Overview

The Media Arts and Creative Technologies programme at RISEBA University promotes the development of original and independent research that is embedded in an international cultural, economic, social and political context, applying the latest technologies to its creative research and creating professional connections with business and the creative industries.

Goal of the study programme

The main goal of the study programme: by combining the resources and experience of both universities, to implement a high-quality and innovative academic doctoral study programme in the field of Arts in the Humanities, subfield – Media Arts and Creative Technologies, which would enable suitably qualified doctoral candidates to engage in original and independent research – creation of new knowledge – in digital media and audio-visual arts and creative use of innovative technologies, and which has an impact on culture, economy, politics and social sphere in Latvia and beyond.

The specific objective of the programme is to train competitive, research-oriented professionals – artists who have a comprehensive knowledge of new technologies, audio-visual arts and digital cultural processes, as well as have mastered specific skills in the creation of works of art and innovative media products, scientific research and the implementation of creative projects, and who are competitive in the art, innovation technology and creative industries labour market. The acquired academic degree is a prerequisite not only for a successful research career, but also for an academic career in higher education.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of their doctoral studies, students become professional media artists, academic researchers and socially active citizens who have received an innovative and high-quality media arts education and who are also able to compete in the labour market, as they have the necessary specific knowledge and skills in working with different creative technologies, as well as management and marketing knowledge.

The obtained academic degree is a prerequisite not only for a successful individual career in the art, media, innovation technology and creative industries, but also for an academic career in higher education institutions and in international level research. Graduates of the new programme will be well prepared to participate in the shaping of contemporary culture in its broadest sense, working in local, national, European Union and international organisations as experts, consultants, recommenders, and project evaluators, as well as initiators of various innovations in these organisations.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Academic Writing & Creative Practice
Theories and Methodologies
Major Artistic Inquiry & Exams - Progression Assessment of Artistic Inquiry
Major Artistic Inquiry & Exams – Major Artistic Inquiry
Major Artistic Inquiry & Exams - Final Exam

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-07 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Credits

198 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Media Studies & Mass Media Management of Creative Industries

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic or professional master’s degree in the humanities and arts;
the English language proficiency at least on B2 level;
entrance examination

or

Academic or professional Master’s degree in social sciences, educational sciences, engineering, computer science or other discipline;
work experience in professional artistic creation as an author or self-employed person/work in the creative industries, culture, art or music (at least 24 months) or study courses in the humanities and arts of at least 6 credits:

i. Art History or Art Theory of at least 2 credits,ii. philosophy, cultural history or cultural theory of at least 2 credits,iii. New Media Art, Audiovisual Art or Design at least 2 credit;

the English language proficiency at least on B2 level;

entrance examination.

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Tuition Fee

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International

5900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5900 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

4700 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4700 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Riga

503 - 783 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.