Program Learning Outcomes – Color and Materials Design

Upon graduation, students in the MA Color & Materials Design program will be able to:

Independent Practice: Undertake independent research and demonstrate competency in its analysis and interpretation appropriate to the line of inquiry.

Material Innovation: Utilize advanced research, ideation, prototyping, and testing of materials, leading to the idea generation of relevant material concepts regarding function, human connection, technological advancement, and sustainability.

Trend Research: Interpret, translate, and anticipate trends and their potential to impact the behaviors of diverse consumers, communities, and cultures.

Critical Thinking: Develop a contextual understanding of relevant factors that inform innovation and evidence of original thought, that results in creativity and the generation of unique ideas.