Overview

About the Program

With the Photography and Film program at Virginia Commonwealth University you will engage in critical dialogue with a diverse and distinguished faculty of artists, critics and scholars who stress the importance of experimentation and conceptualization.

You will work in expanding traditional and contemporary genres and processes, including performance imaging, docudramatic filmmaking and multimedia installation. Most students work in both film/video and photography.

Graduate teaching assistantships and scholarships are available and there are opportunities to teach as an adjunct professor. Graduate students have 24/7 access to personal studios, black and white darkrooms and film processing facilities, lighting studios, state-of-the-art printers, computers and camera equipment.

The graduate program’s requirements are flexible and determined by the individual needs of each student. Upon completion of the program, you will have acquired an in-depth understanding of the critical dialogue that connects photography and film with other disciplines. Weekly group and individual studio critiques encourage intense studio production, experimentation and an active scholarly engagement within a community of artists and critics. The program culminates in the presentation of a visual body of work, with appropriate written documentation, that coherently reflects two years of intelligent investigation into some aspect of the media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Photographic Studio

Research in Photography and Film

Graduate Seminar

Seminar in Art

Film and Television Scripts

Advanced Sound

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media View 865 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Artist Statement: this should be a three or four paragraph artist statement that directly places the work being reviewed within the context of contemporary art practice, art history, and critical theory

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Interview

36 term hour credits in studio art at the undergraduate level with a minimum of 9 term hour credits concentrating in photography or cinematography. However, applicants who do not meet these requirements will be considered

Portfolio: 20 still images

A personal statement discussing reasons for pursuing graduate study

All non-native English-speaking applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency

Prospective students who have studied outside of the U.S. must provide an official course-by-course external credential evaluation

Proof of adequate funds to live and study full time at VCU by submitting an I-20 DS Request Form accompanied by an original bank verification letter

A $70 state-required application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

25956 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25956 USD per year during 24 months.
National

25956 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25956 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

12618 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12618 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Richmond

1071 - 1750 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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