5 Part time MA Programs in Design Studies in North America for 2024

Digital communication has redefined everyday life. As a result, organizations are looking for those who can apply traditional communication strategies to emerging digital channels and technology. Prepare for these rewarding roles in the MA in Digital Media Strategy and Design program at Johns Hopkins University. Our expert faculty will enable you to develop the digital content that audiences demand. Get started now to complete the courses online or on campus and finish in as little as one year.

Touro GST's Master of Arts in Web and Multimedia Design (WMM) Program teaches from a user-centered design approach. We train future UX/UI designers, product designers, and creative professionals to leverage research techniques and design thinking to create meaningful experiences. The classes are mostly hands-on. Students learn how to create digital products using design, video and audio, animation, prototypes, and everything that supports a professional designer in the industry.

This master’s degree is designed to be completed in one year, or over a fall, a spring and a summer semester. (Working professionals may want to take longer to complete it.) It will prepare recent graduates or practice professionals to excel in the exciting field of digital journalism and in other media- or communication-related fields.

Our multi-faceted master’s program in Web Design takes a three-pronged approach to this exciting and in-demand field, with courses in design skills, communication theory, and code. That’s right, code. Gone are the days of waiting for someone with technical expertise to create the platform you need to present your team’s creative storytelling and showcase your organization’s content. Instead, you will learn to build websites from the ground up. Enjoy learning to code HTML, JavaScript, and more, along with how to expertly use design software such as InDesign and Illustrator. These technical skills coupled with courses on content creation, marketing, and UX theory will allow you to design attractive, effective websites from front to back.

Prepare for leadership positions with arts institutions – both non-profit and for-profit. Learn new approaches for encouraging art access and participation, acquire business skills through courses at the NYU Stern School of Business or the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, and gain hands-on experience through the extensive network of arts organizations in New York City.