Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] [Design - Media Arts] From University of California

Los Angeles, CaliforniaLocation
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Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] (Design - Media Arts)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

₹9.7 L/Yr

$11,700 /Yr
  • Master of Fine Arts in Design-Media Arts at the University of California Los Angeles is a 2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Graduate students come from many fields including the visual arts, sciences, and engineering. Each student works toward an individual thesis project that incorporates research and theoretical exploration of a topic of their choice.
  • In the 1st year of the program, students take skills and theory courses that expose them to new ways of thinking and making, which they use to build on their existing expertise.
  • The 2nd year is devoted to thesis definition, exploration, and production, through a series of studio and seminar courses.
  • Students have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants and to collaborate with faculty members on research projects.
  • Students have to complete a minimum of 80 quarter units of upper-division and graduate Design-Media Arts courses is required. 66 of the 80 units require letter grades and 14 units require S/U grades.
  • 16 units of electives are required and students are encouraged to select elective courses from outside the department. 
  • The comprehensive MFA examination consists of an oral examination and a concentrated body of work that will be presented in a master of fine arts exhibition. 
  • The department provides world-class faculty that gave a depth of expertise and achievement to the students.
  • It also provides different lab facilities to the students such as DMA Lab, Video Lab, Fabrication and Electronics Lab, print Lab, Game Lab, Arts Library, etc.
  • The School’s unique curriculum interweaves work in performance, studio, and research studies, providing students with a solid creative, artistic and intellectual foundation.
  • Students can access to a wide range of campus services including a career planning center, a nationally recognized library system, and a host of professional, social, and cultural organizations.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹969813 (USD 11700)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Food (On-Campus)₹1458781 (USD 17599)
Room and Food (Off-Campus)₹1263244 (USD 15240)
Health Insurance₹390743 (USD 4714)
International differential fee₹1014988 (USD 12245)
Other Fees₹439151 (USD 5298)
Total Cost₹4566907 (USD 55096)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • The minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement is an average of B grade (3.0 on a 4.0 scale), or it's equivalent.
  • Applicants are expected to have a working knowledge of a variety of software.
  • Students also have experience with video, interactive media, or 3D modeling and animation.
  • The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

87 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

326 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

  • Advertising account executive
  • Broadcast journalist
  • Editorial assistant
  • Event manager
  • Film director
  • Magazine journalist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
TEC ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Narotam Sekhsaria ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 4.1 L/Yr$5,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
SWE ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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