Overview

We live in a world of multiple screens and multiple forms of media. In today's global culture those screens are portals to information, inspiration and entertainment. Fields as diverse as business, medicine, education, architecture, law, urban planning, filmmaking, and many more, need innovative designers, artists and storytellers who know how to create engaging digital media experiences for the screens that matter to their audiences—whether they fit in a pocket or cover entire walls.

Students at the Media Arts and Practice MFA program offered at University of Southern California learn to make a variety of media-websites, films, art installations, visualizations- as well as design strategies for how and when to use each form. The program encourages exploration of new and emerging technologies, challenging students to think innovatively about the future of digital media.

Career Opportunities

University of Southern California graduates are ready to assume positions as media makers, artists, graphic designers, media analysts and researchers, and managers of digital media products and processes, both within and beyond the entertainment industry. They prepare for leadership positions in creating, developing and managing innovative digital media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Arts and Practice Studio
Theories of Media Arts and Practice
Practice of Media Arts
Digital Media Policy, Law, Practices, and Regulation
Historical Approaches to Media Arts and Culture
Cinema and Media Theory and Practice
Media Arts Research Lab
Graduate Media Arts Research Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 212 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

USC Graduate Application for Admission
SlideRoom Application
Cinematic Arts Supplemental Materials Cinematic Arts Media Arts + Practice Personal Statement
Writing Sample
Media Portfolio
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Official Transcripts (From all Academic Institutions Attended)
Official GRE Test Scores (required from all applicants)
Official English Proficiency Test Scores (International Students Only).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49495 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49495 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

49495 USD / year

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Additional Details

Tuition for the first year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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Duration

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Delivered

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