Media Arts
Mark Shogren, Director
The School of Media Arts has degree programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The undergraduate program offers a B.A. degree that consists of a uniquely integrated curriculum centered in digital technology as a storytelling and artistic medium. The course of instruction is comprehensive and combines the areas of digital filmmaking and integrated digital media. The undergraduate program also offers a B.F.A. degree with specializations in Digital Filmmaking, Integrated Digital Media, Animation, and Sonic Arts. The graduate program offers an M.F.A., which provides an intensive, dedicated program in either Digital Filmmaking or Integrated Digital Media. The Digital Filmmaking track offers the student comprehensive training in the areas of writing, directing and editing. The Integrated Digital Media track focuses on the areas of digital compositing, digital image design, animation, and interactive digital media. In addition, the School has a comprehensive Media Arts Minor program and a substantial number of on-line courses and elective summer classes that provide students the opportunity to enhance the artistic part of their educational experience. For more information on the academic programs and to experience the creative work of Media Arts undergraduate and graduate students please visit our website at: http://www.umt.edu/mediaarts.
Undergraduate Degrees Available
| Subject | Type | Option | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Arts | Bachelor of Arts | ||
| Media Arts | Bachelor of Arts | Integrated Digital Media (online) | |
| Media Arts | Bachelor of Fine Arts | Digital Arts & Technology | |
| Media Arts | Bachelor of Fine Arts | Digital Filmmaking | |
| Media Arts | Bachelor of Fine Arts | Sonic Arts | |
| Media Arts | Minor |
Department Faculty
Professors
- Richard Hughes, Director, Academic Affairs
- Michael Murphy, Professor
- Mark Shogren, Director, School of Media Arts
Associate Professors
- Andrew Smith, Associate Professor
- Gregory Twigg, Associate Professor
Assistant Professors
- Talena Sanders, Assistant Professor
Adjunct Faculty
- Tobin Addington, Adjunct Assistant Professor - Media Arts; Film Studies
- Geoff Cole, Content Manager/UI Designer
- Jason Gutzmer