MA Media Arts and Practices

MA Media Arts and Practices – University of Nova Gorica

The MA Media Arts and Practices programme at the University of Nova Gorica (UNG) is a two-year, second-cycle Master’s degree offered by the School of Arts in Nova Gorica, Slovenia. The programme is taught in English according to the supplied programme information, consists of four semesters and carries 120 ECTS credits. It is an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented programme combining artistic creativity, contemporary media technologies, independent research and professional creative production.

The programme enables students to specialise in animation, film, photography, new media, contemporary art practices or scenographic spaces. Through individual projects, interdisciplinary studio workshops and close collaboration with academic mentors, students develop advanced artistic, theoretical and technical competencies in their chosen creative disciplines.

Programme Overview and Specialisations

The programme offers six Carrier Modules: Animation, Film, Photography, New Media, Contemporary Art Practices and Scenographic Spaces. Students select a primary module according to their interests, artistic background and proposed Master’s project.

The curriculum encourages interdisciplinary collaboration between creative fields, allowing students to develop practical production skills, artistic research methods, critical thinking and project management competencies.

Creative Studios and Practical Training

Practical creative production is central to the programme. Students participate in studio workshops, project-based learning activities, peer reviews and individual mentorship sessions.

The compulsory Progress Track module supports the development of each student’s Master’s project during the first three semesters. Students also complete studio coursework and smaller practical and theoretical learning units through the Techniques in Practice, Discourses in Practice and Selections in Practice modules.

The programme was developed within the EU-supported ADRIART project and includes opportunities for site-specific learning activities at partner institutions in Austria, Italy and Croatia.

Admission Requirements and Artistic Assessment

Applicants must hold a higher education qualification comprising at least 180 ECTS credits and successfully pass an assessment of artistic ability.

The artistic assessment includes a submitted portfolio of creative work, a biography, a motivation letter outlining the applicant’s project proposal or artistic interests, and an interview.

When applications exceed available places, selection is based on artistic ability assessment (90%) and previous academic grade-point average (10%). The artistic ability certificate is valid only for the current study year.

Master’s Project and Academic Progression

Students develop an independent artistic or media production project supported by research, theoretical study and professional mentorship.

During the final year, students complete Master’s Thesis Preparation and the Master’s Thesis module, producing both a practical creative project and a written academic thesis. The completed work is presented and defended before an academic or professional committee.

Graduates may pursue further postgraduate or doctoral studies, continue their existing professional careers or enter new creative fields associated with their specialisation.

Career Opportunities and Professional Development

The programme develops professional competencies relevant to creative industries, artistic production, media technologies and contemporary cultural practices.

Graduates acquire advanced skills in creative project development, independent artistic production, interdisciplinary collaboration, critical analysis and the presentation of professional creative work.

The programme supports career development in fields such as animation, filmmaking, photography, new media, contemporary art and scenographic design.

Tuition Fees and Study Information

The programme has a stated tuition fee of €3,500 per year for all students, based on the supplied information. The linked university tuition fee document refers to the 2025/26 academic year.

The programme lasts two years and carries 120 ECTS credits. Admission requires a relevant higher education qualification and successful completion of the artistic aptitude assessment.