Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Television, Film and Media Studies
In applying to the Graduate Program in Television, Film and Media Studies please remember that you must complete the university application procedures; domestic, international, if applicable. This process is inclusive of appropriate documents such as official transcripts, and for International Students this also includes Financial Affidavit and/or TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Graduate Advisor: Michael Clarke [email protected]
30-unit degree program
The Television, Film and Media Studies MA degree is designed to enable students to acquire a Masters-level understanding of media theory, media research, and media analysis, including research methods and critical approaches to media history, industry strategies and structures, audience reception, as well as visual and structural analysis of media texts. Courses explore the history, cultural politics, financial structure, aesthetics, and social impact of film, television and 'new media' (internet, digital media, social media, etc.). The program requires that students develop an area of specialization and select either comprehensive exams or a thesis project as their culminating experience.
Some examples of courses within this degree program are:
- Research Methods
- Critical and Cultural Approaches to Analysis
- Film/TV History
- Race, Class, and Gender Representation
- Industry Studies
Students applying to the Television, Film and Media Studies MA Program whose undergraduate major was not Television, Film and Media studies or a related field may be admitted to this degree program in conditionally classified standing. Prior to beginning graduate coursework, conditionally classified students must achieve a minimum B grade in every course of a conditional study plan of up to 12 units designed and approved by the Television, Film and Media studies graduate faculty.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN FILM, TELEVISION, AND MEDIA STUDIES
The Master of Arts degree in Television, Film and Media Studies is designed to enable students to acquire a Masters-level understanding of media theory, media research, and media analysis and critique. Courses explore the history, cultural politics, financial structure, aesthetics, and societal impact of film, television and 'new media' (internet, digital media, social media, etc.). Our graduates find employment within the media industry, or continue their academic studies in media focused doctoral programs .
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ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, students must have a 3.00 grade point average in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter) of your undergraduate work. Applicants must submit the completed departmental application together with official transcripts of all previous college work, a copy of their TOEFL score if applicable, a writing sample, a statement of purpose, and a minimum of two letters of recommendation by persons qualified to assess the applicant’s academic work directly to the Department of Communication Studies. Only complete application files with all required supporting materials will be reviewed by the department and assessed for admission.