MA in Interaction Design And Interactive Art in Hayward United States | California State University, East Bay

California State University, East Bay | Hayward United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 15,171
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master's program in Interaction Design and Interactive Art offers an interdisciplinary blend of interaction design and digital content creation. This curriculum focuses on both the artistic and technical dimensions of modern and emerging technologies, exploring their application in developing, managing, and presenting engaging interactive experiences. The program integrates knowledge from diverse disciplines such as visual design, UX/UI, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Education, Psychology, Journalism, and Telecommunications.

We prioritize real-world skills through collaborative, project-driven learning, where students create interactive applications and objects as part of thoughtful user experiences. Our teaching balances timeless creative methodologies with evolving technologies, equipping students to adapt swiftly in this dynamic field. The two-year M.A. program primarily schedules evening classes for working professionals. The first year builds theoretical knowledge, creative abilities, and teamwork skills, while the second year brings together multidisciplinary student teams to develop in


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants are individually evaluated for admission to the graduate program using the following criteria:

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units of relevant undergraduate work,
A portfolio of work reflecting the applicant's talents and abilities in digital and interactive media,
Evidence of professional experience in relevant fields.
To apply for admission to the graduate program, students must:

Complete the online university application at CAL STATE Apply.
Complete a department application by submitting a statement of purpose, resume, work sample, two reference letters, and copies of academic transcripts. Applicants are selected by an admissions panel of the Program Committee.
English language demonstration is required for all applicants processed in International Admissions. We accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT version or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic version of the exams.
TOEFL iBT Total Score - 80
IELTS Academic Overall Score - 6.5

Tuition USD 15,171

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