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$ 20,021 (US$ 20,021) a year

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Course summary

The Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts program in the Music and Visual Arts Departments draws upon, and aims to bring together, ideas and paradigms from computer science, art and cultural theory. It takes for granted that the computer has become a meta-medium and that artist and musicians working with computers are expected to combine different media forms in their works. This makes the program unique among other currently existing computer art or design programs.

Program modules

MUS 4 Introduction to Western Music, VIS 1Introduction to Art-Making, ICAM 40 Introduction to Computing in the Arts, MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering, MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering, CSE 11 Introduction to Computer Science: JAVA and one from: MUS 1A Fundamentals of Music, MUS 2A Basic Musicianship, MUS 5 Sound in Time and one from: MUS 6 Electronic Music, MUS 7 Music, Science, and Computers, MUS 14 Contemporary Music, ICAM 120 Virtual Environments, ICAM 130/VIS 149 Seminar in Contemporary Computer Topics, MUS 171 Computer Music I, MUS 172 Computer Music II, MUS 173 Audio Production: Mixing and Editing, MUS 174A/B Audio and MIDI Studio Techniques, MUS 176 Music Technology Seminar, VIS 109 Advanced Projects in Media, VIS 131 Special Projects in Media, VIS 132 Installation Production and Studio, VIS 141A Computer Programming for the Arts I, VIS 141B Computer, Programming for the Arts II, VIS 145B Digital Media II, VIS 147A Electronic Technologies for Art I, VIS 147B Electronic Technologies for Art II, VIS 174 Media Sketchbook.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a 3.4 GPA or higher, ACT Assessment plus ACT Writing Test (scores must be from the same sitting) or SAT Reasoning Test with critical reading, mathematics, and writing scores (scores must be from the same sitting), two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas are History/ social science, English literature, Mathematics (Level 2 only), Laboratory science, Language other than English, May not be writing or Math 1C.

University of California, San Diego accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

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Awarding body

University Of California, San Diego

Department name

Division of Arts and Humanities, Department of Music

Venue / office name

Division of Arts and Humanities, Department of Music

Address

Mandeville RM 111
9500 Gilman Dr MC 0326
LA JOLLA
California
92093

Venue description

The Department of Music maintains highly sophisticated, continuously upgraded facilities for the support of graduate and undergraduate instruction. Computer Music Instructional Laboratory (CMIL), Digital Music Project Studio (DMPS), Open Computing Laboratory (OCL), Media Networking, Music Technology Checkout , Concert and Recording Technology, Music Center Studios, Research Facilities, Music Library.

Telephone number

+1 858 534 3230

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

This university offers wonderful beaches, cultural activities, and fine restaurants. It also boasts some of the most epic surf spots in Southern California. Downtown San Diego is just 15 minutes away. Triple rooms are appropriately furnished with a bed and desk for each student; however, configuration varies by college and facility. Triple spaces are currently available at all six colleges. New undergraduate students who are couples and have dependents are guaranteed accommodation at Mesa Residential Apartments. Eligibility is determined by Housing and Dining Administrative Services. International House is home to about 240 students from more than thirty countries. The I-House community provides a social atmosphere where opportunities for significant cross-cultural exchange between American and international students is plentiful. International learning is fostered through formal programs including current affairs discussions, cultural nights, and a community newsletter. Upper-division undergraduates from all six colleges, graduate students, faculty, and researchers are eligible to live in International House, located in the Eleanor Roosevelt College townhouses. Demand is very high for this special program and there is a waitlist each quarter. Spaces in International House are not guaranteed and admission requires a separate application. For more information contact : UCSD International House, 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0550, La Jolla, CA 92093-0550, PH: 858.822.1791, Email: ihouse@ucsd.edu.

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