Program Overview
The Media Arts and Science at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Media Arts and Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 266 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Indianapolis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media Arts and Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 3D Graphics and Animation
- Audio and Video
- Game Design and Development
- Web and Mobile App Development
- Principles of Multimedia Technology
- Introduction to Informatics
- Foundations of Digital Production
- Digital Media Motion and Simulation Methods
- Social Impact of Information Technologies
- Digital Media Application Design Processes
- Social Dimensions of Science Informatics
- Advanced Interactive Design Applications
- Informatics Project Management
- Globalization and Information
- Media Arts Project or Thesis
- Digital Media for Healthcare
- Web Database Concepts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Complete and submit the IUPUI Graduate Online Application form.
- Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing your education, work, research, honors/awards and computer programming experience. Applicants applying to the Media Arts and Science program must provide a professional portfolio in addition to a resume/CV. A
- Submit a personal statement (visit the IU Writing Center for instructions on how to write such a statement). Your personal statement should indicate the following:
- Why you\xc2\x92re applying to the program
- Your post-graduation career plans
- Submit all transcript(s) and/or academic documents for every institution of higher education you attended.
- Submit three references from academic instructors and/or employers. To submit references, you will input contact information for each person on your electronic application. The reference will receive a form via email to fill out and submit electronically.
- Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores taken within the last two years if your native language is not English. Minimum required scores: 79 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS. Use IUPUI school code 1325. This requirement may be waived if a BS or MS degree has been earned in the United States, successful completion of ELS Level 112, or placed into G013 or higher on the IUPUI ESL Placement Test.
- Pay your $65 application fee.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 266 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 266 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) was a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 1969 to 2024, offering...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months