Dezeen School Shows:  a project critiquing orientalism through textiles is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar.
Also included is a project exploring home decor made from a biomaterial containing shells and an exhibition celebrating Brazilian culture and music.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

School: School of Arts

Course: Master of Fine Arts Degree in Design

Tutors: Rab McClure, Marco Bruno, Giovanni Innella, Reema Abu Hassan, Stella Colaleo, Yasmeen Suleiman, Michael Wirtz, Robert Bianchi and Hadeer Omar
School statement:
"The MFA in Design program is interdisciplinary because designers face complex problems that defy easy categorisation. "Increasingly, artists and designers need to navigate between and blend disciplines, maximising resources and working adaptively to create new environments, visuals, messaging and artefacts.
"Our full-time, two-year graduate program trains students to understand clients, collaborators and design challenges in original and authentic ways.
"The program combines aspects of fine arts studio practice, digital craft, architecture, graphic, fashion and product design, thereby providing a hybridised education.
"Our program's strength lies in its ability to support each student's unique interests, providing a customised educational experience tailored to the needs of each individual.

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