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Overview
The Visual Anthropology MVA program at University of Southern California is open to college graduates who have a background in anthropology, social science, cultural studies, film studies, documentary production, or cross-cultural visual studies, and to University of Southern California undergraduates.
We provide a scholarly environment for the study and practice of anthropological media, hands-on training in ethnographic documentary production techniques (camera, sound, editing), as well as the opportunity for group projects and peer critique.
Opportunities
MVA graduates have screened at major ethnographic film festivals—such as the Society for Visual Anthropology Film and Media Festival and Royal Anthropological Institute Film Festival—and have won fellowships and honors from Visual Communications, the International Documentary Association, and Sundance Institute | YouTube New Voices Lab, among others. All MVA thesis films are eligible for inclusion in the MVA Collection from Alexander Street Press, but alumni are welcome to pursue other distribution options.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Ethnographic Film
- The Practice of Ethnography
- Anthropological Media Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 61
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
32 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Anthropology Ethnic Studies View 147 other Masters in Ethnic Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 61
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- The GREs are required for admission to any graduate program at USC.
- One-page statement of purpose detailing your own background and experiences, and your interest in visual anthropology
- A two-page, single-spaced proposal for an ethnographic documentary project that can be completed within the span of the one-year program
- Two letters of recommendation (submitted through the online application form)
- You may submit copies of earlier visual work by postal mail, but it is not required
- These should be sent to the USC Department of Anthropology mailing address, Attention: Graduate Program Advisor
Tuition Fee
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International
60446 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30223 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
60446 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30223 USD per semester during 12 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.
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.
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