MUSEUM BOOSTER - Part-scholarship for Crossmedia Exhibition Development, CP

In cooperation with MUSEUM BOOSTER, the Center for Image Science of the University for Continuing Education Krems awards a part-scholarship for participation in the part-time Certified Program "Crossmedia Exhibition Development". The renowned program will start on April 17, 2023 for the eleventh time in the UNESCO World Cultural Landscape Wachau. 

Extension of the Scholarship application Deadline: March 5, 2023

Course Start: April 17, 2023

Send digital application materials (motivation letter and Europass CV) to zbw@donau-uni.ac.at 

SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is for the amount of 2,250 €. The scholarship covers half the participation costs of the course.

TARGET GROUP

The target group of the MUSEUM BOOSTER half scholarship are ambitious staff members in cultural institutions and different career stages who can deepen their skills through the Certified Program Crossmedia Exhibition Development, or those who want to get acquainted with the latest crossmedia developments in the field of exhibition development, such as:

• staff in museums, collections / archives and similar institutions, mediators of science and art/culture,
• employees of tourism or leisure learning establishments and event organisers
• and basically anyone building or updating their skills in exhibition or multimedia project realization.

The target audience of the MUSEUM  BOOSTER Scholarship in Crossmedia Exhibition Development is emerging professionals in various stages of their careers who would benefit from a "crash-course" to accelerate their skills beyond learning-by-doing, or those who seek access to cutting-edge developments in the field.

JURY

A jury composed of both institutions decides on the award.
The half-scholarship is eligible for all nationalities. Award criteria take into consideration aspects of relevance, impact and development potential.
 

CROSSMEDIA EXHIBITION DEVELOPMENT 

This modularized and low-residency certified program offered in English imparts the core skills of contemporary exhibition practice. In addition to individual study and project work at your home location, students gather for three intense week-long seminars with internationally active practitioners.

INTERNATIONAL BRAIN TRUST

Patricia MUNRO (exhibition evaluator), Christiane PAUL (curator; Whitney Museum of Art), Stefan IGLHAUT (exhibition designer & museum planner), Eva FISCHER (MUSEUM BOOSTER, museum research & innovation, Vienna),  Florian WIENCEK (Musealisten, Vienna), Sofia WIDMANN (MUSEUM BOOSTER, museum research & innovation, Vienna), Dr. Dieter BOGNER (museum planner), Enrique GUITART (freelance curator and exhibit developer), Olga TYKHONOVA (MUSEUM BOOSTER, museum research & innovation, Vienna), Lev MANOVICH (CUNY, Cultural Analytics Lab), Wendy COONES (head of teaching in CmExDev and Media Arts Cultures) and others.

PROGRAM

As part of the post-graduate masters program at the Center for Image Science, credits earned in Crossmedia Exhibition Development can be combined with other programs like Photography, Visual Competencies, Digital Collections Management to upgrade to an academic expert or masters degree.

UNIVERSITY FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION KREMS (UWK)

Located 70km from Vienna in the UNESCO world heritage Wachau region, UWK specializes in advanced low-residency degree programs for working professionals and life-long learners.

International students who chose to live in Austria between the modules of April-August may be eligible to apply for Erasmus+ credit mobility funds. Ask your university international office for help.

Further information on the program, application form and admission requirements:

www.donau-uni.ac.at/exhibit