Program Overview

Overview of Programs

The Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan offers a unique art and design education, focusing on research and creative practice as engines for cultural change and innovation.

Undergraduate Programs

• Overview: The undergraduate programs provide a comprehensive education in art and design, with a focus on creative practice and research.
• BFA: A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree that emphasizes studio practice and creative inquiry.
• BA: A Bachelor of Arts degree that provides a broad-based education in art and design, with a focus on liberal arts and sciences.
• Interarts Performance: A program that combines art, design, and performance, allowing students to explore innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to creative practice.
• Dual Degrees: Students can pursue dual degrees in art and design, combining their interests in multiple fields.
• Minor in Art & Design: A minor program that allows students to explore art and design in addition to their primary field of study.
• Courses: A wide range of courses are available, covering topics such as studio practice, art history, and design theory.

Graduate Programs

• Overview: The graduate programs at Stamps provide advanced education in art and design, with a focus on research and creative practice.
• MDes in Integrative Design: A Master of Design degree that emphasizes integrative design principles and practices.
• MFA in Art: A Master of Fine Arts degree that provides advanced training in studio practice and creative inquiry.
• Courses: Graduate-level courses are available, covering topics such as advanced studio practice, art theory, and design research.

Pre-College Programs

• Overview: The pre-college programs at Stamps provide opportunities for high school students to explore art and design, preparing them for future studies in these fields.
• Spring Programs: Programs offered during the spring semester, allowing students to engage in art and design activities.
• Summer Programs: Programs offered during the summer, providing students with intensive art and design experiences.
• Fall Programs: Programs offered during the fall semester, allowing students to continue their exploration of art and design.
• Anytime: Online and self-paced programs that allow students to engage in art and design activities at their own pace.
• FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the pre-college programs, providing information on admissions, courses, and more.

Research and Creative Work

• Leading the Conversation: The Stamps School of Art & Design is committed to leading the conversation in art and design, through research and creative practice.
• View Our Work: Examples of work by Stamps faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students, showcasing their research and creative endeavors.
  • Faculty: Research and creative work by Stamps faculty members, demonstrating their expertise and innovation in art and design.
  • MDes Students: Research and creative work by Master of Design students, highlighting their integrative design projects and initiatives.
  • MFA Students: Research and creative work by Master of Fine Arts students, showcasing their advanced studio practice and creative inquiry.
  • Undergraduate Students: Research and creative work by undergraduate students, demonstrating their emerging talents and interests in art and design.

Creative Process Strategies Course

Details

• Credit Hours: 3
• Semester: Winter 2026
• Studio: Required
• Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
• Description: Creative Process Strategies is a process-based studio course in which students learn and practice a series of creative inquiry methods, drawing on and integrating creative methods from disciplines across the art and design spectrum.
• Frequency: This course is typically offered in both the fall and winter terms of every academic year, though scheduling may vary according to future term circumstances.