Summary
The page describes the College for Creative Studies’ 2026–2027 M.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Design and Media, outlining program credit requirements (total 60–61 credits) and a two-year degree plan organized by four semesters. In the first year, students complete Graduate Communication (DGR 601), Interdisciplinary Studio I (GID 601), Multimedia Communication (GID 609), and a Graduate Seminar plus Design Thinking in the first semester, then Interdisciplinary Studio II (GID 602), Intermedia (GID 612), Graduate Research Methods (DGR 620), along with elective and graduate course option credits in the second semester. The second year focuses on thesis work through Thesis Project I (DGR 711, 6 credits) and Thesis Project II (DGR 712, 6 credits), supplemented by approved graduate/general course options and electives. It also includes approval requirements for course options and electives with the Graduate Department Chair, a required minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and notes that DGR 601 is contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.
Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 26/27
Total Credits 60-61
First Year
First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGR 601 * | Graduate Communication | 1 | |
| GID 601 | Interdisciplinary Studio I | 3 | |
| GID 609 | Multimedia Communication | 3 | |
| DGR 613 | Graduate Seminar | 3 | |
| DGR 635 | Design Thinking | 3 | |
| — — | Graduate Course Offering | 3 |
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GID 602 | Interdisciplinary Studio II | 3 | |
| GID 612 | Intermedia | 3 | |
| DGR 620 | Graduate Research Methods | 3 | |
| — — | Elective | 3 | |
| — — | Graduate Course Option | 3 |
Second Year
Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGR 711 | Thesis Project I | 6 | |
| — — | Graduate Course Option | 3 | |
| — — | Graduate Course Option | 3 | |
| — — | Graduate Course Option | 3 |
Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGR 712 | Thesis Project II | 6 | |
| — — | General Course Option | 3 | |
| — — | Elective | 3 | |
| — — | Elective | 3 |
Additional Information
Graduate Course Option
Students will work with their Graduate Department Chair to determine course selections for this requirement and develop a plan of work for their program. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair.
Elective
Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.
GPA Requirement
Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Footnotes
* Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.