We ask for a personal statement because we want to get a sense of who you are in your own words beyond what we can infer from your resume/CV. We want to see how your experiences, successes, and failures have shaped how you see the world, what ideas you have and what you want to do. Name one issue, big or small, in the world that is important to you. In what way could you address this problem or create awareness about it? What is a project you would like to make and how would you go about making it?  What do you need to learn to do these things?  

You can write about anything that shows us what ideas you have and what you want to do. Don't be afraid to take some chances. Please note that you do not need to address all of the prompts above.

Length: Please limit your statement to 1,000 words or 4 pages double spaced.

Please list your educational background and any work experience whether it's interactive media related or not.  If you have a LinkedIn account, please provide us with your URL.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to ask recommenders to submit their letters through the online application system. Sending a hardcopy letter by mail will be accepted but will result in a delay in the processing of the application.

Official transcripts or photocopies of transcripts should be scanned and uploaded. Applications that are missing transcripts will not be submitted for admissions review until the application is complete. Questions about the online application for admission should be addressed to the Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Admissions Office 212.998.1918 or tisch.gradadmissions@nyu.edu. Questions about ITP should be referred to Midori Yasuda, ITP Admissions Coordinator at 212.998.1882 or e-mail: itp.admissions@nyu.edu

Use a webcam or smart phone to record yourself.  Share something that you want us to know about you and how you explore and express your creativity. We are not looking for special effects, as long as we can see and hear you clearly. Keep it simple and show us your personality. You can upload to YouTube, Vimeo, etc. or use ITP's video tool.  Please include the link to your video at the end of your personal statement. 

Limit: 1 minute.

While interviews are not mandatory, ITP encourages as many applicants as possible to visit the department. Group interviews are conducted in December through February. We expect to see everyone living in the tri-state area to come in for a group interview, even if you came for an open house. These interviews give applicants the opportunity to see the physical space, to view student work on display, and to meet current students and staff/faculty. The interviews also allow us to learn more about you. Any and all ITP applicants are encouraged to attend. We will not be able to do individual Skype interviews.

For the Fall 2020 Application cycle, the group interview dates are:

Friday, December 6, 1:30-3pm

Wednesday, December 11, 12:30-2pm

Friday, December 13, 1:30-3pm

Monday, December 16, 11:30-1pm

Wednesday, January 8, 1:30-3pm

Tuesday, January 14, 1:30-3pm

Thursday, January 16, 1:30-3pm

Tuesday, January 21, 1:30-3pm

Thursday, January 23, 1:30-3pm

Tuesday, January 28, 1:30-3pm

Thursday, January 30, 1:30-3pm

The interviews will take place at ITP, 370 Jay Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, 11201.

Please email rsvp@itp.nyu.edu to register.

Submission of a creative portfolio is optional due to the diversity of applicant backgrounds. Portfolio materials need not be professional-quality work or even interactive media projects. Applicants are encouraged to submit work that is reflective of their interests and experiences. If you come from a creative background or enjoy making things, we encourage you to submit your work, as this will give us a better overall impression of you and your interests.

If you wish to send a portfolio, please prepare the following: We ask that applicants limit the creative work to just one of the following formats:

1. URL. Please check very carefully that all links are working properly. Please include the URL with your online application.

2. Link to a shared Google Drive folder of your work

3. Print. Laser copies, photograph prints, portfolio book. Do not exceed 11″ x 14″ dimensions.

4. Writing Samples. Limit: No more than 20 pages.

• Description of your portfolio. If you are submitting a hardcopy portfolio, it is important that you include a printed version of instructions for viewing the portfolio, a list of contents with a short description of each piece, and your role in the production of the content. Portfolios that do not have a clear set of instructions will not be reviewed. If you submit a URL, you can either include the description/instructions in the email or in the website directly.

• A self-addressed, stamped envelope (if you want your creative materials returned).

Do not send an original copy of your creative work. ITP cannot be held responsible for any materials lost or damaged while in our possession or in transit. Physically label the material carrying your work with your name (using the exact same name you have used in the application for admission: e.g., SMITH, John) and date of birth – month/day/year, e.g., 05/31/82). Please email or mail deliver your creative portfolio to: Midori Yasuda Assistant Director, ITP, Tisch School of the Arts New York University 370 Jay Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn NY 11201.

All applicants must meet the English language requirements. If English is not your native language, you should plan to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The test should be taken no later than November to ensure that results are received in time to meet admissions deadlines. Only TOEFL scores that are less than two years old are acceptable. Late receipt of scores will cause delays in the admissions process and departmental evaluation. NYU's TOEFL code is 9633. Alternatively, you can meet this requirement by submitting the results of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or Pearsons Test of English (PTE). For more information visit http://www.ielts.org. Another option is the American Language Institute at New York University which offers a number of tests throughout the year. For information call 212.998.7040 or visit their web site. If you feel like your English skills are strong enough, please check the Graduate Admissions page for how to request a waiver and the requirements needed.