Please Be Advised that this is a 7 semester degree. Regardless of how many credits you have already earned, if you have not taken Art Studio (A-S) courses previously, it will take you 7 semesters (3 1/2 years) to finish the degree. As a result we will not accept anyone into the program with more than 60 earned credit hours and no coursework in the studio arts.
Welcome to the University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies Digital Media Design application.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Digital Media Design prepares students to create images and artifacts for existing and emerging creative industries and practices. This degree can lead to a variety of careers in art and design, allowing flexibility for students looking to pursue their interests and hone their skills for a variety of careers and applications.
Existing within the School of Art and Visual Studies, this technically and conceptually rigorous program engages art and design as concurrent creative practices. Here, students can explore multiple areas of interest, including graphic design, digital drawing and illustration, photography, video, animation, digital fabrication, programming for the web and robotics, and print media. In addition, students engage with other arts and academic areas to inform and inspire their creative work.
We look forward to learning about you and your future creative goals.
As of July 1, 2019, the Digital Media Design major is a competitive Selective-Admission program. This means that all students interested in this major must submit this application and be accepted into the program before they can declare the major. Please be thoughtful and take time when preparing and submitting your application.
A faculty committee will review applications following each round of deadlines.
Application deadlines
For Changes of Major within UK and adding Digital Media Design as a second major, the deadlines are:
October 1 is the priority deadline for Spring semester applications.
Applications submitted between October 2 and November 30 will be notified before the end of the Fall semester for Spring admission, but applications submitted before October 1 will have priority for the limited number of spaces we have available.
March 1 is the priority application deadline for the Fall and Summer semesters .
Applications submitted between March 2 and May 1 will be notified before the end of the Spring semester for Fall admission, but applications submitted before March 1 will have priority for the limited number of spaces we have available.
Applications submitted after May 1 will only be considered for Spring admission.
For Transfers from other institutions please see Digital Media Design Degree Entrance Application (Transfers from Other Institutions) application for the deadlines.
For Incoming Freshmen please see Digital Media Design Degree Entrance Application (Incoming Freshmen) application for deadlines.
FAQs for the Digital Media Design major Application Process
Q: How do I apply for entrance into the Digital Media Design program?
A: Using this form, follow all instructions on submitting your application.
Q: What information do I need to provide for the application?
A: Along with general information such as name and address, you will need to provide:
- Your unweighted UK GPA
- SAT or ACT scores (if you have them)
- Responses to three writing prompts
- If you have taken any classes at the School of Art and Visual Studies you will need to include the name of a current UK School of Art and Visual Studies instructor who can speak to your work ethic and class success.
- Optional letters of references. If you submit letters of reference they should be written by a non-family member, non-UK SA/VS professor, who can speak to your abilities, character, and potential to succeed. This letter should also indicate your relationship to the writer and how long you have known one another.
- A portfolio of between 3 and 10 images. Work does not have to be from a class.
Q: What should be included in the required written statement of intent?
A: You will answer several questions that will guide you through the statement of intent. The Committee would like to know your future plans and interest in the field of digital media design.
Q: What are the minimum GPA and ACT/SAT (if you have them) scores required for the application?
A: The minimum GPA and minimum ACT/SAT scores will fluctuate depending on the number and quality of the other applications in a given application cycle. This is a competitive program and standards will vary during each application cycle. (If due to Covid-19 you do not have ACT/SAT scores you will be able to indicate that in your application form and will not be penalized)
Q: Is there a minimum grade or GPA I must maintain while in the Digital Media Design program?
A: Yes. As a Digital Media Design major, you must earn a “C” grade or better in all major requirement courses. Grades will be reviewed at the end of each Spring semester and students who have not earned the required grades will be advised to choose another major.
Q: If my application is not accepted can I reapply?
A: Yes. You can reapply with updated statements and portfolio. Please do not submit an identical application.
Please upload jpegs of your entire AP/IB portfolio. Create separate submissions for each AP/IB course you took.
Reminder - in order to get college credit for your AP/IB class you must receive the following scores from the AP/IB review board.
For AP you must receive a score of 3, 4 or 5
For IB you must receive a score of 5, 6 or 7
If your score is below that the University of Kentucky does not award credit.
Current UK Students and ReAdmits please use the Change of Major/Adding Second major DMDE application
Incoming Freshmen please use the Incoming Freshmen DMDE application
Please Be Advised that this is a 7 semester degree. Regardless of how many transfer credits you are coming in with, if you have not taken Art Studio courses previously, it will take you 7 semesters (3 1/2 years) to finish the degree.
Welcome to the University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies Digital Media Design application.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Digital Media Design prepares students to create images and artifacts for existing and emerging creative industries and practices. This degree can lead to a variety of careers in art and design, allowing flexibility for students looking to pursue their interests and hone their skills for a variety of careers and applications.
Existing within the School of Art and Visual Studies, this technically and conceptually rigorous program engages art and design as concurrent creative practices. Here, students can explore multiple areas of interest, including graphic design, digital drawing and illustration, photography, video, animation, digital fabrication, programming for the web and robotics, and print media. In addition, students engage with other arts and academic areas to inform and inspire their creative work.
We look forward to learning about you and your future creative goals.
As of July 1, 2019, the Digital Media Design major is a competitive Selective-Admission program. This means that all students interested in this major must submit this application and be accepted into the program before they can declare the major. Please be thoughtful and take time when preparing and submitting your application.
