computer Graphic Design (MCGD) is an advanced degree focusing on graphic design theory, technology and original research. It builds on the unique combination of design and coding skills developed during the Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (BCGD). The MCGD provides an opportunity for you to plan, develop and carry out a large scale design research project. This will enable you to collaborate with other students and academics, and to work with members of the professional design industry. The MCGD research is represented by both a written thesis and an exhibited design realisation. Research topics are tailored to suit your interests, providing an opportunity for you to hone a particular aspect of graphic design further, which could be a pathway to your chosen career. You will also have the full support, guidance and expertise of your supervisor during your research project. Computing facilities at Waikato The University of Waikato offers students 24-hour computer lab access with all the latest computer software, and several labs fully equipped with Mac computers, commonly used in professional design environments. Graduate students have a dedicated lab space and access to all undergraduate facilities. Career opportunities Advertising Designer Computer Games Designer Interactive Designer Motion Graphics Designer TV Graphics Designer Web Designer Admission and enrolment To enrol in the MCGD you should have completed a Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (BCGD) (or equivalent) and have achieved a B average over the course of your study. If... [-]

Master of Graphic Design

The Florence Institute of Design International
Campus Full time 1 year Italy Florence

The Graphic Design Master program is intended for graduates already holding a degree in graphic or a related design. It is also recommended that they have had some professional training in graphic design. The course assists students by developing their professional, conceptual and creative thinking. [+]

Overview The Graphic Design Master program is intended for graduates already holding a degree in graphic or a related design. It is also recommended that they have had some professional training in graphic design. The course assists students by developing their professional, conceptual and creative thinking. Throughout the course students improve their group responsiveness, become more sophisticated problem solvers and increase their technical skills. Faculty The faculty is made up of both locally Italian and international professors who all speak and teach in English. Additionally, the professors are all professionals working in their field. This is to ensure that the faculty is aware of what is happening in their field so that they do not give their students outdated information. The school’s intimate class sizes allow for each student to receive a premium individualized education. Location The school is located in the picturesque city of Florence. Florence is a living influence of some of the most influential architects and designers such as Brunelleschi, Da Vinci, Dante, and Michelangelo. FIDI is a unique school partially thanks to its incredible location. Classes have the opportunity to witness the historical masterpieces through walking tours with their professors and learn about art history on site. [-]

Master in Graphic Design

Polytechnic of Leiria
Campus Full time 24 months October 2017 Portugal Leiria

The programme aims to provide students with the conceptual and practical skills of a high professional level in specific areas of graphic design and communication for multiple platforms. [+]

Masters in Graphic Design. Master in Graphic Design The Masters in Graphic Design ESAD.CR aims to provide students with the conceptual and practical skills of a high professional level in specific areas of graphic design and communication for multiple platforms, which feature contemporary visual culture. Access conditions Holders of a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Product Design, Fine Arts, New Media, interested in pursuing studies in the area of Graphic Design; Holders of a foreign academic bachelor’s degree following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process in Graphic Design and related areas; Holders of a foreign bachelor’s degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of a degree by the Scientific-Technical Council of ESAD in Graphic Design and related areas; Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum which is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific-Technical Council of ESAD. Study plan The Master of Graphic Design ESAD.CR focuses on preparing students with a set of theoretical and practical studies in contemporary graphic design, typography applied, graphic design for contemporary means of communication and branding. Courses are complemented by seminars and research methodologies that explore the communication design conceptually and operationally, approaching simultaneously experimental and professional dimensions. The last two semesters focus on the preparation of sustained practical design work that could be replaced by an internship. Other information Graduates in the Master of Graphic Design may work... [-]

Master in Graphic Design

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Milan
Campus Full time 10 months November 2017 Italy Milan

The graphic design field is constantly developing. The professional areas and their specializations, the communication market and the companies work in, rise and evolve are speedly changing, as well as the technological scenario. [+]

