 The Master of Design (MDes) in Communication Planning and Information Design is a two-year professional program for students who want to explore the new arts of communication and the creative potential of the interplay between words and images in traditional and innovative media. This unique program is jointly offered by the School of Design and the English Department. The goal of the program is to prepare students for advanced levels of professional employment as communication planners and designers in the areas of print communication, design planning, systems design, dynamic information design, interactive multimedia, and internet communication. The CPID program provides a balanced mix of collaborative work and individual exploration. Some recent themes of exploration include new narrative structures in new media, visual voice and identity in print and digital formats, visualizing complex information spaces, and strategic planning for communication systems. Recent project sponsors include clients such as Microsoft, EliasArts, Samsung Electronics, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the United States Postal Service. For more information, please download the PDF below. |  |
