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Center for the Media Arts

Center for the Media Arts

Design Innovation: Shaping the Future Built Environment.

Schermerhorn Hall Room 824, 1190 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027, USA

About Center for the Media Arts

Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) offers a rigorous, forward-thinking architectural education. Located in New York City, GSAPP leverages its global location to explore design's role in addressing pressing contemporary issues. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, technological skill, and expanded modes of practice, fostering experimentation and reinvention in architecture. Students engage in design speculation, weaving together disciplinary expertise with a commitment to global action. GSAPP prepares graduates to become leaders and innovators, capable of redefining the field and shaping the built environment for a complex and evolving world. GSAPP also offers undergraduate programs in Architecture through Columbia College, Barnard College and the School of General Studies.
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Communication Design (BFA)
Bachelor

Focuses on visual communication and problem-solving through design. Students develop skills in typography, branding, and digital media.

Design and Technology (BFA)
Bachelor

Integrates design principles with technological applications. Students explore interactive design, user experience, and emerging technologies.

Fine Arts (BFA)
Bachelor

Provides a foundation in various fine art disciplines, encouraging individual artistic expression. Students experiment with painting, sculpture, and other media.

Illustration (BFA)
Bachelor

Develops skills in visual storytelling and image-making for various applications. Students learn techniques in drawing, digital illustration, and narrative design.

Photography (BFA)
Bachelor

Explores the art and technique of photography across diverse genres. Students learn about visual communication, lighting, and image manipulation.

Communication Design (MPS)
Master

Advanced study in communication design principles and practices. Focuses on strategic communication and visual problem-solving.

Data Visualization (MS)
Master

Focuses on transforming data into meaningful visual representations. Students learn data analysis, visual design, and interactive technologies.

Design and Technology (MFA)
Master

Advanced exploration of the intersection between design and technology. Students create innovative solutions using emerging tools and methods.

Documentary Media Studies (Graduate Certificate)
Certificate

Provides skills in documentary filmmaking and storytelling. Focuses on ethical and impactful media production.

Fine Arts (MFA)
Master

Advanced studio practice in fine arts with a focus on individual artistic development. Students engage in critical discourse and exhibition opportunities.

Media Studies (MA)
Master

Explores the social, cultural, and political impact of media. Students analyze media trends and develop critical perspectives.

Photography (MFA)
Master

Advanced study in photographic arts with a focus on personal expression and technical mastery. Students refine their artistic vision and create impactful bodies of work.

Communication Design (AAS)
Associate

Introduces the fundamentals of communication design for professional practice. Students develop skills in graphic design, typography and visual communication.

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Center for the Media Arts Academic FAQ

Center for the Media Arts is Design Innovation: Shaping the Future Built Environment.

Center for the Media Arts provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Communication Design (BFA), Design and Technology (BFA), Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration (BFA), Photography (BFA).

Center for the Media Arts is situated in New York, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.