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 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media Media Studies & Mass Media View 359 other Masters in Film, Photography & Media 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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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

42740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42740 USD per year during 24 months.
National

42740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42740 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Los Angeles

1520 - 2570 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Media Arts and Practice.

Available Scholarships

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