New Media
New media is a contemporary art field focused on artistic experimentations with pre- and post-digital technologies that is cohabiting with other disciplines of fine arts. Based on professional standards, students are prepared to be skilled in time-based media art, interactive design, sound and audiovisual art.
The New Media Arts program, a component of EKA’s contemporary arts master’s program, currently emphasizes VIA Lab cluster studies and expanded Sound Art courses, alongside various practical workshops provided within the New Media workspace by International artists and professionals.
The list of our alumni includes Aivar Tõnso, Piibe Piirma, Hannes Aasamets, Helen Västrik, Mari-Liis Rebane, Mart Normet, Katrin Enni, Eve Arpo, Taavi Suisalu, Juhan Soomets, Martin Rästa, Roman-Sten Tõnissoo, Sten Saarits, Tõnis Jürgens.
VIA lab cluster
Language: English
Qualifications: No prior experience requirement
Supervising teachers: Camille Laurelli, Taavi Varm, Sten Saarits
Collaborations: LVLup! Videogame Museum of Estonia, National Library of Estonia, Museum of Design of Estonia, Komposter Festival, ARS Art Factory, Aalto University
Sound Art Connected Studies
Language: English
Qualifications: No prior experience requirement
Supervising teacher: Sten Saarits
Quests: John Grzinich, Aubery Lis, Bruno Quast, Camille Laurelli, Hans-Gunter Lock
Collaborations: EKA Animation, Aalto University, ARS Art Factory, Walls Have Ears Sound Art Festival, Bitwig GmbH
Video Art Connected Studies (starting 2024 Autumn)
Language: English
Qualifications: No prior experience requirement
Supervising teacher: Sten Saarits