California Institute Of The Arts Composition -- New Media 24700 McBean Parkway Valencia, CA 91355-2397 US   Phone: 1-661-253-7816 Fax: 1-661-255-0938   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.F.A. - Composition - New Media On Campus   The Program in Composition -- New Media is geared toward the serious, creative artist with a musical bias who wishes to prepare to enter this exciting new field. Course work is focused on theory and applications of technological tools, perception and its relation to arts languages, analysis of aesthetic issues, historical background and literature, essential materials from twentieth century music, composition lessons and critique seminars. Advanced media studies include performance with interactive media, nonlinear design strategies, installations, narrative forms, CD-ROMs, and telecommunications arts. Near the end of her or his program, each candidate will present a portfolio of work accomplished at CalArts for faculty evaluation and approval.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 500  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 5  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $977  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $29300  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable