1.0k Master's degrees in Visual Arts

The 3-year MFA in Media Arts at Southern Illinois University uniquely integrates contemporary artistic practice with studies in media production, history and theory. 

The Art and Design degree at KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts focuses on research development of artists and designers whose practice is anchored in a social-political context.

Arts and cultural institutions need leaders who are as passionate as the artists and audiences they support. These organizations face unique challenges in the digital age, and the Master of Arts Management (MAM) program at Carnegie Mellon University prepares students to face those challenges and ensure that the arts continue to thrive.

The MA in Computational Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This degree focuses on developing your artistic practice through creative computation, equipping you with essential skills and knowledge to produce innovative projects for public exhibition.

The Visual Cultures, Curating and Contemporary Art (ViCCA) from Aalto University explores emerging knowledges and practices at the intersections of visual cultures, curating and contemporary art. We facilitate students to develop and contextualize their own practices within and in between these contexts. 

Sharpen your leadership skills and get access to work in the field of arts. You can also use this course as a stepping stone into the master degree with this  Graduate Certificate of Business - Arts and Cultural Management at Deakin University.   

The Visual Arts programme at Western University - Canada is a full-time, six-term master degree. This public course integrates advanced studio practice with critical art theory. Students benefit from dedicated semi-private studio spaces and expert faculty guidance to prepare for professional careers in the global art world.

The Art MFA program offered at San Francisco State University provides a dynamic interdisciplinary environment within which students are encouraged to develop their creative practice as professional artists.

The Art at The University of Iowa provides a creative, multidisciplinary environment for students of the studio arts and the history of art. Established in 1936, the school is firmly grounded in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The History of Art, Design and Visual Culture at the University of Alberta is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. This public study mode course provides an in-depth exploration of visual traditions and modern design. Students engage with diverse artistic histories during their dedicated duration of advanced academic study.

The MFA program in Studio Art at the University of Connecticut features an intensive, multidisciplinary approach to the development of work in a wide range of art media, including drawing and painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics, photography, video, installation and performance.

The Master of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts degree program at University of Texas at Dallas is designed to allow graduates to pursue a career in the arts or arts-related fields, or to continue into doctoral study.

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.

MA Producing from MetFilm School offers students a unique opportunity to develop the necessary skills to become the next generation of entrepreneurs in the screen business world. The programme aims to provide insight into, and mastery of, creative development, physical production, and business and finance in relation to the creative screen industries. 

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 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.

The Animation and Visual Effects master programme at Academy of Art University offers a professional environment for advanced creative study. This public course focuses on industry-standard technology and collaborative projects. Students develop high-level portfolios through hands-on training in a full-time study mode.

MA Directing from MetFilm School is designed for you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a director in today’s multi-faceted screen industries. Today’s director must be knowledgeable about industry, entrepreneurial, multi-skilled, and able to bring a deep understanding of story and performance in different contexts. 

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.