Master Your Creative Potential
Whether you’ve just finished your undergraduate degree, are returning to school after being in the workforce, or want to upgrade your skills and professional portfolio, Academy of Art University’s graduate degree programs are the key to unlocking your creative potential for the future. You can study on campus or online and choose a program from any one of our 22 schools. With nearly 20 AI-infused courses and 14 STEM degrees, your graduate degree experience will be on the cutting edge of creative education.
Our MA (Master of Arts) and MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degrees are built around hands-on, project-based curricula taught by working industry professionals. As you build a professional-quality portfolio, you’ll be solving real-world creative problems alongside collaborators from some of the largest and most prestigious companies in the world. A graduate degree from the Academy will give you a competitive advantage as you explore job opportunities around the world.
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How to Apply
A graduate degree in a creative discipline can be yours in as few as four semesters at the Academy with some of our Master of Arts (MA) degrees. If you’re looking to take your knowledge and skills to even greater heights, our Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees can be earned in as few as six semesters. All MA and MFA degrees include the development of a career-ready portfolio that will set you apart from your peers in competitive job markets.
Financial Aid
We want to make pursuing a graduate degree at the Academy as easy as possible. If you’re considering applying for financial aid, the first step is to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Completing the FAFSA is a requirement to be considered for federal and state education and programs. The Academy also offers scholarships for graduate degree students; an Admissions officer can explain the types of aid that are available.
Earn Your Masters Degree From Home
While we’d love to have you earn your graduate degree with us on campus in San Francisco, we realize that flexibility is key in today’s busy world. Our online students can take advantage of Academy of Art University’s rich resources and industry-standard tools from the comfort of their own homes. The online degree program is perfect for the working professional who wants to enhance their skills and grow their portfolio without having to give up their day job. Some of the tools and resources our online students enjoy include:
- Free subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud
- Online library: Access e-books, full-text periodical articles, images, and more
- Online Music library: Utilize music and sound resources for use in assignments and projects
- Tutorials & instructional videos
- VIP guest speaker series and archived course videos
Study AI at the Academy
If you’re ready to take your creative education to the next level, we have a degree for you. Our fully accredited STEM Master of Arts (MA) in Artificial Intelligence Design degree in our School of Communications and Media Technologies is one-of-a-kind.
In addition to the foundational art and design skills required for any creative career, we’ll teach you to excel in AI-driven creative environments and thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Future-proof your career in art and design by staying on the cutting edge of creative technology.
A Graduate Degree Program For Everyone
No matter how you express your creativity, Academy of Art University has a graduate degree program that will help you take your dreams and aspirations to the highest level. Explore the advanced degree options offered across our 22 art and design schools.
Alumni Success Stories
Your classes will be taught by professionals working in your field of study. Your work will be featured in a juried art show at the end of the semester. You’ll be invited to attend panel sessions with graduates who have found work as artists, designers, creators, and innovators. They’ll answer your questions and give you insight into the tips and tricks that got them to where they are today.
Dan Cox
MA Animation
Dan Cox tells how Academy of Art University gave him the skills to become an award-winning VFX Supervisor at Wētā FX and ILM for films such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, both Avatar films, and The Avengers — and at Blizzard Entertainment for games such as Overwatch, Diablo III, and StarCraft II.
