12 monthsProgramme duration
29,060 USDTuition Fee/year
31 Mar, 2027Application Deadline
Jan, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in Creative Media (MACM) is a selective programme designed to cultivate the next generation of cultural innovators. Grounded in the humanities, it combines aesthetic, theoretical, and technological expertise to equip students for leadership roles in the dynamic world of new media and creative industries. This programme asserts that a strong foundation in media theory and aesthetics, philosophy, and cultural studies is crucial for developing the critical mindset required for a successful career in creative media.
Degree Characteristics
Theoretical depth: This programme is grounded in a variety of theoretical approaches:
- Foundational and Theoretical Frameworks (Philosophy of Technology, Media Ecology, Media Archaeology, Cultural Studies)
- Media Theory and Aesthetics (Critical New Media Studies, Digital Aesthetics, New Media Art Theory, Sound Art)
- Contemporary Media and Culture (Influencer Studies, Curatorial Practices, Queer Technology Theories)
- Specific Media Forms and Industries (Film Studies, New Cinema, Video Game Studies, Media Economics)
Practical Applications: MACM focuses on digital curation, content creation, social media platforms, video games and interactive media, collective intelligence, media collectives, influencer ecologies, creative entrepreneurship, participatory culture, AI, media activism, digital labor, global media corporations, big data analytics, and cultural analytics. The MACM programme offers a strong foundation for doctoral research and prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields, including social media, art collectives, art and museum institutions, performing arts organizations, research institutes, private and public cultural institutions, tech companies, specialized media outlets, and creative agencies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Arts in Creative Media (MACM) is a selective programme designed to cultivate the next generation of cultural innovators. Grounded in the humanities, it combines aesthetic, theoretical, and technological expertise to equip students for leadership roles in the dynamic world of new media and creative industries. This programme asserts that a strong foundation in media theory and aesthetics, philosophy, and cultural studies is crucial for developing the critical mindset required for a successful career in creative media.
Degree Characteristics
Theoretical depth: This programme is grounded in a variety of theoretical approaches:
- Foundational and Theoretical Frameworks (Philosophy of Technology, Media Ecology, Media Archaeology, Cultural Studies)
- Media Theory and Aesthetics (Critical New Media Studies, Digital Aesthetics, New Media Art Theory, Sound Art)
- Contemporary Media and Culture (Influencer Studies, Curatorial Practices, Queer Technology Theories)
- Specific Media Forms and Industries (Film Studies, New Cinema, Video Game Studies, Media Economics)
Practical Applications: MACM focuses on digital curation, content creation, social media platforms, video games and interactive media, collective intelligence, media collectives, influencer ecologies, creative entrepreneurship, participatory culture, AI, media activism, digital labor, global media corporations, big data analytics, and cultural analytics. The MACM programme offers a strong foundation for doctoral research and prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields, including social media, art collectives, art and museum institutions, performing arts organizations, research institutes, private and public cultural institutions, tech companies, specialized media outlets, and creative agencies.
Admission Requirements
The School assumes that applicants will have achieved a basic level of computer literacy. Accepted students may be advised to take intensive courses or take additional coursework together with MACM courses to make up for knowledge/skills gaps.
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