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Graduate Programs

Master your craft in a rigorous, supportive environment at Otis College of Art and Design.

Through cultural exploration, in-depth discussion, and individual studio sessions, an Otis College master's degree builds an intellectual foundation for your future as a professional artist. We offer two MFA programs—Fine Arts and Graphic Design. Each is led by renowned faculty who are leaders in their respective fields.

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MFA Degrees at Otis College

MFA in Fine Arts student painting

MFA in Fine Arts

Engage in critical discourse and explore your art in various forms, traditions, and contexts. Our interdisciplinary MFA in Fine Arts builds a foundation for rigorous learning in a close-knit community.

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MFA Graphic Design

Combine theory, criticism, entrepreneurship, and collaboration with a Los Angeles-based collective of designers. Our MFA Graphic Design program opens creative career paths across a variety of industries.

 

Graduate Student Stories

Master’s degree candidates at Otis College benefit from a dynamic blend of instruction and inspiration through visiting artists, hands-on mentorship, and access within Los Angeles, a global creative capital.

MFA student artwork
MFA student artwork
MFA student artwork
MFA student artwork
MFA student artwork
MFA student artwork
MFA student artwork
MFA student artwork