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Graduate Degree Programs
Paris College of Art
PCA offers a 1-year MA and 2-year MFA degrees in Drawing, Photography & Image-Making, and Transdisciplinary New Media, and 1-year MA degrees in Design for Social Impact, Fashion Film & Photography, and Interior Design. These programs provide students with the competitive edge that they need to succeed professionally.
MA (MASTER OF ARTS) DESIGN FOR SOCIAL IMPACT (1 YEAR) In this one-year Master’s program PCA joins forces with MakeSense, an international organization that supports social entrepreneurs in the creation and development of their businesses. Together, we equip citizen designers with the practical know-how (design thinking methods, leadership and entrepreneurial skills) to successfully lead design projects that will bring positive societal changes. The guiding question for this program is: How can design change the world? FALL
SPRING
Design Studio I & II
MA ONE-YEAR PROGRAM
3
3
Introduction to Research & Methodology
3
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Social Entrepreneurship Project
2
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Design Thinking
2
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Personal Leadership Skills Development
2
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Designer’s Social and Ethical Responsibility
2
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Organizational Governance
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3
Final Individual Project
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Professional Networking Series
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2
MA Thesis
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2
Master’s Elective
2
2
Total required
16
14
MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
30