[artinfo] rudolf arnheim scholarships in the field of media.art.histories

[Image Science]

RUDOLF ARNHEIM SCHOLARSHIP IN THE FIELD OF MEDIA.ART.HISTORIES

The Department for Image Science is pleased to 
announce a half-tuition scholarship for the 
Master of Arts (MA) course starting in Nov. 2008!

>  Rudolf Arnheim Scholarship for Media Art Histories:
The Department for Image Science offers this 
scholarship as an encouragement to concentrate on 
the further development of the scientific work of 
the recently deceased art historian and cognition 
psychologist Rudolf Arnheim and his significance 
for the history of Media Art.
Closing date for submission: Sept. 30th, 2008.

Further Information:
http://www.donau-uni.ac.at/mediaarthistories
www.virtualart.at
www.mediaarthistories.org

=> FIRST INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF MEDIA.ART.HISTORIES
(International Faculty, low residency, parallel 
to employment, English language)
The postgraduate program MediaArtHistories 
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, Paul SERMON, Edward SHANKEN, 
Jens HAUSER, Sean CUBITT, Christa SOMMERER, 
Gerfried STOCKER, Knowbotic Research, Frieder 
NAKE, Oliver GRAU and many others.
http://www.donau-uni.ac.at/en/studium/medienkunstgeschichte/06318/index.php

Artists and programmers give new insights into 
the latest and most controversial software, 
interface developments and their 
interdisciplinary and intercultural praxis. 
Keywords are: Strategies of Interaction & 
Interface Design, Social Software, Immersion & 
Emotion and Artistic Invention. 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. Historical derivations that go 
far back into art and media history are tied in 
intriguing ways to digital art. Important 
approaches and methods from Image Science, Media 
Archaeology and the History of Science & 
Technology will be discussed.

=> DANUBE UNIVERSITY KREMS - located in the 
UNESCO world heritage Wachau is the first public 
university in Europe which specializes in 
advanced continuing education offering 
low-residency degree programs for working 
professionals and lifelong learners. 

With its new modular courses the DEPARTMENT FOR 
IMAGE SCIENCE at Danube University Krems offers 
an educational program unique in Europe. Without 
interrupting their career, students have the 
opportunity to learn through direct, hands-on 
experience, social learning in small groups and 
contacts with labs and industry. They gain key 
qualifications for the contemporary art and media 
marketplace. 
http://www.donau-uni.ac.at/en/studium/medienkunstgeschichte/10365/index.php

The Center in Monastery Göttweig, where most 
MediaArtHistories courses take place, is housed 
in a 14th century building, remodeled to fit the 
needs of modern research in singular 
surroundings. International experts analyze the 
image worlds of art, science, politics and 
economy and elucidate how they originated, became 
established and how they have stood the test of 
time. The innovative approach at the Department 
for Image Science is reinforced by 
praxis-oriented study.

Contact: 
Sabine Weber, MSc.
Department for Image Science
Danube University Krems
Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, A-3500 Krems
Tel: +43(0)2732 893-2569
sabine.weber at donau-uni.ac.at 
www.donau-uni.ac.at/dis