Program Overview
The Film Studies at Columbia University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 18 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 Film 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 51,764 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 51,764 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Film 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
- [\'Pro-Seminar in Film History:\\xa0An introduction to issues and cases in the study of cinema century technologies. This class takes up the definition of the historiographic problem and the differences between theoretical and empirical solutions. Specific units on the history of film style, genre as opposed to authorship, silent and sound cinemas, the American avant-garde, national cinemas (Russia and China), the political economy of world cinema, and archival poetics.\', \'Pro-Seminar in Film Theory:\\xa0Begins with a general overview of current developments in film theory-issues, for example, related to cultural studies, the emergence of new media, Asian film theory, new formulations of film spectatorship and then proceeds to a close examination of one or two contemporary issues in film theory.\', "The final semester of study for MA Film Studies students is dedicated to researching and writing the Master\'s Thesis."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
2. Two scholarly writing samples: Each at least 10 double-spaced pages. At least one of the writing samples must be significantly about film.
3. A graduate transcript, if applicable.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 51,764 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 51,764 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 51,764 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 51,764 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbia University 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 Columbia University
Columbia University
New York, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 18 months