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anyone any comments?

Yeah, you are quite right that it is crucial for me to get clear what job skills I am lacking. Actually, I need both anthropology theories study and documentary filming skills. Now I am more intended to USC because it is a one-year program which means the less financial burden on me( both two programs has no any financial support so far ) and its courses' design seems very practical in making films. NYU’s program has to learn three core courses(one semester) about film theories which I am not interested in so much.

I have to make a decision between two programs: Master of Visual Anthropology in USC and Cinema Studies in Culture and Media at NYU. The first is a one-year program and based in Anthropology department to make ethnography movies, whereas the NYU's is a two-year program and more focusing on filming (the program is cooperated with anthropology department and have many courses in anthropology field) I am interested in the crossing field of documentary filming and anthropology. After getting the master degree, I will seek a job in the USA in the related industry to gain experience to make documentary films. Now I am more intended to USC because it is a one-year program which means the less financial burden on me ( both two programs has no any financial support so far ) and its courses' design seems very practical. NYU’s program has to learn three courses about film theories which I am not interested in so much. Actually, I need both anthropology theories study and documentary filming skills ( not cinema theories). I also heard people say that "studying the independent and art films go New York and Commercial films go LA". In my case, how should I choose? Anyone has experience in related field and can give some comments in this two schools or cities? Thanks！

anyone any comments?

Hi I have to make a decision between two programs: Master of Visual Anthropology in USC and Cinema Studies in Culture and Media at NYU. The first is a one year program and based in Anthropology department, whereas the NYU's is a two-year program and more focusing on documentary filming (the program is cooperated with anthropology department and have many courses in anropology field) I am interested in the crossing field of documentary filming and anthropology. After getting the master degree, I will seeking a job in related industry to gain experience to make films. People say that "studying the independent and art films go New York and Commercial films to to LA". In my case, how should I choose? Anyone can give some comments in this two schools or this industry in documentary shooting？ Thanks！

Thank you for your comments! Big city schools are better for chasing a job. USC's program is very practical and courses are designed for the job market. Now I am more intended to accept the admission from USC, but as you said one year is so short to build a solid foundation.

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Hey, thanks, man! You seem really know SFSU anthropology department very well and they have a long history in this field. Can you give some comments on USC and Chico state as well about visual anth and overrall? USC seems also quite strong in visual anthropology field.

Hi Now, I have got three admissions from USC, San Francisco State University and Chico State. The USC's degree is MA in visual anthropology and the others are MA in anthropology but has the specialty in visual media. USC's program is one year plus a summer film workshop. The courses are mainly focusing on documentary filmmaking. The other two schools are two-year programs, first year design of the general basis in anthropology theories, then the second year in visual direction. It seems that USC has a better reputation in this field than the others. USC is definitely more expensive, but an only one-year program. During all programs, the professor, probably the future mentor, in SFSU shows the biggest interested in me, we have many discussions through email. I am an international student. After the study, I am planning to find a job at Sates in the related field and I have no interest in purchasing PhD to go deeper in the academic community. LA and San Francisco are big cities. Chico is a small town. By the way, I checked the school welcoming video on youtube, and SFSU building is all new and today's style, seems quite boring. Does anyone know more about visual anthropology and these three schools? Appreciate any your suggestions and idea.

Hi Now, I have got three admissions from USC, San Francisco State University and Chico State. The USC's degree is MA in visual anthropology and the others are MA in anthropology but has the specialty in visual media. USC's program is one year plus a summer film workshop. The courses are mainly focusing on documentary filmmaking. The other two schools are two-year programs, first year design of the general basis in anthropology theories, then the second year in visual direction. It seems that USC has a better reputation in this field than the others. USC is definitely more expensive, but an only one-year program. During all programs, the professor, probably the future mentor, in SFSU shows the biggest interested in me, we have many discussions through email. I am an international student. After the study, I am planning to find a job at Sates in the related field and I have no interest in purchasing PhD to go deeper in the academic community. LA and San Francisco are big cities. Chico is a small town. By the way, I checked the school welcoming video on youtube, and SFSU building is all new and today's style, seems quite boring. Does anyone know more about visual anthropology and these three schools? Appreciate any your suggestions and idea.

Nice to find this 30+club! It is never too old to dream! I have worked for about 8 years after getting my BA degree and taken a 2 year's gap year of world traveling. Hopefully, now I find what I really like and come back to school again. For me, graduate study is not only for the education, but also for a new life experience to live in a new challenging culture which is totally different from my homeland.

Hi Does anybody join in the GW university online graduate admission chat? This is not a interview invitation which only inviting potencial applicants, right? Seems like they sending to all applicants...Actually, I have two offers now and one is better the option of GW. Should I join in this chat? or just ignore it? the mail "Join the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences at our upcoming online chat session. This chat is a great opportunity to ask admissions staff and current students questions about academic programs, the admissions process, student life, and much more."

Thank you! That's also what I thought.

Thank u, man! I got the reply about the funding from the department " A number of scholarships are available after you come here, but we do not have fellowships that pay tuition. Very few universities in the United States have scholarships/fellowships for MA students." How should I understand these words?

Thanks so much for your quick reply! I just hope my answers of waiting for other schools feedback will not offend the offer schools' admission officer.