Overview

In this one-of-a-kind program, students in the Design History and Practice at The New School learn about the past, present, and future of art and design through text-based and material analysis, in studio and seminar classes.

Key Facts

Develop an understanding of the historical context in which art and design are created, and approach your own creative practice from that informed perspective.

Access one-of-a-kind courses that combine studio and seminar learning experiences under the joint instruction of design practitioners and historians.

Draw on courses from both Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and Parsons' BFA programs to integrate design practice with the study of history and theory.

Work with mentors in the Professional Development Practicum to identify the employment sectors or graduate programs that best match your interests and skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrative Studio

Integrative Seminar

Sustainable Systems

Space/Materiality

Drawing/Imaging

Professional Development Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Select your college. Not sure which college at The New School is right for you? Explore your options.

Follow the specific application instructions. Once you've selected your college, review the application instructions and requirements for your program of interest.

Complete the application for your intended degree. If you're applying to a bachelor's degree program at Parsons School of Design, Parsons Paris, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, Mannes School of Music, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, or the School of Drama, you should submit the Common Application. If you're applying to an associate's degree program at Parsons School of Design or to the Adult Bachelor's Program, you should submit The New School’s Online Application. If you're a former New School student applying for readmission to your former program, you should submit the Application for Readmission.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42616 USD / year

≈ 42616 USD / year
Out-of-State

42616 USD / year

≈ 42616 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42616 USD / year

≈ 42616 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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