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How to Apply:
Currently Enrolled UA Students
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts

Spring 2009 Admission

UA students may apply to change to or add the Media Arts major (Bachelor of Arts) for Spring 2009.
The deadline for applications for Spring 2009 is October 10, 2008 for current UA students.

All current UA students wishing to become Media Arts majors must:

  1. be registered for class(es) at UA in Fall 2008,
  2. register for and attend one of the information sessions listed below,
  3. have a cumulative UA GPA of at least 2.5, and
  4. submit a complete application by October 10, 2008.

If you do not meet all four of these requirements, you will not be considered for admission to the Media Arts major this semester.

To attend one of the Media Arts information sessions, you must register (after July 1, 2008) by phone (520) 621-7352 or in person (Marshall Bldg, rm 220). Each session holds a maximum of 20 students. Sessions are offered on the following dates:

  • Friday August 29, 2008, 10:15-10:45 am
  • Friday September 5, 2008, 1:15-1:45 pm
  • Friday September 12, 2008, 11:15-11:45 am
  • Friday September 19, 2008, 9:15-9:45 am
  • Friday September 26, 2008, 12:15-12:45 pm

Application Requirements

A complete application to Media Arts for current UA students consists of the following:

  1. Media Arts Application form for change-of-major students
    Application form will be available at the information sessions.
  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 (Film & Television Studies, 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
    Film & Television Studies    , 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 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. Current UA SAPR - All applicants must provide their current SAPR. In addition, all freshmen whose first semester at UA is Fall 2008 must include a 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. Current UA students must submit the Media Arts application and all accompanying materials to:

Spring 2009 Major Application
Applicant: (your name)
School of Media Arts
Marshall Building, Room 220
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0158

Completed applications are due by 4 pm on Friday October 10, 2008. Late applications will not be accepted. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be reviewed and admission decisions made by October 24, 2008. Students will be informed of their admission status through UA email within a week of this date. Students denied to Media Arts may reapply in a future semester (if eligibility requirements are still met).

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.