The Master of Industrial Arts program is designed for students who want to pursue professional work in design firms, teaching, project management, strategic planning for design firms, or management roles in technology. DAI's emphasis on problem-solving competencies facilitates our students' ability to solve many problems, which are both conceptual and practical in nature. Our students study visual communication and product design with an interdisciplinary perspective. Generally our students develop a specialized area of study in: graphic design/visual communications; product design/manufacturing; industrial technology; project management; digital media. Many students prepare for doctoral work in other institutions.

The Minor in Industrial Arts provides non-major undergraduates with a broad exposure to industry and technology. Students develop professional and technical skills needed for entry-level employment in a wide range of industrial occupations.