Master of Fine Arts in Design - Visual Communications

Please submit your statement in the “Statement of Intent” section of the application. This 700-1000 word essay sheds light on the applicant’s practice and research interests. It should directly place the work being reviewed within the context of contemporary art/theoretical discourses while also addressing goals with respect to graduate school and what the applicant hopes to accomplish after VCU. For admission to graduate study at VCU, the Graduate School requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. or better, however, an individual department may waive this requirement as identified through a holistic review of an application. For students with earned graduate degrees from accredited institutions, the graduate GPA may be the primary basis for consideration. Letters of recommendation from instructors or professional references in the applicant’s intended field of study may be required. Applicants are encouraged to visit individual department and program sections of the Graduate Bulletin for information about specific requirements.