Overview

Designed for students passionate about storytelling through film/video, photography, animation, design, and audio, the Media Arts program at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt offers a hands-on, flexible curriculum that prepares graduates for professional success in the fast-evolving digital arts industries.

Why This Program

Employable Skills And Collaboration - the program elevates applicable skills across several fields of production, including photography, animation, audio production and film, and encourages creative collaboration as a vital part of real world success.
Personal Attention - the small class sizes mean working closely with your peers and professors to cultivate lasting connections. You’ll get real time support and feedback to help you grow as an artist.

Critical Perspectives - you’ll learn to create work in an ethically driven way, by understanding historical and contemporary contexts and applying critical theory to media art making.

Careers

The B.F.A. in Media Arts equips students with the skills needed to thrive in today’s creative economy.

Animator
Filmmaker
Photographer
UX/UI Designer
Digital Artist
Visual Effects Artist
Multimedia Storyteller
Creative Director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animation
Design
Film
Photography
Video
Audio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 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

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 908 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application through Cal State Apply and pay the non‑refundable $70 application fee.
Upload copies of all academic transcripts, test scores, and diplomas once access to the Applicant Status Page is granted.
Provide proof of English‑language proficiency unless eligible for a waiver.
Submit required immigration documents, including a passport copy, Certificate of Finances, and proof of funding, for I‑20 issuance.
First‑time freshman applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and meet English proficiency requirements.
Transfer applicants must meet GPA requirements based on completed college units and demonstrate English proficiency.
Some majors may be impacted and require higher GPAs or additional criteria.
Applicants pursuing a second bachelor’s degree must apply to a program substantially different from their previously earned degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21312 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21312 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13676 USD / year

≈ 13676 USD / year

Living costs

Arcata

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

Why This Program

Careers

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Arcata

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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