As a designer in the 21st century, you must be fluent in the language and concepts of multiple media--not only print, but also motion/video and web-based technologies.
This 60-credit Master of Fine Arts program offers an integration of print, video and digital media design like no other in the country.
We've got answers. Check out our 19-minute webinar to learn more about UBalt's M.A. and M.F.A. programs in Integrated Design.
Put theory into practice:
The Klein Family School of Communications Design employs students to manage its Digital Design Studio (DDS), a state-of-the-art lab focused on design in all media and formats. DDS assistants get paid (student assistants) or receive tuition remission and a stipend (graduate assistants) while gaining invaluable technical experience. Learn more about working as a Digital Design Studio Assistant.
Classes are offered evenings, and some courses are offered in the summer for continuing students.
Meet M.F.A. student Ariel Jarman
Ariel, an M.F.A. in Integrated Design student, talks about her path to a new career in design. Read Ariel's story.
Meet M.F.A. student Stacy Adam
"My interests in stamps started several years ago, when the post office never seemed
to have stamps available that matched a theme for an invitation I was creating. As
a graphic designer, I was tired of feeling like I had to settle for something that
didn't match the rest of the invitation package, so I started looking online and came
across vintage stamps, which opened up a whole new world of possibilities. From there,
I began collecting vintage stamps that I was attracted to. Topics like women's rights,
fine arts and textiles, and astronomy. I'm drawn to stamps that are well designed
and eye catching. My love of stamp collecting, and learning about the history behind
the stamp and the country of origin, led me to philately. I was shocked when I learned
that the demographic numbers of one of the largest stamp organizations in the United
States was only 9% female, which seemed to be vastly different from the community
I was engaged with on social media.
The purpose of my thesis is to encourage more women to call themselves a philatelist, who – despite their interests in stamps, snail mail, postcards, and other philatelic topics – are hesitant to do so. In order to promote a sense of community and empower these women to find their place in a hobby largely dominated by men, I will interview other women who are active philatelists and then present their stories in a printed book, on a website, and on social media profiles that will be dedicated to informing and connecting women in the hobby. This project is not only important for the future of philately, which is often viewed as a dying hobby, but it will also contribute to the larger conversation of representation, inclusion, and the empowerment of women. It is my goal to see women more equally represented throughout this hobby."
Stacy was recently featured by the American Philatelic Society:
Megan Rhee
program director
email: mrhee@ubalt.edu | phone: 410.837.6062
view Prof. Rhee's faculty profile
When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to work for businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies that deal in, represent or interact with artists and the arts—perhaps in addition to managing your own freelance artistic career. You’ll also be well prepared for graduate-level study in business and the arts.
You’ll take courses in:
With UBalt’s location between the Station North Arts and Entertainment District and the Mount Vernon Cultural District, the neighborhood is your laboratory, and this program will allow you opportunities to work with the city’s theaters, museums, galleries, musical venues and arts advocacy groups, shadowing and assisting artists, attending exhibits and performances, and interning with an artist or arts-related organization.