Academics
Experiential, project-based programs set students up for creative discovery and prepare graduates for careers.
Led by a faculty of practicing designers, architects, and researchers, Arc/D programs at the University of Kansas are designed for educational excellence and to reflect the professional world.
Programs
Programs for High School Graduates
Architecture (M.Arch I)
Illustration & Animation (BFA)
Industrial Design (BFA)
Photography (BFA)
Visual Communication Design (BFA)
Minors and Certificates
Book Arts certificate
Design minor
Design Entrepreneurship certificate
Photography minor
Programs for Students with Undergraduate or Graduate Degrees
Design Management & Strategy MA
Interaction Design & User Experience MA
Certificates
Courses, Minors, and Certificates Open to all KU Students
All KU students, regardless of school or major, can explore creative practice and learn how to apply design thinking across disciplines.
Fulfill KU Core and elective requirements. Gain in-demand skills and earn academic credentials.