Study Abroad: Berlin - What's It All About?

Study Abroad: Berlin

What’s It All About?

Application Deadline is March 2nd!

This year Tisch Special Programs is launching a new study abroad program in Berlin where students will have the opportunity to work on exciting new multimedia art. With a young, creative population and an energetic, cosmopolitan art scene, Berlin has been enjoying a unique artistic revival that celebrates multimedia projects and unconventional spaces. Students will explore the city and develop multimedia projects. The program features two complementary courses: Creative Computing and Live Video Performance Art.

From fine art to computer programming, from live performance to animation, this workshop has applications across disciplines. There are no prerequisites, and the program welcomes students from all areas: e.g., film, music, computer science, dance, theater, fine art, multimedia, graphic design, performance art, photography etc.

We caught up with Max Nova who teaches Live Video Performance Art in Berlin, to learn a little bit more about the program and what multimedia art is.

Can you tell us a little about yourself and what you do at NYU?

I am a video artist, and I run a production company / art collective in Brooklyn called Dawn Of Man.

I’m an alum of Tisch UGFTV, and 4 years ago I wrote a course called “Live Video Performance Art,” based on my experience creating artwork in the music and event industries. The course is currently offered as an Open Arts course in Spring.

This year will mark the first time my course is offered as part of a study abroad program, and will be my first chance to travel to Germany!

Take a look at some of Max’s work with Dawn of Man below! It is incredible!

In short, why Berlin?

Students traveling to Berlin will have the amazing opportunity to experiment with live video mixing and projection mapping technology in one of the world’s hot spots for multi-media art.

Who is this program for?

This program is for artists of all kinds, especially those interested in installation and video art. A prior basic understanding of video editing will be very beneficial for anyone in this course.

Talk to me a little about Multimedia Art, a relatively new field of study, what will students be learning in Berlin?

The two courses in the multi media program are my course, “Live Video Performance Art,” as well as another course called “Creative Computing.”

This is a stellar combination that will give students a well rounded view of the history of the experimental moving images as it relates to contemporary multimedia art, as well as training in a plethora of new technical skills, including projection technology, VJ and projection mapping software, as well as basics in computer programing.

What else will students have a chance to do in Berlin while they’re there?

One of the most exciting parts of this program will be the opportunity to participate in a large-scale projection mapping installation at the St. Agnes, a gorgeous building on the NYU campus in Berlin.

The deadline for the trip is approaching fast! But, there is still time to apply! To learn more about the trip and the application click here.