Design, MFA

Program Requirements

The Master of Fine Arts may be taken with a concentration in fashion design, interior design, or innovation studies.

Concentration in fashion design or interior design requirements:

a minimum of 60 semester hours, including 30 hours of studio, with a minimum of 21–30 hours in the concentration area (independent study arranged through faculty advisement), plus

12 hours in art history
9–15 hours in the minor area
3 hours in research methods
6 hours of Problem in Lieu of Thesis

Candidates are expected to prepare an exhibition of their work for presentation to the public.

Concentration in innovation studies requirements:

a minimum of 60 hours, including:

18 credit hours in the major area

12 hours in required minor area:

6 hours of practicum:

Additional Course Requirements:

12 credit hours of required interdisciplinary courses
12 hours of graduate art history (AEAH 5842 required)

Additional Requirements:

All graduate students seeking the MFA in the design department are required to participate in graduate reviews every term/semester they are enrolled in a studio course until they pass and are admitted to candidacy.