In the Vermont State University Media Arts Concentration, you’ll explore the expanding world of cutting-edge artistic expression through the use of traditional or expanded forms of visual expression. Studies will study the use of emerging technologies, interactive media, immersive arts, creative inquiry, and artistic collaboration. Courses include image processing, sound design, non-narrative animation, video and motion graphics, and new media.
The program starts with introductory courses designed to increase your familiarity with worldwide artistic and theoretical concepts associated with both traditional and leading-edge media. As you advance through the program, you will expand your artistic vision by combining film, sound design, new media, animation, creative coding, and related artistic formats into new and innovative works of art.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That’s why we’re committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Fine Arts, B.A.
$10,344 Full Time Annual
$431 /credit
$20,688 Full Time Annual
$862 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
$1,608 Full Time Annual
$67 /credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing
$8,104 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,244 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Digital Literacy and Computing general education course
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Culminating Connections Seminar 3
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Why Study Media Arts at Vermont State
Diverse Artistic Skill Set: Cultivate both technological skills and artistic creativity through a fundamental understanding of both analog and cutting-edge digital media.
Technology Expertise: Learn how to integrate different digital and analog platforms to communicate your unique artistic vision more effectively.
Creative Projects: Each course includes projects that provide you hands-on, real-world personal creative artistic expression and the opportunity to exhibit in multiple galleries on and off campus.
Experienced Faculty: You’ll have the advantage of working with faculty who have a mix of artistic specialties and classroom experience.
Small Classes: Boost your creative edge and work with professors who will know you personally from our small classes.
Exhibition Opportunities: Show your work in solo or group exhibitions in our Student Gallery and local Vermont galleries.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll take a wide range of classes in video, animation, interactive immersive arts, sound design, motion graphics, and new media to create cutting edge expressive forms of art.
As part of the Media Arts Concentration, you will have the opportunity to develop an effective media art practice and exhibit at multiple galleries on and off campus.
Facilities
Painting & Drawing Studios (6) 2 at each campus (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon)
Photo Studios (3) (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon)
Printing & Bookmaking Studios (3) (Johnson, Lyndon’s is also the painting studio)
Ceramics Studio (Johnson)
Sculpture Studio (Johnson, Castleton, Castleton’s is also a Ceramics Studio)
Computer Labs (5) (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon)
Digital Production Rooms (3) (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon)
Galleries
Castleton Galleries Student Gallery in the Calvin Coolidge Library Christine Price Gallery in the Fine Arts Center The Bank Gallery in downtown Rutland
Johnson Galleries The Julian Scott Memorial Gallery The Blackbox Gallery The Visual Art Center Gallery
Lyndon Galleries Quimby Gallery Satellite Gallery in Downtown Lyndon The Charles M. and Hanna H. Gray Gallery at NVRH in St. Johnsbury
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