139 Master Programs in Performing Arts in North America for 2024

Master Programs in Performing Arts in North America for 2024Filter
    • Online USA

    Full time

    16 months

    On-Campus

    English

    Hone your filmmaking talents and forge career connections with the MA in Film and Media program at Johns Hopkins University. The program includes 11 courses that you can complete in 16 to 24 months. You'll engage in a highly collaborative experience led by award-winning writers, producers, sound professionals, and creators. Plus, select the concentration that matches your passion: Immersive Storytelling and Emerging Technologies, Sound Design, The Business of Film, or Writing. Learn more today.

    • Cambridge, USA

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    You’re ready to take a deep dive academically and artistically in this two-year Master of Music program. Longy's innovative Catalyst Curriculum pairs musical excellence with a focus on the skills you’ll need to become a professional musician: the ability to design experiences, produce projects, and engage audiences with exceptional musical encounters. Dedicated career coaching will help guide your studies and prepare you for what comes after graduation.

    • Los Angeles, USA
    • Valencia, Spain

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English, Spanish

    Contemporary cinema has witnessed a profound transformation thanks to digital advances that have revolutionized the industry. In this era of film technology, a vast horizon of possibilities has opened up, enabling the creation of stunning images, cutting-edge visual effects and narratives that challenge the limits of creativity.

    • San Francisco, USA

    Full time

    6 semesters

    Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    The MFA in Sound Design is designed to provide the highest level of training in sound design for film, television, games, and other visual media. Students will gain a complete overview of the audio post-production process, recording and editing dialog, sound effects, and ambiance to create a sonic landscape that supports and informs the narrative, from initial recording to final mix. MFA students will complete a thesis project and portfolio in their final year and graduate with a working knowledge of professional workflows to prepare them for success in the soundtrack industry.

    • Miami, USA

    Part time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Students who join the M.F.A. program in Documentary take advantage of the combined focus on both cinematic arts and journalistic approaches. You benefit further from the School’s many strengths such as Interactive Media, Strategic Communication, and Communication for Global Social Change.

    • Boston, USA

    Full time

    4 semesters

    On-Campus

    English

    Our small, select program offers the necessary time and focuses to hone your skills for both film and television. Ready to join our Writer's Room?

    • Winter Park, USA

    Full time

    48 weeks

    On-Campus

    English

    In Full Sail University’s Film Production master of fine arts program, your education centers on fundamentals such as storytelling, visual aesthetics, and technical roles, as well as the business strategies needed to bring your completed works to audiences.

    • Washington, USA

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The AU University School of Communication MA in Film and Media Production will give you a professional skill set in the film, video, and digital media for a successful career in the media industry. During your first year, you will receive a formal overview of media production so that you can focus your second year on refining your skill base.

    • Lethbridge, Canada

    Full time

    24 months

    On-Campus

    English

    The Master of Music (M.Mus.) degree program is a two-year, full-time program of applied and academic study. The program offers students the opportunity to pursue graduate study in performance or composition, and to join a dynamic community of experienced and active professional musicians and scholars.

    • Harrisonburg, USA

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The School of Music offers a Master of Music degree with concentration options in composition, conducting, music education, and performance. The program seeks to provide an opportunity for the highest level of musical development and professional training for each student, appropriate for careers in teaching, performance, and composition of music. Conducting majors will undertake a comprehensive study of the literature of their medium, develop advanced insights into the musical ideas and structure of the major works, and refine their conducting and rehearsal skills.

    • Chicago, USA

    Full time, Part time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    Awaken the music inside everyone. Your knowledge, experience, and passion can inspire the next generation of artists and performers.

    • Boston, USA

    Full time

    2 years

    Blended

    English

    Emerson’s low-residency Writing for Film and Television MFA teaches you to write for film, television, and other emergent forms of media across multiple genres. Build a professional-caliber writing portfolio with original feature, pilot, and short screenplay samples. Our faculty consists of filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, and theorists who will mentor and guide you through your online courses. Each semester begins with a six-day residency on our Boston or Los Angeles campus, where you'll participate in workshops, screenings, lectures, and a Master Class with a guest lecturer. Previous lecturers have included Krista Vernoff, Showrunner for Grey’s Anatomy, David Magee, Writer of Life of Pi, Mara Brock Akil, Creator of Being Mary Jane, and more.

    • Syracuse, USA

    Full time

    14 months

    On-Campus

    English

    If you’re looking for a graduate program that spans fiction and nonfiction storytelling and allows you to tailor your studies according to your career goals in the entertainment industry, the television, radio and film program at the Newhouse School is the place for you.

    • Rochester, USA

    Full time, Part time

    3 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Bring your stories to life as you explore the depths of the film industry.

    • Richardson, USA

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Visual and Performing Arts is an interdisciplinary program of study. The Master of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts degree program is designed to allow graduates to pursue a career in the arts or arts-related fields, or to continue into doctoral study.