Department of Media Study

Graduate Application

Overview :: Process/Requirements :: Financial Support


Application Process and Entry Requirements


Applicants must have a B.A., B.S., or B.F.A. from an accredited institution. A limited number of applicants will be accepted on the basis of a competitive review of submitted materials (see supporting materials checklist below).


No special provisions are made for students whose native language is not English, although university requirements with respect to the TOEFL and SPEAK tests will apply to students in this program.


DEADLINE: Online Applications and support material are accepted for the Fall semester and must be received by December 1. Applications received by December 1 receive priority consideration for scholarships, fellowships and teaching assistantships but we review all applications on a rolling basis up to May 1, 2010.


The application to the M.F.A. in Media Arts Production is an online application for both domestic and international students. In addition to the online application, you must submit the following supporting materials:


  • original, official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
  • 3 letters of recommendation from thosse familiar with your academic and artistic work.
  • a one-page statement of purpose (if you are applying for a Teaching Assistantship, include your area of teaching interest; If you are applying for a Graduate Assistantantship, state your programming and special skills).
  • a curriculum vitae
  • GRE scores (recommended but not required). Use SUNYB school code 2925 + Radio, TV, & Film department code 4505
  • a check for $50, payable in U.S. funds to the University at Buffalo or online payment. This is a non-refundable application fee.
  • a portfolio of creative and/or scholarly work.


SUBMIT:
VHS, CD, URLs, DVD, 16mm, slides, essays, theoretical papers, poetry or fiction. Provide a succinct and prioritized description of how to access and view your materials. Label each item with title and your name. Video tapes must be cued. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage if you wish your work sample to be returned. Samples without return postage will be discarded.


International applicants, in addition to the above materials, must submit the following:


  • Original, official transcripts (and certified English translations) of all undergraduate study, showing receipt of an international award equivalent to the U.S. baccalaureate degree.
  • Proof of satisfactory language proficiency: an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 paper/213 computer, or above. Use SUNYB school code 2925 + "other" department code 99. If space available, write in "Media."
  • Proof of satisfactory financial resources ($19,592 in USD--amount subject to change): provide original bank statements and English translation.
  • International Applicant Financial Form

  • Standard Admission Minimums for UB:
    • 550 Paper Test
    • 213 Computer Test
    • 79 Internet Test

  • Conditional Admission Minimums for UB:
    • 500 Paper Test
    • 173 Computer Test
    • 60-78 Internet Test


Mail all supporting materials to:
Chair, MFA Admissions Committee
Department of Media Study
University at Buffalo
231 Center for the Arts
Buffalo, NY 14260-6020



Please click here to apply: ONLINE APPLICATION
[Be sure to select Media Arts Production (MFA) as your degree program.]



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