227 Fine Arts and Illustration Masters Degree Programs in USA

Enhance your artistic expression through the study of aesthetic and theory.

The Corcoran MFA in Contemporary Art Practices is a two-year (60-credit) terminal Master of Fine Arts that advances interdisciplinary, research-driven studio practice. Students receive individual studio space, work with faculty and visiting artists/curators, and engage with Washington, D.C.'s robust arts ecosystem to develop professional, exhibition-ready, and community-engaged work.

The MFA in Illustration provides the skills to develop portfolios with samples in Children’s Book, Editorial, Licensing, Package Illustration, Concept Art, Book Covers, Preliminary Art, Advertising, or Institutional Art portfolios. Both representational and stylistic approaches for print and or web are taught. Students graduate with a portfolio created in a personal style and medium of choice that is market appropriate.

The MA in Fine Arts can be completed with an emphasis in Drawing and Painting. This degree program provides students with the creative and technical skills needed to thrive in today’s art world. Students will leave with professional-level portfolios and an understanding of the business of art.

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is a terminal studio degree designed to further the individual development of degree candidates and to provide them with professional competency in studio arts.

Explore the business of art and learn how to make a living as an artist by earning a Bachelor's in Creative Arts Enterprise at the University of West Alabama. In this program, you'll learn from a dedicated faculty of working professionals and build the communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills you need to market your creative talent. Study online or on campus, and customize your degree by choosing elective courses that interest you. Transfer credits are accepted. Apply today.

The MA in Illustration provides the skills to develop portfolios with samples in Children’s Book, Editorial, Licensing, Package Illustration, Concept Art, Book Covers, Preliminary Art, Advertising, or Institutional Art portfolios. Both representational and stylistic approaches for print and or web are taught. Students graduate with a portfolio created in a personal style and medium of choice that is market appropriate.

International training in Concept Art and Illustration with a dual USA–Spain degree. Learn to design characters, environments, and props for film, video games, and comics, mastering Photoshop and advanced techniques in composition, color, and visual storytelling.

The Master of Fine Art program provides students a framework for advanced study in drawing and painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students are focused on technical and conceptual development in figurative, abstract, or landscape work. The School of Fine Art provides graduate students with studio space, exhibition galleries, and world-class facilities.

The MFA Jewelry & Metal Arts program emphasizes advanced studio coursework and thesis concept development. Students focus on mastering fabrication and casting skills, learning digital techniques, and exploring cross-cultural themes before embarking on individual Directed Study/thesis paths leading to a visually powerful and conceptually cohesive professional portfolio.

The MFA in Art Education equips you to inspire through art. Develop advanced creative, teaching, and curriculum design skills while mastering visual literacy, educational theory, and diverse learner needs. Graduate ready to lead as both an artist and educator.

In our MFA in Transdisciplinary New Media at Paris College of Art, you will explore creative practices that move beyond traditional boundaries between art and design. Through collaborative and transdisciplinary work, we help you combine different tools, technologies, theories and methods to develop hybrid approaches to contemporary new media practice.

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 Online Master of Art and Technology is a 33-credit-hour, practice-driven program designed to elevate your creative career. You will build a dynamic portfolio, sharpen your presentation skills, and push the boundaries of innovation by mastering emerging technologies in the art and design space.

Develop a mastery of skills to experiment, create, and critique within a supportive, diverse environment devoted to individual growth.

Imagine worlds, create unforgettable characters, and take your ideas beyond physical limits: with the Master’s in Digital Art you’ll transform your passion into an international career in film, video games, comics, and entertainment.