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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Art

Media Art is about telling stories using time and space, sound and images. The art of using media to create is fundatmentally important to us as individuals, communities and cultures. It is how we communicate experience, remember the past, document the present and imagine the future. In Media Art, students are taught to be critical, creative and skilled content creators, developing innovative and exciting new visions within and across media.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Art, Design and Media
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years (Direct Honours)
Diploma holders may be eligible for up to 12 AUs of advanced placement credits but will still complete the Bachelor's degree in four years.

Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Minor in Photography
  • Students are allowed to declare a minor offered by all schools in NTU.
  • Students are allowed to declare for a Second Major offered by CoHass Schools if they meet the requirement.
  • Students will not be offered a Minor or Second Major in the same field as their primary major.
Field of study
Art, Design and Media
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Animation
  • Filmmaking
  • Game
  • Photography
Student may choose one or no specialisation.
Certification offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Media Art)
Learn more about the programme

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
Polytechnic Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma
NUS High School Diploma
International and other qualifications
It is compulsory to submit the portfolio and required materials for Art, Design & Media (ADM) Programme. View ADM admission requirements.

Internship

Internship duration10 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3, Special Term II

Internship is compulsory.

Overseas exposure programme

Students may apply for a semester-long overseas exchange programme in their Year 2 Semester 2 or Year 3 Semester 1. Exchange programmes are optional and can be 4-8 weeks (during university's vacation) or semester-long. There are many types of exchange programmes: Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP), GEM Explorer, GEM Discoverer programmes. Check NTU's website for information on programme eligibility and application.

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Character Animator
  • Visual Effects Animator
  • Film Cinematographer
  • Film Producer
  • Film Screenwriter
  • Photographer
  • Photo Editor
  • Video Game Designer
  • Computer Programmer
  • Game Creator
  • Game Developer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.