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    Digital Arts and Sciences (Arts)

    University of Florida
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    168

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023
    Apply to this program

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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 49,908  / year
    Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

    Digital Arts and Sciences (Arts)

    About

    Program Information

    The Master of Arts in Digital Arts & Sciences (DAS) degree seeks to allow students from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to develop fluency in the technologies, design practices and collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork increasingly required by the media, communications and entertainment industries. Graduates holding the M.A. in DAS degree would typically seek employment in the creative services sector, applying digital techniques and technologies in a variety of professions. Opportunities range from traditional cinema to interactive games; from broadcast media to online international networks to emergent industries.

    Although this is a thesis degree, students usually produce a creative project in lieu of thesis. Students should see the graduate coordinator for the requirements for the creative project, which are also provided in the DAS Student Handbook.

    Students seeking admission are expected to have an undergraduate background including:

    • A degree in one of the fine arts or liberal arts
    • A body of work that demonstrates accomplishment in the intended area
    • A body of work that can clearly be enhanced with skills to be acquired in the DAS program.

    Deficiencies may be corrected before beginning graduate study. In addition to appropriate academic credentials and prior scholastic achievement, admission into the program requires a well-constructed Statement of Purpose and media-related support material (i.e. samples of design, programming, video, web, writing, etc.) that demonstrates both prior interest and/or achievement in New Media/Digital Arts & Sciences.

    Digital arts and sciences (MA)

    SLO 1     Knowledge        
    Explains the sociotechnical academic domain of Digital Arts & Sciences (DAS), and describes the transdisciplinary foundations of DAS design, inquiry and expression   

    SLO 2     Knowledge        
    Identifies the principles involved in the creation of interactive digital media artifacts

    SLO 3     Skills     
    Solves problems and integrates systems thinking skills necessary to develop advanced media systems

    SLO 4     Skills     
    Collaborates in cross-functional design and development teams

    SLO 5     Professional Behavior   
    Exhibits the professional behaviors required in the field

    Digital arts and sciences (MS)

    SLO 1     Knowledge        
    Students identify, formulate, and solve computer science and engineering problems.

    SLO 2     Knowledge        
    Students can critically read computer science and engineering literature.

    SLO 3     Skills     
    Students use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computer science and engineering practice at an advanced level.

    SLO 4     Professional Behavior   
    an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

    SLO 5     Professional Behavior   
    Students can communicate effectively.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
    • Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

    Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
    • Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

    Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 49,908  / year

    How to Apply

    Start by exploring our more than 250 degree programs to determine the application requirements and if additional items, such as transcripts, portfolios or recommendation letters, are needed in your application. Application deadlines also vary by department, so be sure to apply before the deadline.

    Regardless of program, all graduate students apply using the UF graduate school application through CollegeNET. You will select your college and major within the application. Complete the application and pay the $30 non-refundable application fee. Review your application carefully before submission, as changes cannot be made once the application is submitted.

    The Office of Admissions does not provide an application fee waiver. If needed, check directly with the program to which you are applying. Additionally, if your application is not considered because the application deadline is passed, UF will not issue you a refund for the application fee. It is important to know the application deadlines for the intended major.

    If you are applying to more than one program, you must complete an application for each program and pay the non-refundable application fee

    Official test scores must be sent to UF electronically by the testing agency.

    GRE

    Review your program requirements to determine if GRE scores are needed. Most applicants must submit GRE scores, but some programs in the College of the Arts do not require these. When using electronic delivery, select school code 5812 (University of Florida). UF does not superscore the GRE.

    GMAT

    All MBA applicants must submit satisfactory scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test. GMAT scores may also be accepted by certain MHA, Sport Management, and Food and Resource Economics programs. Contact individual departments for specific requirements. When ordering your scores from GMAC, select the department you intend to apply to here at the University of Florida.

    Fundamentals of Engineering

    Some engineering programs will accept FE scores as a substitute for the GRE. Contact individual programs for requirements.

    Exemptions

    Applicants with a previous graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution may be exempt from the Graduate Record Exam or Graduate Management Admission Test at the program's discretion.

    Verifying Receipt of Scores

    Requested scores generally arrive to UF within 2-4 weeks

    Send your transcripts to the UF Office of Admissions.

    For the purpose of initial review, the Office of Admissions accepts unofficial transcripts. These can be uploaded through your Application Status page.

    Applicants who receive an offer of admissions should arrange to have official transcripts sent to the UF Office of Admissions from each postsecondary institution attended. If you attended UF as your postsecondary institution, you do not have to order a transcript from the Office of the University Registrar. Official transcripts can be sent to UF in two ways: paper transcript received by UF in a sealed envelope or electronic transcripts sent from your institution directly to UF, which can save up to two weeks response time. UF accepts electronic transcripts through FASTER, Parchment, National Student Clearing House, ScribbleSoft, e-Scrip Safe, Credential Solutions, SCOIR or Transcripts Plus.

    All academic credentials become property of the university. They will not be returned to you or forwarded to a third party. For diplomas and academic credentials that are only issued once, please send an attested or certified copy of the original.

    Transcript updates can be found within your Application Status page. Transcripts uploaded or received by mail will display on the Application Checklist as Transcript - Under Review. Once the transcripts are reviewed, these checklist items will be removed, and the Awaiting Transcript checklist items will be updated accordingly. We process transcripts as quickly as possible. The Admissions Office prioritizes the review of transcripts needed for students to register for the current term.


    Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé that is uploaded within your graduate application.

    If the program of interest requires recommendation letters, these should be submitted electronically through the admissions application. You must request these recommendations prior to submitting your application. You cannot add or delete recommendations once your application has been submitted. If your recommendation is supplied by paper or PDF, check with your academic program to inquire if this will be accepted.

    You can check the receipt of materials by the Office of Admissions on the Check Status page. This page will only reflect information concerning materials forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions and does not include materials that are required to be sent directly to your academic unit.

    Approximately 24-48 hours after submitting your online application, your 8-digit UF Identification Number (UFID) will be available on the status of your application. Use the same username and password used to submit your CollegeNET application.

    Your UFID is unique to you and should be used in all email communication and any subsequent applications submitted. If you do not use your UFID in communications and submissions, it is difficult for us to match your test scores, transcripts, and financial aid information to your academic record.

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