Visual Anthropology

University of Southern California

United States of America, Los Angeles

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University of Southern California

United States of America , Los Angeles

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022 April-2022

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 59,260 / year

Apply Date April-2022

Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

Visual Anthropology

About

Overview The Visual Anthropology MVA program at University of Southern California is open to college graduates who have a background in anthropology, social science, cultural studies, film studies, documentary production, or cross-cultural visual studies, and to University of Southern California undergraduates. We provide a scholarly environment for the study and practice of anthropological media, hands-on training in ethnographic documentary production techniques (camera, sound, editing), as well as the opportunity for group projects and peer critique. I want to find another Master Course OpportunitiesMVA graduates have screened at major ethnographic film festivals—such as the Society for Visual Anthropology Film and Media Festival and Royal Anthropological Institute Film Festival—and have won fellowships and honors from Visual Communications, the International Documentary Association, and Sundance Institute | YouTube New Voices Lab, among others. All MVA thesis films are eligible for inclusion in the MVA Collection from Alexander Street Press, but alumni are welcome to pursue other distribution options.

In 2009, the Center for Visual Anthropology (CVA) at University of Southern California launched a new one-year Visual Anthropology MVA program. Continuing a 30-year tradition of ethnographic documentary production, with over 150 documentaries produced by students and over 25 by faculty, the program updates its format for the digital age.

Disciplines

Film, Photography & Media

Anthropology

Ethnic Studies

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : The GREs are required for admission to any graduate program at USC.One-page statement of purpose detailing your own background and experiences, and your interest in visual anthropologyA two-page, single-spaced proposal for an ethnographic documentary project that can be completed within the span of the one-year programTwo letters of recommendation (submitted through the online application form)You may submit copies of earlier visual work by postal mail, but it is not requiredThese should be sent to the USC Department of Anthropology mailing address, Attention: Graduate Program Advisor