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# SVA MA Design Research, Writing & Criticism Call for Applications
- URL: https://hyperallergic.com/learn-more-about-the-ma-design-research-program-at-svas-open-house/
- Published: 2017-10-31T20:25:05.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-24T16:26:18.000Z
- Description: This intensive MA program is well suited for both established professionals and graduates wishing to continue their studies at an advanced level.
- Author: School of Visual Arts (SVA)
- Tags: Announcement, Art Education, SVA, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-hidden, #Import 2025-11-24 07:30(2016, 2017, part 3)

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Detail from Exploding Footnotes, MA Design Research’s graduate exhibition and conference.

> “Designers that rise to the top can write, articulate, weave a narrative, and communicate ideas in a compelling way.”  
> — Khoi Vinh, Principal Designer, Adobe

Considering pursuing graduate study in design research? Passionate about storytelling in multiple media? Interested in the contexts and consequences of design?

The [SVA MA in Design Research, Writing & Criticism](http://bit.ly/2xt4yEz?ref=hyperallergic.com) is a one-year, intensive MA program well suited to the circumstances of established professionals as well as graduates wishing to continue their studies at an advanced level. In providing the tools and techniques for researching, analyzing, and interpreting design, the program amply prepares its graduates for future-facing careers in research, publishing, education, museums, institutes, design practice, and entrepreneurship, or for continued studies in a design-related subject.

The priority deadline for Fall 2018 enrollment is **January 16, 2018**.Successful candidates will be granted significant scholarships. [***Apply here***](http://bit.ly/2iayMWL?ref=hyperallergic.com)***.*** 

For more information, visit [designresearch.sva.edu](http://bit.ly/2xt4yEz?ref=hyperallergic.com) or contact [designresearch@sva.edu](mailto:designresearch@sva.edu?subject=Request%20for%20Information).  
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