137 Creative Arts and Design MSc Degree Programs in USA

The MS in Product Design offers students a unique cross-disciplinary education cutting across multiple engineering disciplines in a world-class research and innovation-based environment. The 30-credit, 1-year program will not only build fundamentals in formulation-based product design through core technical courses but will complement it with building key skills and competencies in innovation management and entrepreneurship, all of which are critical for product engineers. In addition to core competencies, the program will allow students to specialize in an industry sector of their choice through the flexibility of the broad industry-specific concentration areas.

The Master of Science in Human Centered Design (HCD) suits students from all backgrounds and trains creative thinkers to become innovation leaders who create ethical, inclusive, and impactful user experience. The program offers real-world application, helping students build skills, mindset and portfolio to launch their careers in a highly competitive and in-demand field in just nine months. Learn research-driven user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, product strategy and leadership, and human-oriented AI–through the lens of storytelling, persuasion, and critical thought. All hallmarks of study at BU’s College of Communication.

Innovative instructional programs are increasingly critical to success in a variety of fields – from education to industry. EKU’s 100% online instructional design and learning technology (IDLT) program prepares you to integrate current and emerging technology as you learn to design, facilitate and evaluate effective learning programs. The IDLT program offers a systematic approach to improving learning outcomes by developing consistent, quality instructional products and experiences. Graduates leave the program with a professional portfolio showcasing their skills and accomplishments and are prepared to take on key roles in the growing field of instructional design.

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 M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program at The University of Tampa addresses a growing field in learning and human performance and provides a multidisciplinary area of study that draws students from many disciplines and backgrounds. Instructional designers understand and utilize technologies as both product (e.g., Web-based courses) and process (e.g., iterative and formative approaches to learner assessment).

Explore the simulation, edutainment, or visualization landscape as you enhance your game design and development skills to create truly innovative games.

This program combines the Urban Design examination of Charlotte’s social, economic, environmental and ethical design challenges with discourse on Critical Heritage approaches and practices of engaging with the past.  Faculty and students participating in the dual degree engage in a curriculum and research that seeks local solutions while engaging in global conversations and that emphasize hands-on engagement with communities. 

SCI-Arc’s Master of Science in Design Theory and Pedagogy one-year program prepares students for a new kind of hybrid career that has emerged in architecture: the architect-theorist-educator. (This program is pending WSCUC approval.)

The MS in Human-Centered Design blends art, design, psychology, and technology in a discipline that focuses on how people interact with machines. Whether you’re building smartphone apps, software for medical systems, business interfaces, or games, the user experience makes or breaks whether or not it’s successful.

UNC Charlotte’s M.S. in Architecture with a concentration in Design Computation and M.S. in Information Technology with a concentration in Human-Centered Design dual degree uniquely combines design and computational expertise. This curriculum prepares you for careers in human-computer interaction, ubiquitous computing, gaming, and visualization.

The Master of Architecture and M.S. in Information Technology with a concentration in Human-Centered Design dual degree at UNC Charlotte offers a cutting-edge interdisciplinary education, integrating design thinking with computational logic.

The Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Critical Heritage Studies can be combined with the Masters of Arts in Anthropology. The Critical Heritage / Anthropology combination allows students to pursue interconnected, interdisciplinary coursework and allows time for an independent research thesis that is not part of the stand-alone MS in Critical Heritage curriculum.

With Boston University's three semester MS in Media Science, explore the evolving media landscape and its impact on society. Gain expertise in strategic communication, data analysis, and research methods and the skills you need to strategically create, distribute, and evaluate media messages. Prepare for careers in media design, content creation, and media analytics. STEM-eligible. No GRE required. Scholarships available.

The Master of Science in Synthetic Landscapes is a one-year, three-semester program focused on advancing knowledge and developing expertise in the design of complex landscapes for the twenty-first century.

Accredited by the NAAB, this program meets all professional degree requirements for licensure as a registered architect. This combination links a professional design degree (M.Arch.) with a specialized degree (M.S. in Architecture) in one of three concentrations.