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UCLA academic program expansions

Overview

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is expanding its academic offerings through the introduction of new specialized degree programs.

In August 2026, the School of the Arts and Architecture announced three new Bachelor of Arts degrees within the Department of Design Media Arts, set to begin in fall 2027. These majors—Computational Art, Design, and Games—are intended to provide specialized pathways in disciplines such as code, interactive systems, visual communication, and arts-focused game curriculum.

Concurrently, UCLA is launching what it describes as the first digital humanities department and bachelor’s degree program in the United States. This program aims to integrate classical humanities with technical skills like coding, 3D mapping, and data visualization. The curriculum is designed to address the rise of generative artificial intelligence by teaching students to use technology ethically and understand the human biases present in digital tools.

Entities

Todd Presner · Department of Design Media Arts (UCLA) · University of California, Los Angeles · Casey Reas · UCLA Game Lab

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

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    UCLA launches first digital humanities bachelor’s degree in the U.S

    UCLA is debuting the first digital humanities bachelor’s degree in the U.S., merging traditional subjects like history and literature with technical skills like coding and AI ethics.

  2. about 1 month ago

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    UCLA launches three new Design Media Arts bachelor's programs

    UCLA will add three BA majors—Computational Art, Design, and Games—to its Design Media Arts department, with applications opening Aug 1, 2026 for programs starting fall 2027.

Sources

laist.com · newsday.com · thebusinessjournal.com