Program Overview
The Sound Arts at Columbia University is a MFA 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 Sound 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 7.5
- Tuition: USD 57,296 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sound 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 core of the Sound Arts curriculum is comprised of individual or collaborative research projects. It is expected that Sound Arts students will pursue creative work in a variety of genres and focus on the integration of sound with other media.
- The project-based research structure offers students the opportunity to expand the depth and complexity of their practice as well as their ability to think critically. Students have access to the expertise of the Sound Arts and Music faculty, as well as our colleagues in Visual Arts, Engineering, and across the university.
- Sound Arts students also have regular studio visits with visiting artists and critics, groups critique with the Sound Arts community, and a week of mentor group outings each semester with an established artist.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants must submit the following:
1. Statement of Intent: No more than 500 words. (Statements typically include your reasons for applying to SoundArts, a discussion of those aspects of your work you consider significant to your artistic practice, and an exploration of your work\'s relative place in the history of contemporary art.)
2. Samples of Work: Documenting at least five representative samples of your work. The documentation may include video, audio, texts, still images and commentary about the works submitted.English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 57,296 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 57,296 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
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
Columbia University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
