Graduate Programs

Degree Programs

M.F.A. in Visual Communication
Plan of Study
First Year -  30 credits
  • Focus on design research for innovation (with particular emphasis on understanding users and contexts)
  • Focus on design analysis for innovation (with particular emphasis on identifying patterns and framing insights)
  • Focus on design synthesis for innovation (with particular emphasis on exploring ideas and conceiving plans)
  • Focus on design optimization for innovation (with particular emphasis on prototyping and creating solutions)
Second Year -  30 credits
  • Focus on design leadership as agent for transformation
  • Transitioning from graduate school to new professional contexts
  • Focus on design thesis formulating the research problem / opportunity