School of Media : Culture : Design
Master’s in Interdisciplinary Design
What You'll Learn
The curriculum features cutting-edge design studios that explore current practices and future innovations. Through immersive experiences, you’ll dive into research, critical thinking, design strategy, and entrepreneurship, all while refining your unique creative voice.
Our Studios
Studios are fast-paced and dynamic, led by resident and visiting faculty. During your time in this program you will get the opportunity to engage in innovative courses including:
- Process + Methods – A foundational studio course focusing on strategies to utilize design as a means of defining culture and lifestyle
- Technology + Making – A course with 3 levels as you grow each term. Students will critically analyze and explore the tools, skills, and production methods of current and emerging technologies — primarily analog — in design media, with an emphasis on effective and appropriate creative visualization, analysis and utilization.
- Design Systems – A course addressing the fundamental principles, practical applications, core concepts and theories underlying design systems.
- And upper term Seminar and Thesis courses.
Learn From the Best
Our faculty are world class designers, academics and innovators who are on the cutting edge in their given fields. Faculty members work closely with students to teach the skills required to push the limits of their practice.
Applying
All applicants to Woodbury’s MDes Program are asked to submit the following:
- One-Page Written Statement (required): This should outline topics of interest, research agenda, skills you want to acquire, and what you hope to do with the knowledge and skills upon graduation.
- Participate in an Interview with the program chair (required): Please contact Dr. Arash Soleimani at [email protected] to schedule your interview.
- Submit two Letters of Recommendation and a Resume (required)
- Submit a Portfolio (optional)
Click the link below to learn more about the requirements and details about how to submit your portfolio through the link below.
Portfolio mentorship
Are you looking to develop your design and drawing skills and create work for your college entrance portfolio? Get friendly advice on improving your portfolio from an art professional at Woodbury University. Click here to learn more about the initiative or follow the link below to register for a session.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
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All MDes applicants are eligible for merit-based scholarships, with awards ranging from $8,000 to $20,000 annually.
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Graduate students are eligible to receive teaching or research assistantships, based on their GPA at the time of application, with stipends ranging from $3,000 to $6,000.
Cutting Edge Facilities
Students enrolled in the MDes course will have access to the Making Complex, The Design Center, top of the line computer labs, and all of the additional making and creating facilities at Woodbury University’s campus.
Accreditation
WASC: Woodbury University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission.