I've been looking at Media Studies grad programs and the most attractive I'm come across is the Media Studies Masters at the New School.
The catch is, I really don't want to move to NYC.
Does anyone have experience with the New School's online MA programs? I've only been able to find one blog post about doing this particular program online, where the student was sort of defending it like, "This is NOT University of Phoenix!"
Or thoughts on online MA's in general?
I've taken one class online (through MassArt) and I learned a lot, but never felt like "Dang! That was a great class!" Which may or may not have anything to do with it being online....
posted by smb793
on Aug 5, 2012 -
8 answers
Does Facebook publish statistics? I'm specifically interested in statistics about photo uploads and camera metadata / popularity.
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posted by ztdavis
on Aug 2, 2012 -
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Have olympic spoilers always been this bad? I'm so so very annoyed to already know the outcome of tonights gymnastics, just like I've inadvertantly known the outcome of almost every event I am interested in so far in these games. Even though I try to avoid the obvious spoiler media outlets, I can't ignore everything; esp not elevator tv's, the radio, or overheard coversations at the cubicle farm. Are the days of sitting on the edge of my seat during the evening broadcast, jumping for joy at an unexpected gold over? Or has it always been this way and I'm just catching up now?
posted by shimmer
on Jul 31, 2012 -
30 answers
I am looking for information on how people feel, like and want (or not) to be interviewed by TV, radio or newspaper reporters.
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Jul 29, 2012 -
4 answers
Would appreciate advice on part-time jobs in Glasgow, for a mature student with an eye on building her CV more than earning pocket money (though that would be good too!).
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posted by cendawanita
on Jul 26, 2012 -
3 answers
To what extent do American Highschools resemble the stereotypical American Highschool seen in just about every movie and TV show ever, withever present competition for social status, rigidly defined cliques, omnipresent bullying, etc... etc?
posted by Artw
on Jul 18, 2012 -
86 answers
Where can I find accurate statistics regarding how many viewers/readers media organizations have?
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posted by eytanb
on Jul 17, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm in the UK with Virgin Media as my ISP. The combo modem/router they provide does not allow VPN to work (and I am not alone in my experience, according to the internet). Can anyone recommend a way around this?
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posted by olinerd
on Jul 16, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a link to studies that show people hold on to false beliefs (particularly via incorrect news accounts, accusations, or gossip) even after those facts have been proven false by the very same media outlets or sources.
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posted by stagewhisper
on Jul 12, 2012 -
7 answers
Just got a free XBox 360 (bundled with another purchase). Can I use it (with an external hard drive) as a
standalone (no PC attached) media server for storage and streaming of my music/video library?
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posted by Alabaster
on Jun 25, 2012 -
7 answers
How realistic is the portrayal of the media's coverage of the prison on
Oz? (No spoilers in the question, potential for some in the answers.)
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posted by SpiffyRob
on Jun 20, 2012 -
5 answers
How do I stop WinAmp from displaying the song title in the Visualizations window?
posted by Trurl
on May 24, 2012 -
3 answers
If I leave my computer for several hours, or it goes into hibernation mode, my audio programs Spotify and/or Media Monkey become weirdly unable to play audio tracks. What gives? Windows XP
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posted by sully75
on May 11, 2012 -
3 answers
You generate a lot of video/audio/etc. You're a professional, but not a network or tv station, so you don't have millions of dollars to spend on media archiving and backup. What are your digital media backup and storage strategies?
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posted by hapticactionnetwork
on Apr 27, 2012 -
5 answers
Currently live coverage of my city's council meeting is only available on the local access channel of a cable provider, to which I am not subscribed. This got me curious about the whats and hows and costs of livestreaming video coverage of city council and committee meetings.
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posted by Alvy Ampersand
on Apr 26, 2012 -
13 answers
I have some questions on what a first-generation Apple TV can or can't do.
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posted by zardoz
on Apr 26, 2012 -
7 answers
Help me bridge the gap between the world as it seems through the internet and media vs. the world I go about in every day.
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posted by grokfest
on Apr 21, 2012 -
17 answers
I need help making iTunes, MediaMonkey, two iPhones and an external drive all play nicely with each other and our household's burgeoning music collection!
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posted by Gori Girl
on Apr 15, 2012 -
5 answers
Is there a quick and cheap template to make a simple but polished e-picturebook that I can offer as a free download / giveaway with a CD product?
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posted by Muirwylde
on Mar 20, 2012 -
2 answers
You're hiring interns and one of your qualifications is for them to be "proficient in Photoshop". What do you expect them to know?
