Emerging Media, MA
Create AR, VR and immersive experiences
Tell stories audiences can feel. Learn how to create impactful AR, VR, XR and documentary content on a state-of-the-art virtual production stage while honing project management skills and connecting with the field’s top pros in the heart of Los Angeles’ vibrant media scene. Students emerge with a professional portfolio of client work and passion projects.
Narrative and Emerging Media, MA
What you’ll learn
• AR/VR/XR production
• Virtual narrative development
• Virtual production workflows
• Documentary production
• Client storytelling
• Production team leadership
• Media collaboration
Key experiences
Passion project: Students will complete assigned work and client projects, as well as a personal passion project that demonstrates their unique storytelling perspectives.
LA connections: Los Angeles is nexus of immersive media: Meet and learn from industry pros, and grow your professional network of immersive storytellers.
Global opportunities: Students may use elective slots to participate in applicable study abroad experiences. Students are also encouraged to pursue work globally for their applied projects.
Who you’ll become
Graduates emerge prepared for growing careers:
• Virtual content producer
• 3D designer
• VR engineer
• Documentarian
• Media project manager
• Videographer
• Journalist
“My degree has been instrumental in shaping my career as an immersive creator. The skills and knowledge I gained have allowed me to develop impactful VR experiences such as ‘Body of Mine’ and ‘A Cure for Straightness,’ which use immersive technology to promote understanding and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.”
Cameron K., immersive creator
Degree requirements
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (NEM 693)
Required Core (21 credit hours)
NEM 501 Emerging Media (3)
NEM 510 Narrative Development and Pre-Production (3)
NEM 515 Emerging Media Production (3)
NEM 530 Emerging Media Project Management (3)
NEM 550 Diversity and Ethics in Emerging Media (3)
NEM 585 Portfolio (3)
NEM 630 Emerging Media for Clients (3)
Required options (3 credit hours)
NEM 520 AR/VR/XR for Storytelling (3)
NEM 525 Virtual Production for Storytelling (3)
NEM 601 Short Form and 360 Video Production (3)
Electives (3 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
NEM 593 Applied Project (3)