Program Overview
The Cinematic Arts-Cinema & Media Studies at University of Southern California is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cinematic Arts-Cinema & Media Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 35,396 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,396 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cinematic Arts-Cinema & Media Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Experiments in Interactivity I
- Production I
- Seminar in Contemporary Digital Media
- Techniques of Information Visualization
- Graduate Media Arts Research Lab
- Seminar in Film Theory
- Critical Studies Colloquium/Professional Seminar
- Seminar in Television Theory
- World Cinema Before 1945
- World Cinema After 1945
- Survey History of the United States Sound Film
- Survey of Television History
- Survey of Interactive Media
- Case Studies in National Media and/or Regional Media
- Seminar: Non-Fiction Film/Video
- Introductory Concepts in Cultural Studies
- Seminar: Avant-Garde Film/Video
- Seminar in Film/Television Critical Theory and Production
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Submit the General USC Graduate Application for Admission
- Submit Supplemental Materials via the SlideRoom Application
- Send Official Academic Transcripts
- Submit Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE General) Test Scores
- Submit Official English Proficiency Test Scores (International Applicants Only)
- Apply for SCA Scholarships (Optional)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,396 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,396 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,396 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,396 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern California directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months