Design for Emerging Technologies
saic.edu/mfadet
Explore the intersection of art and technology and contribute to building the creative world of tomorrow. This program brings together a rich array of technologies and design disciplines, empowering students to pursue a wide range of creative directions.
Multi-dimensional exploration
Students have access to a broad range of resources, including community and environmental technology, immersive environments, information architecture, physical and situated computing, parametric design, and design for connected objects and environments. Together with the diverse experience of our renowned faculty, this enables students to create a personalized program according to their interests and creative objectives.
Interdisciplinary practice
Our expansive educational model emphasizes history, critical thinking, and engagement across disciplines. We encourage students to work with faculty and peers in any area that supports their graduate work and research. Graduate MFA studios for Architecture, Designed Objects, and Design for Emerging Technologies are clustered, providing a sense of community and easy access to shared fabrication facilities.
Seminars and courses
Studio work and graduate projects are supported through coursework and seminars that expose students to dialogues around the production, exhibition, and function of art and design. Students have the freedom to choose from a wide variety of seminars, courses, and advisors across SAIC. Graduate critiques are central to the MFA experience and include discipline-specific panels in the fall semester and interdisciplinary conferences in the spring semester.
For more information on requirements, please visit: saic.edu/mfadet
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The Sullivan Fabrication Studio
This dedicated fabrication workshop is equipped with a full range of hand tools and industrial wood- and metalworking machines.
• Material sales center with sheet goods, hardwoods, plastics, foam, etc.
• 2 CNC routers (4’× 8’ Highspeed)
• Large bed vacuum thermo-former (2’ × 4’)
• Power tools, including jointer, planer, mortiser, drill press, lathe, table saws, band saws, and sanders
• Assorted sewing machines
• Mold-making facility with plaster mixing, dust collection, fume extractor, and vacuum chamber
• Large high-flow paint and finishing hood
• On-site materials library
• Dedicated workspace in large, open-plan communal studios
Faculty
ELLEN GRIMES
ERIC HOTCHKISS
LINDA KEANE
T. CAMILLE MARTIN-THOMSEN
CARL RAY MILLER
DOUGLAS PANCOAST
TIM PARSONS
HENNIE REYNDERS
JONATHAN SOLOMON
TRISTAN D’ESTREE STERK
JIM TERMEER
For complete faculty listing visit: saic.edu/aiado
Application Deadline: January 10
Curriculum Requirements
Studio MFA 6009 Graduate Projects, Seminars and/or a maximum of 12 credits of 3000 level and above studios
Art History ARTHI 5002 Graduate Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art or ARTHI 5120 Survey of Modern and Contemporary Architecture and Design 3
Art History Courses at the 4000 level or above
Any course in any area at 3000 level or above
Participation in four graduate critiques
Participation in one of the following as appropriate to artistic practice: Graduate Exhibition, AIADO or Fashion Exhibition, Graduate Performance Event, Graduate Screenings
Total Credit Hours
Application Process
Submit:
› Online application
› Application fee
› Official college transcripts
› Statement of purpose
› Letters of recommendation
› ePortfolio
› Résumé
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The Advanced Output Center
Students have access to a fully equipped printing and prototyping lab, including:
• 120w laser cutters
• 3D printers, including machines that use PLA, ASA, and acrylic-like resin as building material
• 3D scanners, including Artec Eva, Handyscan, and NextEngine
• Flatbed and large format scanners
Graduate Admissions
36 South Wabash Avenue, suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603
Phone 312.629.6100 / 800.232.7242
gradmiss@saic.edu
For application requirements, visit saic.edu/mfadet
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