SVA MA Design Research, Writing & Criticism | 447 followers on LinkedIn. A two-semester Master's program focused on writing about the contexts and consequences of design.๐กโ๏ธ๐ | The two-semester MA in Design Research, Writing & Criticism provides intensive instruction in techniques for researching, analyzing, and interpreting design and its cultural and environmental implications. The program combines humanities-oriented critical thinking and journalistic tools to produce writing and editorial content intended to inform and engage broad audiences. The rigorous one-year MA with thesis offers a high-impact, targeted program well suited to the circumstances of both established professionals and recent graduates wishing to continue their studies at an advanced level.