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    MA Programs in Creative Arts

    A Master of Arts is an advanced degree that usually provides specialized instruction in a topic of interest. It can prepare students for positions of greater responsibility within an organization and is often required for teaching positions.

    What is an MA in Creative Arts? Typically, in an MA program a student chooses an area of concentration. Some examples include printmaking, ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, and graphic design. There are even some highly specialized programs such as glasswork. Coursework may include classes in art history, art criticism, and the business of art. Most programs require studio class, which is where students create their art pieces, and a final thesis that showcases the student’s work.

    There are many life skills students can learn through studying for a master’s in creative arts, such as critical thinking and organizational skills, that can help advance any career. They usually also acquire hard skills, including technical design and materials manipulation.

    There are so many program options for an MA degree in creative arts that expenses vary widely. Length of program, institution granting the degree, and the area of concentration all affect the cost. Careful consideration and comparison of programs is key to finding the right school.

    Many exciting career paths await the newly minted MA in Creative Arts graduate. Possible career paths in the private sector include art consultant, gallery owner or supervisor, motion picture animator or sculptor, art teacher, foundry supervisor, and exhibition preparer. There are also potential careers in graphic arts, illustration, and commercial arts. Some artists become successful exhibition artists and put their work in shows where it is purchased by galleries or museums.

    There are many wonderful options around the world for taking Master of Arts in Creative Arts classes, including full-time, part-time, and online. For further information, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.