What will I learn?
The Master of Science in Creative Technologies is a 33-hour STEM designated interdisciplinary program in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts that emphasizes theory, design, and practice in the application of computer technology to traditional art, music, and theatre disciplines. The program provides critical training and experiences that prepare graduates for careers in digital and interactive media production including: front-end web development, video production, sound design for live performance, broadcast, and multimedia, graphic design, VR/AR/XR, digital music composition and production, game design and emerging arts disciplines where basic knowledge of coding is required. Graduates work for employers of all types including small businesses, government agencies, and corporations and some are self-employed entrepreneurs. The program is appropriate for students who have training in the arts, experience working with digital and interactive communication tools, or computer science with experience in the arts and interactive media. Many students have established careers in related fields and wish to enhance their knowledge of new technical tools and creative processes. The STEM designation allows international students additional OPT benefits.
Entry requirements
For international students
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Letter of application stating your interest and emphasis Writing sample: it may be poems, a short story, script or an essay. Portfolio consisting of 6-10 pieces of work. The work must be viewable on Mac or PC. The portfolio will include some of the following, depending on your interest and experience: images of your art work, web site design, musical composition, musical performance, theatre resume, sketches of theatre design work, digital audio, or multimedia work.
