Application Information for Prospective Media Arts Graduate Students

The Media Arts Graduate Program has two areas to be completed for application. The first is the University of Montana Graduate School application, and the second is the School of Media Arts Admission Application. Please note that the undergraduate record of applicants will be part of the review process but a specific degree in Media Arts is not required.

 

The University of Montana Graduate School Application Requirements
Follow all the steps within the Graduate School's website: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/uomont/menu.html

1. Online application

2. Personal statement / Cover letter

3. Three Letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
4. Official transcripts (if U of MT degree, unofficial is ok)
5. GRE / TOEFL test score (or date intended)

If you have questions, the Graduate School's phone number is (406) 243-2572.

The School of Media Arts Application Requirements
The Media Arts application process will consist of the following components:

 

1. Digital Video

Tell us, however you wish to do it, what interests you in the program, why you want to join, what life has in store for you after you graduate, etc. Keep this to no more than five minutes, please.

 

2. Life Story

Tell us a story from your life—humorous, serious, enlightening, mysterious… If you’re in a bind, tell us the first story that comes to mind when you think of your father or mother. This can be submitted in writing or on video.

 

3. Crisis Story

Write a story of no more than two type-written pages, dealing with a moment of crisis. This can be from your life or fictional. Make sure it has a beginning, middle and an end. Try to make the writing as visually connected as possible.

 

4.  Examples of Artwork

Whatever skills or art forms you might be involved in, send us examples (not your entire body of work). If you paint, send us a couple of photos of some work. If you write, send us your latest work, screenplay, etc.

 

5.  Resume

If you have a resume, send it, too.

 

6. Self Portrait

Whatever your skill level, whatever the medium, send us a self portrait.

 

Send all application materials post-marked by March 31st to:

MEDIA ARTS ADMISSIONS-DFM
McGill Hall 224
32 Campus Drive #4608
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812

 

Phone: (406) 243-4540
Fax: (406) 243-4544
Email: MediaArts@umontana.edu

 

Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. If you want any materials back, send us the means to do so (return envelope, postage, etc.).