Media Arts and Sciences (Media Processing) - BS

Program Overview

The BS in Media Arts and Sciences at ASU equips students with technical and cultural skills to develop and apply computational media meaningfully. The program emphasizes hands-on projects, exploring the intertwined evolution of culture, technology, and society, and creating computational media systems with sound, video, objects, space, and immersive media. Graduates are prepared for careers in graphic design, audio, visual media, computer science, and more. The program is STEM-OPT eligible and emphasizes ethics and social responsibility in technology development and use.

Program Outline

• Location: Tempe
• Second language requirement: No
• First required math course: Brief Calculus (MAT 210)
• Math intensity: Moderate

Overview:

The BS in Media Arts and Sciences equips students with technical and cultural skills to develop and apply computational media meaningfully. The program emphasizes hands-on projects, exploring the intertwined evolution of culture, technology, and society, and creating computational media systems with sound, video, objects, space, and immersive media. The overarching goal is to develop socially conscious global citizens who can navigate and shape a more connected and creative digital world.

Objectives:

• Develop technical skills to create computational media.
• Develop cultural skills to apply computational media meaningfully.
• Immerse in hands-on projects.
• Create computational media systems with sound, video, objects, space, and immersive media.
• Craft innovative digital media.
• Critically analyze the co-production of technology and society.
Students engage in hands-on projects, exploring diversaspects of digital media creation, from sound and video to objects, space, and immersive experiences.

Careers:

Career opportunities:

• Graphic design
• Design
• Audio
• Visual media
• Computer science
• Technology
• Technical writing
• Creative writing
• Comparative literature

Example job titles and salaries (data obtained from O NET):

• Animator: 8.2% growth, median salary $98,950
• Audio-Visual Technician: 4.7% growth, median salary $50,660
• Computer Programmer: -11.2% growth, median salary $97,800
• Computer Scientist: 22.7% growth, median salary $136,620
• IT Project Manager: 9.7% growth, median salary $98,740
• Performance Artist: 3.4% growth, median salary $69,760
• Production Assistant: 4.3% growth, median salary $65,000
• Software Developer: 25.7% growth, median salary $127,260
• Video Game Designer: 15.2% growth, median salary $83,240

Other:

• The program is STEM-OPT eligible, potentially granting international students on F-1 visas an extension of up to 36 months for practical training in the U.S.
• Global education programs are available, allowing students to explore the global impact of technology and media.
• The program emphasizes ethics and social responsibility in technology development and use.

Other:

• The program is offered in partnership with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
• Students can pursue a concurrent degree in Media Arts and Sciences with another program at ASU.
• Students must have a GPA of 3.00 to transfer into the program.
• The program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Conclusion:

The BS in Media Arts and Sciences at ASU provides students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education, preparing them for a wide range of careers in the dynamic and ever-evolving digital media landscape. The program's focus on both technical and cultural aspects of media, combined with its emphasis on hands-on learning and critical thinking, empowers graduates to become innovative creators, thoughtful leaders, and responsible citizens in the digital age.