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An
Overview of the Graduate Program
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As
the profession of design has grown, so has the need for
professionals with advanced levels of expertise in the
specific areas of Design Development,
Design Education, Design Management and Planning, and Digital Animation and
Interactive Media (DAIM). The Department offers a program
of study within each of these areas of emphasis. The Department
also offers computer applications
in each of these areas of emphasis. |
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Design
Development (M.A. or M.F.A.)
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Design
Development involves the creation of advanced solutions
for contemporary design problems. Emphasis is on contributing
new knowledge to the field, and on refining professional
expertise and intellectual competency in the areas of
industrial, interior, or visual communication design.
Typical topics of inquiry include computer simulation
and animation, interface and interaction design, industrial
tools, and "smart" products. |
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Design
Education (M.A. or M.F.A.)
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Design
Education is directed toward the planning, development,
and evaluation of new educational materials and instructional
programs pertinent to the teaching of industrial, interior,
or visual communication design at the university level.
Research typically concerns design teaching methods,
and the development of theoretical and critical tools
that can be applied in design studio and classroom settings. |
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Design
Management and Planning (M.A.)
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Design
Management and Planning focuses on the study of theories,
techniques, and tools related to the efficient organization
and management of design activities, and to the effective
planning of complex design programs and systems. Students
investigate strategic planning and management issues
in the design and business communities, and develop ways
to bring new knowledge to consultant and corporate design
organizations. |
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Digital
Animation and Interactive Media (M.F.A.)
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This
specialization focuses on computer animation and graphics
as media for diverse areas of communication, research
and expression. This focused, studio-based program provides
students with the multi-disciplinary education necessary
for leadership in a rapidly transforming information
society. It explores the use of advanced digital media
in combination with aesthetic, creative, and critical
thought. The program's multi-disciplinary approach aims
to nurture designers, artists and critical thinkers who
will use technology in innovative ways in both professional
and artistic arenas. |
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The
Research Mission of the Graduate Program
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A
strong research program is the foundation of graduate
studies in the Department. The research mission of the
Department follows logically from process and purpose.
This includes research into the process of design, and
the conditions of how designs are used. Graduate research
topics usually fall within the context of three areas of
study, and students often contribute new information to
both industry and design education, through dissemination
of their thesis publications and projects. Students often
go on to senior designer, project management, or design
education positions upon completion of their graduate studies.
-Systematic processes and methods: incorporating
new approaches, tools, information, and technology in
the design process. One particular area of concentration
is the application of computing to new design problems.
This includes research at the College
of the Art's Advanced
Computing Center for the Arts and
Design (ACCAD), and the Emerging
Technologies Studio (ETS).
-User-centered design: the interface of humans and their environment, and development
of designs responsive to human performance. Students examine cognitive and behavioral
responses to design concepts and prototypes.
- Semiotics: including issues of semantics, syntax, pragmatics, and the meaning
of form as it relates to human perception, cognition, and behavior. |
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Program
Format
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Completion
of the master's program in design generally takes two
to three years. The total number of required hours and
courses vary within the area of emphasis, and the option
of University Plan A or Plan B at the master's level. Plan
A involves emphasis on the writing of a thesis document.
Plan B involves emphasis on creation of an advanced project,
and is available in the Design Development area only. |
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Entry
Requirements
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To gain admission to the graduate program, one must possess a bachelor's degree
in design (or a closely allied field) from an accredited college or university.
Professional work experience prior to candidacy is strongly advised, although
not necessarily a requirement. Submission of a portfolio of undergraduate
and/or professional work is required, as is a statement of intent, letters
of reference, and various application forms. Please contact the department
for exact requirements concerning application to the graduate program.
Please note: separate materials
must be submitted to both the University and the
Department. Applications to the graduate program
can not be reviewed until all materials have been
received.
Please see the Applications
for Graduate Studies page for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department office at:
T: 614. 292-6746
F: 614. 292-0217
E: design@osu.edu
Please contact the Graduate School at:
T: 614. 292-6031
F: 614. 292-3656
to receive their specific application requirements. |
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