MFA Program In ELECTRONIC MEDIA ARTS DESIGN 2009/2010
The School of Art and Art History offers a master of fine arts degree in electronic media arts design (eMAD). This is the teaching credential for higher education. The eMAD graduate program fuses the practical and theoretical aspects of electronic media arts design. It emphasizes the production of electronic and visual language systems that consciously integrate human factors, critical thought, electronic media and aesthetic concerns. Within this context, the program provides an opportunity for research and further development of knowledge and skills in electronic media arts design, and instigates reevaluation within the context of art and design in its concepts and applications. eMAD provides motivated individuals the opportunity to work with professionally active faculty members committed to mentoring students who will become leaders in their field. Interaction with graduate faculty, fellow students, art history faculty and visiting professionals provides ample opportunities to discuss, critique and debate topics surrounding the student’s thesis.
The curriculum is interdisciplinary and tailored to each individual’s needs. Students participate in a combination of required graduate courses and independent advanced course work that supplement skill base and theoretical interests that apply to the student’s MFA project.
As a result of the interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum, students can work with faculty with expertise in digital photography, film studies, 3-D digital imaging, public art, printmaking, painting, ceramics, game theory and development, digital audio and video, installation and performance art, and electronic media. Students are encouraged to seek their advisors’ permission to take classes offered through other programs if the class content supports the student’s thesis. Up to 15 hours of other course work can be substituted for requirements with written pre-approval.
At the School of Art and Art History we offer many advantages, including:
• small classes and personal attention
• a state-of-the-art 24-hour Mac lab
• an on-site art gallery
• opportunities to collaborate with graduate faculty and students in digital media studies
• practical teaching experience
• world travel opportunities