Students' Projects

Each year, students of the International Media Cultural Work (IMC) program engage in a variety of media art and research projects that connect academic work with public engagement and creative experimentation.

One recurring project is StadtWerkstatt Medien, where students design and lead interactive media art workshops in public spaces, particularly in the town of Dieburg. These workshops invite local citizens to participate in artistic processes. The outcomes are later transformed into a collaborative digital or social media sculpture developed by the students. 

This notable, sustainable and ongoing partnership is with the Museum Schloss Fechenbach in Dieburg, where students curate and produce media art exhibitions. These exhibitions provide practical experience in curation, cultural management, and public communication. They frequently culminate in public events and recognition of student achievements, including awards and public feedback. The outcomes of these can be viewed on the website medienkultur.eu, which is redesigned by the students every semester. 

A permanent installation titled Hörweg – Mit dem Ohr unterwegs im Dieburger Forst (Listening Path – Led by the Ear through the Forest) involves the creation of an Augmented Reality sound path in the forests near the campus in Dieburg. This project integrates methods from Acoustic Ecology and Audience Development, with students actively involved in concept development, content creation, and strategies to ensure the project's long-term sustainability.

Students also participate in academic conventions, exhibitions and festivals that explore current themes in media aesthetics, digital culture, and media education. These events often include student-led presentations, poster sessions, and performances that contribute to scholarly discussions and artistic dialogues. The International Fulldome Festival in Jena and the next_generation Festival at ZKM Karlsruhe are just two to be mentioned. 

Collaborations with institutions such as planetariums, museums, and media art festivals offer further platforms for showcasing student work. These include immersive Fulldome film screenings, 3D audio compositions, and AR/VR-related media projects, often presented as part of larger cultural or academic programs.
 

Through these diverse projects, IMC students continually explore the intersections of media art, public engagement, and academic inquiry, making meaningful contributions to both local and international media cultures.
 

Two outstanding master’s projects of IMC students receive the HAB-stipend each semester. The funding supports the students in implementing their ideas and projects, as well as offering the opportunity to network with students from other Hesse Universities.