Overview

Key Features

In the Media Arts program at Southern Illinois University you will learn from a faculty that shares your passion for creativity and cares about your goals. Your artistic and intellectual development is emphasized while producing work in photography, film, video, sound and new media.

Students in this terminal degree program spend a first year exploring interdisciplinary approaches to making media as an artistic practice while becoming familiar with the contemporary media art landscape.

First year is for experimentation and risk-taking in storytelling and aesthetic expression, as part of building a critical understanding of art and media in a social context. Classes with faculty in film criticism and history, media theory, social justice, race, and the political economy of media offer a solid academic grounding.

Second year students hone in on a self identified area of focus. In this they are supported with studio spaces and individualized mentorship relationships with MFA faculty in documentary, experimental and narrative film/video, photography, sound art, video art, animation, interactivity, programming, performance and installation. Third year candidates concentrate on developing an ambitious body of unique creative work and a written thesis that situates their contribution to the field.

Beyond studio and classroom, students exhibit and screen their works in a student gallery, the University Museum, and local contemporary art venues. Our program also offers special experiences like such as the chance to run an international film festival (The 40-year old Big Muddy Fest), and develop local programming. An annual graduate symposium and media workshops offer additional opportunities for expanding your professional skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cinema Production

Sensitometry

Lighting for Photography

Contemporary Photographic Criticism and Practice

Experimental Photographic Techniques

Documentary Photography

New Media Production

History of New Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carbondale, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 67 other Masters in Media Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A; approximately a "B-" average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework
3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a "B" average)

Tuition Fees

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14086 USD / year

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14086 USD / year

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In-State

5634 USD / year

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Living costs

Carbondale

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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