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Media Arts (MA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary graduate programme in the Media Arts + Practice division of the School of Cinematic Arts for students who want to shape the evolving landscape of contemporary media art. Students work with School of Cinematic Arts research labs and/or community partners and engage with emerging technologies from computational image-making and AI-driven storytelling to immersive environments and interactive systems.

Faculty: School of Cinematic Arts  |  Department: Media Arts + Practice  |  Duration: Minimum 32 units; two years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Year One covers Foundations of Media Arts, Storytelling in Media Arts, Tactical Media and Media Design Studio (IML 500, 501L, 535, 543); Year Two includes a Contemporary Video Practicum, a Creative Critical Writing Workshop and 8 units of electives. A 0-unit Cinematic Arts Practicum (CNTV 593) is required.

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Application information

Duration: Minimum 32 units; two years

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