Design (Certificate)
Design (Certificate) The Art Department offers a Graduate Certificate in Design that builds on the recently instituted Graduate courses in Design and on the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design. The Graduate Certificate in Design places strong emphasis on developing a visual language with a concentration on intelligent decision making within the multiple facets of graphic art, corporate communications, editorial design, industrial design, environmental design, product design, game design, advertising and interactive design. Courses are heavily ingrained with the process of design, theory and developing a personal methodology. When the transmission of information come through sound, color, typography, environment, photography or interactive experience, designers have great challenges and power to give birth to messages that inevitably shape our culture. Personal statement detailing artistic direction, professional goals, and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree. One letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Portfolio of professional work. Please provide a website address for your images and JPG files. You may include the website address on the first line of your Statement of Purpose. Your website should demonstrate at least 20 JPEG images of your most recent work with label information (Title, Medium, Size, and Year) and should be 8”x10” at 300 DPI. The Design department encourages students to utilize these elements to seek exploration and a voice while utilizing contemporary technology leading to a successful career in a rich professional field of design. Students whose native language is not English or who studied at a University outside the U.S.: TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. For additional information, or exemptions, click here. English translation of educational records. Transcript Evaluation by the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). For additional information, or exemptions, click here. Admissio n Requirements Transcripts or any supporting documentation should be sent to: Apply to the UTRGV Graduate College: Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.applytexas.org. The university application fee of $50 ($100 for International Applicants) can be paid online by credit card or electronic check (in the online application). All application fees are nonrefundable. Step #2: Register on the UTRGV Recommenders and Document Upload Webpage (www.utrgv.edu/gradupload). This is where you will request recommenders and upload program requirement documents, and where the graduate office will upload your transcripts. If you do not complete this step, we will not be able to process your application. Step #3: Request your transcripts and other supporting documentation to be mailed to: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The Graduate College Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 1.158 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539-2999 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The Graduate College Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 1.158 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539-2999 Program Contact Program Director: Mr. Reynaldo Santiago Phone: reynaldo@utpa.edu E-Mail: (956) 665-7030 Deadlines Domestic Fall July 1 Spring November 15 Note: Students admitted only to a Certificate Program are not eligible to obtain a Student Visa from UTRGV. Review and submit all Program Requirements: Online application. The university application fee of $50 can be paid online by credit card or electronic check (in the online application). All application fees are non-refundable. Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV). www.utrgv.edu/grad Last Revised May 2015 Program Requirements Required Courses 18 ARTS 6337: Design Seminar (2‐D) (Must be taken once and repeatable for a total of 9 hours) 3‐9 ARTS 6338: Design Lab (Must be taken once and repeatable for a total of 9 hours) 3‐9 ARTS 6639: Design Studio (Must be taken once and repeatable for a total of 12 hours) 6‐12 Total hours required for completion: 18 Course Descriptions ARTS 6337: Design Seminar (2‐D) [3‐0] Concentration on design processes, research, and methodologies. Students work on project‐ specific assignments and assigned readings for discussion. Repeatable for a total of 9 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. ARTS 6338: Design Lab [3‐0] Provides students the opportunity to test and expand their ideas through implementation of design research in a lecture, exhibition, or publishing environment. Repeatable for a total of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. ARTS 6639: Design Studio [6‐0] A structures course based upon advanced design issues. Students work in a collaborative environment using design as an effective method of change and research. Repeatable for a total of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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