The graphic design field is constantly developing. The professional areas and their specializations, the communication market and the companies work in, rise and evolve are speedly changing, as well as the technological scenario. The Master trains professionals able to properly manage a team, effective in managing an integrated work flow. A professional who can build, manage and finalize a visual communication project: from strategy, to concept, up to the most correct realization for press or social media. Career Opportunities - This profession is not limited to a group of hyper-specialized people subject to the reference media; people working on the design project come from different contests and backgrounds, work in an integrated way in terms of exchange and cooperation, express the different skills according to a strategic cooperation plan and in view of a common project. Target - As a matter of fact, the Master course is addressed to all those who studied communication, graphics and design and are looking for an advanced training to work in the field of graphics with ability and professionalism. Methodology and structure - The Master course - with its 10-month duration, 7 months in classroom plus 3 for internship/field project, and part time attendance - trains professionals in the communication field by developing managerial skills and a project culture rooted in the design history. But, most of all, it provides a method, a structure, and a process organized in a managerial way. The Master consists of three steps. The first step is aimed at... [-]

Master in Graphic Design - Focus on New Media

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Florence
Campus Full time 10 months February 2018 Italy Florence

The Master in Graphic Design integrates the knowledge of the tools and technologies, the project culture and methodology with a sensibility towards Visual Communication and its representations. [+]

Masters in Graphic Design. The Master in Graphic Design integrates the knowledge of the tools and technologies, the project culture and methodology with a sensibility towards Visual Communication and its representations. Particular attention is given to the new media and to the new frontiers of web communication, in order to create professional figures capable of acting within an evolving scenario. The Graphic Designer figure, today, is particularly dynamic; being not only an expert in Visual Languages, but also a director of Communication Strategies based on the sign that is expressed on physical support in both real locations and virtual environments. Career opportunities - The Graphic Designer works in advertisement and communication companies, web agencies, publishing houses or as a freelancer in his own facility ; he is able to interact with multiple clients in different fields thanks to a developed versatility. This professional figure, in fact, has the necessary tools to keep updated and anticipate the times, offering innovative solutions to his clients. Target - The Master is tailored for graduates or professionals in graphic, architecture, design, fine arts and advertising. Participants with a professional (two years minimum) experience in the fields of management, communication, marketing, public relations or visual communications (graphic, product, interior, advertising, photography, web or social) are also welcome. Methodology and structure - The Master has a complete and articulate program thanks to a balanced didactic structure, organized in three main areas: cultural, tools and techniques and project. The cultural area's main objectives include the acquisition of... [-]

Intensive Master in Graphic Design

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Madrid
Campus Full time 1 year February 2018 Spain Madrid

The Intensive MA in Graphic Design offers not only the most up-to-date and innovative training, but also an understanding of the foundations of graphic design, the basis of visual communication and the corporative identity of any institution or company. [+]

THIS PROGRAM IS TAUGHT IN SPANISH The Intensive MA in Graphic Design offers not only the most up-to-date and innovative training, but also an understanding of the foundations of graphic design, the basis of visual communication and the corporative identity of any institution or company. Nowadays, a graphic designer must be resourceful in any of the specific realms in which he might work: packaging, editorial and website design, identity and brand design, advertising and communication. All of this training is given by important professionals who are active in the sector. The Intensive MA in Graphic Design shares with students the sensibilities required in the everyday work and trade of a graphic designer, combining professional knowledge and academic rigour in a formula for success which boasts the experience of four previous editions of this programme. The course program will enable the students to create, develop and communicate their graphic design projects, right from the moment of creativity and innovation. The students’ objective is to apply conceptual resources and optimal techniques, playing off graphic parameters such as the shape and colour, and other even more concrete parameters, in the graphic expression of an idea for an image or identity. The spirit of the Master is to transmit the know-how and skills vital for the professional design world through a series of theoretical and practical classes. As part of the academic course all students will prepare an end of course project in a team, making the project a reality. The presentation will be... [-]

Master Of Professional And Advertising Photography. Product Specialization And Gastronomy

Seeway - Barcelona
Campus Part time 9 months October 2017 Spain Barcelona

The Master in Professional and Advertising Photography in its specialization in Product and Gastronomy is a pioneering program in the fusion of wealth and gastronomic reputation of our country and the media coverage and graphic communication of this trend. [+]

