Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

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Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

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What You Will Study
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Create a Brighter Future with Liberty’s MFA in Graphic Design

In the fields of marketing and business, strong graphic design skills are needed to help enhance brand recognition and engagement with their target audience. Talented artists can implement their designs through advertisement, logo creation, and video as well as many other exciting graphic design avenues. Liberty University’s MFA in Graphic Design can prepare you to reach your career passions and goals, all from a Christian worldview.

Our master’s in graphic design is a terminal degree that provides artists with essential tools and skills to enable job success and artistic expression. Liberty’s online MFA delivers exciting courses with hands-on experience and explorations in art history and design. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill our mission by equipping graphic design professionals with the skills and expertise they need to foster artistic excellence that can make an impact on the world for Christ.

The goal for each of our online classes is to create a community in which evaluation, critique, and innovation are cultivated. If your passions lie in visual illustration, interactive design, or digital art, the MFA in Graphic Design will prepare you to be a leader and innovator in graphic design!

The MFA in Graphic Design is a rigorous, terminal degree in the field of Fine Arts. As such, admission to this degree requires a portfolio demonstrating expertise in the graphic design field. If you do not have a background in graphic design or prefer a shorter program, Liberty’s MA in Visual Communication Design is a great option!

What Will You Study in Liberty’s Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Online Degree Program?

  • Character design
  • Visualization illustration
  • Interactive design
  • Digital imaging

Delivered in a 100% online format, Liberty’s MFA in Graphic Design provides a flexible and affordable education, giving you the ability to increase and hone your graphic design skills without sacrificing other responsibilities. Each MFA in Graphic Design online class integrates biblical principles with an in-depth study of practical skills and principles. With an online degree in graphic design, you can gain critical insights from professors with years of experience that will enhance your artistic skills!

Potential Career Fields with an MFA in Graphic Design

  • Advertising
  • Animation
  • Business
  • Education
  • Journalism
  • Ministry
  • Public Relations
  • Sales
  • Television

Highlights of Choosing Liberty University’s Masters in Graphic Design

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online graphic design degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • Students can complete this MFA in Graphic Design degree program in as little as 2 years!

Master’s in Graphic Design Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you.

Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course).
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).

 

60

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Mar 17, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Maximize Your Time

  • 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
  • Earn credit for prior learning.
  • Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.

* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs

Your goals on your time

We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.

Contact Us: (800) 424-9595

Why Choose Liberty University?

Prepare for a Career

Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.

Enjoy Flexible Courses

Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.

Access Academic Support

Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.

Grow in Your Faith

Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.

Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.

Financing Options

Financial Aid

87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.

Tuition Discounts

Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.

Corporate Tuition Assistance

Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.

Other Payment Options are Available

Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.

 

An Accredited Private Education Made for You

As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.

Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.

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Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.