| Chris Csikszentmihalyi on Sat, 24 Nov 2001 00:02:02 +0100 (CET) |
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| [Nettime-bold] New Art & Technology Group at MIT Media Lab |
______________New Research Group at MIT Media Lab______________ I am pleased to announce the formation of Computing Culture, a MIT Media Lab research group dedicated to exploring art and technology. Computing Culture is in a unique position: First, it is situated within the Media Lab, an interdisciplinary research center exploring and developing new technologies since 1985. The Media Lab is part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the premiere technical institutions in the world. Computing Culture seeks to create new technologies for the full range of human experience, rather than the applications suggested by market forces, �productivity,� and the internal logic of technical production. Some information about the group may be found at [http://compcult.media.mit.edu]. Our research will result in specific works of art, but will also help further an understanding of the relationships between art, technology, and cultural production. Some of the strategies we practice include interventions in contemporary consumer electronics, creating special media events for public situations, and applying technical development to cultural agendas that wouldn't normally receive it. Our central interest is in physically embodied (rather than screen-based) work. The group�s research centers on studio practice, but includes strong components of critical media theory, science history, the sociology of scientific knowledge, and art history and theory. Research projects are primarily determined and investigated by graduate students, with guidance by the group�s director, Professor Chris Csikszentmih�lyi. Within yards of our workshop are other groups exploring nano-bio-tech, quantum computing, affective computing, interactive cinema, and many other directions: There are few environments where artists can access such a wide range of scientific and technical research. We are currently accepting applications to the graduate program in Media Arts and Sciences. The MAS is a two-year master�s program, during which a student spends half their time on course work and the other half on their directed art research. Tuition is fully funded, and students receive a significant stipend to live on. The program and funding are open to students of any nationality. Students may be trained in either art or science and/or engineering, but should show crossover. For instance, an art student should be an accomplished programmer, have machining skills, or be able to design and fabricate electronics. An engineering students should have done several art projects, worked with a professional artist, or shown their ability to author radical or unexpected technologies. Students should be extremely self-motivated, and ready to take advantage of the unparalleled opportunities at the Lab and MIT. More information on the MAS program may be found at [http://www.media.mit.edu/mas/#masters]. Application forms may be obtained from the MIT Graduate Admissions office [http://web.mit.edu/admissions/www/]. >>>>>>>technical information on applying>>>>>>>>> Applicants must indicate on the application form (question #2) the department of Media Arts and Sciences -- we are a separate program and not part of another department at MIT. "Area of research interest" should indicate Chris Csikszentmih�lyi (Computing Culture). Application or admissions questions may be directed to Media Arts & Sciences (e-mail: [email protected], tel: (1) (617) 253-5114). Completed applications must be _received_ by January 8th. The principal components of an application are: academic transcript(s), the applicant's statement of objectives, a portfolio, and three letters of recommendation. GREs are not required. International applicants are required to submit an official copy of their TOEFL scores to MIT. The MIT institution code for TOEFL scores is 3514. The Media Lab does not have its own department number. Scores should be sent to MIT Graduate Admissions, department code 99. The Program in Media, Arts & Sciences requires a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based). Computing Culture also requires the submission of a portfolio of relevant work. We�ll accept 1 CD-rom (CD or DVD) AND/OR 8 pages max of A4 or letter size paper material AND/OR a URL. If submitting slides, please send no more than one sheet (20 slides), _not_ in a tray. CD ROM submissions may be MAC or PC format, but, due to the number of applicants, should be widely compatible and immediately ready to launch. Submit your portfolio with your application by the application due date. Do not send portfolios directly to Chris Csikszentmih�lyi, but rather to the MAS Program. Return postage should be included in any of the following forms: U.S. postage stamps, U.S. money order, or personal check (U.S. only). This sum must be separate from the application fee. >>>>>>>end technical information>>>>>>>>> Looking forward hearing from you! Christopher P. Csikszentmih�lyi Director, Computing Culture Group Assistant Professor of Media Arts and Sciences MIT Media Lab [email protected] http://compcult.media.mit.edu _______________________________________________ Nettime-bold mailing list [email protected] http://amsterdam.nettime.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nettime-bold