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Wichita State's Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) in Media Arts combines your creativity with the skills needed for your dream career in the video game, film or recording industry. You'll have access to professional training in state-of-the-art labs—and opportunities for applied learning in Kansas' largest city.

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Animation students develop the skills necessary to bring their artwork to life.

Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the College of Fine Arts, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Admission requirements

Inside the Program

WSU is home to a brand new, state-of-the-art professional production space – Shocker Studios.

Professional media arts facility is a game changer

WSU is home to a brand new, state-of-the-art professional production space – Shocker Studios.

Located in the Harry Street Mall, Shocker Studios is home to the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts, one of only a handful of degrees in the United States that focuses on acting for the digital arts, animation, audio production, collaborative design, game design and filmmaking.

The 35,000-square-foot Shocker Studios includes recording studios, a virtual reality studio, film studios, a motion capture studio, computer labs, design studios and general classrooms.

Curriculum

To complete the BAA in Media Arts degree, you'll take 120 credit hours comprised of general education requirements, electives and core courses in one of the following areas:

  • Acting for Digital Arts
  • Animation
  • Audio Production
  • Collaborative Design
  • Filmmaking
  • Game Design
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Careers

Thanks to WSU's extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience—helping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.

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