Overview

This cross-media approach ensures that students are prepared to create both physical and digital experiences, and think critically about the most appropriate media for a particular message and audience. The Graphic Design programme of Rutgers University also includes a social impact-driven curriculum that embraces publicly-engaged and collaborative design practices through its partnership with Express Newark by means of the Design Consortium, Visual Means, and XPress initiatives.

Learning Goals

Students will develop a command of composition as a vehicle of communication

Students will learn to approach technology as an ever-changing entity in order to serve their communication goals

Students will gain an understanding of typography/systems and image-making in order to build effective narratives

Students will learn how to conduct a rigorous research process, apply design methods and various processes for effective problem-solving and how to address complex systems

Students will learn about various theoretical approaches and cultural/historical contexts in order to articulate ideas and develop a critical perspective for their creative practice

Students will learn how to strike a balance between originality of expression and appropriateness of purpose for a target audience

Students will be encouraged to work collaboratively to take advantage of the inherent interdisciplinary nature of design practice

Students will learn to effectively navigate our sociotechnical & data-centric landscape

Students will learn to prioritize people’s needs and focus on a human-centered research process

Students will gain an understanding of the social and ethical responsibilities of communication design practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design

3-D Design

Drawing

Graphic Design

Motion Design

Interactive Design

Problems of Contemporary Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application - Complete the Rutgers Application or Common App carefully as it can’t be changed after it has been submitted. You should submit only one application.

Extracurricular Activities

Essay - Whether applying with the Common App or Rutgers Application, Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay.

Application Fee - A $70 non-refundable application fee is required whether applying with the Rutgers Application or Common App.
GED Results - Students with a GED diploma/certificate are required to submit their official results.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35758 USD / year

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35758 USD / year

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14933 USD / year

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Living costs

Newark

United States

935 - 1600 USD / month

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Learning Goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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