Humanities Interdisciplinary: Film and Media Study MA

Film and media studies offers advanced research and professional training, for those interested in a multi-media/film related master’s level program. Students enjoy a wide selection of cross-disciplinary film and media courses, and work with scholars currently teaching in various departments and academic centers throughout the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Our curriculum is designed for graduates of film, media, gender, or cultural studies undergraduate programs, and for those with strong educational backgrounds in the liberal arts.

Film and Media Study Core (12 credits)

Select 12 credits from:

DMS 512SEM - Film and Media Theory Credits: 4
DMS 513SEM - The Filmic Text: Color and the Moving Image Credits: 4
DMS 516LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
DMS 531SEM - Graduate Media Research Praxis Credits: 3
DMS 532SEM - Graduate Seminar 2 Credits: 1 - 4
DMS 547SEM - Sound Design Credits: 3
DMS 562SEM - Game Design Credits: 3
DMS 570SEM - Media Theory Credits: 3
DMS 600TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 4
DMS 580SEM - Filmmaking Fundamentals Credits: 4
ENG 648REC - Psycho-Analytic Criticism Credits: 1 - 3
ENG 648SEM - Psycho-Analytic Criticism Credits: 3
ITA 533SEM - Topics Credits: 3

Secondary Focus (12 credits)

Select 12 credits in an additional “focus” area outside of Media Studies (DMS):

Choose from:
- African American Studies (AAS)
- American Studies (AMS)
- Art (ART)
- Asian Studies (AS)
- Classics (CL)
- Comparative Literature (COL)
- English (ENG)
- Global Gender Studies (GGS)
- History (HIS)
- Music (MUS)
- Romance Languages & Literature (RLL, FR, ITA, SPA)
- Theatre & Dance (TH, DAC)
- Visual Studies (VS).

Electives & Culminating Experience (12 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Choose 6 credits of any graduate level work from the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), excluding Tutorial / Project / Thesis courses.

Culminating Experience: Project (6 credits)

Must have two major advisors (one from DMS one from non-DMS department).

DMS 598TUT - Project Supervision Credits: 1 - 4 and
Other Department - Project Supervision (co advisor)

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA Required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

36 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1.5 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.