Masters in Graphic Design. The Master in Professional Photography and Advertising in its specialization in Product and Gastronomy program is a pioneer in the fusion of wealth and gastronomic reputation of our country and the media coverage and graphic communication of this trend. The essence of this program goes beyond the own space of shooting and addresses the own disciplines of the profession, from the styling to the art direction, thus responding to the demands and needs of the labor market. Its axis is the product specialization and gastronomy and Intersect with the art direction that maintains and enhances the personality of the author. An innovative proposal aimed at creativity and expertise to generate synergies between expanding sectors with the aim of developing projects from conceptualization Full commercial or professional quality and a strong stamp author. Summary Qualification: Master Degree Credits: 40 ECTS Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 18:30 to 21: 30h Mode: Barcelona Semester: October to June. observations: classroom training. 100% practical guidance. Small groups. GOALS The educational objective of the Master is to train participants as a leading professionals with initiative and style, offering domain knowledge, tools, processes and methodologies at technical, aesthetic and managerial, always favoring the most of the expansion of their own inclinations and skills. You will be able to control the entire process of creation and production and you can postularte as author and creator of trends. CURRICULUM The program is structured into two main blocks: the first delve into the essential knowledge and... [-]

Master in Graphic Information Design and Media Branding

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Barcelona
Campus Full time 6 months January 2018 Spain Barcelona

The Masters Course in Graphic Information Design and Media Branding intends to tackle the changes in reading methods brought about by the emergence of new platforms and devices and by new reading and writing habits. [+]

THIS PROGRAM IS TAUGHT IN SPANISH In today's scenario, designers are faced with a major challenge brought on by the need to quickly and easily understand excessive amounts of information. In addition to growing quantities of data and shorter processing times comes a constant pursuit for new devices, maps and codes. The Masters Course in Graphic Information Design and Media Branding intends to tackle the changes in reading methods brought about by the emergence of new platforms and devices and by new reading and writing habits. The course aims to explore new paths so as to conceive visual communication strategies with which to render content (information) in a clearer, more efficient and more attractive way on different platforms. The practical possibilities this masters course offers are so vast and (happily) undefined that Graphic Information Design and Media Branding rises as a tool with huge potential for use in today's world. With this in mind, the end-of-masters project is geared towards a TV channel and the multimedia devices that make up its content and branding. More and more companies and institutions are creating specific Graphic Information Design departments with specialists in the field in order to enhance and improve communication and a better understanding of their products and services. For instance, Barack Obama's US Government Recovery Independent Advisory Panel added Eduard Tufte to its team so that he could apply Graphic Information Design to the prevention of fraud and bad investment of gains, as well as to promote transparency and clarity... [-]

Master of Design and Crafts

Estonian Academy of Arts
Campus Full time 2 years August 2018 Estonia Tallinn

The Estonian Academy of Arts offers a Master's programme in Design and Crafts, delivered in English. The students enter a common programme but also select a discipline: ceramics, glass art and design, jewellery and blacksmithing, textile design, leather art and accessory design, or fashion design. [+]

Masters in Graphic Design. The two-year Design & Crafts MA programme prepares students for professional practice and helps them identify their own positions as artists — within their communities, society, design field, global economy, natural environment and other contexts. The programme provides students with as many real-world, hands-on situations as possible by giving them access to practising professionals and diverse opportunities. The programme also develops and changes with the students. With each new group, we start with roundtable discussions to find out what our students actually want. What experiences do they value? What is the focus of their interests? What are their professional dreams? The students enter a common programme but also select a specialisation. Students who study in the Design & Crafts programme remain closely connected with their chosen discipline. Regardless of the specialisation, the MA programme focuses on collaboration. This includes group tasks that cross disciplines, so that students with different backgrounds and study experience work together. A significant part of the coursework takes place in the form of workshops (supervised by international lecturers), which aim to break routine and provide inspiration. Design & Crafts specialisations: ceramics glass art and design jewellery and blacksmithing textile design leather art and design fashion design Material-based design and craft disciplines have a unique outlook and philosophy, and the Estonian Academy of Arts is one the few places in the world where it is possible to study in some of these fields at the MA level. Each MA graduate should be the... [-]

Graphic Design Professional - Faculty Of Design

Universidad Privada De Ciencias Aplicadas
Campus Full time March 2018 Peru Lima

At the UPC, we will prepare to lead the communication of ideas integrating aesthetic, technical, economic and cultural aspects in four specialty lines of design: corporate, editorial, advertising and digital. UPC designer is a specialist in the management of technological tools and digital channels. [+]

