Media Arts and Sciences, MS
Are you interested in the computational arts? Pull from courses in a variety of disciplines --- such as sound design, critical media theory, experiential media and engineering --- to create a customized experience based on your background and interests.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
If you are a practitioner and maker in design and the arts who has an interest in software and system development and seek to enhance your practice through expanded engagement with interactive, embodied media design in an interdisciplinary environment, the Master of Science program in media arts and sciences is for you. The program enables you to explore new avenues for real-time media creation that go beyond current paradigms.
Through coursework, you also explore current practices in various contexts (performance environments, health and well-being, social media and communication) as well as engineering-based approaches to developing experiential systems with social impact.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
33 credit hours including the required applied project course (AME 593)
Required Core (9 credit hours) Other Requirements (6 credit hours) Electives (15 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
AME 520 Movement and Computing (3)
AME 530 Philosophy of Media and Technology (3)
AME 532 Creating Interactive Media (3)
AME 533 Design for Media Arts (3)
AME 534 Machine Learning for Media Arts (3)
AME 593 Applied Project (3)
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, such as arts, humanities, design, media studies, computer science or engineering. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information Acceptable writing samples include research writing, published articles and other scholarly work. Because of the transdisciplinary nature of the program, portfolio submissions can vary based on the prospective student's background. Materials may illustrate the types of skills the applicant has. Portfolios can be submitted in the form of a website, photos, video, PDFs and other physical documentation. Examples include games designed and programmed by the applicant, music composed by the applicant, performances (submitted as video), and websites they have created or programmed. The letter of intent should explain the how the applicant's educational, professional and personal experiences inform their research and creative interests, and it should elaborate on any aspect of their background that supports their candidacy for admission to The GAME School.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 07/30 | Final* |
| Session A/C | In Person | 03/01 | Priority* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates go on to careers in areas such as:
- acoustics research
- communications
- graphic design
- marketing
- mobile development
- museum and curatorial work
- sound design
- 3D modeling
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
The GAME School
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STAUF-B 217
thegameschool@asu.edu
480-965-9432
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