This is probably a premature decision. But I’m currently inspired and moved to go to University of Tartu in Estonia to get a Master’s degree in Semiotics…the study of signs and sign processes (semiosis), indication, designation, likeness, analogy, metaphor, symbolism, signification, and communication.

Its basically a combination of philosophy, linguistics and communication. I figured it might really help me with graphic design career. Why Estonia? It’s under 10k for a two year master program probably half the cost of a US Master’s program… and I can probably afford it and its’ abroad! I never studied abroad. And really still want to at some point, or work abroad… either or. Also the University of Tartu is the center for Semiotics.. so they’re really into the subject which is pretty new and blossoming.

Here’s the program from the University of Tartu’s semiotics department website fora 2-year master program taught in English:

General module History of Semiotics: Basic Concepts and                                Classical Works Tartu-Moscow Semiotic School Readings of J. v. Uexküll and J. Lotman Methodology for Semiotic Analysis	Culture module Cultural Semiotics and Theories of Culture Semiotics of Art Semiotics of Translation Semiotic Analysis of Performance and                                Multimediality
Nature module Biosemiotics Ecosemiotics: Cultural Interpretations of Nature Zoosemiotics: Umwelt and Animal Communication Landscape Semiotics	Society module Sociosemiotics and Societal Theories Ideology and the Concept of Identity Models of Communication and Mass Media Semiotic Analysis of Subcultures
Optional courses	Master thesis

We’ll see though…

First I graduate…. and get an internship and then work some…. or for awhile.