New Media Department
Why Study New Media at UNC Asheville?
Created with code and inspired by traditional art and design, the New Media major at UNC Asheville is built for curious creatives and fearless innovators.
New Media Department Programs
New Media
B.A. Minor
Explore, create, and innovate in the Bachelor of Arts in New Media program at the University of North Carolina Asheville. Dive into animation, interactive media, and video art and design with faculty support as you prepare for an exciting career in the evolving world of new media.
Emphasis Areas
Emphasis Areas
The structure of our curriculum prepares students for this ever-evolving field. We promote the value of individual research and interdisciplinary collaboration—a typical 4-year plan of study challenges students to develop conceptual and critical thinking skills through technical and creative problem solving. Students eventually choose an area of emphasis in one of three emphasis areas: Video, Animation, or Interactive Media.
New Media Degree Careers & Outcomes
New Media Degree Careers & Outcomes
From software development to climate research to experimental art, our graduates have become leaders in some of the fastest-growing fields of our time — some even founding their own companies in the digital media space. Our alumni have held titles such as art director, digital media specialist, animator, graphic artist, storyboard artist, social media manager, game designer, videographer, and more at top local and global companies including Pixar, Skydance Animation, EA games, Cartoon Network, Anthroware, Wells Fargo, and Slate.
Events & Exhibitions: The New Media Gallery
Events & Exhibitions: The New Media Gallery
The New Media Gallery on the 3rd floor of Owen Hall showcases work by invited artists + student + faculty. exhibitions. Students can also get involved with the New Media Arts Council (NewMAC), a student-led organization that provides peer mentorship to students entering the program. The department also hosts an annual juried student exhibition showcasing student work that experiments with new forms of narratives.
New Media Facilities
New Media Facilities
New Media is located in Owen Hall on UNC Asheville’s beautiful mountain campus. Here, the New Media facility, which opened in 2022, was custom-designed by faculty to meet the needs of the department, including bespoke labs and studios that students and faculty use to produce, create + edit dynamic projects.
My time at UNC Asheville was deeply formative, and I especially valued working with my advisor, Lei Han. Since graduating, I’ve built a career in New York City as a Post Producer for People, Inc. (People Magazine, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, EW, and more), where I was part of the team nominated for two New York Emmy Awards for work with InStyle Magazine. I also freelance as a Production Designer and Director, with a recent short film I worked on premiering at the New York Latino Film Festival.
Back in Asheville, I co-founded Cat Fly Film Festival and served as its Creative Director from 2017–2023. I am passionate about diverse storytelling and authentic queer representation in all the work that I do. The skills, mentorship, and community I found at UNC Asheville continue to shape the way I work today."
New Media Department Faculty
New media faculty at UNC Asheville have expertise in animation, directing, screenwriting, filmmaking, art, design, virtual reality production, coding, and much more. Here to mentor you as you learn, experiment, and grow into your full potential, our faculty encourage serious play, self-discipline, lifelong learning, and community service. Small class sizes and frequent interactions with faculty is one of the things that makes the UNC Asheville experience unique.
Victoria Bradbury
Chair and Associate Professor of New Media
Office: 310 Owen Hall
Phone: 255-7132
Email: vbradbur@unca.edu
Pamela Miller
Administrative and Program Support Staff
215 Lipinsky Hall
Phone: 9828) 251-6432
Email: pmiller4@unca.edu
Curt Cloninger
Associate Professor of New Media
311 Owen Hall
Phone: (828) 251-6553
Email: ccloning@unca.edu
Ashe Cosette
Associate Professor of New Media
318 Owen Hall
Phone: (828) 255-7201
Email: acosette@unca.edu
Office Hours
Tuesday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lei Han
Interim Dean of Graduate and Special Programs, Professor of New Media
313 Owen Hall
Phone: (828) 251-6291
Email: lhan@unca.edu
Mark Hursty
Assistant Professor of New Media
Owen Hall
Phone: (828) 350-4567
Email: mhursty@unca.edu
Office Hours
Tuesday 11:10 am – 12:25 pm
Thursday 11:10 am – 12:25 pm
Peter Kusek
Lecturer of New Media
307 Owen Hall
Phone: (828) 350-4569
Email: pkusek@unca.edu
Office Hours
Tuesday 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Tuesday 5:15 pm – 7:10 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Thursday 5:15 pm – 7:10 am
Or by appointment
Ken Michaud
Production & Lab Mgr NM/DRAM
315 Owen Hall
Phone: (828) 251-6498
Email: kkmichau@unca.edu
Ready for What's Next?
Explore, create, and innovate in the Bachelor of Arts in New Media program at the University of North Carolina Asheville. Dive into animation, interactive media, and video art and design with faculty support as you prepare for an exciting career in the evolving world of new media.