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Apply to a one-semester graduate certificate program in documentary studies with three tracks: Radio & Podcasting, Short Film, or Nonfiction Writing.
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Get matched →The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies at Maine College of Art & Design offers a graduate certificate in documentary studies for emerging and mid-career storytellers. The semester-long, in-person program includes three tracks—Radio & Podcasting, Short Film, and Nonfiction Writing—and trains students in ethical storytelling, fieldwork, and professional portfolio development. Nearly 90% of graduates work in media within the field.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as space permits after the application deadline. Salt Spring starts mid-January and ends early-May; Salt Fall starts late-August and ends mid-December. For additional help, contact Graduate Admissions.
Successful Salt students demonstrate the ability to create documentary work in their respective media of study; apply research, analysis, and creativity to storytelling; focus on civic engagement; demonstrate professional practices; define a vision and determine effective strategies; and think independently while synthesizing information.
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Since 2017, nearly 90% of Salt graduates work in media at leading news and storytelling organizations, including NPR, Spotify, Apple, Vox, Pushkin Industries, and many others, holding positions such as podcast producer, video journalist, associate producer, and more.