472 Master's in Visual Arts in North America

Art Market Studies from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully navigate the global art world.

The Studio Art M.A. at Kent State University is a public, in-person programme designed for artists to refine technical skills. Over a 30-credit duration, students specialise in disciplines like ceramics or painting. This degree provides a professional portfolio pathway for career advancement or further doctoral study.

The Master of Arts (MA) in Modern and Contemporary Art History from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a two-year, 36-credit masters program specializing in modern and contemporary art in its international contexts. 

The Art programme at The City University of New York offers a comprehensive education in creative practice and history. Students can pursue various degree types, including B.A., B.F.A., and M.F.A. levels, through full-time study. This curriculum blends traditional studio techniques with modern digital media in a vibrant urban setting.

The Visual Development master programme at Academy of Art University offers a professional public study mode for aspiring artists. This advanced degree focuses on high-level creative skills and portfolio building. Students engage in rigorous training designed to prepare them for elite roles within the global entertainment industry.

A limited number of students are accepted to the Arts Administration MFA track from Southern Utah University each year, thereby providing the highest level of personal instruction and mentoring in the classroom. Students also receive several opportunities outside of the classroom to participate in both scholarly and practical activities and projects.

The Arts Administration program from Southern Utah University develops graduates who balance administrative systems with the creative process in an effort to ensure the artistic integrity and economic sustainability of arts organizations.

Art History and Criticism from Stony Brook University focuses on modern and contemporary art and visual culture.  We aim to produce scholars, critics, curators and practitioners who can address global artistic production through contemporary issues and paradigms.

Pratt Institute’s MA and Advanced Certificate in Art and Design Education programs with initial New York State teacher certification (visual arts, all grades) prepares students to integrate their intensive studio preparation with learning how to teach in the context of contemporary art and design practices. 

The Art and Visual Culture Education - Community and Museums program The University of Arizona will help you obtain an advanced professional understanding within the field of art education.

The Art and Visual Culture Education - Certification program from The University of Arizona will help you obtain an advanced professional understanding within the field of art education. 

The Media Arts and Practice (MA+P) MFA program offered at University of Southern California is a community of multi-media creators who are fluent in the techniques and technologies of digital art and design, cinematic media, and storytelling.

Sketch your success story with Sequential art at Savannah College of Art and Design. Students at SCAD, the world's first university to offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in sequential art, explore every style and genre imaginable through a comprehensive curriculum incorporating traditional techniques with advanced technology and specialized digital applications.

The Art M.F.A. at the University of Lethbridge is a full-time, 24-month programme delivered in person. This master level course integrates theoretical scholarship with contemporary studio production. Students engage in material and conceptual investigations within a public university setting known for its extensive art collection.

The Studio Arts programme at San Diego State University is a comprehensive postgraduate course designed for aspiring professionals. This public study mode degree provides advanced technical training and creative experience. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum to prepare for careers in the visual arts and higher education.

Scenic Art from University of North Carolina School of the Arts will consist of both classroom work, studio work and practical production experience. Classes in the first year will include those on scenic rendering, model building and foundations of scene painting. 

The MFA Visual Narrative program at School of Visual Arts offers a fresh perspective and bold alternative to traditional MFA programs. We do so by recognizing that a command of story is the most powerful and fundamental foundation an artist in any creative profession can possess. 

The Studio Art programme at Radford University offers a comprehensive creative education within the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This undergraduate degree provides students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, fostering artistic excellence through full-time study on a vibrant campus.

The Design with a concentration in visual communications program at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares graduate students to assume a leadership role in a complex and expanding profession.

The program leading to the MFA in the Book Arts degree is a 60-credit-hour program of study at The University of Alabama comprised of four areas: printing and publishing, bookbinding, papermaking, and the history of the book, with a program emphasis on the book as an integrated unit.