MFA in Media Design Practices (3 years) in Pasadena United States | ArtCenter College of Design

We live in an era of perpetual evolution: digital revolutions, worldwide shifts, and interconnected social and cultural landscapes. Today's challenges call for innovative design approaches. Modern designers need to be bold, analytical, and deeply involved with their surroundings.
At ArtCenter's Media Design Practices, students courageously employ design to interrogate current realities. Enroll in our MFA program to harness your abilities in prototyping, research, creative tech, and fieldwork to shape tomorrow's possibilities.
Learners collaborate directly with pioneering faculty recognized for groundbreaking work across disciplines. Our vibrant collective explores new technologies, creates original methodologies, and addresses worldwide challenges through design.
ArtCenter stands as a premier institution for art and design, invigorated by its Southern California setting and Los Angeles connections. Our studio occupies an expansive, sunlit facility—a repurposed wind tunnel once used for testing supersonic aircraft. Students enjoy generous personal workspaces alongside comprehensive access to specialized labs, fabrication areas, and media workshops.