Architecture MArch/Media Arts Production MFA

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The Architecture MArch/Media Arts Production MFA program offers a dual degree for emerging practices that requires expertise in both architecture and computational media. Computing has changed the way we think, feel and operate in the modern world, with profound implications for the way we conceive, perceive and interact within built environments. Parametric and generative design methods, and digital fabrication processes, have altered the ways by which architecture is designed and constructed. A wide range of mobile, embedded and networked media present new opportunities to shape the experience of the built environment.

MArch 2 Year Curriculum

Required Core (33 credits)

ARC 605LAB - Research Studio Credits: 7
ARC 582LEC - Professional Practice Credits: 3
ARC 555LEC - Structures 3 Credits: 2
ARC 555LAB - Structures 3 Lab Credits: 1
ARC 575LEC - Environmental Systems 3 Credits: 3
ARC 606LAB - Arch Design Studio 6 Credits: 4 - 7
ARC 567TUT - Directed Research Practice Credits: 3 - 7
ARC 616LEC - Research Methods Credits: 3

Electives (9 credits)

Select 1 from each area:

Landscape:

Select 1 from:

ARC 570LEC - Climate & Architecture Credits: 3
ARC 572SEM - Energy, Shelter, and Affordable Housing Credits: 3
ARC 576LEC - Landscape Design Credits: 3
ARC 590-598: Special Topics: In-Between Architecture & Landscape Credits: 3

Society/Culture:

Select 1 from:

ARC 558SEM - Design for Inclusive Environments Credits: 3
ARC 564SEM - Behavior and Space Credits: 3
ARC 590-598: Special Topics: The Social Nature of Architecture Credits: 3
ARC 590-598: Special Topics: Color Culture Credits: 3

Urban Design:

Select 1 from:

ARC 565LEC - Urban Design: Understanding Urban Form Credits: 3
ARC 566LEC - Urban Design: Case Studies Credits: 3
ARC 590-598: Special Topics: Sustainable Design Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Thesis (7 credits)

ARC 699TUT - Masters Thesis Credits: 1 - 7

MArch Total Credit Hours: 52

MFA Curriculum

Required Core (36 credits)

Graduate Seminar I and II (6 credits)

DMS 531SEM - Graduate Seminar I - Finding Creativity, Making Media Credits: 3 and
DMS 532SEM - Graduate Seminar 2 Credits: 1 - 4

Studio Production (18 credits)

Select 6 from:

DMS 501SEM - Advanced Cinematography Credits: 3
DMS 502SEM - Adv Editing Credits: 4
DMS 503SEM - Adv Video Production Credits: 4
DMS 504SEM - Advanced Documentary Production Credits: 3
DMS 515LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
DMS 516LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
DMS 535SEM - Scriptwriting: All Media Credits: 4
DMS 536SEM - Directing Narratives Credits: 3
DMS 547SEM - Sound Design Credits: 3
DMS 550LEC - Physical Computing Credits: 3
DMS 551LEC - Networked Media Credits: 3
DMS 562SEM - Game Design Credits: 3
DMS 563SEM - Electronic Literature Credits: 3
DMS 580SEM - Filmmaking Fundamentals Credits: 4

Media History, Theory & Interpretation (12 credits, including DMS 570 - required))

(required) DMS 570SEM - Media Theory Credits: 3
DMS 505SEM - Ethnographic Media Credits: 3
DMS 627TUT - Supervised Reading Credits: 1 - 4
DMS 517LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3

Electives (6 credits)

Any graduate ARC or DMS course that supports thesis research with committee approval.

Culminating Experience: Thesis

Thesis from ARC Curriculum.

MFA Total Credit Hours: 42

Combined Total Credit Hours: 94

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

94-145 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 to 5+ Years

Application Fee

N/A

Program Contact

Kevin Donovan
129 Hayes Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: kpd2@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-5224

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.