The thinking behind the CMS master’s curriculum is straightforward but deeply considered: a first year used to build a common experience and media studies vocabulary—first-year students, in fact, take all but one of their subjects together—followed by two semesters with flexibility.
Each semester includes the weekly Colloquium, a talk by a media scholar or practitioner. Colloquia are open to the public and shared widely as videos and podcasts, and they offer the opportunity for students to learn closely from and even critique the work of people working in graduates’ likely fields.
The master’s program culminates with the thesis.
First Year
Second Year
| Semester One | Semester Two |
|---|---|
| CMS.801 Media in Transition (12 units) | CMS.THG Thesis (24 units, some can be taken in the Fall term) |
| CMS.990 Colloquium (3 units) | CMS.990 Colloquium (3 units) |
| Elective (9 or 12 units) | Elective [optional] (9 or 12 units) |
| Elective (9 or 12 units) |
