During an intensive program students create multi-media projects and artifacts ranging from interactive installations, innovative web and media solutions, experimental approaches to narrative and documentary practice, sound design and sonic composition. In fact the program covers almost the entire range of media production and frequently mixes them.
With a student intake of over 100 students in a wide range of disciplines, we can offer you a buoyant multidisciplinary course culture in which to explore your talents and ambitions. You will work with and learn from staff and students in your own and other disciplines. The course is delivered in English.
The course is project based, with taught elements. Given the highly specialized entry profile of the students formal technical training is a very small part of the program. Building on your existing advanced technical skills in the programme of your choice you will find new ways of applying those skills not only in an externally assigned project but also in your individual research trajectory. The externally assigned group projects are acquired from industry through our faculty bureau Xchange, ensuring a close link with industry and cultural institutions in the field.
We are looking for talented students to join our programme. Due to the interest in the programme, we have to select candidates. In order to meet the entry requirements, you will be judged on the following criteria:
• ability to speak and write fluent Dutch and/or English
• research capabilities and theoretical interest
• high level quality of work in visual, interactive or musical expression
• high level of conceptual and technical abilities
• high level of (self) motivation, self-direction and work attitude
• Ielts score of 6 or higher (http://www.ielts.org/)
You should have advanced computer skills and the ability to work at an advanced level with a wide variety of software packages regarded as “standard” within the programme of choice. Successful completion of the programme requires you to be able to conduct a self-directed programme of research and artefact production.
MA CDDC is validated by the Open University (London) and subject to the stringent quality standards maintained under QAA (Quality Assurance) regulations of United Kingdom higher education. The MA is recognized in all countries acknowledging United Kingdom degrees and awards.
"The quality of teaching is high. Students are monitored to identify falling behind. There appears to be a good explorative culture, and a friendly and supportive attitude, among staff as well as students."
Prof. Gerard de Zeeuw, external examiner
"The knowledge and experience of students is comparable with other programmes throughout Europe. I would suggest that in this subject very few institutions achieve this level of experience."
Prof. Simon Robertshaw, external examiner
