The Department of Kinetic Imaging offers B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees to students pursuing video, animation, sound, emerging media and the many hybrids and extensions of those areas. All students in the B.F.A. program get a solid foundation in video, sound and animation production.
The curriculum allows flexibility, enabling students to focus on an area or to create a cross-disciplinary art practice. Student outcomes include: making art and media work that is meaningful, making meaningful analysis and evaluation, attaining high level of electronic and digital media technical skills, and professional preparation.
Degree Programs
Our Faculty
are Teachers and Doers
Our faculty are awarded artists and experienced teachers. They are authors and studio managers, traveling exhibitors, and successful businesspeople. Meet the professors and mentors that you’ll work alongside.
Visiting Artists
Since 2003 the department of Kinetic Imaging has brought in a wide-ranging selection of national and international media artists, curators and theorists. Explore upcoming and past visiting artists.
Student Resources
Browse student resources and policies including Kinetic Imaging computer requirements and forms to reserve rooms and equipment.
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