Interactive Media
About This Programme
Computational media, design and creative technology at the intersection of art and code.
Course Highlights
- At the convergence of art, design, communications, computer science and engineering
- Project-based: build interactive projects and prototypes
- Clusters in Physical Computing, Computational Media, and Media and Design Thinking
What You'll Study
Studied full-time over four years on the Saadiyat Island campus, combining the NYUAD Core Curriculum, major coursework and electives, up to two semesters of Study Away across NYU's global network, and a required senior Capstone.
Foundations
How communication tools and media technologies shape human connection, treated as a means to address questions about the human condition.
- Introduction to Interactive Media
- Communications Lab
- Communication and Technology
- Understanding Interactive Media: Critical Questions and Theories
Thematic Electives
Electives across three thematic clusters.
- Physical Computing
- Computational Media
- Media and Design Thinking
Senior Capstone
A capstone seminar and project.
- Capstone Seminar and Project
Careers
Graduates pursue roles as interaction, product and user-experience designers and creative directors across technology, design, media, gaming and startups, or graduate study in interaction design, human-computer interaction and computational arts.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Arts & Humanities
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
On campus
Tuition Fee
AED 251,838/yr
USD 68,574 as published, converted at the pegged rate of 3.6725
Apply through the Common Application. NYU Abu Dhabi awards need-based institutional grants, with need calculated from the CSS Profile. Published tuition is USD 68,574 per year (2026-27), the same for every undergraduate major; most students pay less through need-based aid.