Overview
During the Documentary Media Studies Postgrad. Cert. program offered by The New School students develop, shoot, direct, and edit an original short documentary film on a New York City-related subject. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and submit a portfolio - previous study in filmmaking is not required.
Program Highlights
Stories with Impact
Engage with pressing social issues while developing your own bold, original approach to documentary filmmaking.
Screening Opportunities
Showcase your work at our annual festival including public screenings and discussions between the filmmakers and faculty.
Scholarly Insights
Inform your production work with courses on the history and theory of documentary filmmaking.
Diverse Student Backgrounds
Collaborate with students from all walks of life who have varied educational and professional experience in communications and media fields and beyond.
Career Paths
Certificate holders are qualified to become documentary editors, field producers, cinematographers, directors, and researchers or take up related positions in media distribution, museum programming, festival organization, and broadcast productions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Doc Talks
- Documentary Practice
- Documentary: Art, History, Future
- Documentary Cinematography
- Doc Studies Tech Lab
- Programmatic Media & Marketing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Fall Priority Deadline: January 15
- Applications received after the deadlines are evaluated case by case on a rolling basis.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 116 other Masters in Media Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are required to apply online using The New School’s Online Application
- The application fee is $50. The fee is paid through the online application and is non-refundable
- Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Résumé
- Letters of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores
Tuition Fee
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International
32452 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16226 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
32452 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16226 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for New York City
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.