Program Overview
The Media Arts at University of South Carolina 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 Media 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 29,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,158 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Columbia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media 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
- The Role of Research in Media Arts Production
- Principles of Media Arts Practice
- Photography Thesis: Portfolio
- Photography Thesis: Exhibition
- Media Arts Research: Media Theory
- Creativity in the Media Arts
- Research and Practice in Media Writing: Screenwriting
- Research and Practice in Media Arts Production: Narrative
- Research and Practice in New Media Art: Mobile Platforms
- Media Arts Research: Media Theory
- Practicum in Media Arts
- Project Research and Preparation
- Thesis Research and Preparation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for the M.A. in Media Arts must have a B.A. degree from an appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants must meet all requirements of The Graduate School for admission and be recommended to the The Graduate School for acceptance by the Department of Art.
In accordance with The Graduate School\xc2\x92s admission requirements, the Department of Art requires the following: the general application, GRE scores, an official transcript and two letters of recommendation. Additionally, student applicants to the M.A. in Media Arts must submit a portfolio of recent media arts work and a personal statement.
The personal statement should frame the candidate\xc2\x92s currentand future media arts practice, address its interdisciplinary nature, and discuss the questions that the candidate\xc2\x92s media arts practice engages.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,158 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,440 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,158 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Carolina 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 South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Columbia, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months