Integrated Digital Media

The academic programs in Integrated Digital Media (IDM) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering consists of both Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees, as well as an accelerated BS/MS program. In these programs, digital media is explored as a spectrum of practices that range from computer programming (for app development, software design, game development and interaction design) to 2D and 3D graphics (for human-computer interfaces, augmented reality, motion capture, and game design & development) to photography, film, and audio (for media installations, performing arts research, and integration with various mediums). Our students are artists, designers, and creative technologists working in highly fluid industries that reward the creative, the thoughtful, the technical, and the innovative.

That blend of theory and practice defines our program. It's what we mean by "integrated" - the powerful combination of cutting-edge technology, creative mastery, and critical thinking. 

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Digital Media,  you need to complete 120 credits distributed among the required and elective courses listed below.

All Digital Media (DM) courses are offered as studios in which you will be expected to produce finished projects of professional quality under the guidance of active digital media practitioners who are informed by a powerful understanding of the creative and critical context of their work. The School of Engineering provides top-quality equipment and facilities. You will be expected to obtain and maintain your own laptop computer (consult the department for current specifications) as well as basic peripherals and consumables. In general, digital-media production calls for teamwork and a willingness to produce innovative, high-quality work.

Required Courses

Digital Media Core (42 Credits Minimum)

• DM-UY 1113 Audio Foundation Studio, 3 credits
• DM-UY 1123 Visual Foundation Studio, 3 credits
• DM-UY 1133 Creative Coding, 3 credits
• DM-UY 1143 Ideation and Prototyping, 3 credits
• DM-UY 2193 Intro to Web Development, 3 credits
• DM-UY 2263 Still and Moving Images, 3 credits
• DM-UY 4173 Professional Practices for Creatives, 3 credits
• DM-UY 4003 Senior Project in Digital Media, 3 credits
• DM 2/3/4XXX DM Studio Electives or DM 4034 Internship, 18 credits

Math, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (60 Credits)

• EG 1001 Engineering and Technology Forum, 1 credit
• EXPOS-UA 1 Writing the Essay, 4 credits
• EXPOS-UA 2 The Advanced College Essay, 4 credits
• MCC-UE 0001 Introduction to Media Studies or
  MCC-UE 0003 History of Media & Communication
• MCC-UE XXXX**  
• MD-UY 2314 Interactive Narrative, 4 credits
• PH-UY 1213 Motion and Sound, 3 credits
• PH-UY 1223 Electricity and Light, 3 credits
• CS-UY 1114 Intro to Programming & Problem Solving, 3 credits
• MA-UY 2414 Basic Practice of Statistics, 4 credits
• Choose additional math, science, humanities, and social sciences courses in consultation with Integrated Digital Media's Academic Advisor, 27 credits

**Select one course from either of the following field of studies (with the EXCEPTION of MCC-UE 1029 New Media Research Studio; MCC-UE 1031 Digital Media Theory and Practice; MCC-UE 1033 Critical Making; and MCC-UE 1585 Creative Coding):

• Technology and Society or
• Interaction and Social Processes

Free Electives (18 Credits)
18 credits of free electives

Requirements

• Contact information for the counselor or other school representative who will complete your Common Application School Report and submit your official high school transcript.
• Contact information for one teacher (or two, maximum) who will complete the Teacher Evaluation form.
• Nonrefundable $70.00 application fee. Students who are unable to pay the application fee can request a fee waiver.
• Official score reports (see NYU’s standardized testing requirements).
• English language testing if you have not completed at least 3 years of study where English is the sole language of instruction and English is not your native language.
• Official transcripts of all college work that you have received academic credit for.
• An audition, portfolio, or other additional requirement that might be necessary for the program you’re applying to.
• The Common Application Mid Year Report with updated transcript. This should show your first semester senior year grades. Have your counselor submit the report by March 1 through the Common Application.
• Submit original or certified copies only. A certified copy has an original signature of the registrar or other designated school official, or the institution's seal. Include an official English translation if the document isn't in English. 

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• All students are automatically considered for academic (merit-based) scholarship with no separate application required. For financial need-based scholarships, students must submit all required financial aid applications by the deadlines. Scholarship awards are based on eligibility and the availability of funds. Most scholarships at NYU are based on a combination of need and merit and require that applicants submit their financial aid applications on time for consideration.
• NYU Award Package
• Financial Aid. All students should apply every year for financial assistance. NYU requires the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application (for all new freshmen and returning international students, to be considered for institutional [non-government] financial aid), the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (for eligible new freshmen and continuing students, to be considered for federal financial aid), and, for residents of New York State, the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application.