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).

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.

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 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 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 program provides professional study within focused fields of physical design. In addition to classroom and collaborative coursework, each student develops a professional portfolio that will be used to launch a career in Industrial Design.

Prepare for professional work in the design field or teaching at the college level with Brenau University's online Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design. This terminal degree gives you the skills necessary to make strong design choices and analyze environments with an artistic eye. To help you graduate even faster, you can transfer up to nine credit hours from another master's program, and we offer credit for prior teaching or design experience. Learn more and apply today!

The MFA program focuses on advanced techniques and the theory of interior architecture and design. The curriculum—designed and taught by industry professionals—focuses on research, concept and design development, traditional and digital media, innovative ideas, and global issues.

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.

SCAD interior design students transform spaces into dynamic, functional environments that enhance quality of life. With a 40-year legacy of excellence, they master wellness, sustainability, and style across diverse industries—corporate, residential, retail, and hospitality. Through SCADpro, students collaborate with top brands like Amazon, Disney, and Chick-fil-A, gaining real-world experience that sets them apart in the field.

Welcome to Lindenwood University’s Master of Arts in Game Design, a degree program that blends high-level game design and production courses with immersive, real-world applications. Here, we don’t just teach game design; we propel you into the future of the gaming industry.

Explore design theory, design history, and human-centered design as you create a range of consumer products.

The only CIDA-accredited program in the nation’s capital, we create innovative design thinkers. Our mission is to educate future designers on all aspects of the discipline so that they contribute to and advance the field of interior design through professional projects and creative research. Our four core goals are design excellence, creative scholarship, sense of community and identity, and outreach and engagement with Washington and beyond.

In the MFA Textile Design program, courses hone students’ knowledge of industry standards, combining design excellence with the mastery of the latest digital tools, and furthering their knowledge of textile printing techniques and fabric manipulation. Their thesis project culminates in the production of a portfolio of textile design that exhibits their original voice and individual aesthetic. Some students may collaborate with fashion or knitwear majors for the graduate show in New York during Fashion Week.

By fully understanding the importance of the user experience and the various aspects of digital design, your work can fuel technological innovation.