Integrated Digital Media
The Master of Science Program in Integrated Digital Media is designed to provide the tools, skills, and insight to craft a better future not only for our alumni, but for everyone their work and life will touch after they graduate. In general, the Master of Science degree is designed to provide a balance of specialized knowledge and experience with a high standard of "cultural capital". Whether it is undertaken as the beginning of a career in academic research, industry, or service, an MS must provide the right mix of mastery of one's particular discipline with a broad understanding of the long-term patterns and tendencies of society and culture. As the reach and impact of new technologies increases, so must the wisdom of those making decisions about their deployment and use.
Our MS in Integrated Digital Media is made to be the best preparation for a rewarding future in the rapidly expanding field of digital media communications, across a wide spectrum of interests: creative experience, an understanding of the broader forces shaping communications technologies and society, and the ability to make the most of what they know, and what they can imagine. Individual students and small teams are organized to produce professional work under the direct supervision of senior faculty. Where appropriate, leaders in allied professions are brought in to work hands-on with students and faculty together, including faculty from other departments at the university, or elsewhere in New York City.
The Master of Science program in Integrated Digital Media is full-time and intensive: three consecutive semesters, including a major creative/research thesis project. This requires complete commitment, albeit for a manageable span of time, from 'literate practitioners' who are prepared to make the most of their personal resources. While the formal course requirement of 30 credit-hours including a 6-credit thesis project may seem very manageable, it must be borne in mind that a considerable commitment of work is expected outside of class hours. The curriculum combines hands-on production work with study of historical, legal, and philosophical aspects of digital media communications. Guest scholars and conferences supplement the regular program, and maximize personal contact with leaders in various sectors of the field: business, advocacy, service, entertainment, and education.
Prospective students are invited to request more information.
See Carl Skelton, Director of Integrated Digital Media Institute on vPoly.
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