The faculty in the School of Design, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, offer a postprofessional research degree program leading to the Master of Science in Design degree in Design with concentrations in graphic design, industrial design, and interior design. See “Master of Science in Design” degree.
The faculty in the school also participate in offering the Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning program. See “Environmental Design and Planning” for information on this Ph.D. degree program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DESIGN
The program leading to the Master of Science in Design degree prepares graphic designers, industrial designers, and interior designers for leadership positions in industry research and teaching.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Faculty in graphic design, industrial design, and interior design are involved in the following areas of research: human factors, material design, computer-assisted design, lighting and acoustical design, design history, exhibit design, environmental design, facilities planning and management, methodology, theory and criticism, and wayfinding. The College of Architecture and Environmental Design maintains a high-bay research facility, a lighting laboratory, a human factors laboratory, an extensive shop facility, as well as a state-of-the-art material resource center. The college’s Research and Service Foundation provides facilities for basic research and community service activities in energy technology, design, and planning.
Omnibus Graduate Courses: See omnibus graduate courses that may be offered.
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