Massachusetts College of Art and Design_additional_2019

Additional Note Massachusetts College of Art - Bachelor, International Freshman I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION https://massart.edu/ Graphic Design Graphic design touches the lives of every person It is central to how we construct and convey meaning within communication design Degree Programs Graphic Design BFA Graphic design students gain a robust working knowledge of print design, information design, branding, and dynamic media (user experience design) Graphic Design Certificate Students enrolled in the graphic design certificate program explore the formal elements of design including composition, color, texture, shape, typography, and imagery to master the art of communication design https://massart.edu/node/1206  Graphic Design BFA In addition to hands-on studio classes led by practicing designers and design educators, students navigate the challenge of receiving critique on their work and thoughtfully critiquing the work of others Throughout the program, students are challenged to develop design solutions in the areas of package design, publication design, web and app design, interactive communication, and advertising, as well as the creation of graphic identities and brand systems Students are encouraged to complete an internship during their studies to gain insight into producing design work for clients and discover the application and demands of the profession in different environments Learning Outcomes • Practiced a wide variety of approaches to problem solving through design • Demonstrated proficiency in developing concepts as well as in implementing visual language and graphic form • Designed for a variety of media including print, time-based and interactive, and gained expertise in matching media to content • Applied the fundamental concepts of visualizing complex information • Gained experience in designing systems that allow users to logically and easily interact with data • Demonstrated proficiency in typography for both print and screen  Additional Note environments • Developed competent critical language for analyzing and evaluating their own design work and the work of others • Learned how to research and evaluate user and audience needs • Worked effectively in a team • Acquainted themselves, through readings and presentations, with current trends and people in historical and contemporary design • Mastered a wide range of technical and craft skills, and gained a realistic understanding of how to implement their knowledge in a professional design environment Unique To MassArt Graphic design majors share studio space with Illustration majors This shared space for communication design invites discussion and collaboration across disciplines COURSES > REQUIREMENTS > https://massart.edu/degree-programs/graphic-design-bfa II DEADLINE Deadlines Fall 2019 The priority deadline for Fall 2019 is February 1, 2019 for first-time college students Students applying for Early Action should submit all materials by December The priority deadline for transfer students is March 1, 2019 Please note transfer students are not eligible to apply for Early Action SPRING 2019 Transfer applicants who meet specific prerequisites may apply for the spring semester which begins in January The deadline for Spring 2019 has been extended to November 1, 2018 Beyond these deadlines, applications are reviewed on a space-available basis International students requiring a student visa should allow ample time to fulfill legal requirements associated with obtaining one If accepted, please plan to submit a tuition deposit by May for Fall 2019 https://massart.edu/node/2371 III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT  Proof of Graduation Additional Note MassArt requires proof of graduation for all first year and transfer students This is necessary for both residency documentation and financial aid verification Transfer applicants with an academic transcript that indicates they have successfully completed at least two years of post-secondary education (48 or more credits, not including college credits completed while in high school), have adequate documentation to fulfill the proof of graduation requirement If credits are currently in progress, you must provide the final college transcript noting successful competition of those course in order to enroll Failure to so will require you to submit your proof of graduation, and you will not be able to start classes without proper documentation To satisfy this requirement, you may submit one of the following: • A final high school transcript from a U.S high school or U.S.-accredited high school, including a date of graduation; signed, stamped, or sealed by a school official, and sent from your high school or recognized third-party vendor • A Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) results sent directly from the testing organization • An official copy of documentation sent directly from the IB Organization indicating that a diploma has been awarded • Some national exam results: GCE/GCSE exams (O-Level and AS-level), India Secondary School Examinations, Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Exams, and CAPE I, etc • Home-schooled students have the additional option to submit a letter from a local school district official or state education agency certifying that the student received an education substantially equivalent to instruction given to students graduating from high school in a public or private institution https://massart.edu/node/2371 Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores MassArt does not offer an intensive English language program Students are expected to be proficient in English before applying for admission In addition to all other admission requirements, international students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English To demonstrate English proficiency an official copy of one of the following English proficiency exam scores is required:  TOEFL (Minimum Scores)  213 Computer-based test score 550 Paper-based test score Internet-based composite test score (iBT): Additional Note 21 Reading 19 Listening 23 Speaking 22 Writing 85 Overall Total Please visit ETS for more information on taking the TOEFL MassArt's code for the TOEFL is 3516 Please note that TOEFL scores are only valid for years from the date of examination  IELTS For applicants taking the IELTS test, a score of 6.0 is required International students whose primary language is English are not required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS Students whose primary language is not English, but who are currently studying in the U.S., may qualify to have the TOEFL/ IELTS exam