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posted by book 'em dano
on Mar 20, 2012 -
13 answers
A friend is looking for US-based podcasts that are interesting, different, and NOT produced by white dudes. This is for work on podcasts as a medium for material that doesn't fit into "traditional" radio categories and as a place for experimentation.
She's finding lots of great stuff, but says with the exception of "Longest shortest time", they're all by white guys. Do you have any recommendations for US-produced podcasts that are experimental, interesting, and from a different perspective? Thanks a lot!
posted by supercoollady
on Mar 7, 2012 -
12 answers
Just realized that I have run out of business cards, and I am speaking at SXSW in a week. What clever, amusing, geeky solutions for sharing my contact information are out there?
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posted by EvilPRGuy
on Mar 2, 2012 -
12 answers
In my house, we have three macbooks and one external hard drive full of media. Please help me figure out a system for sharing the hard drive, setting up a media server, and wireless backup.
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posted by Nickel
on Feb 26, 2012 -
9 answers
If an alien located on a planet 100 light years from here was to switch on a big, multi-frequency radio receiver, and record all the noises coming from outer space for the
next hundred years, on all frequencies, how many soap operas, advertisements and new broadcasts would they pick up from Earth? Would a mass-market radio, similar to our Earthly equivalents, pick up anything? Over time, as the number of Earth transmissions increases exponentially, would the alien pick up a cacophony or a damp fizzle?
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posted by 0bvious
on Feb 23, 2012 -
10 answers
How does an ad-buyer get paid in an agency? And how does that information get relayed to the client?
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posted by rev-
on Feb 17, 2012 -
3 answers
Knew it, shouldn't have indulged in the whim of this "pinterest" nonsense. I click "unlink" for Facebook, save, nothing happens. I get redirected to the main page, facebook photo and friendlinks intact. I get so frustrated I choose "delete account"....again, nothing happens. Redirected back to my main page, self's facebook photo serenely mocking me.
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posted by keasby
on Feb 11, 2012 -
6 answers
Help me set up a media server for my computer network on one of two old Windows boxes.
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posted by rocketman
on Feb 6, 2012 -
7 answers
Setting up a media PC for my television. Already have all the hardware set up, just wondering what kind of software people are using to have a "reasonable television-like experience" with mouse only or wireless xbox360 controller (currently looking in to getting one of these)
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posted by tehloki
on Jan 20, 2012 -
6 answers
Can someone help me understand what people mean when they say - "Media is the message" or "Media is not the message". I don't get it at all? And online searching has not helped a great deal in gaining clarity either. Thanks.
posted by gadget_gal
on Jan 16, 2012 -
15 answers
What are some examples of movies, tv shows, or music videos that use the "high production value/low production value" trope like in this Coldplay video?
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posted by idledebonair
on Jan 4, 2012 -
7 answers
Help me find the primary source for Tommy Franks' assertion that the press represented the "fourth front" in the Iraq war.
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posted by compartment
on Jan 4, 2012 -
2 answers
How much is Katy Perry worth? Is there any realistic way to calculate how much she got paid for what she produced? (Not the exact amount, but presumably we ought to be able to get the order of magnitude right.)
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posted by Mr. Justice
on Jan 1, 2012 -
4 answers
My Blu-Ray player will play AVI, MKV & other video files but it is a little too finicky about which ones it will accept. Is there a more liberal, tolerant, and accepting player on the market?
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posted by anazgnos
on Dec 23, 2011 -
8 answers
The man can be overbearing, inserting his opinion instead of closing his mouth and opening his wallet, am I right? According to Michael Ian Black on a recent, awkward episode of
WTF, the cast of The State bristled at MTV's suggestion that they add recurring characters to their sketches. As a fuck you to MTV, they created a character whose catch phrase,
"I want to dip my balls in it" became a sensation. Know of any other creative fuck yous that have become cultural phenomena or were otherwise successful despite their intent?
posted by drzz
on Dec 22, 2011 -
57 answers
I want watch on my TV the videos that are on my computer. HD (720p) format. Video streaming of content not necessary. What is the easiest and cheapest way to go about this?
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posted by zardoz
on Dec 21, 2011 -
25 answers
For Christmas, I want to give my Dad a collection of thought-provoking, idea-filled things to read or listen to - things that inspire discussion, reflection, imagination, and curiosity. His specific preferences and a few ideas I've had already are inside.
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posted by Cygnet
on Dec 4, 2011 -
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