Motivated applicants who do not hold a bachelors degree in design or a related discipline are encouraged to apply to the MDes Preliminary Year Program. The Preliminary Year Program welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds and considers areas of post-secondary study, non-academic activities, professional experience, and stated aims alongside evidence of visual production and critical cultural engagement. Preliminary Year students automatically enroll in the two-year MDes program upon successful completion of the introductory year.