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.
MFA Degrees at Otis College
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.
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.
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Otis prepares artists and designers for successful careers, empowering you to make a living—and make an impact—across established and emerging creative fields. Take the next stept to create your future at Otis College of Art and Design.
Explore upcoming admission deadlines as well as next steps to submitting a successful application and portfolio.
Financial aid opportunities at Otis include academic scholarships, need-based grants, loans, and work study opportunities.
Follow your talents to a satisfying career with an education from Otis College of Art and Design.