MA/MS in Design and Applied Arts

This studio-based terminal degree gives independent artists time, space and resources to develop a creative practice and personal voice in interactive media and game design. The three-year program includes teaching-method training and a regular colloquium that connects students with industry and academic leaders. Graduates are prepared for tenure-track roles, teaching positions and design careers in corporate and cultural organizations, experiential product companies and immersive game work. The university partners with an art museum and a crafts center in Worcester and has links to established companies and startups. Applicants can request information or apply from the program page, which also covers admission and curriculum details. The degree suits artists who want protected studio time and teaching experience before entering academic or creative careers.