Liberal Arts

From news websites, blogs and YouTube to smartphone apps, email and music streaming services, new media has become a fixture in modern life. Earning a new media degree can be an excellent way to develop a wide array of skills to work on the cutting edge of media and technology.

Although speculative stories are forever cemented in popular culture, the genre itself can still seem elusive. There are so many twists to fantastical worlds—fantasy, sci-fi, horror and many more—that even defining speculative fiction as a genre can take some work.

An MFA stands for Master of Fine Arts and is a graduate-level degree earned by students who study and practice visual arts, performing arts, design or creative writing. Some schools offer online and low-residency MFA programs that offer more flexibility for working adults than a traditional program.

Learning how to create a graphic design portfolio is an important step toward preparing to find work as a graphic designer. Learn the best portfolio building tips from experienced graphic designers.