Overview

The Virtual Production MPS at New York University is a comprehensive graduate programme designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on education in the emerging field of digital storytelling. This intensive nine-month course combines technical mastery with creative innovation, preparing artists and technologists to lead in the evolving cinematic landscape.

Why Virtual Production at New York University?

Students benefit from world-class facilities at the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center, located within the Industry City innovation campus in Brooklyn. This 45,586 square foot facility features double-height, column-free stages, advanced television studios, and state-of-the-art broadcast control rooms. The programme offers a unique collaborative environment where writers, directors, and technical directors work alongside creative technologists using industry-standard equipment, including ARRI Alexa 35 cameras and TechnoCrane systems.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 76646 per year
National fee: USD 76646 per year
Local fee: USD 76646 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Virtual Production
Writing & Developing Virtual Production Thesis
Art Direction & Production Design
Technical Direction
Producing the Virtual Production
Generative AI for Virtual Production
Finishing, Post Production & Sound Design
Resume and Reel Building

Careers with Virtual Production

The programme is specifically designed to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice in the media industry. Students engage in dedicated modules for resume and reel building to showcase their technical and creative competencies to employers. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles such as technical directors, virtual art department specialists, producers, and cinematographers. The inclusion of internship and research opportunities allows students to gain direct industry experience and build professional networks within the global cinematic and gaming sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Masters Seminar: Writing & Developing the Virtual Production Thesis
Virtual Production Technical Direction
Producing the Virtual Production
Art Direction and Production Design
Masters Seminar: Virtual Production Thesis
Finishing: Sound Design & Post Production
Internship / Apprenticeship / Research
Resume and Reel Building
Elective Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Sound Engineering View 34 other Masters in Sound Engineering 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Introductory Video (2 minute maximum): Create a short video where you introduce yourself on camera and address one or more of the following prompts:
What excites you about this emerging field?
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
How did you get to this point in your artistic endeavors?
Portfolio: Choose ONE of the following:
Film or reel of up to 5 minutes
Artistic Portfolio of 10-15 images
Writing sample of up to 15 pages
Visual Story Concept (2 page maximum): Describe the concept for a film or visual project you would like to develop.

Tuition Fees

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76646 USD / year

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76646 USD / year

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76646 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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