69 Design MA Degree Programs in USA

The Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Design and Technology (IDAT) at Seton Hall University prepares professionals with opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in the applications of emerging technology for teaching, learning, coaching, and designing. Developed by experienced K-12 and higher education educators and technology professionals, our program goes beyond theory.

As the only program of its kind in the United States, the Master of Arts in Game Design drives students to stretch their capacities as designers, developers, consumers, and game administrators and apply that to their unique fields of interest. Students bring to the program their own experiences—whether in politics, science, art, history, marketing, or international studies—and can choose from multidisciplinary courses across our schools of communication, business, and arts.

Advance your personal aesthetic through the study of contemporary practices and critical reflection.

The MA in Product Design blends core skills with innovation, including AI-driven design. Build a professional portfolio in areas like CMF, Experience Design, or Design Research, and launch your creative career with future-ready expertise.

The MA in Graphic Design & Digital Media emphasizes professional and career development with advanced study of the field and encourages students to extend their design skills into content creation, authorship, entrepreneurialism, and social innovation.

The MA in Costume Design prepares students to join the next generation of artisans and designers with key technical skills and opportunities to practice their craft in active production environments. By combining a rigorous sewing program with industry-specific design courses, the students will be prepared to work in any number of positions in either theatre or film. Students will have opportunities to design theatrical productions, collaborating with the director, fellow designers, and the actors to create costumes that support the needs of the production. Finally, each student will graduate with a portfolio that showcases the range of their talents in the design and construction of garments and specialty items like jewelry and millinery work.

The Master of Arts in Advanced Architectural Design (MA-ARH) program prepares the student through the process of critical thinking, designing, and making to provide meaningful contributions to architectural design. We work to develop each student’s individual interest through critical thought, rigorous exploration, and personal vision. The Master of Arts degree program is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

The Visual Development MA program provides professional development with advanced coursework in still life painting, figure drawing, character design, concept painting, layout design for animation, and other core skills of professional visual developers.

The MA Jewelry & Metal Arts program introduces professional practice in studio coursework, design, and concept. Graduate students focus on fabrication and casting skills, laser-cutting techniques, and exploring material choices.

The M.A. in Interaction and UI/UX Design provides professional study for students pursuing a career in web design and new media. Progress is measured through a rigorous process to achieve a final project portfolio.

The Master of Arts in Fashion Design and Technology provides students critical theories and trends, as well as the practical application and problem-solving involved in fashion systems. Students are exposed to various approaches in the field, provided with an overview of the field and industry.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Interior Architecture & Design is a thirty-six (36) unit program that will provide students with a dynamic learning environment and a curriculum to prepare them for professional practice. The curriculum covers all aspects of design, including programming, design analysis, understanding human social and spatial interaction, space planning, use of color and materials, preparation of construction documents and specifications, site observation, professional business practices, current methods of interior construction, building systems and components, codes and regulations, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment.

The MA in Game Development program allows students to further their careers by synthesizing traditional art and design fundamentals with today’s groundbreaking technologies. Students prepare their career skill-set through hands-on prototyping of game mechanics and art creation, followed by creating a final project industry-quality portfolio.

SCAD’s design management program equips students to drive innovation and solve complex challenges. Through industry collaborations and top internships, students transform their passion for design into a strategic asset, preparing for leadership roles in organizations that value creativity and problem-solving.

SCAD SNKR+ students step into the $80B footwear industry, mastering sneaker design from sketching to digital prototyping. Guided by industry experts, they craft physical and digital prototypes, gaining skills to develop, market, and launch their own brands in the ever-evolving world of footwear design.

SCAD’s design for sustainability program equips students to drive change through innovation, advocacy, and industry leadership. Learn to balance economic prosperity, social well-being, and environmental responsibility in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting with real-world projects and top industry partnerships.

SCAD, the first university to offer an M.F.A. in themed entertainment design, prepares students to create world-class attractions. Through a curriculum blending architecture, film, theater, and AR/VR, plus industry trips and SCADpro collaborations, students gain hands-on experience to lead in this global field.