Arts & Media
Welcome to the Arts & Media community!
Majors represented in the Arts & Media area of study examine visual, literary, and media practices as a way to transmit information and ideas in professional, technical, organizational, academic, and/or public settings. Coursework and other learning experiences related to this meta-major generally enhance students’ abilities for ideation, and increases their skills in oral, written, and visual communications.
Explore & compare majors
See below for side-by-side comparisons of different majors that have similar courses, qualities or career options. Majors are not listed in any particular order. Please contact your current advisor with questions and for more details on admission requirements for that major.
*Note: “What are the prerequisites?” refers to courses students must complete to be admitted into the major and “Where can I learn more?” provides a link to the major’s program page on our website.
Plan your courses with degree maps
The following majors are related to the Art & Media Meta-Major Pathway; each can offer a unique lens. The first link will direct you to the degree webpages to learn more about the major and the second will download a PDF of the Degree Map for that major. Consult with academic advisors to learn more about each major and degree map.
- Interactive Media Design website; IMD Career Preparation Map
- Media & Communications Studies website; MCS Degree Map; MCS Career Preparation Map
- Interdisciplinary Arts website; IA Degree Map; IA Career Preparation Map
- Interdisciplinary Studies website; IS Career Preparation Map
- Culture, Literature & the Arts website; CLA Degree Map; CLA Career Preparation Map
Arts & Media pathway-related careers
Below are examples (gathered by Career Services) of possible employment opportunities, related careers, and potential graduate programs for students interested in Arts & Media. Also listed are companies that have hired 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell students. For more specific examples, please visit the individual degree co-curricular map.
Employment opportunities
- Web Design
- Game Development
- Education
- Public Relations
- Social Services
- Media/Marketing
Related careers
- Web Design
- Visual Data Design
- Marketing
- Non-profit Management
- Program Management
- Human Services
Companies who have hired on Handshake
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- General Motors
- King County Library System
- Public Schools
- Ratlab LLC
Graduate programs
- Master’s in Cultural Studies
- Master’s of Science in Human-Computer Interaction
- Master’s in Mass Communications
- Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Master’s of Science in Information Design & Strategy
- Master’s in Public Administration
Explore internships
Wondering if you should do an internship? Want to figure out where to search for or even create one?
- Create your profile on where you can look for jobs and internships and learn more about career events.
- Review the Career Services internship page for plenty of information and steps to take.
- Make an appointment with a Career Coach to explore internship opportunities and develop an internship search action plan.
Internship examples:
- Software/Graphic Junior Developer
- UI/UX Design Intern
- Social Media Intern
- Public Relations Intern
- Article Contributor
- Management/Administrative Intern
Explore Community Engaged Learning & Research (CELR)
Many 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell programs offer opportunities for CELR. The Office of Community Engaged Learning & Research has many student-specific resources available, from FAQs about CELR courses to volunteer, internship and scholarship information.
- Visit 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s Community Engaged Learning page to learn more.
- Visit 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s Undergraduate Research & Creative Practice page to learn more about current research opportunities.
Study abroad opportunities
Study abroad programs can deepen your understanding of how Arts & Media can impact the lives of people around the world. Visit 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s study abroad page, managed by the Office of Global Initiatives, to learn more and start the planning process.
Join student organizations
Join student organizations related to your area of interest. You’ll make friends who have similar interests while building skills working on your passions! There are many ways to get involved on campus, such as connecting with campus organizations, student government, and co-curricular activities. To begin exploring, visit the Student Engagement & Activities website.