Media Arts and Sciences (Design) ,BA
Communication, Fine Arts, Games, Interdisciplinary, Internet, Media Arts, Multimedia, Visual Communication, Web Design, approved for STEM-OPT extension, arts, design, digital, media
Digital media has revolutionized how we live, learn, create and communicate. Learn how to use, misuse and reimagine digital technology, computational systems and interactive media. You'll learn not just the how of tech, but also the why, using your artistic vision and a human-centric perspective to shape a vibrant digital future.
The School of Arts, Media and Engineering educates the next generation of learners and empowers them with technofluency --- its development, application and implications.
The BA program in media arts and sciences offers students technical skills to develop computational media, and cultural skills to apply them meaningfully. Students immerse themselves in hands-on projects, explore the intertwined evolution of culture, society and tech, and create computational media systems with sound, video, objects, space and immersive media. This fusion of arts, humanities and engineering foundations allows students not only to craft innovative digital media but also to think critically about how technology and society are coproductive. The program's overarching goal is to develop socially conscious global citizens who are ready to navigate and shape a more connected and creative digital world.
Media Arts and Sciences -- Design concentration
This concentration program is offered in partnership with The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and The Arts. The concentration in design allows students to specialize in hybrid (physical and digital) product and space design. Students complement their knowledge of media arts and sciences with courses focused on understanding the core principles of design, with options offered from many design disciplines: graphic design, architecture and landscape architecture, interiors design and industrial design.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 36 months. This OPT work authorization term may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing the degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- First required math course: MAT 117 - College Algebra
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Math intensity:
Moderate
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
An ASU student who would like to change majors to one offered by the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (scale is 4.00 = "A").
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Exploring programs around the globe furthers students' ability to apply their studies to a global spectrum. With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, media arts and sciences students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts recommends these programs for students majoring in media arts and sciences.
Armed with skills and sound judgment, graduates work in cultural communication, marketing, design, social media, health, education, entertainment and creative arts, and all areas in which culture is shaped by technology and computational media. All students gain techniques to change the world and communicate using contemporary computational media --- a vital power in today's world. Some go on to invent fresh techniques.
Graduates of the media arts and sciences program have a wide array of career opportunities in new media involving the fields of:
- communications (Cisco, Google, Facebook)
- computing (Apple, Microsoft)
- gaming and entertainment (Industrial Light & Magic, Electronic Arts, Pixar)
- media arts (engineering multimedia shows, video and sound production)
The media arts and sciences curriculum also prepares students for roles in the development of modern media systems that address complex socio-technical problems, such as:
- diagnostic, monitoring and assistive cyber-physical tools and systems that can be used by healthcare providers
- new systems for collaborative, participatory content creation and sharing
- social networking and reflection tools for promoting sustainability
- systems for interactive, adaptive learning and computational assessment in educational organizations
Graduates of the program who are interested in continuing their higher education are well prepared to apply for admission to graduate programs through the School of Arts, Media and Engineering at ASU and to other top interdisciplinary new media programs in the nation.
Media arts and sciences alumni have received job opportunities in the following fields:
- audio and video
- engineering
- graphic design
- illustration
- iOS development
- journalism
- programming
- software engineering
- special effects
- 3D modeling and fabrication
- visual media
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.5%
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$126,900
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7.0%
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$68,050
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22.7%
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$136,620
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9.7%
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$98,740
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9.7%
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$98,740
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2.0%
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$75,910
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1.1%
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$62,940
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4.3%
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$65,000
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15.2%
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$83,240
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ameed@asu.edu
480-965-9438
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
