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37 Master's degrees offered by the university
Fine Art
The MA in Fine Arts at Academy of Art University can be completed with an emphasis in Drawing and Painting.
Interior Architecture and Design
The MFA program at Academy of Art University focuses on advanced techniques and 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.
Photography
The Photography MFA program at Academy of Art University provides advanced practice and intensive study of the photographic medium.
Industrial Design
The Industrial Design MA program at Academy of Art University 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.
Landscape Architecture
The Landscape Architecture program at Academy of Art University offers an introduction to landscape architecture.
Industrial Design
The School of Industrial Design's MFA program at Academy of Art University provides advanced study within focused fields of physical design.
Acting
Acting from Academy of Art University is run by an Oscar-winning producer and 11-time Academy Award nominee and is taught by a combination of professional actors and award-winning directors who focus on developing the strengths and professional horizons of each MFA actor.
Costume Design
The MFA Costume Design program at Academy of Art University provides graduates with key technical skills and opportunities to practice their craft at an advanced level in active production environments.
Fashion Merchandising
The Masters of Arts in Fashion Merchandising program at Academy of Art University provides students with the professional skill set necessary for success in today’s fashion merchandising and management environment.
Visual Development
The Visual Development MFA program at Academy of Art University 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.
Fashion Design
Graduate Fashion Design programs at Academy of Art University refine and focus your individual artistic vision with degree options in Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Costume Design, Footwear & Accessory Design, Fashion Product Development, Fashion Merchandising & Management, and Fashion Marketing & Brand Management.
Jewelry and Metal Arts
The MFA Jewelry and Metal Arts program at Academy of Art University emphasizes advanced studio coursework and thesis concept development.
Fashion Marketing
The Fashion Marketing M.A. program at Academy of Art University offers future fashion marketers and managers a firm foundation to gain strategic consumer and market insights and knowledge on the fast-changing fashion industry, and to identify emerging trends in fashion business, marketing, technology and consumer in a global context.
Motion Pictures and Television
The School of Motion Pictures and Television’s MFA program at Academy of Art University offers in-depth, advanced training in the various areas of film and television production.
Graphic Design
The MA in Graphic Design and Digital Media at Academy of Art University 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.
Fashion Merchandising and Management
The Masters of Fine Art in Fashion Merchandising and Management program from Academy of Art University provides the in-depth knowledge and specialized skill set required for today’s fashion merchandising and management environment.
Visual Development
The Visual Development MA program at Academy of Art University 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.
Advanced Architectural Design - Track 1
The Master of Arts in Advanced Architectural Design - Track 1 program at Academy of Art University prepares the student through the process of critical thinking, designing, and making to provide meaningful contributions to architectural design.
Animation and Visual Effects
The Animation and Visual Effects MA program at Academy of Art University 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.
Motion Pictures and Television
The Motion Pictures and Television program at Academy of Art University is a streamlined training in the development and direction of an original short film or extended scene.