Master of Arts in Environmental Graphics, Environmental Graphics Degree

Master of Arts in environmental graphic design

“Environmental graphic design has evolved from the allied disciplines of architecture, urban design, graphic design, environmental psychology, and wayfinding. Graduates of this program have a unique opportunity to occupy a new and dynamic design discipline.”Jim Stevens, assistant professor, College of Architecture and Design

Environmental graphic design is the comprehensive discipline of graphics, typography, and wayfinding in the built environment.

Summary

It is a design endeavor involving cognitive mapping and spatial relationships. Designers engaged in this discipline are required to have the ability to work on a human, vehicular, interactive, and print media scale.

Program Overview

Students enrolled in the direct-entry Master of Architecture must maintain certain academic standards to complete the program with an accredited architecture degree. If you cannot or choose not to enter the upper division, you can elect to receive the Bachelor of Science in Architecture.

Why Lawrence Tech for a Master of Arts in Environmental Graphic Design?

The program offers a strong balance of theory and practice, providing you with a better understanding of how graphics shape our environment.
You’ll learn emerging technologies in fabrication, material studies, and waste minimization; large-scale interface technology; typography; and urban, exhibition, and lighting design.
You’ll employ your problem-solving and design skills to create environmental graphics that are sensitive to human, urban, and environmental scale.
In addition to exceptional exposure in studios, seminars, and lecture classes, you’ll benefit from dedicated studio space and access to digital, wood, and metal fabrication labs.