waived This is determined by the Admissions Office on an individual basis; please contact us for additional information https://massart.edu/node/2371 IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS  Process  Application form and $70  Essay  Portfolio  Proof of graduation: Secondary school academic course requirements (College        Preparatory Courses) GPA (3.0) (no SAT/ACT) Transcript with official evaluation Letters of recommendation(2) Résumé / list of activities English Proficiency: TOEFL 85 (code: 3516), IELTS 6.0 Student visa Declaration and Verification of Finances Mailing Address Office of Admissions Massachusetts College of Art and Design 621 Huntington Avenue Additional Note Boston MA 02115 USA Contact admissions@massart.edu Tel: 617.879.7222 Fax: 617.879.7250 twitter.com/massart https://massart.edu/contact-us Official Transcripts International applicants are required to submit academic records that have been converted to the U.S educational equivalents Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires official evaluations of secondary and post-secondary transcripts or records from other countries These evaluations can take up to six weeks to complete, so please begin this process early Some recommended centers are: • Center for Educational Documentation (CED) Course-by-course evaluations for both secondary school (high school) and college transcripts • Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) Course-by-course evaluations for both secondary school (high school) and college transcripts • International Education Research Foundation (IERF) Course-by-course evaluations for both secondary school (high school) and college transcripts International applicants who have academic documents from institutions outside of the U.S are required to submit official (original, attested, or certified true) copies of academic records for secondary school education and any college-level study Please note that this should begin with the first year of secondary school or high school Credentials in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified literal English translation Translations must be complete, literal, word-for-word translations and mirror the original document All secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college) transcripts should be converted into the U.S educational equivalencies Records that are not converted into the U.S equivalencies must have a course-by-course evaluation by an external evaluation agency and should include: • Name of the educational institution • Country where it is located • Length of study and its U.S equivalent  Additional Note • Courses studied by year • A conversion of grades and/or examinations to the U.S grade equivalents of A, B, C, D and F on a 4-point scale • Total credits earned and conversion of course hours to U.S semester hours • U.S degree equivalent Applicants with previous university-level studies should submit official course descriptions or syllabi for all course work completed https://massart.edu/node/2371 If I Am Still In The Process Of Completing My Degree, Will I Still Be Considered For Admission? Yes, students who will complete their undergraduate degree before the start date of the graduate program they are applying for will be considered You will need to submit a final official transcript once your degree is completed and conferred in order to matriculate into your program https://massart.edu/frequent-asked-questions  Accepted Students High School Transcripts All offers of admission to high school seniors are contingent upon completion of high school requirements and graduation with your class as scheduled You are expected to maintain or improve your individual grades and grade-point-average during the remainder of your senior year In order to confirm your official graduation, have your high school guidance office forward a copy of your final high school transcript to the Office of Admissions after your senior year is complete https://massart.edu/node/10181  Letters Of Recommendation Letters of recommendation can be very helpful in consideration of your application It's best to choose someone who can discuss your potential as a student, your motivation, skills, background, and character This person should have first-hand knowledge of your art or academic achievements We recommend asking someone, such as an art teacher, liberal arts teacher, guidance counselor, employer, or mentor There is no required form for letters of recommendation At the top of the letter, please make sure your reference prominently lists: • your full name • the semester for which you are applying We recommend using our online application, as it allows references to upload the recommendation letter directly to your application We will also accept letters of  Additional Note recommendation via postal mail, or e-mail sent directly from the reference's account to admissions@massart.edu All recommendation letters must sent by the reference, or be on signed high school, college, or business letterhead and sent in a sealed envelope We will not accept recommendation letters sent by a student or family member that have not been signed and sealed by the reference https://massart.edu/node/2371  What If My References Have Not Submitted My Recommendations Yet? The Admissions office will contact submitted applicants who still have outstanding admissions materials, including letters of reference We can accept references digitally or via mail/email When you fill out your application online, you will be prompted to enter the name and contact information for your two recommenders Your recommenders will receive an email with a link to fill out the recommendation online Otherwise, the recommender can mail or email the letter to Office of Admissions (gradadmissions@massart.edu or 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115) https://massart.edu/frequent-asked-questions Résumé/List Of Activities Include a list of your activities including employment, community service, school clubs, organizations, and extracurricular interests Specify positions held (if any), length of service, and awards or prizes https://massart.edu/node/2371  V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE/PORTFOLIO  Essay The application essay gives you an opportunity to express yourself in words and gives the Admissions Committee more insight into who you are as an individual Please answer one of the following questions, and provide a statement of at least 500 words: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it If this sounds like you, then please share your story The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale Explain its significance to you and what Additional Note steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time Why does it captivate you? What or who you turn to when you want to learn more? Share an essay on any topic of your choice It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design https://massart.edu/node/2371 Portfolio Submit a selection of 15-20 examples of your strongest and most recent artwork, reflecting your interests, skills, and willingness to explore, experiment, and express yourself Your portfolio may concentrate on a single medium or may show a variety of media We encourage you to include work representing a sustained interest and/or development over time If you are a transfer student who has completed studio art or design courses at the college (university) level, you may submit up to 45 examples in your portfolio Keeping in mind the guidelines listed above, please submit 3-5 examples from each class, reflecting the knowledge gained in those courses Transfer credit will be awarded based on the strength of the examples provided Portfolios must be submitted digitally via SlideRoom If submitting your application using the Common Application, there will be a link provided to complete your portfolio If submitting the MassArt Application, visit MassArt.slideroom.com to begin building your portfolio in SlideRoom When at the website, click Sign up > Start a new submission > Undergraduate https://massart.edu/node/2371  VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT  Visa Once international students are formally admitted to MassArt, they are required to submit information in order to apply for a F-1 student visa status Learn more https://massart.edu/node/2371  International FAQs: https://massart.edu/internationalfaq Tuition And Fees Undergraduate Tuition And Fees  2017-2018 Estimated Undergraduate Tuition And Fees  Additional Note The following is a breakdown of the student charge based on Regular Enrollment* and Residency Classification Out of State Resident Tuition $22,730 Fees $11,670 Totals $34,400 *Regular Enrollment is defined as or more credits If you register for or less credits, you will be billed the Less-Than Regular Charge, which is approximately 60% of the Regular Charge  2017-2018 Estimated Undergraduate Cost Of Attendance The cost of attendance is an estimation of the amount of money it could potentially cost you to go to MassArt for one academic year It not only includes your tuition and fees, but also includes an estimate for living expenses, personal expenses, art supplies, and books If you apply for Financial Aid, your estimated cost of attendance will be determined for you and may vary based on your residency status and your living arrangements (on-campus, off-campus, or living at home/with relatives) Your cost of attendance is the maximum amount of financial aid you may receive for one academic year Estimated cost of attendance for students living on-campus* Out of State Resident Tuition and fees $34,400 Average cost of room and board** $13,500 Personal living allowance (non-billed expense) $1,400 Art supplies and books (non-billed expense) $2,100 Totals $51,400 *For students living off-campus, you may obtain financial aid to cover tuition and fees, up to $2,100 for art supplies and books, and an estimated living allowance of $14,900 *For students living at home/with relatives, you may obtain financial aid to cover tuition and fees, up to $2,100 for art supplies and books, and an estimated living allowance of up to $5,900 **Please note: the "average cost of room and board" is the median cost of living in a MassArt residence hall with a meal plan; the actual cost of room and board may vary by room assignment For detailed information about housing, please visit the Office of Housing and Residence Life  Health Insurance Additional Note Every student enrolled in nine credits or more MUST either enroll in MassArt's health insurance plan or submit an insurance waiver Students are charged in the fall for the full academic year The estimated MassArt insurance cost for 2017-2018 is $2,755 (billed in the fall) https://massart.edu/node/2476  Total Estimation: $54,155 VII APPLICATION STATUS CHECK When Can I Expect To Hear From Massart Regarding An Admissions Decision? The next step in the process is the selection of interview candidates Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted in early February to schedule an interview, either in person or via phone when necessary All applicants will know their final admissions decisions by March 30 https://massart.edu/frequent-asked-questions VIII OTHER / FINANCIAL AID / INTERVIEW  Housing Information Learn more about: • Applying for Housing • MassArt's Residence Halls • Cost of Housing • Themed Living Opportunities at MassArt • Making a Medical Rquest for the meal plan or housing https://massart.edu/node/10181  Is There On-Campus Housing Available For Graduate Students At Massart? Yes, there are a number of rooms on reserve for graduate students at the Artists Residence Hall located right across Huntington Avenue from the main campus For more information on housing, visit Housing & Residential Life https://massart.edu/frequent-asked-questions Studio Presemester Studio PreSemester is an intensive ten day program designed to strengthen art-making skills, provide an introduction to the multiple layers of campus life as an artist, and offer students concerned about the transition to art school a focused studio that will help them succeed in their freshman year Participation in the Studio PreSemester is encouraged for any student entering MassArt's first-year Studio Foundation program Some admitted applicants are recommended or required to complete the program If unsure, please refer to your  Additional Note acceptance letter or contact the Admissions Office at 617.879.7222 This program will strengthen your drawing skills and prepare you for the rigorous studio classes that lie ahead Additional information about Studio PreSemester can be found in your acceptance packet or by contacting the Office of Professional and Continuing Education at 617.879.7200or ce@massart.edu https://massart.edu/node/10181 ... list of activities English Proficiency: TOEFL 85 (code: 3516), IELTS 6.0 Student visa Declaration and Verification of Finances Mailing Address Office of Admissions Massachusetts College of Art and. .. readings and presentations, with current trends and people in historical and contemporary design • Mastered a wide range of technical and craft skills, and gained a realistic understanding of how... have been converted to the U.S educational equivalents Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires official evaluations of secondary and post-secondary transcripts or records from other countries