The MFA in Collaborative Design prepares people with the necessary insight, skills and understanding to help organizations integrate design thinking and visual communication effectively. Non-profit organizations integrate design thinking and visual communication effectively. Non-profit organizations, ministries and NGOs as well as corporations of all kinds need well-trained, ethical design thinkers and creative problem-solvers to help them move forward and to set them apart. The MFA in Collaborative Design aims to position creative, well-trained, visual communicators in decision-making positions within organizations where they can influence positive business and visual strategy practices.

Unlike a studio art MFA, the MFA in Collaborative Design focuses on the integration of all visual communication and design thinking methods, steeped heavily in design research and practice, collaborating with non-profits and ministries while focusing on global strategies and service learning. The department invites students from a variety of undergraduate programs and professional backgrounds.

Requirements for the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Collaborative Design