Master of Arts in Creative Technology

SMU’s Master of Arts in Creative Technology is a 100% virtual graduate program that launched in August of 2023. This unique graduate program combines creative and design disciplines with core and emerging digital technologies to generate innovative solutions that are growing in demand across industries.

Throughout this 30 credit-hour creative technology master’s degree program, you will be taught a wide spectrum of topics that will help prepare both creative and technical-oriented individuals to combine skill sets across interactive mediums, design, programming, blockchain and generative AI applications.

Upon graduation, you can gain the skills and knowledge to advance your career potential in graphic design, experience design, animation, augmented and virtual reality development, and more.

Who Should Enroll

This program is ideal for students who have training in either the arts or technology, and who want to enhance their knowledge in new technical tools and creative processes.

• Individuals looking to transition into a new career in creative or technology-related fields
• Creative professionals who desire a deeper understanding of emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR and data visualization
• Designers who want to augment their skill set with a greater understanding of programming languages and concepts
• Software developers who are interested in design and the creative process
• Individuals who have a passion for innovation and the creative application of technologies

Why SMU?

Formally established at SMU in 1969, the Meadows School of the Arts is a leader in developing innovative outreach and community engagement programs such as the Master of Arts in Creative Technology. The Meadows School educates its students to become visionary artists, scholars, and communication professionals. The goal of SMU, as a comprehensive educational institution, is to prepare students to meet the rapidly evolving demands of professional careers.

Admission Requirements

The GRE (or the GMAT) is optional and there is no minimum score requirement. An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred but consideration will be given to those with a lower GPA upon completion of application and all supporting materials.

Students are expected to have access to a computer capable of running contemporary graphics software: Minimum 8 MB RAM, recommended 16MB or higher. Minimum 4GB  VRAM, recommended 8GB or higher.

Coding is a part of the program although, no prior programming experience is necessary.

Required Courses

Complete this master's degree in as few as two years!

The MACT curriculum includes 10 required courses, each 15 weeks long, with each course being three credit hours. 

What You'll Learn

Upon graduation, you can gain the skills and knowledge to advance your career potential in graphic design, experience design, animation, augmented and virtual reality development, and more.