Build a creative career on your own terms in this flexible BFA program
In our Creative Technologies degree, you’ll develop your artistic vision and technical skills while making and shipping real products.
The BFA in Creative Technologies combines Ringling College’s rigorous art and design foundation with technological fluency and entrepreneurial thinking. You’ll learn to bring creative ideas to life through whatever medium best serves your vision, whether that’s apps, games, videos, or anything else that inspires you. Cultivate your unique creative voice. Build your technical skills. Ship your ideas to the world. Passion meets profession in Creative Technologies.
Applications for Creative Technologies will open on November 1, 2025. If you’d like to receive more information and a notification when we begin accepting applications, please provide your name and email address.
What Makes Creative Technologies Unique
Creative Flexibility with Purpose
- Build a strong foundation for the future with Ringling’s renowned art and design courses
- Learn to work across mediums: apps, games, interactive experiences, video, and physical media
- Launch a career based on your unique creative vision and talents
Make it, Ship it Curriculum
- Develop both artistic depth and entrepreneurial skills through project-based courses
- Ship real products to real audiences while building your creative practice
- Graduate with launched projects and the confidence to bring ideas to life
Technology as Creative Medium
- Learn to use creative coding as an expressive tool
- Understand technology deeply enough to push creative boundaries
- Develop the adaptability to embrace new tools and platforms as they emerge
Collaborative Environment
- Work with students across disciplines on ambitious projects
- Develop professional teamwork and project management skills
- Make connections with other creators that can last a lifetime
Create the Right Career for You
Graduates will be prepared for careers such as:
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App Developer – Creates and launches original digital products
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Digital Media Entrepreneur – Builds businesses around creative digital content
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Indie Game Developer – Develops and publishes independent games
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Creative Technologist – Bridges art and technology at studios and tech companies
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Creative Coder – Uses programming for artistic and creative projects
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Technical Artist – Combines art, design, and technology in film, gaming, or software
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Art Director – Leads creative teams in technology-driven projects
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Multimedia Producer – Produces and distributes content across various digital formats
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Content Strategist – Develops content for emerging platforms and new media formats
Transfer Students: Complete your BFA in Two Years
Every aspiring creative professional has explored different mediums, discovered personal passions, and built a unique voice and skillset.
The transfer-friendly Creative Technologies BFA program recognizes the value of each student’s specific experiences. The program is designed to build on your foundation to help you bring together your interests and ambitions into a cohesive creative practice.
Transfer Advantages
- Flexible curriculum that maximizes your transfer credits
- Credit for diverse coursework in art, design, media, and technology
- Clear pathway to BFA completion in two years
- Recognition of your experience as an asset to build upon
- Supportive transfer community with dedicated advising
Your Path Forward
- Year One at Ringling: Advanced studios and innovation methodology courses
- Year Two at Ringling: Thesis development and professional preparation
- Graduate: With a BFA from a nationally recognized art and design college
Opportunities for Students
Internships
We are constantly connecting with industry professionals to find exciting opportunities for real-world experience.
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INDEX
INDEX is an experiential education initiative that provides students the opportunity to gain industry experience prior to graduation by connecting them with leading brands and clients to develop creative solutions to business challenges.
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