RISD MFA in Graphic Design

RainingAgain
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:08:30 +0000

The focus of a graduate level application is likely to be upon the portfolio. Whether the work is professional or not is irrelevant. In fact, the best work is most often not produced in a professional context since much of it - though competent - is often no better than average and safe.

It was my experience that older students brought more to classroom discussions and had a better sense of their goals. I would recommend at least a year of professional experience before pursuing a grad. degree.