Duke University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Applicants should have strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in both computer science and creative media; some programs may require a portfolio showcasing creative work or technical projects.

About This Program

This interdisciplinary program combines computer science with art, art history, and visual studies to explore the critical and theoretical engagement of computation within cultural and artistic practices.

Career Outcomes

Prepare Product Analyst career in Entertainment AI with digital humanities focus

• 1. Creative Technologist
• 2. Game Developer
• 3. Motion Graphics Designer
• 4. Interactive Experience Designer

What You'll Learn

• Design and develop interactive digital experiences using graphics engines and creative coding frameworks
• Combine computational thinking with aesthetic and user-centered design principles
• Create compelling visual narratives through animation, visualization, and multimedia storytelling
• Apply algorithm design and data structures to solve creative and technical challenges in media production

Curriculum Highlights

The program requires a mix of theory and practice courses across departments, a technical project experience through labs or collaborative programs, and the completion of a major portfolio.

Top Employers

Top employers include major technology and entertainment companies such as Google, Adobe, Electronic Arts, Pixar, and streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney.

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Applicants should have strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in both computer science and creative media; some programs may require a portfolio showcasing creative work or technical projects.

Application Materials

• Portfolio: Required (demonstrating creative and/or technical work)
• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Optional
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)