
Graphic Design (MGD)
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Graphic Design (MGD) Overview
As of 8.1.23, applications and new enrollment for the 23-24 academic year to the MGD program have been paused. All currently enrolled students will progress through the program to completion.
The goal of Chatham’s Master of Graphic Design (MGD) interdisciplinary program is to prepare students to face the changing role of today’s graphic designers and embrace new creative opportunities as they arise. At the core of this program is the ability to develop critical connections between the designer, the designed, and the end-user. The MGD also bridges creativity with spatial planning, environmental graphics, and story-telling through branded identities.
July 1
The application deadline is July 1.
30
Chatham offers a 30 credit hour Master in Graphic Design.
$1,089
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.
Advising
A thesis advisor and advisory board work closely with each student to guide his or her research and to facilitate the free flow of ideas amongst departments and graduate students in other disciplines.
Explore the Master of Graphic Design Degree:
Ultimately design is a plan. Chatham has the hands-on experienced faculty to share with a diverse group of talented students, creative processes for success. Working with professionals in the field, traditional and digital media, we refine student skills and help them to express their unique creative voices. Students complete the program with stellar final portfolios that showcase their specialized skillsets and position them for the future.
–MARK BENDER, assistant professor in graphic design and media arts

Setting You Up for Success
From art direction to corporate communications to multimedia design specialties, our program moves through topics in design that encompass a wide array of professional challenges. Leveraging our networks, students employ their talents and knowledge to solve real-world problems with clients in the community.

Acquiring Mastery
Students move from foundations to mastery in an array of software and languages: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, After Effects), Final Cut Pro, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript. Graduates will move across interfaces and understand the tools' strengths and limitations when considering platforms and devices used for integrated communications.

Local Networking Opportunities
Students can take advantage of Pittsburgh’s professional design resources and organizations such as AIGA Pittsburgh, the Professional Association for Design, and Artist Image Resources.

Help Funding Your Degree
Chatham offers campus job opportunities, as well as a 20% tuition reduction through its partnership with selected employers.
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