Media

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants will be drawn from a range of fields and should have an undergraduate degree in computer animation, new media, information technology, media arts, computer science and engineering, or a related discipline.
• The admission standard is an undergraduate degree (B.A., B.F.A., or B.S.) in a related discipline with a 3.0 GPA.
• A combined score of 1000 or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). A minimum of 4.0 on the analytical writing section of the GRE is also required. Test scores follow the general admission standards set by the Graduate College. Departure from these standards will be considered based on excellence in the portfolio review.
• 500 word personal statement. The personal statement should articulate the applicant\xc2\x92s areas of interest and compatibility of those interests with the M.F.A. program. The personal statement is an opportunity for the student to express his/her background and interest in the degree program; the statement will be read by the faculty panel as a measure of creativity, self-awareness and vision.
• Writing sample. The writing sample is used to demonstrate the candidate\'s imagination; the candidate must describe an interactive media experience that has inspired him/her to enter the field, outlining the specific qualities that made the experience meaningful.
• Portfolio list. The portfolio list is a record of the applicant\xc2\x92s creative material; it should include a concise description of each project, the month and year of completion, and the applicant\xc2\x92s creative role and the purpose of the project. The material should give an idea of the range and depth of the candidate\xc2\x92s creative ability, and formal recognition such as awards, publication, jobs and exhibitions, should be noted. When listing creative materials prepared for a class or publication, the name of the institution or the publication should be included.
• Creative work sample. The creative work sample is the one item that represents the candidate\xc2\x92s best or most relevant work.
• Letters of recommendation. A minimum of three letters of recommendation from a variety of sources are required; these may be from teachers and industry supervisors.