Degree Programs

Undergraduate

The School of Design offers three majors that lead to the bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree, one major leading to the bachelor of science (B.S.) degree, and one major leading to a bachelor of industrial design (B.I.D.) degree.

The school’s first-year experience is a prerequisite for all of the undergraduate degrees. It provides a focused, design-studio-based education in the first year that is critical to the development of a solid understanding of the fundamental elements of the design disciplines. Equally important during this first year is the introduction and critical investigation of the commonalities and variances between the design disciplines housed within the School of Design. Students learn basic visualization and making skills as well as an ability to apply iterative thought and action processes to a given problem. In addition, students receive a focused introduction to the ethical and philosophical grounding of the various design professions. For full details, design supply lists, and computing recommendations, see First Year Design Student Resources.

• Communications Design B.F.A.

  Translate ideas and information through a variety of visual mediums.

• Design Studies B.S.

  Gain the skills to become an innovative leader of cultural change in our global community.

• Environmental and Interior Design B.F.A.

  Solve problems in a broad range of built environments.

• Fashion Design B.F.A.

  Become a highly skilled fashion design professional.

• Industrial and Interaction Design B.I.D.

  Take a strong, process-oriented approach to design development.

Graduate

The School of Design offers graduate degree programs in design and museum studies. Select a program from below to learn more.

• Design M.A.

  Obtain a graduate degree in design in one year. Currently only open to School of Design undergraduates in B.S. or B.F.A. programs. Students apply in their junior year for admission into the program.

• Design M.F.A.

  Work collaboratively on the world’s significant problems for the greater good.

• Museum Studies M.A.

  Combine hands-on training, research, scholarship, and design.