The new MFA in Design at SIU Carbondale explores the professional applications of design process, theory, tools, and technology. The program will provide students with opportunities to work collaboratively with design faculty, undergraduate design students, and corporate clients on 2D and 3D design projects in conjunction with the Design Program鈥檚 Design Research Studio (DRS).
The MFA in Design curriculum has a central focus on 2D and 3D Design, Design and Business, Design Methodology, Collaborative Problem Solving, Sustainable Design Practices, Innovation, User-centered Design, and Brand Strategy.
The MFA in Design is a Three-Year program and requires a minimum of 60 hours of course work to complete. Candidates develop a thesis topic and must complete a written thesis.
Total Degree Requirements: 60 credit hours
Design Studio Courses: 21 credit hours
Graduate Art History: 9 credit hours
Studio Electives: 9 credit hours
Interdisciplinary Electives: 9 credit hours
Thesis: 12 credit hours
Expected February 2025
Start date
September 2025
College of Liberal Arts
Southern Illinois University,
CARBONDALE,
Illinois,
62901, United States
To be eligible to be considered for admission to a graduate degree program, you must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: 2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A; approximately a "B-" average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework; 3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a "B" average).
The English language requirement may be met by submitting: 550 on the paper-based TOEFL; 80 on the internet-based TOEFL; 6.5 on the IELTS; 5.0 on the iTep Academic Plus Exam; C1 required on the Cambridge English Exam.
Apply to the MFA Program by February 15th for the Fall Semester.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
