The Centre for New Media Arts (CNMA) forms part of the Faculty of Arts at the Australian National University.

CNMA provides a unique environment in Australia for the artistic use of computers and a focus on interdisciplinary education for artists interested in exploring the potential of new technologies and new media. CNMA is a centre dedicated to creative applications of new technology and artistic practice and offers studies in new digital sound and image technologies at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

CNMA offers studies in four principal areas, which are, computer music, digital video, computer animation and interactive digital media. Activities include, research, exhibitions, festivals, recording, publishing and performance of new media and time-based arts. CNMA’s interdisciplinary pursuits within the arts and the sciences associate it with other academic and artistic centres through Australia and around the world, our success is shown through the achievements of staff and students research and their arts practice.

Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to present their latest original visual and sound works in a screening performance and a 'hands-on' display of interactive digital media works. The public are invited to attend these showcases of new works and new talent. Recent performances have been held at the CSIRO Discovery Centre, ScreenSound Australia and National Museum of Australia. CNMA through its links to various local, national and international arts, music and media organisations, gives its students every encouragement to participate in these wider cultural environments.

CNMA is situated in a new and exciting contemporary styled building. Here, students have access to extensive audio-visual recording and production studios as well as access to courses and activities conducted by the School of Art, the School of Music, the University Faculties and the Humanities Research Centre. An International Student Exchange program exists for students in their second year.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

*Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts) - three years full time (or equivalent part time). An honours year is also available
*Bachelor of Arts (New Media Arts) - three years full time (or equivalent part time). An honours year is also available
*Master of New Media Arts by coursework and individual practice - 2 semesters
*Master of Philosophy by Research - two years fulltime (or equivalent part time)
*PhD


INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA:

The Interactive Digital Media Stream is a sequence of study that will deal with various modes for producing and presenting art that incorporates a range of digital media. The computer’s ability to deliver a range of time-based media opens up exciting possibilities for artists. These modes will include disk-based works, online works and digital media installation and performance work.

COMPUTER ANIMATION:

The Computer Animation Stream at CNMA is designed to encourage students to develop their own personal vision. During their time at CNMA students are exposed to various animation techniques. These techniques build up their vocabulary so they are able to find an appropriate means of expression for their ideas. By the end of the program students have a strong identity of their own and are able to place their work in an historical and contemporary context. They also have the technical competence to realize an idea from beginning to end.

COMPUTER MUSIC:

The Computer Music Stream presents to students a wide-ranging investigation into the rapidly changing world of digital audio arts. The emphasis is on composition, history, signal processing techniques, digital interfacing, programming, aesthetics and presentation of computer music. Students will gain a solid foundation in the art form that will carry them into future computer music activities.

DIGITAL VIDEO:

Video as a digital medium in combination with the convergence of media has become incredibly diverse and crosses into many different media practices. (Interactive Cinema, 3D-Animation, Motion Graphics, Interactive Television, VJing, Internet Art, Computer Games, Virtual Reality, Mobile Experiences.) This Digital Arts program offers a way to develop innovative Digital Video practices.

Contact: cnma@anu.edu.au
http://www.anu.edu.au/newmedia/