Located in Riley Hall of Art & Design at the University of Notre Dame, the Department of Art, Art History & Design offers a rigorous curriculum focused on design education. At the undergraduate level, the BFA in Design features a specialized concentration in Industrial Design (66 credits), combining studio-intensive work with art history. Students graduate with strong skills in physical and computer modeling, user experience, and sustainability, often collaborating with the IDEA Center. At the graduate level, the department offers a fully-funded, three-year MFA in Design with a concentration in Industrial Design (60 credits). This terminal degree focuses on developing a unique professional direction, culminating in a thesis project and exhibition. The program is affiliated with the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and benefits from the university's resources as a top-tier research institution.