Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
About the College
The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design’s mission is to unlock the creativity of critical thinkers, makers, and creators who connect ideas and solve real-world problems, transforming careers and lives. Westphal's graduate degree programs prepare students to begin or enhance their career in the design, media, and arts and culture sectors.
Westphal's graduate programs are designed to explore aesthetics, technology, the built environment, human-centered design and the realities of the creative economy. Academics are rigorous and provide the appropriate balance of a solid foundation with individual creative direction, cultural awareness, strong technical skills and an understanding of management and professional practice. Westphal is committed to continual review of curricula, processes and outcomes to make those improvements and refinements necessary to further enrich students’ education and to foster independent thinkers, astute leaders and creative problem solvers.
Many students can complete their degree in as little as 15 months, and classes – whether on campus or online, synchronous or asynchronous – are guided by industry-leading faculty. Westphal's graduate community of scholars, designers, entrepreneurs and leaders share the drive to create innovative solutions to solve the world’s challenges. With access to active alumni and professional networks, Westphal MS and PhD graduates are uniquely positioned to lead creative industries into the future.
Majors
- Arts Administration (MS)
- Construction Management (MSCMGT)
- Design (MS)
- Digital Media (MS)
- Digital Media (PhD)
- Fashion Design (MS)
- Interior Architecture and Design (MS)
- Television and Media Management (MS)
- Television and Media Management (MS) / Business Administration (MBA)