Program Overview
The Design at Yale University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Scene Design: Background and Practice
- Costume Design: Background and Practice
- Stagecraft for Designers
- Introduction to Lighting Design (non-lighting designers)
- Advanced Problems in Stage Lighting (lighting designers only)
- Introduction to Sound Design (lighting and projection designers only)
- Life Drawing Studio
- Digital Imaging for Designers
- Costume Production (set and costume designers only)
- Fabric and Fabric Manipulation (costume designers only)
- Drafting for Designers (set and lighting designers only)
- Drafting for Designers (set designers only)
- Introduction to Projection Design
- Patternmaking (costume designers only)
- Assignments as assistant designer
- Survey of Theater and Drama
- Advanced Problems in Scene Design
- Advanced Problems in Stage Lighting (non-lighting designers)
- Advanced Problems in Costume Design
- Scene Painting (set designers only)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Design application (set, costume, lighting and projection) includes a required statement of purpose, r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9, one letter of recommendation, in addition to the name and address of two other references, and an academic transcript and the submission of a portfolio.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Yale University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Yale University
Yale University
New Haven, United States
Yale University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months