Program Content
Language of instructions:English
MODULE 3:
Processual Art, Interactive Scenography, Professional Focus Group, Visual Thinking of Space;
MODULE 4:
Contemporary Dance Techniques, Contact Improvisation, and Composition, Somatic Methods, Butoh and Body Identification, Voice and Body Movement, Physical and Drama Techniques and Methods, Multimedia Contemporary Theater and Dance, Conceptual performance.
offers a rigorous module based training expanded across media disciplines: film production, screenwriting, CG generated graphics, interactive 2D and 3D video production, game development, and new major in multimedia performing art, a unique concept in the Baltic States.
Postgraduate Studies in Audiovisual Media Arts
MODULE 1:
Cinematography, New Media and Film Editing and Aesthetics, Screenwriting, Acoustic Arts, Visual Semiotics in Media Design, Audiovisual Performance and Animation Principles, Cross-Media Technology and Integration;
Degree awarded:
Master in Audio and Visual Media Arts
Admission requirements:
1) Copy of previous education certificate/diploma + transcript of records
2) CV in English
3) Creative portfolio (photo, video, design, script or similar)
4) Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL 69+ or equivalent)
5) Copy of Passport
Duration: 2 academic years.
Full time evening studies.
Fee per 2015/2016 year): 3000 EUR
Programme director:
Janis Holsteins
mob.:+371 25618534
janis.holsteins@riseba.lv
AVMM Creative Director:
Aigars Ceplitis, M.F.A.
mob.:+371 25620270
aigars@riseba.lv
Creative Director of Performing Arts:
Simona Orinska,. Mag. Art., Mag. Sc. Sal.
mob.:+371 29394500
MODULE 2:
Producing and Fundrising Reaserch Method, Distibution and Niche Targeting in Global Markets, Screenwriting, Acoustic Arts, Visual Semiotics in Media Design, Audiovisual Performance and Animation Principles, Cross-Media Technology and Integration, Intellectual Property and Legal Aspects in Creative Industries;
MODULE 5:
Game Theories and Technologies, Film Production Masterclass, Narratology, Perusal of Conceptual Vision, Motion Graphics and Design in Cinema 4D
MODULE 6:
Interactive Cinema, Advanced Soundscapes, Photography, Animation and SFX, Acting for Cinema and Stage
Specializing in:
Multimedia Performance Studies
or
Audiovisual Media Arts
The students may attain their M.A. degree by majoring either in the newly launched Multimedia Performing Arts, the only of its kind in the Baltic States, or majoring in Audiovisual Media Arts. The selection is undertaken during the second year of studies. The core of the program fuses aesthetics and scientific research expanded across various disciplines: multimedia performance, contemporary dance, theater, videoart performance, interactive stage design, sound landscape and installation, film production, cinematography, animation, visual effects and CG graphics, interactive 3D production, video installation, and intro to game development.
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
The program cooperates with the Latvian Academy of Art, where additional coursework in art theories may be undertaken at the first semester of studies.
The graduates are also eligible for ERASMUS exchange program with TAMK University of Applied Sciences, the School of Art and Media, Finland, the Academy of Visual Arts, Design and Pop Culture, MINERVA, Netherlands, Edge Hill University, Department of Performing Arts, Great Britain, and The Danish National School of Performing Arts.
Master Thesis:
Comprised of two parts: practical, party A, and academic research, part B.
Practical part: a substantial illustration of an audiovisual work and/or audiovisual performance. Theoretical part: may or may not be linked to the practical part but still must satisfy all the requirements of a thorough research in a chosen area of audiovisual disciplines.
* 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 creative director.