Overview
Key facts
- An introduction to the fascinating world of VR/AR with this course in Virtual and Augmented Reality in Art at Royal College of Art and how these new technologies are changing contemporary art and its institutions, delivered in collaboration with Acute Art.This short course has been designed for those interested in or curious about the intersection of VR/AR/AI and contemporary art, including its production, presentation, experience, collection and conservation.
- Providing unparalleled access to globally recognised artists, designers, entrepreneurs and art world practitioners involved in the field of Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) and artificial intelligence (AI), this three-day course is led by John Slyce (Senior Tutor, RCA School of Humanities) and Daniel Birnbaum (Artistic Director, Acute Art).
- Es Devlin, Artist
- Marco Brambilla, Artist
- Refik Anadol, Artist and Designer
- Hans Ulrich Obrist, Curator and Director of the Serpentine Gallery
- Simon Fox, CEO, Frieze Art Fairs
- Rodrigo Marques, CTO of Acute Art
- Samantha King, Head of Programme for VIVE Arts (HTC)
- Asha Easton, Immersive Tech Network LeadImmersive Tech Network Lead, Innovate UK
- Professor Johnny Golding, Professor of Philosophy & Fine Art, RCA
- Dr Ali Asadipour, Academic Lead, Computer Science Research Centre, RCA
- Yuqian Sun, AI research artist and game developer, PhD candidate, Computer Science Research Centre, RCA
- Dr Claude Dutson, Tutor (Research), Digital Direction, RCA
- Dr Carolina Ramirez-Figueroa, Senior Tutor, Information Experience Design, RCA
- Jack Hardiker, Tutor (Research), Digital Direction, RCA
- Artists/digital makers
- Gallerists
- Collectors
- Technologists
- Those interested in digital technologies and art
- Those interested in NFTs, blockchain and art
- Postgraduate level students or undergraduates preparing for Master’s study
Programme Structure
Theme
Introduction to VR/AR in an Art Context and Acute/RCA collaboration
Intimations of the Virtual - VR/AR and Public and Private Realms–values, experiences, makers and markets
Format
Learning takes place over three days in person, participants get taught as a group and work in smaller teams.
The sessions include a mix of:
- Talks
- Practical exercises and collaborative workshops
- VR demonstrations
- Final reflections with feedback and commentary
Audience
This short course has been designed for those interested in or curious about the intersection of VR/AR/AI and contemporary art.
This would include but not be limited to:
- Artists/digital makers
- Gallerists
- Collectors
- Technologists
- Those interested in digital technologies and art
- Those interested in NFTs, blockchain and art
- Postgraduate level students or undergraduates preparing for Master’s study
Lecturers
This course is led by John Slyce (Senior Tutor, RCA School of Humanities) and Daniel Birnbaum (Artistic Director, Acute Art).
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Artificial Intelligence Fine Arts View 35 other Short Courses in Artificial Intelligence in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Participants must be 21 years or over.
English language requirement: Course participants should be proficient in spoken English and feel comfortable participating in group discussions in English.
Tuition Fee
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International
2000 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
2000 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.