Wichita State’s Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) in Media Arts combines your creativity with the skills needed for your dream career in the video game, film or recording industry. You’ll have access to professional training in state-of-the-art labs equipped with the latest technology—and opportunities for applied learning in Kansas’ largest city.
Applied learning at Wichita State
At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.
Curriculum
To complete the BAA in Media Arts degree, you’ll take 120 credit hours comprised of general education requirements, electives and core courses in one of the following areas:
Acting for Digital Arts
Animation
Audio production
Collaborative Design
Filmmaking
Game Design
Careers
Thanks to WSU’s extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience—helping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.
Expected September 2025
Start date
September 2025
College of Fine Arts
1845 Fairmount Street,
WICHITA,
Kansas,
67260, United States
Students who have completed high school (or will soon graduate from high school) are eligible to apply.
English proficiency may be demonstrated in the following ways:
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): 72
IELTS Academic or IELTS Indicator overall band score: 6.0
Duolingo English Test: 105
PTE Academic: 49
Application deadline: Spring 2024: Basic Service: Sept. 15, 2023; Standard Service: Nov. 1, 2023; Premium Service: Dec. 1, 2023
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.