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Kyle Li, Program Director
David Carroll, Associate Director
The Master of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 60 credits. Transfer credits are not accepted. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.
For a complete listing of courses and course descriptions, visit the university course catalog.
| First Year Fall | |
|---|---|
| PGFD 5100 Orientation 1 | 1.5 |
| PGFD 5110 Design Studio 1: Personal Identity | 6 |
| PGFD 5130 Design in Fashion Systems | 3 |
| Students should explore their elective options with their advisors to create a coherent study plan. | 3 |
| Subtotal |
| First Year Spring | |
|---|---|
| PGFD 5120 Design Studio 2 | 6 |
| PGFD 5140 Advanced Visual Practicum | 3 |
| PGFD 5150 Fashion Presentation | 1.5 |
| PGFS 5030 Fashion Cultures: Lecture | 0 |
| PGFS 5031 Fashion Cultures: Recitation | 3 |
| Subtotal |
| Second Year Fall | |
|---|---|
| PGFD 5200 Orientation 2 | 1.5 |
| PGFD 5210 Design Studio 3 | 3 |
| PGFD 5230 Communication | 3 |
| PGFD 5240 Thesis Preparation | 6 |
| Students should explore their elective options with their advisors to create a coherent study plan. | 3 |
| Subtotal |
| Second Year Spring | |
|---|---|
| PGFD 5220 Design Thesis Studio | 9 |
| PGFD 5280 Performance of Design | 1.5 |
| PGFD 5260 Thesis Presentation and Portfolio | 3 |
| PGFD 5270 Professional Practice | 3 |
| Subtotal |
- Total Credits
- 60
