Graduate Pathway in Creative Technologies

Illinois State University

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Creative Technologies

Illinois State University

Academic Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Letter of application stating your interest and emphasis. Writing sample: poetry, short story, script or essay. Portfolio consisting of 6-10 pieces of work. The work must be viewable on Mac or PC. The portfolio must include some of the following, depending on your interest and experience: images of your art work, web site design, musical composition, musical performance, theatre resume, sketches of theatre design work, digital audio, or multimedia work.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 11 August 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025

  • Semester 1 fall: 11 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 5 January 2026 - Program end date: 8 May 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 8 May 2026

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

ATK 320
Programming Dynamic Media
3 Credit Units
ATK 450
Design and Aesthetic Issues in Arts Technology
3 Credit Units
IDS 401
Advanced Writing for Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
ATK 460
Computer Performance Arts Studio
3 Credit Units
ATK 401
Portfolio Development in Arts Technology
1 Credit Units
Total credit units
13 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Creative Technologies (M.S.)

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
English level %: No grade below B
Additional Requirements