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#eeeeee;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id369_603341-10 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id369_603341-10 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#0e9cd1;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#0e9cd1;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:4px solid #0e9cd1;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id369_603341-10 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-none kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane369_26eb4e-b9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Master of Arts in Design Research (MA) \/ Master of Design (MDes)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four-year undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in\u00a0<strong>visual communication design<\/strong>\u00a0or related field. Persons without a design-related degree but whose experience is in some way related to design as demonstrated in the portfolio, may be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least a B standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design a Portfolio that demonstrates your skills in visual communication.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The design portfolio should include 6\u201310 pieces. The portfolio should provide evidence of a visual communication background, including, for example, elements of visual design, typography, layout and composition, information design, website and\/or app design, systems analysis, motion design, etc. It should also display experience with the design process, iteration, and revision. For each piece submitted, provide a title, a brief description of the project\u2019s content, and its date of completion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For MA applicants without a design-related degree but have some design experience and other related experience, you may submit a portfolio of 3\u20134 case studies that demonstrate involvement in design projects, e.g. papers, reports or other written and visual material, and clearly identify your role in these projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All portfolios will be evaluated from multiple viewpoints including visual and\/or verbal communication skills, critical\/analytical thinking, craftsmanship, and creativity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Interest\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a statement of up to 750 words, explain your preparation for this field of study including prior research and other relevant experiences, why our program is a good fit for you, your future career goals, and other aspects of your background that might aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please include a list of Design Faculty members that you would be interested in working with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum Vitae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three letters of recommendation\u00a0from persons who are familiar with your work. The letters will be submitted online through the Office of Admission\u2019s Application Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended (excluding 快播视频)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstration of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/graduate\/apply-now\/elp\">English proficiency<\/a>\u00a0for students whose first language is not English.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All instruction in the Graduate Program in Design is delivered in English. It is imperative that students be proficient in English and be able to present their ideas both verbally and in writing.\u00a0See the Faculty of Graduate Studies\u00a0website for more information and to see which English proficiency tests are recognized.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application fee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants who do not meet the above educational requirements but show exceptional promise through their experience, portfolio, and written statement may be recommended for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><form role=\"search\" method=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/design\/\" class=\"wp-block-search__button-outside wp-block-search__text-button wp-block-search\"    ><label class=\"wp-block-search__label\" for=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" >Search<\/label><div class=\"wp-block-search__inside-wrapper\"  style=\"width: 359px\"><input class=\"wp-block-search__input\" id=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" placeholder=\"\" value=\"\" type=\"search\" name=\"s\" required \/><button aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"wp-block-search__button wp-element-button\" type=\"submit\" >Search<\/button><\/div><\/form>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/students\/current-students\/student-status\/important-dates\/\">Academic Important Dates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/students\/current-students\/registration-enrolment\/fgs-forms\/\">FGS Forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/students\/current-students\/grad-wellness-counselling\/wellness-consultations\/\">Wellness &amp; Counselling<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/design.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ampd.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/design.ampd.yorku.ca\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alert alert-warning\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong><strong>Note for International Applicants:<\/strong><\/strong> There are currently no funded positions. Should you still wish to apply, you will be considered for a non-funded position during the duration of the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in hearing what our students have to say? &nbsp;\"<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/mdesyork\/docs\/brochure_web\">Four Voices<\/a>\" is a collection of interviews with four Graduate Students in the Master of Design Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns learnmore-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/learnmore.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11892\" style=\"width:53px;height:76px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate Program in Design at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. 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