MA Moving Image Archiving and Preservation at New York University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts degree program in Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) is a two-year, interdisciplinary course of study that trains future professionals to manage and preserve collections of film, video, new media, and digital works. MIAP provides prospective collection managers and archivists with an international, comprehensive education in the theories, methods, and practices of moving image archiving and preservation.

Faculty: Tisch School of the Arts | Duration: 64 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Conservation and Preservation of Moving Image Material--Principles; Digital Literacy for Moving Image Archiving and Preservation; MIAP Introduction to Fieldwork; Introduction to Moving Image Archiving and Preservation; Moving Image and Sound: Basic Issues and Training; Copyright, Legal Issues, and Policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The required application components are listed below and should be submitted through the online application system. Please note that standardized test scores, such as those from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), are not required. The General Graduate Application to Tisch School of the Arts. A professional résumé listing academic background, work experience, honors, affiliations with professional organizations, papers presented at conferences, published work, language ability, etc. A statement of purpose (two to three double-spaced pages) outlining your academic and professional background, goals, and what you hope to gain from the program. MIAP applicants should demonstrate an interest in the history and preservation of the moving image.

Duration: 64 credits

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