Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Audio-visual techniques and media production 03.4 (ISCED 213) Computer generated visual & audio effects (JACS I700)
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
Accreditation	December 31, 2022, Ministry of Education, Republic of Latvia

Application fee	€200 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time
Registration fee	€100 one-time Baltic Center Registration Fee 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, maximum 3 registrations per one fee. & In case of HEI change at the request of a student, after the admission letter receiving from HEI, a transfer to another HEI is for an extra cost. – Documents’ arrangement for the payments to HEI – Bonus – on the written application of a student, preparation and transfer of the invitation for the embassy. & The period of preparation from week to two months

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) -CV in English -Creative portfolio (photo, video, design, script or similar) The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language 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 accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): World.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Baltic Center examination.

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.