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Department of Media, Art and Design

Department of Media, Art and Design

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Realize your creative passion, receive a top-notch liberal arts education and develop research and professional experience alongside working artists, filmmakers, and art historians.
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UMKC Awarded $5 Million from Mellon Foundation

Grant will fund local internships in the humanities to prepare students in their chosen field

Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted at Missouri State Capitol

UMKC students presented their research on hearing loss, ACL injuries, music complexities and more

UMKC Recognizes Outstanding Faculty Achievements

Annual Faculty Awards honor excellence in teaching, leadership, research and more