Master of Fine Arts in Studio
Designed Objects saic.edu/mfadesob Our MFA program in Designed Objects focuses on reimagining the objects that exist within the current and upcoming realities that we navigate and negotiate within every day. Students cultivate new relationships between the designer and the consumer, citizen and society through critical thinking, historical study, and interdisciplinary engagement.
Immersive alternative Students may opt to pursue the Master of Design in Designed Objects (MDDO). This program is intended for those seeking immersive training focused on building the critical and technical skills necessary for advanced object design practice. The MDDO program provides an opportunity to study within a structured, course-based curriculum of Designed Objects-specific studios, seminars, and technical labs.
Personalized exploration The program offers an expansive educational model that encourages students to engage the world both in and outside of design, working with faculty and peers in other areas that support their research and creative development. SAIC offers an exceptionally vibrant and diverse community of makers and scholars, offering the freedom to choose from a variety of studio classes, topical seminars, material approaches, and faculty advisors.
Studio projects Through their studio work and graduate projects, supported by coursework and seminars, students are exposed to dialogues around the production, exhibition, and function of art and design. Graduate critiques are central to the MFA experience and include discipline-specific panels in the fall semester and interdisciplinary conferences in the spring semester.
For more information on the program and application requirements, please visit:
saic.edu/mfadesob
Norman Teague