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MediaArtHistories, MA – (M.A.)
Danube University Krems
Department for Image Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 9,850 | ||
| Location: | Krems / Austria / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | May, November |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Danube University Krems
The MediaArtHistories masters program conveys the most important developments of contemporary art through a network of renowned international theorists, artists and curators like Steve DIETZ, Erkki HUHTAMO, Lev MANOVICH, Christiane PAUL, Jens HAUSER, Paul SERMON, Christa SOMMERER, Gerfried STOCKER, knowbotic research, Edward SHANKEN, Oliver GRAU and many others.
Historical derivations that go far back into art and media history are tied in intriguing ways to digital art. Key approaches and methods from Image Science, Media Archaeology and the History of Science & Technology will be discussed.
Media Art History offers a basis for understanding evolutionary history of audiovisual media, from the Laterna Magica to the Panorama, Phantasmagoria, Film, and the Virtual Art of recent decades. Using online databases and other modern aids, knowledge of computer animation, net art, interactive, telematic and genetic art as well as the most recent reflections on nano art, CAVE installations, augmented reality and wearables are introduced. Artists and programmers give new insights into the latest software and interface developments.
The course is held predominantly in English, the master´s thesis can be composed either in English or in German.
Target group: Professionals from interest fields such as art and art history, cultural studies, humanities, museology, media or similar e.g. gallerists, artists, museum staff or all applicants with a general interest in art
Contents
Modul 1
* MediaArtHistories & Media Archaeology
* Media Theory and Theory of multimedia-based systems
* Theory of perception
* Visualization
* Art & Science - History of Science
* Spaces of interaction and their planning
* Social Software
Module 2
* Strategy of networks
* Ambient Intelligence
* Planning festivals
* Exhibiting & Curating
* Media Art Exhibiting, Curation and Collection
* Digital Art Archiving and Preservation
* Interdisciplinary and intercultural work
Module 3
* Introduction to Interfacedesign
* Locative Media: Augmented Space
* Digital Tools and their programming
* From Telematic Images to Micromovies
* Immersion & Emotion
* Design & Function of Knowledge Space
* Medial performance, theater und opera
Module 4
* Law and Copyright
* Market of Media Art / -Management
* Important Media Art Institutions
* Videoediting
* Preservation of Digital Art
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Save your university place in time for the course of study "MediaArtHistories" at the Department for Image Science by sending us your complete application documents:
Letter of Motivation
Your letter of motivation should measure about two pages. In the first part you should deal with the reasons for participating the course. In the second part you are asked to write about your previous knowledge and your possible professional experiences with the subject of the course of study.
Finaly we ask you to explain which personal and professional aims you expect by attending the course.
Application Form
Please find the Application Forms for all programs of the Department for Image Science in "Downloads". We ask you to send us only a completely filled and signed Application Form in original version.
Additional Documents
* Copies of your certificates
* Copy of your passport
* Photo
Application form and documents can be send either in English or in German.
Applications are possible at all times.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
According to Austrian law, public universities are not subject to any obligations concerning accreditation. Nevertheless, Danube University Krems requests accreditation for many of its courses by international agencies.
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