MFA Product Design
Course Overview
This forward-thinking MFA program merges creative design with advanced manufacturing, empowering students to develop their unique design philosophy within a broad cultural context. The curriculum is built on a foundation of hands-on practice in both traditional workshops and cutting-edge digital fabrication labs, supported by theoretical and commercial understanding. Students graduate prepared to innovate across the entire production spectrum, from bespoke craftsmanship to industrial manufacturing.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive access to workshops for wood, metal, ceramics, glass, plastics, laser cutting, and CNC routing
- Unique cross-disciplinary and cross-faculty opportunities in science, engineering, and business
- Flexible MFA/MDes pathway allowing students to tailor their final award to a technical or cultural focus
- Live external projects and research study trips that connect academic work with real-world industry
- Comprehensive career preparation for roles in design, manufacturing, consultancy, or entrepreneurship
Course Overview
This forward-thinking MFA program merges creative design with advanced manufacturing, empowering students to develop their unique design philosophy within a broad cultural context. The curriculum is built on a foundation of hands-on practice in both traditional workshops and cutting-edge digital fabrication labs, supported by theoretical and commercial understanding. Students graduate prepared to innovate across the entire production spectrum, from bespoke craftsmanship to industrial manufacturing.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive access to workshops for wood, metal, ceramics, glass, plastics, laser cutting, and CNC routing
- Unique cross-disciplinary and cross-faculty opportunities in science, engineering, and business
- Flexible MFA/MDes pathway allowing students to tailor their final award to a technical or cultural focus
- Live external projects and research study trips that connect academic work with real-world industry
- Comprehensive career preparation for roles in design, manufacturing, consultancy, or entrepreneurship
