Alumni

Jessica Kingdon

Documentary Filmmaker

 Jessica was named one of 25 New Faces of Independent Film by Filmmaker Magazine and a DOC NYC 40 Under ...

Nelly Kobanenko

Project Manager at Bloomberg

 Nelly Kobanenko is an internationally acclaimed project leader and producer. Starting her career overseeing content production at news and marketing ...

Lauren Moraski

Director, Editor in Chief, Content Strategist , Sr. Manager and Managing Editor at Amazon Music & Amazon Books

 Lauren is an editorial leader, content strategist and team manager with experience working across multimedia platforms. She’s currently managing editor, ...

Urvashi Ajmara

Senior Strategist at Barbarian

 Urvashi is a seasoned strategist with a passion for social media, emerging trends, and compelling storytelling. With a diverse background ...
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The New School’s School of Media Studies provides a flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum and programs that allow for highly personalized pathways of study. Join a dynamic international student body in New York City.

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Artists in Residence

Ernest Dickerson

Cinematographer & Director

John Cameron Mitchell

Jim Stark

Producer

Mary Harron

Film Director

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Our Faculty

Our faculty brings real-world experience on the cutting edge of thought and creativity to the classroom, fostering a dynamic and demanding academic environment. Learn more about the faculty of The School of Media Studies.

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The MA in Media Studies gives students experience in creative media making, critical analysis, and entrepreneurialism. The Media Management MS offers the practical experience you need to succeed in today's media industries. The Documentary Studies Certificate program provides an opportunity to study documentary filmmaking in a small, tightly focused program. The Media Management Certificate Program provides a strong foundation of management principles and leadership skills to find work in the ever-changing global media landscape.