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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Graphic Design

MICA's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Graphic Design offers students an intensive immersion in graphic design. Tailored for adults who seek to work with a select group of dedicated peers in a challenging and supportive environment, the program will prepare students for advancing their careers and/or for applying to competitive MFA programs at MICA and other colleges and universities.

Who Should Apply

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Graphic Design provides intensive immersion in the language and practice of graphic design, and it is designed for professionals and graduates from non-design fields, including liberal arts, fine arts, journalism, architecture, communications, and photography. The program also seeks applicants who studied design as undergraduates yet desire a more comprehensive and rigorous education in the visual language of graphic design.  

See Also Programs of Study: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Graphic Design

Application Requirements and Procedures for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Graphic Design

Priority Application Deadline for Fall 2013 Entrance: January 15, 2013. 

Applications received after January 15 will be considered until April 1, provided space remains available.

1. Graduate Admission Application: Completed and submitted online via mica.slideroom.com
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Statement of Purpose/Artist Statement

Applicants should submit a written statement discussing their design background, both professionally and academically, and outlining their interest in post-baccalaureate study. Applicants should talk about their work and goals in relation to the broader discourse of design practice, explaining what draws them to advanced study in this field. Applicants with backgrounds in different disciplines should address how their previous experiences have prepared them for advanced design work.
4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Submitted online via mica.slideroom.com
5. Proof of Degree or Equivalent

Send transcripts from ALL post secondary schools attended. Transcripts should be submitted in sealed, institution-issued envelopes to the Office of Graduate Admission.
6. Portfolio of Artwork

Applicants should submit 18-20 digital images for review online via mica.slideroom.com. Slide Room allows applicants to create an inventory of pieces and attach the following information: title, date, medium, dimensions and notes. Applicants may upload images, video  or .pdf documents. For good image quality and fast upload, please follow the guidelines provided by SlideRoom.

For applicants to multiple graduate programs, please repeat the upload process for each program.

Any difficulty viewing or using mica.slideroom.com can be reported to support@slideroom.com for technical support.
7. $70 Application Fee

Payable via credit card during the application submission process.
8. Additional Requirements for International Applicants

A. Proof of English language proficiency.

If your native language is not English you must demonstrate proof of English language proficiency to gain full admission. MICA requires a score result on The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550 PBT (paper based test), or equivalent 213 CBT (computer-based test), or 80 IBT (internet based test). MICA also accepts a band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). MICA's institution code is 5399. Note: International applicants who have received a 2, 3 or 4-year degree or diploma from an English-language institution are not required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. A transcript from the English-language institution will be accepted in lieu of a TOEFL or IELTS score.

B. Certified translations of all documents.

Diplomas, transcripts, financial statements, and letters of recommendation must be submitted with certified English translations.