- At the core of the program are three graduate design studio courses in which the students work select projects.
- In addition to the required course work, students undertake a thesis project, which should be a substantial piece of original practice led the research.
- The Division of Design considers "design research" to be rooted in the practice of design.
- Thesis Projects should have a theoretical foundation but will be primarily visual and practical, with an emphasis on the application of design thinking.