About Digital Media in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
CVPA's Visual Design MFA is a 60-credit, 2- to 3-year program of study. The program allows students to explore visual communication in a broad sense. Areas of study include:
- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Photography
Under the guidance of a faculty committee, candidates develop a thesis project based on their own unique research. The thesis requires both visual and written components which are intellectually, formally, and technically rigorous. Students form a committee based on their thesis topic, choosing from faculty who provide a wide variety of viewpoints and expertise. The faculty advisors are highly proficient in traditional, time-based, and interactive media. Students are encouraged to explore various media, processes and methods while they develop their topic.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Highlights
| Established |
1895 |
| College Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Suburban |
| Part Time Courses |
Yes |
| Total number of Students |
8000+ |
| Total faculty |
400+ |
| Mode of Program |
On campus, Online |
| Student to faculty ratio |
16:1 |
| Financial aid |
Micro Scholarships through RaiseMe |
| Tuition Fee Requirements (international) |
30,623 USD |
| English Proficiency test |
Compulsory in major courses subject to waiver |
| Admissions Helpdesk |
admissions@umassd.edu |
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Massachusetts Resident Tuition |
$13,833 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$525 |
| Room and Board |
$14,647 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,572 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$31,777 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$29,578 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$525 |
| Room and Board |
$14,647 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,572 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$47,522 |
