Nov 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Interdisciplinary Media Arts, MFA


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48 credit hours

The move away from exclusive specialization within the realm of visual arts commenced more than a decade ago, and it endures as we witness the continuous fusion of new media with traditional artistic mediums. The 3-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interdisciplinary Media Arts is a terminal degree that integrates various media, harmonizing contemporary artistic practice with studies in art, design, and media production encompassing both historical and theoretical facets. Through this terminal degree program, students embark on a multifaceted journey. In their first year, they immerse themselves in exploring interdisciplinary methodologies in media creation as an artistic pursuit, gaining familiarity with the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary media art. The remainder of the program is devoted to the cultivation of their own definitive portfolio and the creation of a scholarly thesis report. This program’s distinctive attribute lies in its integration of diverse media forms, affording students a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between art and technology.

Admission Requirements

Applications are initially reviewed by the Office of University Admissions to ensure all university admissions standards are met. An admissions decision will be made once all steps have been completed.

In addition to the requirements of all graduate students, applicants to the College of Arts and Humanities should complete and/or submit the following documents and information:

  • Transcripts demonstrating completion of undergraduate degree in related field with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in all major coursework.
  • The official results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be required if GPA is below 3.0.
  • Contact information for three academic and/or professional references.
  • 1,000-word statement of purpose describing applicant’s goals.
  • Specific deliverables depending on area of study, such as a writing sample and/or portfolio of work.

Requirements


Major Coursework


21 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

Notes:


CAH 56000  should be taken for a total of 6 credit hours (repeatable up to 9 credit hours) to meet the minimum core credits.

Media Elective Coursework


21 credit hours of media elective coursework from the following options and drawing on at least two different disciplinary prefixes (e.g., AAD and DCS), with at least 9 credit hours completed in each of two disciplines:

Notes:


CAH 56000  should be taken for a total of 6 credit hours (repeatable up to 9 credit hours) to meet the minimum core credits.

Note: At least half of the degree coursework must be graduate-only classes. Additionally, not all Media Elective courses listed are offered regularly or in an online modality. Questions about course availability and modality should be directed to the department head of the relevant programs.

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