Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Audio-visual techniques and media production 03.4 (ISCED 213)
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	M.Sc. (Master in Audio and Visual Media Arts)
Course code	MAV0_19SRPVA

Tuition fee	€3,950 per year
Application fee	€200 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time
Registration fee	€400 one-time Includes: – Consultations for selection of HEI – Migration & visa consultation – Registration in the Baltic Center database – HEI admission documents’ check – General testing for all Baltic Center HEIs – Admission Examination – Student’s admission to HEI – Documents’ arrangement for the payments to HEI – Invitation for the embassy. The period of preparation from week to two months - You will access to admission system with extra BONUS information& - You will have your own manager and curators on each stage of admission process. You can receive DISCOUNT and pay only 250.00 EUR, for more information visit our FREE webinar “Education in Europe”. Register on English Language: study.baltic-center.eu/admission-webinar-en Register on Russian Language: study.baltic-center.eu/admission-webinar-ru

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) -CV in English -Creative portfolio (photo, video, design, script or similar) Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements	English English One of next variants, if you have no any of this certificates you can pass University or Baltic Center Exams: IELTS score 6.0+, TOEFL 78 + or equivalent. Applicants who do not have internationally recognised test score will be requested to pass RISEBA English language test and/or a Skype interview.

Other requirements	A relevant portfolio is required. -CV in English -Creative portfolio (photo, video, design, script or similar)

Overview

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.

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.

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.

Programme structure

In general, the Audiovisual Media Art specialisation addresses the development of audiovisual works – directing, post-processing and production, using digital technologies and implementing interdisciplinary creative projects in new media art.

The Multimedia Stage Art specialisation focuses mainly on the development of multimedia projects, audiovisual performances and choreographic performances.

Career opportunities

The objective of the programme is to prepare competitive audiovisual professionals – artists who have extensive knowledge of new technologies, audiovisual arts and digital culture processes, as well as specific skills in creating innovative media products and performances, and who are competitive in the labor market of art, innovative technologies and creative industries.