Graduate Degrees in Critical Media Practices

Critical Media Practices

Graduate Degrees in Critical Media Practices

Situated at the intersection of humanities, arts and computational technologies, the Department of Critical Media Practices is renowned for its experimentation with new modes of storytelling and research. As a graduate student in the department, you will be both a scholar and a creative artist exploring media practices, theories and innovations.

CU Boulder鈥檚 graduate degrees in critical media practices take a practice-based approach to research, scholarship and creativity. Discover new and evolving creative practices in the PhD pathway, or complement your interdisciplinary research by participating in one of two certificate programs.

Use cutting-edge technology. Attend classes in the Immersive Media Lab, which includes hardware for showcasing virtual reality and 360-degree experiences.

Extend your stay in the U.S. The PhD program is a STEM-designated degree, allowing international students to remain in the U.S. for an additional 24 months after graduation.

Push the boundaries of media. The Center for Documentary and Ethnographic Media creates a forum for documentary and ethnographic art that is accessible to all.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Interdisciplinary Documentary Media Practices
Emergent Technologies & Media Practices

Interdisciplinary Documentary Media Practices

Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Documentary Media Practices

Can be completed in 2鈥�3 years
Thesis project required
Terminal degree

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

This program is currently on hold.

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Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Documentary Media Practices

Can be completed in 1鈥�2 years
Requires 9 credit hours
Open to graduate students currently enrolled at CU Boulder

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

None

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Emergent Technologies & Media Practices

Doctor of Philosophy in Emergent Technologies & Media Practices

Can be completed in 4 years
Fully funded, practice-led program
Written dissertation and media-based project required

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international applicants
Jan. 15 for U.S. applicants

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Graduate Certificate in Emergent Technologies & Media Practices

Can be completed in 1鈥�2 years
Requires 12 credit hours
Open to graduate students currently enrolled at CU Boulder

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

None

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Research Areas

Cinema/Video
Interdisciplinary Art Forms
Media Arts
Photography
Virtual Reality

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it鈥檚 academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.
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