Overview

The Design MDes program at York University is a two-year, practice-based program that investigates cultural, social, and technological dimensions of design, information design, interaction design, motion graphics and design studies within the parameters of Communication Design. It prepares graduates for careers as designers, design theorists/researchers and educators by engaging students in design practice, theory, methodology, research as well as in design thinking and strategies of critical making.

Learning outcomes

The York University Master of Design was the first graduate program in graphic design established in Ontario. It is a two-year full-time program for students looking to challenge the conventions of their design experience. Our program accepts talented, highly motivated applicants, interested in a challenging, experimental and intellectually rigorous approach to the practice of design in contemporary context. The MDes program immerses students in an intense environment where they develop their individual and creative potential. The two-year experience begins with coursework and culminates in a thesis project that reflects each student's personal direction for design practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Theory and Criticism

Design Studio

Design Issues

Design Research Methods

Design Colloquium

Thesis

Type in Motion

Interactive Systems Design

Book Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

This program is not accepting applications for the upcoming year. Admissions for this program does not take place every year.

Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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135

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100

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76

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resumé or CV
Statement of interest (500 - 750 words)
Portfolio of 10-15 pieces uploaded as a PDF

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Tuition Fees

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12550 CAD / year

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2872 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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