Audiovisual Media Arts
Audiovisual Media Arts
Upon completion of this programme, student acquires both a bachelor's degree in audiovisual media arts and one of the four professional qualifications, which allows him or her to work in TV companies, cinema and independent producers associations, Internet and other new media, working as television and film producer, television director or television operator or script writer.
| Professional degree awarded: | Bachelor in Audiovisual Media Arts |
| Qualification awarded: |
Television and film producer; Television director; Director of photography for television or Screenwriter |
| Language of instruction: |
Full time studies: Latvian or Russian |
| Form of study: | Full time studies; Part time evening studies |
International opportunities: One semester exchange programme (ERASMUS)
Admission requirements:
Centralized examinations in Latvian language and a foreign language and creative interview.
Programme director:
Janis Holsteins
+371 25618534
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Why RISEBA, why Audiovisual Media Arts?
- currently the only professional bachelor's study programme in the audiovisual field in Latvia;
- the only study programme in Latvia to get the television and film producer qualifications;
- professional study course are delivered by prominent Latvian and foreign industry professionals;
- studies simultaneously focus on the humanities knowledge base on the one hand and a strong coaching program - on the other;
- study program at the same time is based on the European, American and Russian audiovisual culture;
- studies in Latvian, Russian and English languages. Apon completion of the programme graduates will be competitive not only in domestic but also international audiovisual markets;
- an international environment, international courses, international opportunities;
- individual approach to every student;
- a flexible study schedule and a flexible payment schedule;
- a wide range of discounts.
Programme content*
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Philosophy Aesthetics Business English Research Work History and Theory of Art History of Culture Psychology of Creative Process Audiovisual Technologies Acting Skills Essentials of Composition Essentials of Photo Art Work of TV and Video Cameraman Script Development Music in Communication Principles of Lighting |
Business English |
| Year 3 | Year 4 |
|
Study courses for qualifications: Psychology of AdvertisementAnalysis and Criticism of Creative Work TV and Cinema Drama Crises Management Management of Art Management Project Management TV and Cinema Production Technologies of Cinema Accounting Aesthetics of Documentary Cinema Psychology of Colours TV Directing Directors Work with Actors Cooperation with Stage Designer Photo Journalism TV and Video Language Current Events Development of Undertaking Scenarios TV Adaptation History and Theory of Literature Script Development |
Study courses for qualifications: Television and Cinema ProductionTelevision Direction Work of Television and Video Cameraman Script Development Legal Aspects of Intellectual Property Legal Aspects of Business Public Relations and Mass Media TV and Cinema Production Essentials of Computer Graphics Bachelor Thesis Electives: |
* RISEBA reserve rights to make adjustments up to 20 % of the programme content. For more specific information about the study course qualifications, please contact programme director.
Form of study, course duration and tuition fee
| Full time studies | 4 years | 1700 LVL per year | 2420 EUR per year |
| Part time evening studies (Tue., Wed., Sat) |
4.5 years | 1500 LVL per year | 2140 EUR per year |
RISEBA scholarships and discounts are available.
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