Overview

Students in the Art and Technology program at Minneapolis College of Art and Design explore and investigate traditional and emergent art practices: from coding, interactivity and generative design, to sound, synthesis, projections and installations

This experiential approach allows them to critically reflect on, and engage with current social, cultural and technological landscapes. Maintaining a broad formal and intellectual approach, the Art and Technology concentration offers skills necessary to build a creative life across physical and digital worlds.

Learning outcomes

As a Media Arts major with an Art and Technology concentration, you will:

Be exposed to the creative approach of recognizing programming and computational experimentation as an art and design medium while exploring a range of practical programming skills and concepts.
Have a deeper understanding of the intersection of various media forms, disciplines, tools and techniques for creating powerful multimedia projects; which explore the screen, respond to the site, and engage the ears.
Have a deeper understanding of how art and technology can be used to create immersive, interactive, engaging experiences.
Investigate site-specificity, material and technological explorations, and audience engagement, with a focus on creating immersive and experiential environments.
Reflect current social, cultural and technological dynamics, giving students the opportunity to explore the intersection of life, technology, and art in real-time.

Acquire the skills and knowledge for a professional creative life in your chosen field.

After MCAD

There are many paths to explore with a degree in Art and Technology. Potential careers include:

Game Developer
Multimedia Designer
Software Developer
Exhibiting Artist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Studio 1: Hybrid Media Practices

Coding Concepts: Expressive Computation

Interdisciplinary Studio: Hybrid Media Venues

Coding Concepts: Networks, Simulation, & Evolution

Emergent Topics

Experimental Sound

POLITPROP: Art for the Broad Masses of the People

Performing Mixed Reality

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

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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)

Official English translations of all transcripts

Proof of citizenship (a PDF photocopy of your passport is suitable)

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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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Learning outcomes

After MCAD

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

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