Program Details
Elon University’s intensive 10-month, full-time Master of Arts in Interactive Media program prepares students to think strategically across media platforms
- Location:
- Elon, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Master
- Specialty:
- Communications & Journalism
Program Overview
- Program Description:
In the rapidly converging world of communications, Elon University's M.A. in Interactive Media program prepares students to think strategically across media platforms. Delivered on campus in a state-of-the-art environment, this intensive 10-month, full-time graduate program includes hands-on production and theoretical courses coupled with a project for the public good, where students travel internationally each January. Students in the program use the latest coding, graphic design and production techniques – including JavaScript for data visualization and interactivity. Through hands-on experiences in classes and with real-world clients, students discover the creation, strategies and application of interactivity through content development and marketing, UX design, responsive web design, prototyping, usability testing, analytics, social media, app development, and human computer interaction.
Additional Program Information
- Accreditation:
- The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Media accredits the School of Communications and the M.A. in Interactive Media.
- Financial Aid:
- No
- International Requirements:
- Because several months may be required to receive and process forms from international applicants, please submit applications and complete documentation as early as possible. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required unless English is the student’s native language or the language of instruction. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based), or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission to any graduate program at Elon. Exceptions to this requirement may be considered under special circumstances. In addition, a completed Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR) is necessary prior to approval of application for admission.