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Master of Fine Arts in Studio

Design for Emerging Technologies saic.edu/mfadet Explore the intersection of art and technology and contribute to building the creative world of tomorrow. This program brings together a rich array of technologies and design disciplines, empowering students to pursue a wide range of creative directions.

Seminars and courses Studio work and graduate projects are supported through coursework and seminars that expose students to dialogues around the production, exhibition, and function of art and design. Students have the freedom to choose from a wide variety of seminars, courses, and advisors across SAIC. Graduate critiques are central to the MFA experience and include discipline-specific panels in the fall semester and interdisciplinary conferences in the spring semester.

Multi-dimensional exploration Students have access to a broad range of resources, including community and environmental technology, immersive environments, information architecture, physical and situated computing, parametric design, and design for connected objects and environments. Together with the diverse experience of our renowned faculty, this enables students to create a personalized program according to their interests and creative objectives.

Interdisciplinary practice Our expansive educational model emphasizes history, critical thinking, and engagement across disciplines. We encourage students to work with faculty and peers in any area that supports their graduate work and research. Graduate MFA studios for Architecture, Designed Objects, and Design for Emerging Technologies are clustered, providing a sense of community and easy access to shared fabrication facilities.

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