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How to Apply:
Students Applying to UA (Fall 2008)
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts

Applying to become a Media Arts major at UA is a two-step process.

STEP ONE

Apply for admission to the University of Arizona

STEP TWO

Apply for acceptance to the School of Media Arts

You must submit Media Arts application materials to be considered for acceptance to the School of Media Arts. Please see section below entitled “Media Arts Application Requirements” for a complete list and description of the requirements. Applications may be submitted in one of two ways:

  • Online (highly recommended)
    If you would like to apply to the School of Media Arts via our Online Admissions Portal, please use the following link:
    Online Admissions Portal (Fall 2008)
    The application requirements listed below are also detailed on the Online Admissions Portal. For questions regarding the Online Admissions Portal, please contact the Office of Academic Student Services at (520) 621-1301.
  • Paper (by mail or in person)
    If you would like to apply to the School of Media Arts via paper, submit all Media Arts application requirements listed below to the following address:
    School of Media Arts
    Attn: Christina Swanson
    845 N Park Ave
    Marshall Bldg, Rm 220
    P.O. Box 210158B
    Tucson, AZ 85721-0158

DEADLINE:

MAY 1, 2008 (for freshmen)

 

JUNE 1, 2008 (for transfer students)

The deadline for Fall 2008 for incoming freshmen is May 1, 2008. The deadline for incoming transfer students is June 1, 2008. Both the UA application and all Media Arts application materials must be submitted prior to the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

MEDIA ARTS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Media Arts Application Form (Fall 2008) (PDF) (DOC)
  2. Statement of Interest — To give us a sense of how well the Media Arts major matches your interests and goals, write a 250 to 500 word statement that:
    1. Explores the history of your interest in the media arts. (What in your past has brought you to this interest?)
    2. Explains what motivates your interest in the media arts. (What do you hope to achieve in the field of media arts?)
    3. Describes which degree program (Aesthetics & Criticism, Producing or Production) you foresee entering and one specific project (such as a short film, a film analysis, a research paper) that you would like to work on while you are here. How will this program contribute to this project?
    Before writing this statement, be sure to look over the descriptions of our programs (the BA degrees in Aesthetics & Criticism, Producing, and the BFA in Film & Video Production). Please keep in mind that this statement does not automatically place you within a particular degree program. If admitted you will be given the opportunity to choose/apply for a particular degree path after completing a series of required courses. We are only using this statement to determine the overall fit between your interests and the School’s offerings. Your statement of interest should be in essay form.
  3. List of Related Experience - List and describe your involvement in arts or media arts activities, media arts-related experience, and community service activities.
  4. Essay - "Movies should have a beginning, a middle and an end," harrumphed French filmmaker Georges Franju. "Certainly," replied Jean-Luc Godard. "But not necessarily in that order."
    Respond to Godard's assertion using specific examples drawn from a film or television program to support your argument. Be sure to construct a clear argument in your introduction that leads to a specific thesis statement, follow with your argument (supported by specific examples), and end with a conclusion. Your essay should be between 250 and 500 words in length.
  5. Letters of Recommendation - Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, advisors or supervisors. These letters must speak to your media arts interest, academic potential, and/or your ability to be self-directed. Each letter must include the recommender’s signature and contact information. NOTE: Do not submit letters from family members or personal friends.
  6. High School Transcript – For incoming freshmen only. All freshmen planning to enter UA in Fall 2008 must provide a copy of their high school transcript. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS SUCH AS VIDEOTAPES OR DVD'S. THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED, NOR WILL THEY BE RETURNED.

ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications will be assessed based on clear articulation of interest in pursuing a degree in Media Arts and academic potential.

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

If you have any questions about the admissions or application process, you may contact the School of Media Arts by phone at (520) 621-7352, or contact Media Arts’ Senior Academic Advisor, Dr. Christina Swanson, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .