Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, United States

Degree BFA
Study Level Bachelors
Study Mode On Campus
Duration 48 months
Scholarships Yes
Start date Aug

The Interactive Arts major at MICA prepares students for careers in the field of interactive design or as fine artists who use interactive media to create expressive experiences and objects. In this program, you will learn how to integrate art with technology, build robots, make games, work with VR/AR, and create performances and unique experiences, all in a variety of media and materials. Through a process of creative inquiry based on learning by doing, you will become comfortable with new and emerging technologies and prepare for careers in the fields of experience/interactive design or as fine artists who work with interactive media. You will begin your studies with core courses introduce essential skills and that serve as pre-requisites for all upper level classes, freeing you to select their own path through the majority of our offerings. Each core class is supplemented with specialized coursework in games, sound art, and robotic arts. You will create portfolio projects in all of the department's classes, and in addition to developing media specific skills, learn how to document, write about, present, and exhibit your works. As an Interactive Arts major, you are free to select from a wide range of electives to complement their studies and achieve your creative goals.

About University

Based in Baltimore, an artist-run mecca of DIY culture, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is the oldest independent university of art and design in the US. MICA has created a model for the education of artists and designers. Our transformative education encourages originality, nourishes creativity, inspired innovation and challenges your intellect. MICA offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in: Fine arts Design Electronic media Art education Liberal arts Why MICA? Top 10 - MFA programs in the visual arts, #3 in Graphic Design and Sculpture, and #4 in Painting and Drawing according to US News & World Report Ranked 3rd - MICA is ranked 3rd among the top 50 graphic design schools and colleges in the US, Animation Career Review 2015 Top Producer - MICA is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars among specialty schools, Chronicle of Higher Education Best Northeastern College - for the last nine years, Princeton Review MICA is - an "education powerhouse," Fast Company Magazine; "world class," Huffington Post; "highly esteemed," Washington Post Unique Partnerships - with Johns Hopkins University, including a dual degree program MICA is a diverse and vibrant place to story - it is home to more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students from almost every state and more than 40 countries, with international students making up almost a fifth of the student body. Find out about scholarships here! Follow MICA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,LinkedIn and YouTube!