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Department of Media, Art and Design

Department of Media, Art and Design

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Our programs provide you with tools to develop creative and critical thinking skills, visual and verbal communication abilities and versatility in professional and personal situations.

A Vibrant Arts Community

  • We serve a variety of students from non-majors to the professionally oriented with minors and bachelor's degrees.
  • Small class sizes with interactive learning experiences.
  • Our faculty includes accomplished and nationally exhibiting artists and filmmakers as well as dedicated and actively publishing art historians.
  • Adjunct faculty consists of local artists, practicing filmmakers, art educators, and professionals. Curators from The Nelson-Atkins regularly offer advanced art history courses.
  • The department’s own UMKC Gallery of Art, visiting artists, scholars, and gallery exhibitions supplement coursework and provide unique interactive learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
  • Physical proximity and professional connections to museums, studios, and organizations in Kansas City offer students additional opportunities for internships, access to visiting artists, and enrichment programs to enhance their education.
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Learn More About Our Degree Programs

Undergraduate programs
Graduate programs
Minors

Career Paths for Media, Art and Design Majors

Filmmaker
Graphic design
Interactive design
Arts administration
Archives
Libraries

Video arts
Media production director
Motion graphics
Photography
Publishing
Art appraisal

Digital arts
Illustration
Arts education
Museum and gallery curation
Television producer

Kickstart Your Career in Media, Art and Design

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The Benefits of Internships

Our professional development and internship program prepares you to work effectively in media, art and design fields.

Visit the UMKC Media, Art and Design Internship Hub