PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Arts in Digital Media—Visual Language and Interactive Media is a more generalist degree, appropriate for students looking to sharpen their skills and increase their understanding of digital media as applied interactive art.
The Master of Arts in Digital Media—Visual Language and Interactive Media is a more generalist degree, appropriate for students looking to sharpen their skills and increase their understanding of digital media as applied interactive art.
This program teaches students about media theory and creative production using an interdisciplinary research framework drawn from a diverse array of academic disciplines such as art, computer science, english, film, folklore, music and psychology. The curriculum provides the theoretical and practical skills necessary to work both in individual and group settings.
The School of Visual Arts and Design faculty have extensive professional and academic experience in areas spanning film, video, multimedia, interactive and web design, human centered interactive design, exhibition and theme park design, simulation and training, game development, broadcast design and motion graphics, animation, visual language, immersive design environments, database design, e-commerce, and educational technology and community development.
Application Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
Applicants must choose a track in this program. Track(s) may have different requirements.
FINANCIALS
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see
Funding for Graduate School, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The
Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowships
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student’s graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see Fellowships, which includes descriptions of UCF fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.