Center for Integrated Media Program Requirements

Fall 2009

Many MFA programs at CalArts offer Integrated Media (IM) as a supplemental concentration for students who wish to combine work in their primary areas of study, or métiers, with explorations of digital and interactive media. Prospective graduate students who are interested in IM as a supplemental concentration apply to the relevant métier MFA program and ask to be considered for IM. These applications are reviewed jointly by program and IM faculty. Applicants are expected to show the level of artistic ability required for the métier program and, at the same time, demonstrate significant previous experience with digital technologies and interdisciplinary work. To be considered for IM, please mark both the appropriate MFA program and IM on the application and portfolio forms.

IM applicants must include a statement of intent. While this can be part of the overall artist’s statement, it must speak clearly of your interest in and previous experience with digital and interactive technologies. In addition, please provide a description of a project you might carry out in your first year in residence.

 Your portfolio must include documentation of work showing some of the following:

• Integration of electronic and computer technology with other media.

• Programming experience, if any.

• Nonstandard and/or innovative uses of existing hardware and software.

• Artistic investigations of natural phenomena.

• Experience with issues of interactivity.