If you’ve ever thought, “What if I could mix coding with art… and actually make a career out of it?”, then ASU’s BS in Digital Culture (Technology Track) is literally calling your name. This is where future creators, VR pioneers, interactive designers, and computational artists get trained to reinvent what technology can feel like.
This isn’t your typical tech degree. Think VR worlds, AR apps, digital fabrication labs, creative coding, sound design, new media art, interactive installations, and human-computer wizardry. If the future had a major, this would be it.
🧪 What You’ll Learn
ASU’s Digital Culture program sits at the crossroads of engineering, media arts, design, and emerging tech. You’ll explore:
• Virtual & Augmented Reality
• Digital Fabrication & 3D Making
• Interactive Media Art
• Creative Coding & Computational Expression
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Experimental Sound & Motion Design
• AI-Assisted Creativity & New Media Storytelling
By the time you graduate, you won’t just understand technology, you’ll be designing entirely new uses for it.
🌍 Why international students should consider this program
ASU is consistently ranked among the Top 5 U.S. universities for innovation (U.S. News), beating out MIT and Stanford nine years in a row. Its Digital Culture program pulls students from all over the world because it blends tech and art in a way few universities do.
Plus, Tempe’s creative scene + ASU’s massive research ecosystem = endless opportunities for collaboration, internships, and portfolio-worthy projects.
💸 Tuition for international students
Estimated annual tuition: ~$34,000–$36,000 USD
ASU also offers merit scholarships for high-achieving international students.
💼 What can you do with this degree?
A lot. The digital arts + tech job market is booming, with U.S. digital media jobs projected to grow up to 16% by 2032 (BLS). Graduates work in:
• VR/AR Development
• Game + Interactive Media Design
• Creative Tech / UX Engineering
• Digital Fabrication & Maker Labs
• New Media Art Installations
• Creative Coding
• Motion Graphics & Experience Design
• Tech-Driven Entertainment + Live Events
If it involves creativity and technology, this degree plugs you right into the future.
