Creative Technologies: Accelerated Master's Admissions
- New Freshmen
- New Transfer
- Illinois State Students
Applying to Illinois State
This program is for current Illinois State students in one of the Creative Technologies undergrad sequences: Audio and Music Production, Game Design, and Interdisciplinary Technologies.
Applying to the Accelerated Program
High achieving students with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher may apply to the accelerated sequence one year before completion of their undergraduate degree.
This sequence allows students to take up to 12 hours of approved graduate courses that will count for both the undergraduate and graduate program in Creative Technologies. Students can then apply to the Creative Technologies graduate program in the spring of their senior year.
Enrollment in the Accelerated Sequence does not guarantee final admission into the Creative Technologies graduate program.
For additional information on minimum requirements for admission and the application and selection process, contact the Creative Technologies program advisor.
Applying to Illinois State
This program is for current Illinois State students in one of the Creative Technologies undergrad sequences: Audio and Music Production, Game Design, and Interdisciplinary Technologies.
Applying to the Accelerated Program
High achieving students with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher may apply to the accelerated sequence one year before completion of their undergraduate degree.
This sequence allows students to take up to 12 hours of approved graduate courses that will count for both the undergraduate and graduate program in Creative Technologies. Students can then apply to the Creative Technologies graduate program in the spring of their senior year.
Enrollment in the Accelerated Sequence does not guarantee final admission into the Creative Technologies graduate program.
For additional information on minimum requirements for admission and the application and selection process, contact the Creative Technologies program advisor.
Minimum GPA
2.50
Middle 50% GPA
2.48 - 3.31
Required Courses
None
Recommended Courses
To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
Art
- Visual Thinking: 2-D Fundamentals (ART 103)
- Visual Thinking: Drawing Functions (ART 104)
- Visual Thinking: 3-D Fundamentals (ART 109)
- Survey of Art I & II (ART 155 & 156)
Music
- Music Theory I & I (MUS 101 & 102)
- Group Instruction in Basic Musicianship I & II (MUS 107 & 108)
Theater
- Oral Interpretation of Literature (THE 101)
- Fundamentals of Theater I (THE 103)
- Acting I (THE 110)
- Introduction to Costume (THE 130)
- Stagecraft (THE 160)
Additional Information
Portfolio Review and/or interview with department
Academic Advising
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Decremer | Center for Visual Arts 216A | decremer@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-3921 |
Middle 50% GPA
2.48 - 3.31
Application Period
Applications are always available.
Application Information
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
Major Requirements
Portfolio review and/or interview with Creative Technologies Admissions Committee.
Academic Advising
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Decremer | Center for Visual Arts 216A | decremer@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-3921 |
Articulation Agreements For Transfer Students
The School of Creative Technologies has partnered with Illinois Central College and produced 2 + 2 Articulation Agreements that will allow transfer students a smooth transition into the Creative Technologies major.
If you are considering beginning your college career at Illinois Central College we suggest that you contact Jody DeCremer for information about our new Articulation Agreements.