472 Master's in Visual Arts in North America

The Visual and Performing Arts M.Sc. at George Mason University is a terminal degree designed for aspiring professional artists and scholars. This 60-credit, public study mode programme focuses on creative inquiry and skill building, preparing students for high-level industry roles or university-level teaching careers.

The Contemporary Arts M.A. at Simon Fraser University is a full-time, four-term master's programme delivered in a public study mode. It offers an intermedial approach to the arts, combining art history, cinema, and digital studies. Students engage in professional practice through internships and funded research travel.

The Producing Film, Television, and Video degree at American University Washington DC prepares you for a career as a producer or production manager of a wide variety of film and video programs: independent feature films, documentary films, television programs, educational videos, and special interest videos.

The MFA in Acting at The University of Iowa combines rigorous professional training with a highly innovative curriculum.

The Contemporary Art Practice - Art and Social Practice program from Portland State University defines what it means to be an artist in society. In the three-year, flexible-residency program, you’ll combine individual research, group work, and experiential learning to find new ways to engage with your art and the community. 

Students who are interested in using design, storytelling and information as a communication tool in information graphics, data visualization, web design and user experience design are suited for the M.A. Information Graphics and Interactive Design Track from Ohio University's School of Visual Communication 

The Arts Administration and Cultural Management graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic is for those who wish to combine their passion for arts, culture and heritage with business acumen and management skills. 

The Art programme at University of South Florida offers a comprehensive master level education for creative professionals. This public study mode course focuses on advanced visual arts practice. Students engage in rigorous studio work and theoretical research to refine their artistic voice and professional portfolio.

Gain advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the fields of curation and critical art writing with the Criticism and Curatorial Practice degree at OCAD University. 

The Post-Production graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic will develop the technological skills, and the creative and critical abilities you will need to thrive in the post-production industry. You will gain a firm grounding in industry-standard, non-linear video editing software. 

The M.A.A. Master of Arts Administration from Ohio University harnesses the interdisciplinary and creative power of the College of Fine Arts with an innovative curricular approach that merges arts administration knowledge with training in discipline-specific arts management. 

Students in this Visual Communication Design MVCD program from Arizona State University work on strategic visual communication design projects with a focus on the development of visual language systems firmly grounded on the principles of information design, typography and interaction design.

The Painting and Printmaking program at Virginia Commonwealth University is highly selective and is presently limited to 15 participants. It fosters intensive studio practice in the areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, and a range of interdisciplinary practices.

The MFA in Digital Arts - Interactive Arts at Pratt Institute cultivates the exploration of the critical issues of our growing digital cultures — through participation in physical installations, interactive objects, machine learning / AI, augmented and virtual reality simulations and networked-based applications.

Whether you want to explore narrative film, documentary, experimental media, installation art, or interactive media, Emerson College’s on-campus Film and Media Art MFA program gives you the expertise you need.

Glass from Rhode Island School of Design promotes the development of glass in contemporary art and is a leader in preparing artists for careers in this field.

The MFA in Art curriculum at California Institute of the Arts CalArts  provides graduate students a great deal of freedom in designing a course of study that best suits their individualized needs.

Think and write critically about the arts and other cultural forms, illuminating the interplay between social and expressive systems with this Visual and Critical Studies program at California College of the Arts.

The Art Studio programme at The University of New Mexico is a three-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. This terminal qualification focuses on creative attainment and research, requiring 60 credit hours. Students develop a significant body of work through intensive studio practice and critical artistic thought.

The Art and Technology curriculum at California Institute of the Arts CalArts is centered around the student's studio practice, creative research and an exchange of dialogue between peers, visiting artists and faculty.