Programs
Media Studies MA This dynamic graduate program applies social theory and research, art and technology, and business education to the investigation of social communication and emergent media forms. Informed by the progressive ideals of The New School, it is designed to open up a wide range of careers—creative, academic, and professional.
Curriculum
Examples of Production Electives
The curriculum builds a foundation in
Sound Design
both media history and theory and media
Storytelling Across Media
production and practice. From there,
Robot Media Studio
Digital Filmmaking: Production Studio
Media Practices: Interactive
Principles of Motion Design
students can choose to be either generalists or specialists, focusing on one of several areas defined by the School of Media Studies School of Media Studies
or designing their own. Students become familiar with a variety of media cultures and platforms and learn to choose the right tools for the task. The MA provides solid preparation for careers in film, television,
Examples of Management Electives
Digital Media: Strategy and Implementation
Media Management and Leadership
Media Economics
Competitive Strategies: Branding
and radio; social and interactive media development; commercial advertising and
Digital Cinema Production
PR; nonprofit and community organizing;
This area of study provides students with a practical
and education.
hands-on understanding of how to create a short digital film from conception to completion (planning,
Degree Requirements
production, editing) using available digital tools. It
The Master of Arts is awarded for completion of 39
includes instruction in the theory and application of
credits as described below. All students must take
digital formats, compression and workflow, lenses,
three foundation courses and a minimum of two pro-
basic lighting and audio recording, and the social
duction courses. Students can elect to pursue a thesis
and cultural dimensions of digital film. A working
track, taking eight elective courses and producing a
professional faculty guide students to hone their
master’s thesis, which can be a research paper or an
conceptual skills, develop their voice, and learn new
independent media project on any platform. They can
modes of filmic expression.
take nine elective courses for the non-thesis track. The curriculum is designed to be completed in two years
Online Option
of full-time study, but part-time study is an option.
Many courses in the School of Media Studies are offered online. Students can complete all MA degree
Required Courses (9 credits)
requirements online or take any combination of online
Media Theory
and on-campus courses. This program was named
Media Design
A media methods course
best online degree for flexibility by onlinecollege.org.
Graduate Certificate Options Examples of Theory and Research Electives
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Data, Archives, Infrastructure
Screenwriting Analysis
Seeing Race in Transnational Perspective
Digital Media Theory
Projects: Oral History
Race, Ethnicity, and Class in Media
The New School offers graduate-level certificate programs in documentary media studies and media management. Courses taken for either certificate may count toward MA degree requirements if the student applies for and is admitted to the degree program.