A faculty committee will review applications following each round of deadlines.
Application deadlines
For transfers from other institutions, the deadlines are:
February 6 is the application deadline for early decision for the Fall semester.
February 28 is the application deadline for regular decision for the Fall semester.
Applications submitted after February 28 and before May 1 will be reviewed for Fall admission.
Applications submitted after May 1 will be reviewed once per month during the summer. If you have not received notification of your application status by August 1, please email jane.andrus@uky.edu.
October 1 is the priority deadline for Spring semester applications.
Applications submitted between October 2 and November 30 will be notified before the end of the Fall semester for Spring admission, but applications submitted before October 2 will have priority for the limited number of spaces we have available.
For Changes of Major within UK and adding Digital Media Design as a second major please see Digital Media Design Degree Entrance Application (Current UK Students) for the deadlines.
For Incoming Freshmen please see Digital Media Design Degree Entrance Application (Incoming Freshmen) application for deadlines.
FAQs for the Digital Media Design major Application Process
Q: How do I apply for entrance into the Digital Media Design program?
A: Using this form, follow all instructions on submitting your application.
Q: What information do I need to provide for the application?
A: Along with general information such as name and address, you will need to provide:
- Your unweighted college GPA
- SAT or ACT scores (if you have them)
- Responses to three writing prompts
- If you have taken any classes at the School of Art and Visual Studies you will need to include the name of a current UK School of Art and Visual Studies instructor who can speak to your work ethic and class success.
- Optional letters of references. If you submit letters of reference they should be written by a non-family member, non-UK SA/VS professor, who can speak to your abilities, character, and potential to succeed. This letter should also indicate your relationship to the writer and how long you have known one another.
- A portfolio. While this is optional, a portfolio is highly recommended and the work does NOT have to be from a class. If your writing references your art or design work, you should include examples.
Q: What should be included in the required written statement of intent?
A: You will answer several questions that will guide you through the statement of intent. The Committee would like to know your future plans and interest in the field of digital media design.
Q: What are the minimum GPA and ACT/SAT (if you have them) scores required for the application?
A: The minimum GPA and minimum ACT/SAT scores will fluctuate depending on the number and quality of the other applications in a given application cycle. This is a competitive program and standards will vary during each application cycle. (If due to Covid-19 you do not have ACT/SAT scores you will be able to indicate that in your application form and will not be penalized)
Q: Is there a minimum grade or GPA I must maintain while in the Digital Media Design program?
A: Yes. As a Digital Media Design major, you must earn a “C” grade or better in all major requirement courses. Grades will be reviewed at the end of each Spring semester and students who have not earned the required grades will be advised to choose another major.
Q: If my application is not accepted can I reapply?
A: Yes. You can reapply with updated statements and portfolio. Please do not submit an identical application.
Filmmaking: Production and Dramatic Writing provides UK students with the opportunity to study and practice the art and craft of filmmaking by taking a sequence of courses offered in the Department of Theatre & Dance and the School of Art & Visual Studies in dramatic writing and film/video production leading to the capstone course in visual storytelling A-S 446: Digital Video: Visual Storytelling. Students completing the five course, fifteen credit hour certificate program will have learned filmmaking skills from certificate faculty with training and experience in the field of video production, filmmaking and screenwriting, and will have written and produced their own short films. Any UK student with a demonstrated interest in film/video production and dramatic writing can apply to be admitted to the certificate program.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Do I need to apply to be accepted into the Filmmaking certificate program?
Yes.
How do I apply to be accepted into the Filmmaking certificate program?
Any UK student with a demonstrated interest in film/video production and dramatic writing can apply to be admitted to the certificate program, by completing the following:
1. A written statement demonstrating an interest and commitment to film/video production and dramatic writing. Please describe: your interest in the filmmaking certificate, any experience you may have in filmmaking, film production or dramatic writing, and your goals for the future in the field of filmmaking.
2. A resume/bio
3. A 5-7 page creative writing (poetry, prose, dramatic writing) sample
Submit all of these materials, together, to: https://ukart.submittable.com/submit/216369/filmmaking-certificate-application
What happens next?
Once you have submitted the above, we will review your application. If you are approved, we will email you and alert your academic advisor. Then you will need to submit a Major Change Request through myUK Degree Planning & Registration to add the Certificate to your transcript. This will also allow you to register for restricted classes.
If you have questions about this process, contact your Academic Advisor.
In what order should I take the 5 required courses?
Here is a suggested sequence for completing the courses in a two-year period, but note that you can take longer to complete the course requirements:
Year 1:
Fall Semester
A-S 285 Lens Art*
Spring Semester
TA 316 Dramatic Writing: Fundamentals**
A-S 346 Digital Video**
Year 2:
Fall Semester
TA 436 Dramatic Writing: Screenwriting**
Spring Semester
A-S 446 Digital Video Storytelling** (capstone)
*This course fills up quickly and is restricted to SA/VS majors only during priority registration. However, once you are accepted into the Certificate program, you must contact Doreen.Maloney@uky.edu to request a major override into this class which will allow you to register for it during your normal registration window.
**These courses have pre-requisites, see UK Course Catalog for more information.
What is the deadline for applying for acceptance into the Certificate program?
There is no specific deadline for applying for the Certificate, except that you need to complete the Certificate application process at least TWO YEARS before you plan to graduate (contact your academic adviser for more information).