Overview
Programme details
The Photography and Related Media program of Rochester Institute of Technology encourages graduate study in photography and related media as a means to personal, aesthetic, intellectual, and career development.
The curriculum provides a focus of study that is continually sensitive to the needs of each student, building upon the strengths each individual brings to the program. Successful completion of the program enables students to seek careers in fields including education, museum or gallery work, or as self-employed visual artists.
Accreditation
The MFA program in photography and related media is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Histories and Aesthetics of Photography
- Studio Core
- Integrated Practices
- Research Core
- Professional Development for the Emerging Artist
- Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Priority Deadline: January 15, rolling until April 1
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media Media Studies & Mass Media View 391 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
- Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Three letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
Tuition Fee
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International
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Rochester
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Funding
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