Application Info
The DANM MFA program admits new students once each year in the fall. The next application period for Fall 2009 opens on October 1, 2008 and closes February 15, 2009.
DANM Admissions Requirements
Prospective students in the Digital Arts and New Media program have a foundation in the arts with demonstrated interest in technology or a foundation in technology with a demonstrated background in the arts. Many, but not all, entering students have completed a Bachelor of Arts program in one or more of the arts disciplines (Art or Art History, Film, Multimedia, Music, Theater, Video, etc.) or a Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science or Computer or Electrical Engineering. Other successful applicants have a BA or BS in another field but are able to show substantial achievement in the arts, in technology or in digital arts.
In certain cases, students who demonstrate excellent potential for the program but lack proficiency in a "cross discipline" will be admitted to the program with the understanding that they will take courses during their first two quarters of study to make up that deficiency.
Students apply online through the Division of Graduate Studies web site between October and mid-February for the following fall quarter. UC Santa Cruz requires that applicants complete the UCSC on-line application to be considered for admission to a graduate program. We will, however, provide access to a downloadable version of our application to those who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In addition to submitting an on-line application, students are expected to submit an online portfolio. As of spring 2007, GRE scores are not required when applying. In addition, our computer programming requirement has been removed. There is no computer programming requirement.
Further information can be found at
http://graddiv.ucsc.edu regarding the campus requirements for applying.
To Apply to DANM
1) Read the Admissions Requirements and Application Guidelines on this page.
2) Read the FAQs at
3) Read the
4) Submit anOn-line Application at the
Application Guidelines
Statement of purpose (limited to 500-1000 words) must:
1) discuss the student's reason for applying to our program
2) identify and explain the reasoning behind the student's first and second choices of collaborative research project group
3) describe the project the student would like to pursue of their own while in the programPersonal History (limited to 500 words)
Portfolio Requirements:
1) submit online in a standardized environment for online portfolios such as
2) physical portfolios accepted in addition to the online portfolio if there is sufficient reason, i.e. the applicant is submitting a published book, a tactile interface, etc.
Useful Information
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For transfering transcripts, the UCSC School Code is 4860.