Call for Students: M.A. in Media Studies

CALL FOR STUDENTS

The Master of Arts program in Cinema and Media Studies at the College of
Staten Island, City University of New York is now accepting applications
for admission in the fall 2006 semester.

Students accepted into the M.A. program undertake a challenging two-year
curriculum that spans core knowledge in media history, theory, criticism,
and production to develop research, writing, and media-making skills in
preparation for careers in academia, the arts, or media-related
professions. Taking advantage of our low student/faculty ratio, students
are encouraged to work one-on-one with an engaged diverse faculty composed
of active distinguished film scholars and historians, and prominent film,
video and digital media artists. In addition, our students have the rare
opportunity to combine coursework in both theory and practice, completing
either a written or media production thesis, with resources including a
digital media lab and a television studio.

The program is uniquely situated in the most vibrant media capital in the
world. Our select and markedly international student body thus has direct
access to New York City's extraordinary media archives, museums, theaters,
galleries, and libraries, enriching and extending what is learned in the
classroom.

Please refer to the CSI graduate studies website for a brief description
of the program, application procedures, and curriculum:
http://www.csi.cuny.edu/graduatestudies/programs/cinema.php3.

For more information on faculty and facilities, please visit the
departmental website:
http://scholar.library.csi.cuny.edu/mediaculture/

The application process requires candidates to submit a statement of
purpose, a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and GRE
scores. The priority application deadline is April 15, 2006. Applications
received after this date will be given full consideration, spaces
permitting.

Contact:
Matthew Solomon, Graduate Studies Coordinator
Assistant Professor, Department of Media Culture
College of Staten Island, CUNY
Building 1P, room 226
2800 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 982-2548
[email protected]