Interdisciplinary Media Arts, MFA
Department updated after publishing — June Addendum — 6/11/2024
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:
CAH 56000 should be taken for a total of 6 credit hours (repeatable up to 9 credit hours) to meet the minimum core credits.
History and Theory Elective Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
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:
Note: Not all courses listed here are available in all instructional modalities: for example, some are available exclusively in the online modality, and some are available exclusively in the seated modality. Please consult with the relevant departments for further detail.