In order to maintain CMI’s high standards for instruction and serve as many students as possible, students interested in a major in Digital Film Making and/or Animation Visual Effects must apply for admission to CMI. A student will usually apply for one major but may choose to double major in CMI. (Double majors usually do not complete their degrees within 4 years.) Note: admitted students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 to continue in the program.
Animation and Visual Effects Requirements
Prospective majors to the Animation and Visual Effects Emphasis must successfully complete or be concurrently enrolled in:
Digital Filmmaking Requirements
Prospective majors to the Digital Filmmaking emphasis must successfully complete or be concurrently enrolled in:
In order to be eligible to initiate the CMI application process, students must first pass or be enrolled in these pre-requisite courses while maintaining an earned cumulative GPA of 2.5. Successful completion of the above courses is required prior to taking any additional CMI courses as an admitted major.
In order to apply to CMI, students must use the providied application link below and be ready to electronically upload the following materials:
A. A completed online application form (please note that this form will only work with NMSU email accounts, if you do not yet have one please contact amyla@nmsu.edu)
B. A sample of original, individually created artistic work. This might include but not limited to:
Please note, you may upload only one file. It is up to you to ensure that these files follow an acceptable format: doc, pdf, ppt, docx, jpg, gif, mov, mp4, avi, mp3
You have a single file size limit of 1 GB.
If you have any problems uploading the file, or converting your materials into one file, please contact cmitech@nmsu.edu
C. A 750-1500 word essay answering the following question: How does this work sample demonstrate your artistic vision and make you a strong candidate for the CMI Program?
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: amyla@nmsu.edu
Questions regarding the technical requirements for the application should be directed to: cmitech@nmsu.edu
Click the Red link above to access the form. The form requires you to log in with your NMSU login before completing it.
a. fulfillment of prerequisite course requirements by the time of entry into the program;
b. potential for a unique aesthetic evidenced in artwork sample.
c. clear and grammatically sound articulation of ideas in written application.
Notification of admission decisions will be sent to students via email prior to registration for the following semester. Newly admitted students will be required to receive academic advising for registration for courses to be taken the following semester.