MFA in Media Design Practices (2 years) in Pasadena United States | ArtCenter College of Design

We live in an era of relentless evolution: technological revolutions, worldwide shifts, and interconnected social and cultural landscapes. This reality calls for innovative design approaches. Contemporary designers need to be bold, analytical, and deeply involved with their communities.
ArtCenter's Media Design Practices program cultivates students who boldly employ design to challenge current paradigms. Enroll in our MFA program to leverage your expertise in prototyping, research, creative technology, and fieldwork to shape tomorrow's possibilities.
Our students collaborate directly with distinguished faculty recognized for pioneering research and cross-disciplinary knowledge. This dynamic collective explores emerging technologies, creates novel methodologies, and addresses worldwide societal challenges through design.
ArtCenter stands as a premier institution for art and design education, invigorated by its Southern California setting and Los Angeles connections. Our creative hub occupies an expansive, luminous facility—a repurposed wind tunnel once used for testing supersonic aircraft. Students enjoy generous personal workspaces alongside access to specialized workshops, fabrication areas, and media laboratories.