Overview

As part of their studies, students are encouraged to explore concepts and techniques relating to both traditional art forms and digital media.

Our Aim

With an emphasis on social and cultural awareness at its core, our degree provides students the opportunity to foster technical skills while building strong conceptual, narrative and research-based practices. Through our rich array of courses as well as through one-on-one advising, we strive to help students develop their creative voice and explore career paths that best suit their vision.

Our Offer

California State University San Marcos Department of Art, Media, and Design (AMD) offers a B.A. degree with two options

Art and Visual Culture (AVC)

Digital and Media Art (DAMA)

The ethos of AMD is interdisciplinary. The two options share both lower division and upper division curriculum and allow for the cross-pollination of traditional and new media at every level. We encourage filmmakers to be sculptors and studio-based practitioners to explore digital worlds. These crossovers are important to the development of well-rounded creatives.

Digital and Media Art (DAMA) is the track for those whose primary interests lie in digital video, photography, interactive and media design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital and Media Art

Survey of World Cinema

Photography

Pencil to Pixel

Computer and the Visual Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Are or will be a high school/secondary school graduate or equivalent
The minimum GPA required for conditional admission is 2.0.
SAT or ACT recommended but not required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16530 USD / year

≈ 16530 USD / year
Out-of-State

16530 USD / year

≈ 16530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Our Aim

Our Offer

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Marcos

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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