A justice-focused online major in arts, media, and design
Innovate from anywhere
Creative Technologies at UC Santa Cruz is the first fully online undergraduate major in the UC system. The program is built around the study of creativity in digital environments.
We don’t believe in boxes. Instead of being confined to a single traditional discipline, our students move freely across multiple arts genres to build a contemporary, collaborative, and multimedia practice.
An intentional academic pathway
Our curriculum is intentionally designed to be completed in just two years, making it highly transfer-friendly for students arriving from community colleges or other institutions.
For incoming first-year students, this efficient design leaves ample room in your schedule to explore double majors or minors across UC Santa Cruz.
There is no portfolio required for admission. You apply to the Creative Technologies major the exact same way you would any other major at UCSC, making your journey toward a world-class arts and design degree completely seamless.
FREE WEBINAR
Tuesday, Nov. 17 • 6-7:30pm PST
Creative Work: Careers in Art, Media, and Performance
A webinar for high school & California Community College students, families, and educators
Do you love art, writing, storytelling, performance, or digital media and wonder how those interests could become part of your future? Join this free webinar with CT faculty member Dorothy Santos, Michael Chemers, Nazeerah Rashad, and Nora Ligotti to explore pathways in art, media, theater, and arts education. Hear about our educational and career journeys, what our work involves, and the creative and collaborative skills we use to bring ideas to life.
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Discover Creative Technologies faculty and their work.
Admissions
To major in Creative Technologies, you must apply via the regular UC application and choose it as your primary major choice for UC Santa Cruz.
Heads up, transfer students: Creative Technologies is a non-screening major, meaning we don’t require specific major preparation coursework. However, due to the sequential nature of the curriculum, Creative Technologies transfer students must begin in fall quarter.
Please visit the Admissions website for specific info on how to apply to UC Santa Cruz.
Questions?
Email creative@ucsc.edu
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