RISD MFA in Graphic Design

larationalist
Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:36:07 +0000

Most people who are accepted to MFA programs anywhere have worked for long enough to be able to very clearly articulate exactly what they want out of graduate school and how they think a specific school will fit that need. For some people this means coming back after five to ten years, for more people it means coming back after two years, and for a few they do know that already right out of undergrad.

In terms of judging where you are at with your portfolio, try if you can to make it to a ‘Grad Portfolio Day’, which are held in NY, Chicago, and San Francisco each year. I drove up to the San Fran one from LA last year and found it absolutely worthwhile for guaging where I stood.