Toronto Metropolitan University - School of Graduate Studies

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Media Production (MA)

Toronto Metropolitan University - School of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Communication and Design
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Course Based:Yes
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $10,503
National: $11,254
Careers:Cinematographers

Description:

Connect, interact, inform and inspire, while exploring the theoretical, economic, creative and cultural structures that influence how media is produced and disseminated. Built on 65 years of broadcasting and media production success through Toronto Metropolitan University’s RTA School of Media, this program provides the perfect balance of theory, creative practice and industry connections. Students study traditional and innovative media forms, outlets and technologies in order to tell compelling stories that reach a diverse audience. They include future media production professionals of all stripes, who have access to industry insiders, award-winning faculty, media executives, and distinguished visiting professors and content creators.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*73
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants are required to have: a four-year honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), preferably in a media related field; and a minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.33 (B), or equivalent, in the final half of the program. The ideal advanced student for this program has a strong undergraduate media education with a demonstrated knowledge of the production tools of some form of media production or professional media production or management experience. We also accept highly motivated applicants from related areas of study (e.g. Media Studies, Creative Writing, Communications) and other fields who demonstrate a willingness to take the extra steps and time before or during the program to build the necessary production skills to complete their project.
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 85]
    Application Notes : If you have not completed two or more years, full-time, at a Canadian university or a university at which English was the primary language of instruction, or have not completed a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, you will be required to provide certification of English language proficiency through one of the accepted examinations listed below. Scores are valid for two years from the test date. It is important to understand that meeting the minimum English proficiency requirements does not guarantee admission. Programs may set additional requirements to these minimum standards. For exemption from this requirement, applicants are required to provide an official statement from their institutions Registrar's office confirming the use of English as the Medium of Instruction for the duration of their study.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Portfolio

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 04, 2022