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Annual Presentation of completed Thesis projects in the Media Studies MA Program.
Every year, MA, Media Studies students produce theses that pushes the bounds of contemporary media research and production. Please join students who completed their projects in the 2025-2026 academic year as they publicly present their work, engage in discussion, and take questions from the public.
This year's thesis presentations are:
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Gil Hatcher
"Mute, Block, and Move On: Content Moderation as a Mechanic of Harassment in Fandom Communities"
Eric Pereira
"Beyond The Production Logo: A24’s Social Media Marketing and the Indie Film Paradox"
Alexandria (Xandy) Baird Hurley
"Pure Potentiality: A Dissection of Gender and Sexuality in Re-Animator (1985) and Bride of Re-Animator (1990)"
Arushi Kalia
"YouTube as a democratizing force: A study of All India Bakchod in 2010's India"
Nick Romano
"Techno-juggling"
Presented by the School of Art, Media, and Technology's MA Media Studies Program at Parson's School of Design.
The Masters of Art in Media Studies program of the School of Art, Media, & Technology in Parsons combines media theory, research, and production studies, preparing students to contribute to a complex and rapidly changing media landscape. Studying in the world’s media capital, New York City, our students acquire critical insights and technical skills in rigorous topical courses taught by leading scholars and creative professionals. Our alumni find careers in a wide range of fields, from media curating and communications to film and media-making to media research and scholarship to industry leadership and innovation.
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