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MA - Media Arts

Graduate students in classThe two-year Master of Arts (MA) program integrates history, theory, and criticism in film and television studies. The program prepares students for leadership in the media industries, media advocacy, or further study in doctoral programs, law, education, or business. Graduate students are required to have a two year residency in the Media Arts graduate program.

Students take lecture and seminar courses on film history, theory, and criticism, cultural and gender media studies, and media industries. Required courses help students to establish a solid base of media knowledge and research skills in the first year. Students enjoy intensive research and discussion in small classroom settings.

As students advance through the program, they sharpen their focus on personal areas of interest. Students structure their programs carefully with the guidance of a faculty advisor. Seminars, internships, individual studies, and elective courses are the primary vehicles by which students shape their individualized programs of study in the second year. The two required seminars must be taken in the second year of the program.

Teaching assistantships and fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis.

  • Master of Arts course checklist (PDF) (DOC)

Application Requirements

Completion of the application process to the Master of Arts program requires the following:

  • An application to the Graduate College of the University of Arizona
  • An application to the Department of Media Arts.

Graduate application requirements

Financial Aid

A variety of financial aid is available for graduate students. Several scholarships and fellowships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated talent.

Graduate student financial aid

Advising

Graduate advising differs in many ways from undergraduate advising. The written record of formal advising is the agreed upon course of study which determines if and when a graduate student has met all the MA degree requirements.

Graduate advising procedures

Graduate Studies in Media Arts Faculty and Staff

Graduate Services Faculty and Staff