Overview

In this Media Arts program from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design students gain critical understanding of the media field at large and how contemporary practices expand and challenge media divisions. Students develop interdisciplinary skills in image capture, time based media, interactivity, research strategy, and critical analysis.

Key Facts

As a Media Arts major, you will:

Understand the wide field of media study by exploring media practices and their cross-disciplinary approaches through the concentrations of Art and Technology, Filmmaking, and Photography.
Explore ideas and develop an artistic voice through research and experimentation.
Investigate core concepts and practices within the media arts field through discipline-specific and interdisciplinary methods such as image capture, time-based media, sound, interactivity, editing, and storytelling.
Develop an understanding of contemporary and traditional media arts theory, history, and practice with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches.
Gain skills in research strategy and critical analysis through the evaluation, interpretation, and critique of one’s work and the work of others.

Acquire skills and knowledge to support a professional, creative life in your chosen field, including writing, exhibition of work, and communication skills.

After MCAD

The flexibility of the degree allows graduates to be skilled for many career opportunities. Careers might include:

Exhibiting Artist
Media Artist
Software Developer
Multimedia Designer
Game Developer
Cinematographer / Filmmaker
Film Editor
Sound Designer
Photographer
Social Media Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Studio: Hybrid Media Practices

Coding Concepts: Networks, Simulation and Evolution

Performing Mixed Reality

Narrative Filmmaking

Editing and Postproduction

Experimental Filmmaking

Expanded Processes: Photography

Photographic Systems

Studio and Set

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Application Form

Official Transcripts
ACT or SAT Test Scores (Optional)
Letter of Recommendation
Academic Writing Sample (Optional)
Written Statement
Portfolio (optional for BS applicants)
Additional Requirements for International Students
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46464 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46464 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

46464 USD / year

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Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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After MCAD

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Minneapolis

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