New Mexico Highlands University
Masters in Media Arts & Technology
Las Vegas, USA
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 295 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* in-state student per credit hour; $478: out-of-state/international student per credit hour
Key Summary
About: The Masters in Media Arts & Technology at New Mexico Highlands University uses hybrid learning across graphic design, filmmaking, web design and photography. The department teaches technical skills, theory and context, emphasizes collaboration, and reflects Hispanic, Native American heritage. Graduate students have advisers.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter design and production roles as multimedia artists and animators, graphic designers, film and video editors, camera operators, producers and directors, interaction designers, media writers, installation and exhibition designers, and website/mobile developers. Internships build portfolios and connections; alumni work for Google, Sandia, Los Alamos Labs, Desert Elements Design and Portland Museum of Art.
Our cutting-edge Media Arts Program at Highlands University specializes in hybrid learning to give you a solid foundation in several mediums. Our graduates are prepared for exciting professional jobs in graphic design, digital film making, web design, advertising design, exhibit design, digital photography, and other multimedia.
Why pay the high price of private art schools when you can get an exceptional bachelor’s or master’s education in media arts at Highlands with more real-world opportunities? On average, our tuition is one-tenth the price of these private schools.
Mission of the Department of Media Arts and Technology
The general mission of the Department of Media Arts and Technology is to educate students in the technical skills, theoretical underpinnings, and socio-cultural context for the disciplines represented by the academic programs. The department seeks to inspire students to work creatively and collaboratively towards the goal of contributing to our own communities. Collaboration, experimentation, and a willingness to push the boundaries of where art and technology intersect are the hallmarks of the department.
In its collaborative enterprises, the department provides opportunities for students to work closely with faculty and staff in its academic courses. Community organizations and cultural institutions join the department for many projects and activities. The department aims to incorporate elements from Northern New Mexico’s history of arts and innovation and the rich heritage of Hispanic and Native American cultures that are distinctive to the state of New Mexico. Ultimately, the department aims to prepare its students for an active professional life in each discipline through the knowledge, creativity, teaching skills, and dedication of its faculty and staff, showing excellence in teaching, experimentation, scholarship, and professional applications.
Media Arts and Technology Graduate Requirements
Graduate students are assigned to a faculty adviser within their area of study. The faculty adviser will help the student complete a program of study to satisfy the specific course requirements within their area, outlined in the Graduate Catalog. The courses listed must satisfy the course requirements prescribed in the catalog of record. The academic adviser will provide guidance in completing your program of study.
Graduates of the NMHU Media Arts department can be found in the following occupations:
- Multimedia Artist and Animator
- Graphic Designer
- Film and Video Editor and Camera Operator
- Producer and Director
- Interaction design
- Writing for media, culture & technology
- Installation and exhibition design
- Website and mobile application development
Job Prospects
We have a great track record for our media arts graduates landing jobs in the design and production world. Our graduates work for employers like Google, Sandia and Los Alamos Labs, Desert Elements Design, and the Portland Museum of Art. The professional, on-the-job experience we offer our students sets our program apart – and pays off.
While you’re in school, you have opportunities for a variety of paid internships to build your experience, portfolio, and connections. Our unique cultural technology program prepares our students for jobs in museums and other cultural institutions. We even have an undergraduate internship program where you earn money helping to bring the latest design technology to museums and other cultural institutions.