New Media and Audiovisual Art
RISEBA offers master’s level studies in new media and audiovisual art. The programme has been developed according to a module system, offering RISEBA students the opportunity to choose one of two specializations – Audiovisual Media Art or Multimedia Stage Art.
The programme is implemented in collaboration with Liepāja University. RISEBA students will undergo 93% of the study process in Riga at the RISEBA Architecture and Media Centre H2O6, and 7% – in Liepāja, at the Liepāja University Art Research Laboratory.
Degree awarded | Master of Audio and Visual Media Arts |
Study form | Full time evening studies |
Language | English |
Credit points/ECTS | 80/120 |
Tuition fee per year |
3230 EUR (for citizens of EU, EEA, CIS countries, Georgia, Ukraine) 3800 EUR (other countries) |
Programme length | 2 years |
Programme director
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Programme Director: Mg.art.,M.oec.Janis Holsteins +371 25618534 janis.holsteins@riseba.lv |
Creative Director: Mg.art. Aigars Ceplitis +371 25620270 aigars.ceplitis@riseba.lv |
Programme curriculum
For both specializations | Audiovisual Media Arts specialization |
A perusal of Conceptual Vision |
Directing of Audiovisual |
Study methods
This master’s study programme offers in-depth studies of digital technology use in new media environments and audiovisual arts. Alongside the traditional production practices of art and media, students will learn how to use more innovative forms, such as extended and virtual reality, 360-degree video, performances, culture analytics, data visualization, etc.
Application process
https://www.riseba.lv/en/admissions/application-process
Admission requirements 2020/2021
Study environment
RISEBA Architecture and Media Centre H2O 6
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Auditorium
Theoretical lectures are usually held in auditoriums. All auditoriums are equipped with computers and projectors for lecturers’ and students’ presentations. The biggest auditorium is also equipped with large screens in order to provide better visibility.
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Video studio
Students learn the crafts of the camera operator and lighting in a 300 sqm big video studio. Students can also take advantage of this studio for their own academic projects outside the lectures. the studio is equipped with a full-featured black and green screen background and floor. Cameraperson’s special machinery, such as camera crane and Steadicam, is also available. The studio is equipped with a stationary lighting system.
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Editing studios
Architecture and Media Centre H2O6 has two big and two small editing studios. Both big editing studios are equipped with 15 – 20 iMac desktops. In these studios, audiovisual editing lessons and practical workshops are held. Small editing studios are meant for students’ unsupervised work after the lectures. All computers for video editing are equipped with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite Production Premium, Logic Studio and other editing software.
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RISEBA Architecture and media centre H2O 6 Address: Durbes street 4, Riga, LV-1007 |
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