Degree Information
2-year / Full-time / In-residence
Program of Work
| Course Requirements | Number of Courses | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Laboratory | 2 | 6 |
| Advanced Issues in Design (DES 394) | 1 | 3 |
| Master's Exhibition (DES 398S) | 1 | 3 |
| Electives, selected university-wide with approval of Graduate Advisor | — | 30 |
| Total: 60 | ||
Course Descriptions
Core in Design (DES 380)
Introduction to design process, research and methodologies
Core Laboratory I (DES 381)
Practice laboratory for a variety of design methodologies
Critique Studios I and II (DES 382 and 392)
Provides context and structured dialogue regarding the student’s self directed research. Some projects are introduced by the faculty but the majority of work is defined individually by the student
Issues in Design Theory & Research (DES 393)
Investigates current discourse within design studies
Advanced Issues in Design (DES 394)
Students investigate their research focus through implementation in the applied environment
Fieldwork in Design (DES 395)
Students work in a collaborative environment using design as an effective method of change or research
Master's Report (DES 398R)
Written discussion of the work undertaken in the graduate program addressing concepts of and influences on the work and visual documentation of major works
Master's Exhibition/Lecture/Dissemination (DES 398S)
The work presented for the Master’s Exhibition will comprise one or more projects developed for design courses
