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Tuition USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 72 months
Deadline 2018-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Johnson City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The New Media Studio at East Tennessee University is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 72 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 communications & media. 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 New Media Studio 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

  1. Duration: 72 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Johnson City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the New Media Studio programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:

  1. Journalist
  2. PR Manager
  3. Content Strategist
  4. Media Producer
  5. Digital Marketing Manager
  6. Communications Officer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. ARTA 5950 - Methods of Research in Studio (3 credits)
  2. NMST 5950 - New Media Studio Capstone (3 credits)
  3. NMST 5000 - Foundations in New Media Studio (3 credits)
  4. DIGM 5821 - Digital Media as an Art Form (4 credits)
  5. ARTH 5xxx Art History course (3 credits)
  6. NMST 5100 - Graduate Seminar (1 credit) (repeatable up to 3 credits)
  7. DIGM 5910 - Experimental Media I (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).

Program Admission RequirementsThe program has financial support available in the form of Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships. Decisions on offers of support are initiated at the end of March for the following academic year. In order to receive full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit all materials by February 15th although support is sometimes available for students who apply after that date. Final deadline for applications is March 1st for fall admittance.All application materials must be sent to the ETSU School of Graduate Studies, Box 70720, Johnson City,TN 37614.In addition to the materials required by the School of Graduate Studies, applicants for the M.A. in New Studio Art are required to submit the following to the School of Graduate Studies:
  • Statement of Purpose. This approximately 1000-1500 word essay describes the applicant\xc2\x92s goals for his or her graduate research and/or creative work. The committee uses this information to determine if faculty skills are a good match for the applicant\xc2\x92s interests and to see if the applicant\xc2\x92s agenda is reasonable;
  • Undergraduate Transcript. A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended;
  • Must have three (3) letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf;
  • andTOEFL scores (if applicable).
Additionally, applicants must submit an electronic portfolio to the M.A. New Media Studio graduate coordinator. The portfolio can take many forms: online, CD, DVD, Flicker, YouTube, etc. Emphasis should be on quality rather than quantity, and breakdowns should be provided if necessary. The quantity of work in the portfolio can vary with the applicant\xc2\x92s discipline, but should be enough to give the admission committee a good idea of the applicant\xc2\x92s skill level and creative direction. For example, graphic designers might submit 10-15 pieces, sculptors 10 pieces, animators and modelers 3-5 pieces, etc.Students can be admitted conditionally if the committee feels that the applicant has potential even though lacking in some areas. Conditional class work is not counted toward the degree.Admission to CandidacyStudents are not candidates for a degree until they have passed a review process. Each student in the M.A. in New Media Studio selects a capstone committee and must pass Candidacy Review. Review for admission to candidacy will take place after the student has completed 18 credit hours and prior to completing 24 credit hours of study and is prepared to discuss his or her work and the direction of the final capstone research project. At least one member of the capstone committee must be a graduate faculty member of the New Media Studio program and will serve as chair of the committee. The other committee member must have ETSU graduate faculty status and will be assigned with approval of the graduate program coordinator. The capstone committee members guide the student\xc2\x92s scholarly work for the capstone project.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee University

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East Tennessee University

Johnson City, United States

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2018-02-18
  • Start Date 2017-12-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 72 months
  • Credits 18
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