Wednesday, March 18: NYC Campus Reopens / 1855 Broadway Remains Closed

Due to infrastructure work, 1855 Broadway will remain closed on Wednesday, March 18. Employees at 1855 Broadway should continue to work remotely. All other buildings on the New York City campus will be open with full services. We will update information as soon as it becomes available.

M.F.A. Applicants Without a Portfolio

For Graphic Design and Media Innovation Applicants

If you intend to apply to the M.F.A. program but do not yet have a portfolio, you must develop one before applying.

To help you develop art skills and a portfolio, the Digital Art and Design department recommends you complete the classes listed below. These courses are not required and their credits do not apply toward the graduate degree.

Please understand that although these classes are useful for developing a portfolio, there is no guarantee that a student will be accepted upon completion of the coursework.

  • Drawing 1 ARTW 101 and/or Drawing 2 ARTW 151
  • 2D Design 1 ARTD 101
  • Graphic Design 1 ARTG 201
  • Typography ARTG 302
  • Computer Graphics 1 ARTC 201 (and Computer Graphics 2 ARTC 251, if need be)