DMS M.A. Program | July 25 2008

Admissions : Application Requirements : Financial Aid : Courses

The Master of Arts degree in Digital Media Studies requires 48 hours in digital media studies and related courses. All students are required to take one foundation course in design, two foundation courses in the technical area, and one foundation course in the critical area (for a total of 16 credit hours). Students are required to take one advanced course of their own choosing in the design and critical areas (8 hours) and one research methods course (4 hours).

With the advice of the Graduate Director, students will pursue 16 unrestricted elective hours to build upon their work in digital media studies either by pursuing additional advanced digital media studies graduate courses or by examining graduate-level courses in related areas in other departments. In addition, the master's degree in Digital Media Studies requires an M.A. Thesis or Project that can vary in credit hours depending on the scope of the project.

Required Graduate Courses:

DMST 4000 Digital Design Concepts
DMST 4100 Technical Foundations of Digital Media
DMST 4150 Advanced Technical Foundations of Digital Media
DMST 4200 Critical Approaches to Digital Media
DMST 4850 Digital Media Studies Research Methods
DMST 4800 Thesis (1-8 hrs.) or DMST 4900 Project (1-4 hrs.)

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Admissions
DMS draws graduate students from a number of disciplines and backgrounds, including art and design, English literature, mass communications, journalism, music, computer science, and education. We seek smart, creative students who have a solid track record of independent thinking, with an ability to foster general connections across the liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences.

We value students ready to immerse themselves in the growing field of digital media scholarship. We look for those graduate students eager to join us in the production of compelling and reflective digital works and experiences. These may take the form of critical and creative publications, networked discussions, conference and festival participation, performance, videos and films, audio works, games, interactive media, locative media projects, net.art, and more.

DMS is about the interplay of critical and technical research, hands-on production in a variety of interconnected media, and creative expression. You should be eager to produce a good deal of new work using digital technologies. But we do not assert technical prerequisites. We don't expect everyone to have the same skill set or topical interests. We prefer to see where you are at and, more importantly, where you see yourself going, and begin our dialogue from there.

DMS is currently accepting applications for the Fall quarter 2008 only. Priority consideration for admission and financial assistance will be given to those who submit complete applications by February 15, 2008. Applications for admission and financial assistance arriving after February 15 may also be considered as space and funds allow. At this time, DMS does not allow students to start the degree program in Winter or Spring quarters.

Students may be admitted on regular, provisional, or special status as described in the general requirements outlined in the University of Denver Graduate Bulletin.

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Application Requirements
Fall Application Deadline: February 15 for priority consideration

GRE Requirements: General Test

TOEFL Requirements (Students for whom English is second language):
TOEFL-105/260/620 (IBT/CBT/PBT)

Official Sealed Transcripts: 2 Copies (Required from all institutions where more than 2 credits completed)

Letters of Recommendation: 3 Letters of Recommendation, preferably academic in nature (a form will also be sent to you to accompany letters)

Personal Statement: 2-4 page essay explaining motivation for application, personal and professional goals, and any information or perspectives that will better inform the faculty of your capability to pursue graduate-level work in digital media. You may want to include a resume or C.V. Submission of portfolios, demo reels, or other samples of work is optional.

To ensure proper and timely processing of your application, send all application materials below in ONE packet to:

University of Denver
Office of Graduate Admissions
2197 South University Boulevard
University Hall, Room 216
Denver, CO 80208

Please contact Graduate Director Timothy Weaver if you have questions about the admission process for Fall 2008.

DU Domestic Graduate Admissions »
DU International Graduate Admissions »
Online Application »

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Digital Media Studies Financial Aid
Application Deadline for Department Merit-based Aid: February 15
FAFSA Application Deadline for New Students: March 1
FAFSA Application Deadline for Returning Students: April 1
University of Denver Financial Aid: see Office of Financial Aid »

The University of Denver centrally processes all requests for financial aid for entering students. In order to complete your application for loans and departmental assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For complete instructions, follow the link above to DU's Office of Financial Aid. To receive priority consideration, it is important that you complete this process by the March 1 FAFSA application deadline, so plan ahead.

DMS provides some scholarship hours based on merit and need. You will be sent an application form for this aid along with your packet. You can also find a copy of the application here>>

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Courses
DMS Course Catalog »
DU Course Schedule »

Further Data
DMS Graduate Handbook »

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