34 Online Performing Arts Master's Degree Programs

Master Houdini, Maya, and the most advanced visual effects techniques with an international master’s degree that prepares you for Hollywood, European studios, and the video game industry.

Longy's fully online Master of Music in Music Education (MM/ME) degree program was designed specifically for educators who seek an advanced degree without taking time off from their careers.

With the online Master in Musical Research you will be able to have a deep vision of music, where you will acquire the necessary skills in artistic, scientific, social and historical research of music. At UNIR we present you a degree that goes much further than a master's degree in musicology.

Research and Interpretation coexist here in an interdisciplinary space, taking up the reflection of the wise masters of the past who proposed mutual dependence between the speculative and the interpretative branches.

The one-year master's programme in Media and Communication Studies offers advanced understanding of digital media from multiple perspectives. The programme combines theoretical and practical learning methods. You will learn to evaluate media from a critical perspective, while gaining practical skills useful for the creative industries.

The two-year master's programme in Media and Communication Studies gives you advanced knowledge of digital media through practical approaches in the field. You will work creatively and in an explorative manner with different types of media while learning to evaluate them from a critical perspective.

The MFA Costume Design program provides graduates with key technical skills and opportunities to practice their craft at an advanced level in active production environments. By combining a rigorous sewing program with industry-specific design courses, the students will be equipped for success in any number of positions in either theatre or film. Graduate students will have opportunities to design costumes for short and feature-length films, collaborating with the director, fellow designers, and the actors to create costumes that support the needs of the film. Graduates will have excellent problem-solving skills and advanced success in sewing, pattern drafting, draping, and specialty construction skills like millinery, tutu, and jewelry making. Each graduate student will produce a final thesis project and portfolio that showcases the range of their talents in the design and construction of garments and specialty items.

The MFA in Sound Design is designed to provide the highest level of training in sound design for film, television, games, and other visual media. Students will gain a complete overview of the audio post-production process, recording and editing dialog, sound effects, and ambiance to create a sonic landscape that supports and informs the narrative, from initial recording to final mix. MFA students will complete a thesis project and portfolio in their final year and graduate with a working knowledge of professional workflows to prepare them for success in the soundtrack industry.

The School of Motion Pictures & Television’s MFA program offers in-depth, advanced training in the various areas of film and television production. Depending on the area of specialization, the MFA program culminates in a thesis film or professional reel/portfolio. Areas of study include directing, producing, cinematography, editing, production design, and screenwriting. Students are prepared to compete for work in the industry or to teach, as the MFA is a terminal degree.

The MFA in Music Scoring & Composition is designed to provide the highest level of training in music composition and scoring for film, television, games, and other visual media. Balancing musicianship training with contemporary production skills to reflect a changing music industry, students will learn music theory, composition, harmony, orchestration, and arranging, focusing on creating emotion through music in synchronization with visual media. Students will use the latest computer-based production workflows, digital audio workstations, and virtual instrument libraries. The focus is on composition using virtual instruments, resulting in a thesis project and portfolio in the final year.

The MFA program in Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media will fine-tune your ability to deliver compelling stories, characters, and scripts that grab the reader’s attention. The MFA is an intensive program that concentrates exclusively on writing, pitching, and the business side of being a professional writer. Complete a portfolio of feature and television scripts that can be used to market your skills as a writer.

The Master in Business and Event Management provides an overview of different types of events and their specific requirements in terms of operational planning. This course will analyze the motivations and expectations of clients today and the evolving event environment. The students will study concepts and the frameworks relating to planning, decision-making, and operational procedures for venue selection, logistics, budgeting, human resource planning, and service providers. The course breaks down the concept of an event and provides the framework and tools to create value and deliver a successful event experience. At the end of the program, students are required to complete an internship, which will give them practical experience and shape their theoretical knowledge in the industry.

The Master's in Entertainment Law at ISDE is an innovative program that bridges the world of law with the audiovisual, music, sports, and entertainment industries. Designed for those passionate about entertainment and with legal aspirations, this master's prepares you to tackle the unique challenges and opportunities of these dynamic and creative industries.

The professional part time program is a design-based Master’s in lighting designoffered bytheWismar University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design (Germany).

Our Online Master in Intellectual Property prepares you to have a complete and multidisciplinary training in the field of intellectual property and technological law. You will specialize in copyright and the legal protection of patents and trademarks, as well as material goods and different types of artistic and industrial works.