MFA in User Experience Design

Graduate applicants may receive a preliminary offer of admission based upon unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from their last degree-bearing institution.

Two letters of recommendation should be provided by professors, advisers, supervisors, or community leaders who have had immediate contact with the applicant, and who have knowledge of the applicant's level of commitment and history of achievement. Recommendations should provide relevant information about the applicant's creativity, initiative, motivation, character, and achievements, thus assessing the applicant's reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD. Recommendations may not come from friends or family members.

Portfolio format and realization: The presentation should exemplify professionalism and user-friendliness, facilitating easy navigation. It should encapsulate concise yet in-depth portrayals of user research, design concepts, processes, and innovative solutions. Individual contributions to each project should be highlighted. Documentation and application of software:Artifacts must be meticulously realized and documented. Print-based works require tangible documentation, while web-based projects need accessible URLs. Interactive examples should include functional prototypes and well-structured code. Proficiency in industry standard UX design software, tools, and techniques should be demonstrated. In conclusion, the UX design portfolio reflects the candidate's ability to devise user-centric solutions, communicate effectively, and collaborate seamlessly. Meeting these stringent requirements not only demonstrates readiness but also attests to preparedness for the demanding M.F.A. program in UX design.

The résumé should document educational credentials as well as professional and other employment such as internships or field experience in the intended area of graduate study, and should list commissioned works, exhibitions, performances, publications, honors, memberships, interests, and activities, including volunteer work.

The statement should be a 500- to 750-word overview of the applicant's academic and professional accomplishments and should demonstrate a high level of interest in and a highly developed understanding of the discipline. The applicant should describe knowledge of the discipline, approach to past work, qualifications for graduate study and intended focus, as well as personal and professional goals.