Forge your path as a globally-minded professional by unlocking a multitude of possibilities within this innovative MA in Film, Media and Cultural Studies (FMCS) Program offered exclusively by RV University. This customizable degree program will hone your critical and creative thinking, cross-cultural awareness, and cutting-edge, career-specific knowledge. The FMCS Program is a diverse academic community ideal for recent graduates or mid-career professionals who seek to strengthen their intellectual curiosity, creative vision, and professional expertise.
Foundation Semester: All students start with three core courses, laying the groundwork in creative expression, global cultural awareness, theoretical understanding, technical expertise, and advanced writing and research skills. The accompanying flowchart details these courses and their progression into the second semester.
Customized Study Programs: Right from the application stage, prospective students can tailor their educational paths to fit their unique interests and career goals. These individualized planning sessions continue throughout their studies, ensuring a personalized educational journey up to graduation.
Intersection Phase: In the second semester, students have the opportunity to blend elements from the Film, Media, and Cultural Studies pathways, choosing elective courses that best suit their academic passions and future professional goals. This phase emphasizes the program’s commitment to interdisciplinarity, allowing for a rich, cross-disciplinary educational experience.
Internship Experience: The third semester is pivotal, featuring an internship that applies classroom learning in real-world settings. This component is customizable, with the Director of the MA program providing guidance to align with each student’s career aspirations. For international students, it offers valuable international experience, enhancing both educational and professional growth.
Equipping Tomorrow’s Leaders: The FMCS curriculum is designed to develop specialists and generalists who excel in diverse academic and organizational contexts. Our focus on creative thinking, interdisciplinarity, and the skillful application of knowledge prepares graduates to thrive in the evolving sectors of film, media, and culture.
| Semester 1 [6×4 = 24 Credits] |
1. Introduction to Cultural Studies 2. Introduction to Filmmaking 3. Academic Writing and Research 4. Introduction to Film Studies 5. Documentary Making / Scriptwriting 6. Introduction to Media Studies |
| Semester 2 [6×4 = 24 Credits] |
1. Visual Culture and Communication 2. Transdisciplinary Applications of the Art and Design 3. Media Literacy and Ethics 4. New Media and Digital Production 5. Adaptation and Screenwriting 6. Auteurs of World Cinema 7. Decolonising Art History 8. Designing Wisdom Preparing for Internship – Professional Relations and Encounters with Industry [*Course titles are tentative and subject to exchange] |
| INTERNSHIP (Industry / International Exchange / Centre Projects) | |
| MA RESEARCH PROJECT (Thesis / Film / Exhibition / Inter-Media under Faculty Mentorship) | |
The Master of Arts Program in Film, Media, and Cultural Studies (FMCS) offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to equip students with a robust understanding and practical skills across three interconnected pathways: Cultural Studies, Film, and Media.
In the first semester—the Foundation—all students are enrolled together in the same three core courses. This semester establishes the FMCS program’s core principles and ethos: creative expression, global cultural awareness, theoretical understanding, technical expertise, and advanced writing and research skills. The accompanying flowchart illustrates these three interconnected core courses and their transition into the second semester.
From the moment applicants are ready to apply, they can begin discussing their customized study programs, designed to align with their unique interests and career goals. These individualized sessions continue throughout the program and up to graduation, ensuring a tailored educational journey at every step. Starting in the second semester, students embark on the Intersection phase. This approach involves an in-depth exploration of elective pathway courses, each customized to align with the student’s academic passions and future professional goals.
The third semester culminates in an Internship, offering students hands-on experience to apply their academic insights in a real-world environment. This essential component is customizable to align with your unique career goals, with the Director of the MA program available to guide you in coordinating the process for each pathway. For international students, this is an especially exciting opportunity as it provides practical experience in an international setting, enhancing both your educational and professional journey.
The FMCS curriculum equips students with specialized skills and a broad knowledge base, catering to today’s demand for well-rounded professionals who excel in diverse academic and organizational contexts. Our program emphasizes interdisciplinarity, creative thinking, and the skillful application of processes, techniques, and knowledge. By offering tailored and engaging educational experiences, we prepare students to thrive as both specialists and generalists. Graduates are well-prepared to seize opportunities in the evolving, interconnected sectors of film, media, and culture.
If your goals are to become a critically-informed, sought-after professional in any of the following, this program awaits you:
Join us, and embark on a transformative journey in Film, Media, and Cultural Studies.
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Seeking a graduate program that transcends borders and fuels your global ambitions? Look no further than the MA in FMCS Program offered exclusively by RV University, India’s vibrant hub for interdisciplinary learning and cultural exchange. Here’s why RV University is your ideal springboard to success:
Returning to your home country, you’ll carry not just a prestigious degree, but also a profound cross-cultural awareness, global perspective, and proven ability to work and travel internationally. The MA in FMCS Program will allow you to embrace your inner explorer and cultivate your professional edge. Equipped with a transnational mindset and boundless potential, you’ll graduate ready to make your mark as a critically-informed and adaptable professional on the world stage.
Contact us today and talk with international faculty about achieving your dreams on a global stage.
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