Program Overview
The Communication Arts at New York Institute of Technology is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 Communication Arts 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 21,870 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Arts 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
- Vocabulary of the Media Critic
- Media and Culture
- Multimedia Production Tools
- Media Research
- Art in the Era of Mass Communication
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.85 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.85 for full matriculation to the program.
- If you have an undergraduate GPA between 2.5 and 2.84, you may, at the discretion of the director, be given the opportunity to demonstrate your qualifications for full matriculation by achieving a graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your first four graduate degree courses. You may also be required to take the GRE, and submit your score on the verbal section.
- If you have an undergraduate GPA below 2.49, you are required to take the GRE and achieve a minimum score of 153 in the verbal section of the GRE.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,870 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,870 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact New York Institute of Technology 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 New York Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, United States
New York Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months