Program Overview

Overview of the Stamps School of Art & Design

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.

Programs

Undergraduate

• Overview: The undergraduate program provides a comprehensive education in art and design, with a focus on creative practice and research.
• BFA: A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered, with a focus on studio art and design.
• BA: A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered, with a focus on art and design history, theory, and criticism.
• Interarts Performance: An interdisciplinary program that combines art, design, and performance.
• Dual Degrees: Students can pursue dual degrees in art and design, and other fields such as business, engineering, or environmental studies.
• Minor in Art & Design: A minor program is available for students who want to pursue a secondary field of study in art and design.
• Courses: A wide range of courses are offered, including studio art, design, art history, and theory.

Graduate

• Overview: The graduate program provides advanced education in art and design, with a focus on research and creative practice.
• MDes in Integrative Design: A Master of Design degree is offered, with a focus on integrative design and innovation.
• MFA in Art: A Master of Fine Arts degree is offered, with a focus on studio art and design.
• Courses: A wide range of courses are offered, including studio art, design, art history, and theory.

Pre-College Programs

• Overview: Pre-college programs are available for high school students, including spring, summer, and fall programs.
• Spring Programs: Programs are offered during the spring semester, focusing on art and design education.
• Summer Programs: Programs are offered during the summer, focusing on art and design education and creative practice.
• Fall Programs: Programs are offered during the fall semester, focusing on art and design education.
• Anytime: Online programs are available for students who want to pursue art and design education at their own pace.
• FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the pre-college programs are available.

Research & Creative Work

The Stamps School of Art & Design is committed to leading the conversation in art and design research and creative practice. Faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students are engaged in a wide range of research and creative projects, including:

• Faculty: Faculty members are engaged in research and creative practice, with a focus on innovation and cultural change.
• MDes Students: Master of Design students are engaged in research and creative practice, with a focus on integrative design and innovation.
• MFA Students: Master of Fine Arts students are engaged in research and creative practice, with a focus on studio art and design.
• Undergraduate Students: Undergraduate students are engaged in research and creative practice, with a focus on art and design education and creative practice.

Exhibitions & Events

The Stamps School of Art & Design hosts a wide range of exhibitions and events, including:

• Penny Stamps Speaker Series: A lecture series that features prominent artists, designers, and scholars.
• Stamps Gallery: A gallery that features exhibitions of student, faculty, and alumni work.
• Calendars: A calendar of events is available, including exhibitions, lectures, and other events.

Life at Stamps

The Stamps School of Art & Design provides a wide range of resources and support for students, including:

• Advising & Support: Academic advising and support are available for students.
• Career Development: Career development resources and support are available for students.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities for community engagement and outreach are available.
• Faculty Mentorship: Faculty mentorship is available for students.
• Financial Aid & Scholarships: Financial aid and scholarships are available for students.
• Study Abroad: Study abroad opportunities are available for students.
• Life in Ann Arbor: Resources and support are available for students to navigate life in Ann Arbor.
• Student Organizations: Student organizations and clubs are available for students to get involved.
• Studios & Facilities: State-of-the-art studios and facilities are available for students to pursue their creative practice.

Interaction Design Course

ARTDES 345.001, Winter 2026

• Credit Hours: 3
• Semester: Winter 2026
• Studio: Elective
• Prerequisites: ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: ARTDES 210: Typography, ARTDES 241: Intro to Product Design, ARTDES 245: Building Web Interfaces.
• Description: This course introduces students to the spectrum of design approaches that involve interaction, focusing primarily on the principles underpinning interaction design and the fundamentals that would apply to any interaction problem.
• 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.