MFA in Comunicazione Visiva - Dallas

The Master of Fine Arts degree with an concentration in visual communication is focused on meeting the needs of practicing professionals in the expanding field of visual communication who aspire to achieve a higher level of proficiency in creative design innovation and problem-solving techniques, design business strategy, ideation and marketing, and prepare for a career in design education.

The capstone of this terminal degree is a thesis paper and exhibition on a topic with importance to business, education and social responsibility. Utilizing traditional research and design-research methodologies, MFA-VisCom candidates are expected to develop a thesis that expands the current boundaries of knowledge and understanding through the revelation of tangible measurable data and/or results.

The MFA with an concentration in Visual Communication is a marriage of artistic skill, professionalism, and business knowledge. To strengthen your creativity and marketability, apply to the A&M-Commerce Master of Fine Arts program now!

Housed at the Universities Center at Dallas near the Arts District, the graduate facilities in Visual Communication support the curriculum leading to the Master of Fine Arts. Here students work with graduate faculty, adjunct instructors, and professionals in the fields of design innovation and design business to develop advanced skills in creative conceptualization, design process, and product and pedagogy development.

The MFA is designed to accommodate applicants who are currently employed or have previous experience in field of visual communication. For the the working professional, our graduate classes are scheduled in the evenings. Students pursue the MFA to enrich their current creative, business, and design education skills and at the same time to engage in higher order critical analysis and application of their work within society and the business world. Special concentration is placed on the cogency of art history, theory, and design criticism coupled with courses that stress creative strategies, sound business practices, working within design communities, professional leadership, and effective pedagogical approaches to art education. Because the Master of Fine Arts degree is regarded as the terminal degree in the field of visual arts, the MFA is an ideal choice for students with aspirations of teaching at the college level or advance their professional career.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES & ARTS...

On behalf of the students, staff, and faculty of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts, WELCOME to our home page! We are excited that you are interested in our college and programs.

From your classes in the academic core curriculum, to your selected major area of study, to outstanding endeavors both within and beyond the traditional classroom setting, you will find yourself uniquely placed in our college. Departments in the college represent both traditional and emerging areas of knowledge that will not only support your current interests but also help you discover and define new areas of enrichment.

As a student in our college, you will learn to communicate clearly and effectively, to understand literary, historical, sociological, and geo-political issues, and to appreciate and participate in the visual and performing arts. You will be given opportunities to engage in diverse cultural and artistic events and performances and immerse yourself in pursuits of intellectual excellence that will shape your lifelong experiences across personal and professional paths.

Whatever you enjoy, there is an opportunity for you to participate in our college!

Sincerely,

William F. Kuracina, Dean

MISSION OF THE COLLEGE

The College is the locus of creative and liberal arts education at Texas A&M University-Commerce and strives for excellence and a global vision in its endeavors.

The College empowers students to communicate clearly and effectively, to understand literary, historical, sociological, and geo-political issues, and to appreciate and participate in the visual and performing arts.

The College serves students, faculty, staff, alumni and, the community at large – regionally, nationally, and internationally –and strives toward diversity in all its activities.