Visual and Media Anthropology, Master of Arts

Distance learning program @ Media University 

👉 The programme 'Visual and Media Anthropology' at Media University provides expertise in the field of ethnographic film and documentary film. It is aimed at graduates with prior knowledge in film, photography, or related areas. Students acquire theoretical and practical skills in the production of audiovisual documentaries and the representation of transnational cultures. The programme offers numerous modules on modern technologies such as AI and VR, as well as environmental anthropology. Graduates have a variety of career opportunities in the media industry and in academic institutions.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider Media University, UAS based in Berlin (Deutschland)
The Media University of Applied Sciences (formerly HMKW) is a state-recognized private university with locations in Berlin, Cologne, and Frankfurt am Main. It offers practice-oriented bachelor's and master's programs in the fields of design, journalism and communication, psychology, business, and humanities. Special emphasis is placed on international exchange, digital learning formats, and close collaboration with partners from the media and business sectors.
🎓 Field of Study Economy & MediaMedia studies
📜 Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration 4 Semesters
🌍 Language of Instruction English
📖 Course contents Documentary film and photography, Digital Anthropology, Camera, Sound, and Editing Courses, Social Media Activism, immersive storytelling through 360-degree videos, AI technology and culture, Anthropology of the Metaverse, Introduction and advanced use of Meta Quest 2, Virtual Environments, Creating Objects and Scenes in VR, Environmental Anthropology
📅 Enrollment Winter semester
💶 Fees
from 4170 € Semester fee
from 16680 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.media-university.de

Admission requirements

Undergraduate studies (university/college) in any subject.

At least one year of work experience afterwards (internships, employment, projects). This work experience should relate to the completed study programme or include media practical experience.

Very good English language skills are required but do not need to be proven.

Details

The Master's programme in Visual and Media Anthropology at Media University offers a comprehensive education in the production of ethnographic and documentary films, as well as in the application of immersive 360° technologies. The programme is designed for students with a background in film, photography, journalism, or related fields, providing knowledge in the ethically correct production of audio-visual documentaries, mainly in the regions of Asia, Africa, Europe, North and Latin America, as well as in indigenous communities.

1st Semester: Visual Anthropology, Media Anthropology

2nd Semester: Basics and Varieties of Ethnographic Film Production, Communication/Mediascapes, Applied Visual and Media Anthropology

3rd Semester: Internship, Film or Media Project

4th Semester: Examination Modules

The programme includes its own ethnographic field research supervised in colloquia, as well as two on-campus workshops in Berlin on camera technology and 360-degree filmmaking. Students also learn how to create VR content and use virtual reality headsets. Career opportunities exist in media production, the social-anthropological sector, and in the development of VR applications.

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