The Master in Graphic Design and Editorial Projects (MDGPE) at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto, is a postgraduate program dedicated to exploring and advancing the design, development, and research of communication and editorial artifacts.
Within the program, students can deepen their expertise or branch out into specialized areas such as graphic design, art direction, advanced book typography, infographics and data visualization, typeface design and font production, and illustration. These skills are applied to a final research project, which can take the form of print or digital media, showcasing their creative and technical mastery.
The program is supported by highly specialized professionals and dedicated staff members who lecture a wide range of courses in a syllabus allowing students to specialize in current and future professional activities and academic research areas.
The MDGPE program was founded more than 12 years ago, having had more than 400 students enrolled. In 2023, most have obtained their advanced studies, and 260 have graduated and obtained the Master’s diploma. Together with their teachers and dissertation supervisors, they have produced noteworthy works of excellence.
Our students developed their graphic design literacy, research skills, and professional experience in a broad range of subjects that allow them to:
- Planned, designed, and implemented custom graphic design and communication strategies. These range from the development of bespoke branding solutions to transmedia marketing campaigns;
- Develop graphic design and communication artifacts and experiences in different contexts. These may range from flyers, posters, leaflets, brochures, or any other print-based media. To digital prototypes of websites and applications, motion graphics, and video or film assets.
- Conceptualize, design, and manage the production of Books, Magazines, and other editorial design artifacts.
- Plan and manage the production of exhibition spaces or events.
- Work individually or within teams. Integrated with design agencies and small to large companies.
Our alumni pursue careers in:
- Communication and Graphic Design;
- Editorial and Book Design;
- Type Design;
- Commercial and Artistic Illustration;
- Branding and Brand Management;
- Social Media Management;
- Interaction and Digital (Web) Design
- Education and Training (mainly within design);
Others have continued their studies in Ph.D. programs, mainly in Design, Communication Sciences, and Technologies.
Mariana Vieira, Irene Peixoto, and many (soon to be updated) testimonials from our dear alumni drive us to keep improving this Master’s program. Read more about what kind of experiences you can have when studying with us.