Pre-application Requirements

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. 

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 two CMI courses as an admitted major.

Application Process

Applications for admission to CMI are accepted in the fall and spring semesters (for consideration for admission beginning the following fall semester). Transfer student applications may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

In order to apply to CMI, students must submit all of the following electronically by the deadline:

• 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 look at ICT Help Desk)
• A sample of original, individually created artistic work.  This might include:

• • Written work, such as short stories, poems, or scripts (no more than 5 pages)
  • Artwork such as sketches/drawings*, photographs, sculptures*, or 3D models
  • Design work such as graphic design, set design, concept illustration, or web design
  • Cinematic work such as short films/videos, 2D/3D animations, audio projects, storyboards, or recorded performances.**

• 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?