[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_text_divider header=” MA in Media Arts and Performance” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_text_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
This is an MA degree offered under the auspices of the Media Studies department working in collaboration with the Drama, Theatre and Dance department, for actors, dancers, writers, directors, technicians, set and costume designers, <\/span>media makers, and performance studies scholars interested in performance and\/or media as a form of social practice, activism, or community building.<\/p>\n It is appropriate for those pursuing careers in the performing arts, arts education, media arts, arts activism, or performing arts scholarship.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/284\/2023\/03\/one.jpg” title_text=”one” src_tablet=”https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/284\/2023\/03\/one.jpg” src_phone=”https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/284\/2023\/03\/one.jpg” src_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ disabled_on=”on|on|off”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/284\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-25-at-1.06.17-PM.png” alt=”New Program in Media Studies: A Master of Arts in Media and Performance” title_text=”Screen Shot 2023-03-25 at 1.06.17 PM” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The program will specialize in integration of media arts and performance, such as interactive theater, online performance, augmented reality and dance, and performative media. The overall focus of the Media Studies department is on media studies and social justice, cultural change, climate justice, economic equality, and media activism.<\/p>\n Students will also receive credit for projects such as playwriting, theater productions, dance, choreography, public theater, media activism, augmented theater, community engagement, primary school workshops, internships with media or performing arts organizations, and teaching.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”9099,9101,9102,9103″ dbdb_version=”4.1.6″ show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”off” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” caption_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/284\/2023\/03\/IMG_4967.jpg” alt=”Performance” title_text=”IMG_4967″ align=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][dsm_text_divider header=”Program Details” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_text_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Completion of the Media Studies MA requires 30 credits, or the equivalent of 10 courses.\u00a0<\/p>\n Media and Social Justice<\/b><\/p>\n Media and Capitalism<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n One or Two semesters of thesis<\/b>\u00a0– Thesis advisors will be chosen from whichever arts modality in which the student is working, and include projects such as playwriting, theater productions, dance, choreography, public theater, media activism, augmented theater, community engagement, primary school workshops, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Seven (or six) additional electives<\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\n For the Media Arts and Performance Track, electives must include:<\/p>\n Each student is assigned a faculty advisor from their discipline, who helps guide the student\u2019s curriculum and supervises the two-semester thesis.\u00a0<\/p>\n Apply directly to the Media Studies MA program; state your interest in this program in your essay.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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