Students who major in media arts and design must maintain a 2.667 average in all required major courses after three quarters. Students who fail to meet the above standards will be placed on departmental probation. Students who remain on probation for three consecutive quarters will be dropped from the major. The department has the discretion to dismiss a student who fails two departmental courses or receives three Ds in departmental courses. In addition, complete the arts and sciences core curriculum and the experiential education requirement .
Multimedia studies dual major.
For capstone courses, students work in cross-disciplinary teams, developing and delivering original multimedia content. Admission is limited and highly selective. Applicants not accepted into the program remain in good standing in their current major or concentration, provided they meet the departmental guidelines. Candidates may apply to the program a second time, but this could impact the length of their studies at the University. At the beginning of the spring quarter of their sophomore year, students submit their application for admittance to the program to the department of art and architecture.