The Department of Design offers two complementary MFA program tracks: Design Research and Development (DRD) and Digital Animation and Interactive Media (DAIM). There are three Webinar events for potential applicants to learn more about the program, the application process, funding opportunities, and research activities. 

To register for a webinar or find out more information:  
go.osu.edu/design-mfa-info-day 

You are welcome to sign up for more than one session.

Session 1: Friday, October 16, 2020  9:30–11:00 a.m. 

9:30–10:00 a.m.  
Introduction to Ohio State Design Graduate Studies 
- Mary Anne Beecher, Department Chairperson, Professor of Design   
- Peter Kwok Chan, Graduate Studies Chairperson, Associate Professor of Design 
- Polly Graham, Graduate Studies Program Coordinator 

10:00–10:30 a.m.    
Social Innovation and Sustainability 
- Paul Nini, Undergraduate Studies Chairperson, Professor of Design  
- Susan Melsop, Graduate Faculty, Associate Professor of Design 
- Sébastien Proulx, Graduate Faculty, Associate Professor of Design 

10:30–11:00 a.m.    
Q & A

Session 2: Friday, October 30, 2020  1:00–2:30 p.m. 

1:00–1:30 p.m.    
Introduction to Ohio State Design Graduate Studies 
- Mary Anne Beecher, Department Chairperson, Professor of Design  
- Peter Kwok Chan, Graduate Studies Chairperson, Associate Professor of Design 
- Polly Graham, Graduate Studies Program Coordinator 

1:30–2:00 p.m.    
Design Research and Generative Design Thinking 
- Liz Sanders, Graduate Faculty, Associate Professor of Design 
- Will Nickley, Graduate Faculty, Assistant Professor of Design 

2:00–2:30 p.m.    
Q & A 

Session 3: Friday, November 13, 2020  3:30–5:00 p.m. 

3:30–4:00 p.m.    
Introduction to Ohio State Design Graduate Studies 
- Mary Anne Beecher, Department Chairperson, Professor of Design   
- Peter Kwok Chan, Graduate Studies Chairperson, Associate Professor of Design 
- Polly Graham, Graduate Studies Program Coordinator   

4:00–4:30 p.m.    
Emerging Technology and Collaborative Gaming 
- Maria Palazzi, Ohio Eminent Scholar, ACCAD Director, Professor of Design 
- Matthew Lewis, Graduate Faculty, Assistant Professor of Design 
- Scott Swearingen, Graduate Faculty, Assistant Professor of Design 

4:30–5:00 p.m.    
Q & A