Overview

The Master of Arts in Computational Media program at Duke University explores research and presentation strategies enabled by the information sciences, new approaches to computational processes, and new forms of interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.

Program goals

The goals of the Master of Arts program are for students to understand the critical affordances and potential of digital media, to develop competencies in data-driven and computational approaches to knowledge production, and to develop a hybrid theory-practice Master of Arts thesis that demonstrates their expertise in action around a particular subject.

Digital research and production methods undertaken in the program may include:

data driven analysis and visualization
interactive/relational database design and search methodologies
interactive publishing and storytelling techniques
generative forms of text, visuals and music production
media art and new forms of physical interface
virtual and augmented reality systems and games
complex systems analysis
new approaches to interface exploration and design
physical computing and interactive systems development

The program’s skills-centered instruction, combined with the requirement for lab affiliation and collaborative research and the emphasis on theoretical analysis, will produce graduates who not only have hands-on know-how and technical skills but who have developed a sophisticated understanding of informational globalization and our rapidly changing world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Computing, Algorithmic Art and Programming
Database Design, Visual and Quantitative Data Analysis
3D Modeling, Virtual Reality, Interactive Exhibitions
Generative Art and Music, Interface Design, Haptics, Installation Art; Digital Architecture
Web Design, Mobile Applications, Augmented Reality, Virtual Worlds; 3D Printing
Biosensors, Physical Computing, Speculative Interaction Design
Data Mining, Network Analysis, Game Development
3D modeling, Photogrammetry, Digital Mapping, Museum Exhibitions
Digital Publishing, Digital Archives, Text Analysis, Historical GIS, Social Media, Data Visualization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution (transcripts required, including an estimated GPA and a grade scale)
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Three recommendations
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or equivalent—official results
English Language Testing (TOEFL or IELTS)—official results
Interview and/or a video introduction
Nonrefundable application fee of US$75— paid by credit card, or by a check made payable to Duke University

Tuition Fees

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67724 USD / year

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67724 USD / year

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67724 USD / year

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Living costs

Durham

United States

990 - 1670 USD / month

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Credits

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