Overview

The Designed Objects from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a two-year, 66-credit program with carefully sequenced, course-based curriculum built for students who seek immersion in the critical and technical skills specific to the extended practice of object design.

Program Learning Outcomes

In contrast to the structured curriculum of the MDDO, the two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio, Designed Objects is for students looking for a self-directed program of independent study. Students work with faculty advisors on a one to one basis each semester to pursue a range of design projects that reflect their specific interests. Applicants are expected to have previous experience and a strong portfolio in three-dimensional design practice, and the ability to self-manage an extended program of independent study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Architecture: Grad Studio 4

Studio 2: Discover

Prototyping Methods

Thesis Studio 2: Manifest

Positioning Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

SAIC requires applicants to apply online. Filing an online application requires a valid credit card and a current email address. You may apply to up to three programs with one application and fee. If you are applying to either the MFA in Studio or the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Studio you may select up to three departments of entry.

Applications must be submitted prior to 11:00 p.m. (CST) on the appropriate deadline. When you click the "submit" button on the Graduate Application form, you will be prompted to enter credit card information to pay the application fee. Your application form is not fully submitted until you have entered your credit card information.

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Tuition Fees

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68178 USD / year

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68178 USD / year

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68178 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Funding

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