M.F.A. in Digital Arts - Interactive Arts

Explore the boundless potential of digital and electronic media to generate new modes of expression that transcend conventional norms. Our curriculum empowers students to master off-the-shelf software while also integrating novel techniques revealed through studio experimentation, delivering innovation equally prescient in the fine art or commercial sector. The MFA in Interactive Arts cultivates the exploration of the critical issues of our growing digital cultures — through participation in physical installations, interactive objects, machine learning AI, augmented and virtual reality simulations and networked-based applications. Self-discovery, societal transformation, and critical reflection are recurrent themes in the MFA studios. The MFA Interactive Arts degree is a two-year, 60-credit program for prospective students, with a creative artsdesign background. While this degree focuses on artistry with cutting-edge technology, varying levels of incoming technical knowledge is accommodated. The Department of Digital Arts prepares and develops innovative artists through rigorous immersion in a diverse culture of excellence. Students pursue self-directed, multidisciplinary projects in state of the art facilities guided by a faculty of accomplished working artists in New York City. Our concentrations emphasize experimentation, refinement and professionalism.

In addition to the same application materials as domestic applicants, international applicants must submit the following documentation: Translations: Documents not originally in English must be translated by a NACES certified translation service.English Language Proficiency: Applicants for whom English is not the primary or native language, must submit a proof of English proficiency. International applicants can also apply for an English Proficiency Waiver.