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Department of Digital Media Arts

Admissions Requirements

General Admission to Southern University

To apply for the Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Arts, students must first be admitted to Southern University and A&M College (Baton Rouge).

First-Time Freshman Requirements

Students must meet one of the following:

Option 1:

  • Minimum GPA: 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • ACT Composite Score: 20 or higher (or SAT equivalent)
  • Curriculum: Completion of the Louisiana Core 4 or equivalent

Option 2:

  • Minimum GPA: 2.0
  • Class Rank: Top 50% of graduating class
  • ACT Subscores: 18 in English, 19 in Math

Required Documents:

  • Completed online application
  • Official high school transcript
  • ACT or SAT scores
  • Proof of immunization
  • Application fee

Apply now at: subr.edu/admissions

 

Admission to the Digital Media Arts Program

Declaring the Major

There are no separate admissions requirements for the Digital Media Arts degree program beyond general university admission.

Incoming students may declare Digital Media Arts as their major when applying or during orientation advising.

 

Recommended for Success

While a portfolio is not required, students interested in this major often have:

  • A passion for media, storytelling, audio, video, or performance
  • Experience with creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Pro Tools, cameras, animation software)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Interest in one of the five concentrations:
    • Digital Screen Arts Production
    • Recording Arts
    • Visual Arts and Motion Graphics
    • Digital Sports Production
    • Digital Performance Fusion