MSc in Journalism - Documentary in New York United States | Columbia University

A specialized program for M.S. candidates featuring an additional semester dedicated to creating a documentary short. We equip students with the skills to thrive in the growing documentary field, covering scriptwriting, cinematography, audio capture, post-production, and industry knowledge. Our intimate, practice-oriented classes provide intensive learning. This Documentary initiative merges elite journalism instruction with advanced training in extended visual narratives. Over nine months, participants master source cultivation, fact-checking, data utilization, and visual techniques. The curriculum includes technical training in filming, audio engineering, and video editing, alongside essential business aspects like funding proposals, contract discussions, legal permissions, and crafting compelling promotional materials.