227 Fine Arts and Illustration Masters Degree Programs in USA

The Visual Development MFA program provides 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 goal of each graduate student is the completion of a signature thesis book showcasing design work for a story-based project.

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

Dive deeper into your examination of glass as you develop your artistic expression through research, experimentation, and in-depth critiques.

The MFA in Animation & Visual Effects program focuses on developing skills in any one of the many areas of expertise within the animation and visual effects industry. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects, from ideation to post-production. Communication, collaboration, and time management skills are emphasized throughout the program to ensure graduates are acclimated to the intense professional culture that awaits them.

Boost your creativity in the world of 3D Graphic Design with an international master’s degree (USA–Spain) that combines digital art, technology, and professional practice to train designers ready for film, video games, and global advertising.

The MA program provides students an opportunity to work in 2D Animation & Stop Motion, 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, or Visual Effects, while focusing on storytelling with an emphasis on exhibiting technical skills and eliciting emotional responses.

The MH in Art & Visual Media is a 30-credit, fully online (asynchronous) master's program that develops visual literacy, critical analysis, and teaching skills for careers in arts administration, teaching, and further graduate study. Courses run in 7- or 14-week terms and sessions start in January, May and August.

The Master of Fine Arts Program will challenge and support independently motivated artists in their intellectual, philosophical, and artistic development. The graduate program encourages lifelong learning, career success, and community involvement.

The master’s in Art Therapy Counseling combines classroom instruction, practicum experience, and research. Classes are small and experiential learning is integral to the program. In order to ensure individualized instruction, only 10 students are accepted into the program each fall.

Master 3D character animation and professional rigging with an international master’s program (USA–Spain), designed for film, video games, advertising, and interactive experiences. Learn with Maya, Python, and cutting-edge techniques to build a globally competitive portfolio.

Explore the horizons of your talents in the midst of an intense, critical dialogue of both faith and art. You’ll generate this dialogue with distinguished visitors and a faculty composed of experienced artists and designers mature in their faith and craft. You’ll engage in highly collaborative relationships with MFA program mentor-professors, and hone your talent through critique and individual instruction.

Turn your passion for storytelling into an international career. The Master’s in Comic Art prepares you to create characters, narratives, and digital comic pages with editorial quality, using Photoshop and Clip Studio.

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.

The Master's in Fine Arts program offers students a chance to deepen their expertise in various artistic disciplines, including studio arts, ceramics, and creative writing. It is designed for those wh...

The Master of Fine Arts in Illustration program is designed to cultivate advanced skills in visual storytelling, conceptual development, and technical excellence. Students engage in a comprehensive cu...