Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] Emerging Media
- The Master of Fine Arts in Emerging Media program offers tracks in Animation and Visual Effects and Studio Art and the Computer.
- The MFA is a terminal scholarly and creative degree suitable for those students wishing to pursue careers as professors in higher education or as creative leaders in the industry.
- The Animation and Visual Effects track requires 60 credit hours, and the other two tracks require 66 credit hours. Students in all tracks follow a three-year cohort style program (six full-time semesters excluding summers).
- Degree credit is obtained in theory courses, electives, supervised research, and a thesis project. Students progress through the program by taking required classes in particular semesters.
- Students must remain with their cohort in order to remain in good academic standing and graduate.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $17911 | $17911 |
| Health Insurance | $3320 | $3320 |
| Books and supply | $70 | $70 |
| International differential fee | $100 | $100 |
| Total Fees | $21401 | $21401 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
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Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
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They should have a GPA of 3.0 or more (on a 4.0 maximum) in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student OR 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) or better in all work attempted while registered as an upper division student working for a baccalaureate degree,
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Or, They should have a graduate degree or professional degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution in a field related to the discipline of the program to which the student is applying.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.