Graduate Degrees in Intermedia Art, Writing & Performance

Intermedia Art, Writing & Performance

The doctoral program in intermedia art, writing and performance provides a rigorous yet flexible environment to practice and research emerging forms of creativity. With the guidance of leading faculty and researchers, you’ll investigate past and present forms of digital art, writing and performance.

The PhD program builds up to the creation of an original and substantial project centered on practice-based research, giving you the opportunity to experiment with new and hybridized forms of art, writing, performance and design.

Collaborate with internationally renowned faculty. Intermedia art, writing and performance faculty work with students in a cluster of interdisciplinary research labs.

Participate in cross-disciplinary experimental research. The Techne Lab and Media Archaeology Lab provide the perfect environments for creative work and investigations.

Learn from an interdisciplinary set of classes. The PhD program includes coursework from a variety of disciplines to introduce you to different research processes in the digital arts and humanities.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Intermedia Art, Writing and Performance


Doctor of Philosophy in Intermedia Art, Writing and Performance

  • Practice-based PhD
  • Can be completed in 4 years
  • Culminates in a creative work accompanied by a written dissertation
GRE/GMAT Requirements
  • None
Application Deadlines
  • Dec. 15 for international applicants
  • Jan. 15 for U.S. applicants

   For program details, review the course catalog for the PhD in intermedia art, writing and performance.

Research Areas

  • Art Criticism
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Creative Writing
  • Inter-Arts
  • Media Arts

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Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Attend regular, graduate-specific workshops and seminars to hone practical and professional skills before entering the job market.

Connect with an established graduate peer mentor who serves as your guide through the graduate student experience.

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