Because we know that an idea without a good design, it stays in intention, we are professional graphic designers capable of creating risky, shocking and compelling visual strategies to facilitate communication from the everyday to the extraordinary, to make everyone's life more easy. At the UPC, we will prepare to lead the communication of ideas integrating aesthetic, technical, economic and cultural aspects in four specialty lines of design: corporate, editorial, advertising and digital. UPC designer is a specialist in the management of technological tools and digital channels. Our methodology and courses and workshops on design, creativity and business permit from the first cycle create and generate tangible work, and our international agreements will give your training a global perspective, the level of the most important design schools in the world . The design is a lifestyle, a language for the greatest possible comfort. To achieve this, we give you the best theoretical, practical and technological and strengthen your management skills to you to lead creative teams and know to manage your own projects. We invite you to review the different careers offered by the Faculty of Business at the following link: http://pregrado.upc.edu.pe/facultad-de-diseno/ [-]

Master Of Artistic Director In Graphic Design

Autograf
Campus Full time 2 years October 2017 France Paris

Graphics, graphic design, advertising, publishing, signage, packaging ... There are many areas that use skills Art Directors. [+]

Masters in Graphic Design. Graphics, graphic design, advertising, publishing, signage, packaging ... There are many areas that use skills Art Directors. This Master available in two option, Chart creation and Advertising creation, crosses conceptual and semantic learning, visual, technological and managerial. During the two years of training, besides the personal work validating each subject studied, it is proposed to students individually carry out a project year and a specialty store. Students are also confronted with the project management agency, with the creation of collective second year. Each group created must achieve in year three real projects with real sponsors, customers who requested school or students belonging to the network. The training requires 25 weeks of mandatory training in the workplace. Le domaine de la création graphique s’étend de la typographie à l’image seule. This Master shaping professionals who design, get in shape and coordinate the implementation of a visual communication process. The principal target is the function of art director in an advertising and visual communication agency, which requires, in addition undeniable creative qualities, management skills and expertise in the sector. Formation's goal : Become an expert who comes from design to realization of communication projects. Validate a double degree: a title recognized by the State Level I (Bac + 5) and an international diploma. entry requirement: Hold a title or diploma level II (Bachelor, Bachelor) and have completed schooling of three years of higher education in the field of visual communication and graphic design. Trades: In a communication agency,... [-]

Master Degree in Interface and User Experience Design (UI / UX Design)

ESDi - Design School
Campus or Online Full time 1 year Open Enrollment Spain Barcelona

The Master Degree in Interface and User Experience Design (Master UI / UX) is projected as a result of the need to train qualified professional staff in the field of information systems design for the different interactive devices on the ITC market. There is currently a great demand for professionals who can design more useful, more effective and simpler products that make rich experiences in users. [+]

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Master of Design Studies

Izmir University of Economics
Campus Full time 2 years September 2017 Turkey Balçova

The Master`s Program in Design Studies offers a common ground for various design disciplines and embraces interdisciplinary as an academic framework. Such interaction between disciplines will allow students to discover more creative solutions. [+]

Masters in Graphic Design. The Master`s Program in Design Studies offers a common ground for various design disciplines and embraces interdisciplinary as an academic framework. Such interaction between disciplines will allow students to discover more creative solutions. Introduced as the first graduate program of this kind in Turkey, architects, interior architects, graphic designers, industrial designers, fashion designers and applicants of other disciplines are provided with a unique research opportunity. With studies informed by this broad approach, ultimately, students will prepare a comprehensive thesis in their chosen field. Students aiming to apply their skills in their respective industries are provided with opportunities to deal with projects in a theoretical framework. Consequently, it is possible for graduates to pursue careers in both the field market and academia. The Master`s Program in Design Studies is structured with the belief that the theoretical and practical aspects of successful graduate education can be effectively joined in a way that will be constructive for graduates of various disciplines. Emphasizing relations between various subjects and approaches provides the students with a broader professional training. Each will leave the program equipped with substantial and creative skills, unique experiences, and specialized knowledge. The program was launched in the 2006-2007 academic year. Currently, students with bachelors degrees in architecture, interior architecture, industrial design, graphic design, fashion, management, textile and mechanical engineering are doing research in areas that range from prototypical car design to urban identity, from smart textiles to cultural representation, from the use of daylight in architecture to fashion... [-]