美术硕士（MFA）是艺术实践的专业学位。这里提出的学习计划旨在指导和鼓励学生发展自己的技能，确定目标和认可作为艺术家的责任。教育目标是提供培训，使该计划中的每个学生都有可能获得专业水准。我们的项目经验着重于理论，研究和批判性思维，并意识到当今世界艺术和设计的功能。MFA学位的独特之处在于它是艺术家的最终学位。UTA MFA要求CAA建议60个学时，通常为三年。视觉传达艺术硕士课程将挑战学生，将设计理论，哲学，实践和教学法融为一体。该课程的毕业生将有能力为设计专业的视觉传达的发展做出贡献。
The Master of Fine Arts in Arts: Visual Communication Design will challenge students to integrate design theory, philosophy, practice and pedagogy. Graduates of the program will be equipped to contribute to the evolution of Design as a profession. Professional organizations such as the American Institute of Graphics Arts (AIGA) and the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda) support the growth of individual designers and the evolution of the discipline, placing emphasis on the following key areas-<br><br>exploring the function of visual communication design as a discipline that crosses interdisciplinary boundaries<br>the impact of design on socio-cultural and natural environmental systems , and how designers can contribute to conservation of our resources (sustainable design)<br>increase awareness of how designers shape and influence the visual landscape of culture<br>enhance the design profession by implementing ethical responsibility to avoid harm to humanity, society, technology, and the environment<br>the development of experts who conceptualize and articulate ideas into meaningful experiences<br>the development of individuals, organizations and creative committees who can analyze design and nurture the continued evolution of the discipline.