Overview

Students of the Human Ecology - Design Studies program at University of Wisconsin Madison typically focus their work in one of two general areas:

Textile and Fashion Design (TFD): TFD students focus on the conceptual, technical, and aesthetic possibilities of textiles and clothing.
Interior Architecture (IA): IA students typically concentrate on the innovative application of aesthetic, conceptual, and expressive design strategies in interior environments.

There are many students who may work across these areas or have an even more idiosyncratic integrative focus. In every case, students formulate a plan of study to suit their individual needs.

The course of study requires the completion of a minimum of 60 credits and includes a substantial studio work component. The curriculum seeks to create a foundation with flexibility to fit student needs.

Key Facts

Articulate challenges, frontiers and limits with respect to theory, knowledge or practice within the area of study.
Formulate ideas, concepts, designs, and/or techniques beyond the current boundaries of knowledge within one's area of study.
Create research, scholarship or performance that makes a substantive contribution to one's field.
Foster ethical conduct and professional guidelines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Communication
Color Theory and Technology
Interior Design
Special Topics in Human Ecology
Dimensions of Material Culture
Curatorial Studies Colloquium
Art and Technology
Historiography, Theory and Methods in Visual Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Online application
$75 application fee
CV/resume
Unofficial transcripts or academic records from each institution attended (official transcripts will be required for students who receive an admission offer)
Official TOEFL or Melab score (International students only)
Three letters of recommendation (submitted electronically through your Graduate School application)
Uploaded Statement of Purpose/Reasons for Graduate Study
All MFA applicants must submit a digital portfolio for review. The portfolio should contain no more than 20 images/pages and there is a 5 MB file size limit for each image or page.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

≈ 25732 USD / year
Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

≈ 25732 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12404 USD / year

≈ 12404 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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