272 Arts and Design Degree Programs

The Master in Arts & Design Management in Creative Organisations is an advanced training course aimed at training professionals who know how to govern the growth dynamics of creative and cultural enterprises, who know how to apply the principles of the design thinking, and build innovative partnerships between the world of the art and design and traditional industrial sectors.

Main goal of the course is training students to design spaces merging feelings and perceptions with a rigorous functional disposition. They learn to interact with the Italian design system, that complex and unique network of relations among Italian/international Designers, schools, Made in Italy businesses producing furniture/lamps and customer companies. Students learn those expressive tools that allow developing, assessment, and explain a project from the briefing to the final creation and communication: the pencil, 3D modeling, and rendering software.

This major will prepare students for employment in the fields of graphic design, illustration, website design, advertising and marketing, and social media marketing. It consists of experiences in applied design, digital imaging, graphic design principles, layout and design, and website design. The focus is on an introduction to design thinking, visual communication, and skills in graphic design, illustration, web design, and graphic art for print and digital delivery.

The BA in Art and Design offered by HSUHK is a unique and integrative creative study of art and design with “a problem-solving capability and a new way of thinking that promotes value adding and advocates inter-disciplinary collaboration.”

The BA in Art and Design at John Cabot University in Rome is a unique chance to explore a liberal arts education that will sharpen your critical thinking, enrich your artistic practice, and build a versatile skillset. You will be able to choose minors in fields like Business, Computer Science, Communication, or Psychology, broadening your perspective and creating work that speaks to diverse contexts.

Spanning a range of art and design disciplines, this Master’s is taught by specialist tutors able to develop your practice and take your existing skills to the next level within the areas of advertising design; animation; graphic design; fashion; fine art; illustration; interior design or interior architecture; photography; motion graphics; and interactive design. It prepares you to exhibit or realise your work in a number of professional environments including galleries, museums and public, community, commercial or industry settings.

Kingston University’s accredited Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice will give you the skills and knowledge you need to progress your studies to degree level. The online application will be available from November 2025 for the course starting in September 2026.

PhD in Experimental Research through Design, Art and Technologies The PhD in Experimental Research Through Design, Art and Technologies programme aims to train a new generation of researchers capable of embracing the opportunities offered by the convergence of design, art, social sciences, humanities and technology, integrating complex knowledge to address multiple global challenges from a post-disciplinary perspective.

This flexible project-based postgraduate course is open to artists and designers wishing to develop fresh assumptions for their creative practice by means of innovative, practice-based, research-driven approaches to creative enquiry. Informed by a spirit of interdisciplinary experimentation, and underpinned by conceptual understanding, MA Art & Design promotes awareness of the value-informed nature of leading-edge contemporary art and design.   

The M.A. in Art, Design and Media offers a creative environment in which students tailor their curriculum to their unique scholarly and creative interests and apply theory to original research. Students develop a critical understanding of the scholarly implications of creativity in highly digitized culture. There are two options to complete the degree: thesis or art practice thesis.

This popular course gives you the knowledge and practical skills you need to become an art and design professional while studying in a supportive, collaborative studio environment. Working with live briefs, public projects and industry partners, you learn to present work to professional standards, including project production, and develop the skills needed to network, exhibit and build relationships in the creative community.

The Master in Design and Art Direction will allow you to manage each decision of a creative project, understand who we are addressing and the medium in which we communicate the message. The work of the director or art director must respond to a vision of creative and artistic direction, applying their own methodology. This online Master offers you the opportunity to learn about clearly disruptive subjects and subjects, such as neuromarketing, where you will understand the emotionality behind a typography or discover, for example, the enormous possibilities of working in environments as new as augmented reality or virtual reality.

The purpose of the program is to enable candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level culminating in the submission, assessment, and acceptance of a thesis. The candidate is required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution to the frontiers of art and/or design. In certain instances, creative work such as designed artifacts, public performances, public exhibitions, or other practice-based outputs may constitute the partial fulfillment of the research requirements.

The program's primary objective is to celebrate Italian culture and creative heritage, with a particular focus on the worlds of fashion, design, and the visual arts. Students will have the opportunity to develop a portfolio of individual projects and works through practical laboratory activities and specialized workshops.

The MADtech programme challenges self-driven creators to embrace uncertainty and confront the unknown, with continuous support throughout the process. Students are encouraged to experiment with unfamiliar technologies and learn through hands-on projects. As they explore and prototype, they uncover the hidden mechanics of how technology shapes society and culture. With guidance from both tutors, and guest lectures students take control of their learning and push boundaries, developing critical, innovative work that blends art, design, and technology in unexpected ways. MADtech fosters deep engagement with experimentation, empowering students to navigate complexity and turn the unknown into a creative opportunity.

The Graduate Diploma at the Royal College of Art is a prestigious programme for curious and driven individuals ready to take their creative practice further. Whether you're from a creative or non-creative background, it provides a unique space between undergraduate study and a full Master’s that offers the time, structure, and freedom to commit more deeply to your work.