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For more than a century, Parsons has been inspired by the transformative potential of design. Today, the school’s groundbreaking academic programs carry forward that mission, making Parsons the number one U.S. design school and top ranked globally. Our programs deliver a uniquely interdisciplinary education enriched by the resources of New York City.
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The Master of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 60 credits. A maximum of nine credits of graduate-level coursework may be transferred from another institution. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.

The rigorous curriculum equips students with the ability to integrate the many considerations involved in industrial design and to lead as socially aware makers, strategists, and industry specialists. Electives allow you to enrich your practices with courses throughout Parsons programs and the other colleges of The New School, including renowned graduate programs in social sciences, business and management, media studies, and the performing arts.

For a complete listing of courses and course descriptions, visit the university course catalog.

First Year Fall
PGIN 5000 Industrial Design History	3
PGIN 5010 Product Design Semantics	3
PGIN 5020 Advanced Modeling Methods	3
PGIN 5100 Design Studio 1: Form Innovation	6
Subtotal	15

First Year Spring
PGIN 5030 Problem Framing, Diagramming, & Design Ethnography	3
PGIN 5040 Materials, Manufacturing, & Assembly	3
PGIN 5101 Design Studio 2: Local Production	6
	3
Subtotal	15

Second Year Fall
PGIN 5050 Life Cycle Analysis	3
PGIN 5120 Design Dichotomies: Colloquium	3
PGIN 5200 Design Studio 3: Global Production	6
PGIN 5210 Thesis Preparation	3
Subtotal	15

Second Year Spring
PGIN 5201 Design Studio 4: Thesis	6
PGIN 5211 Thesis Writing	3
PGIN 5250 Professional Practice & Entrepreneurship	3
	3
Subtotal	15

Total Credits: 60

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