The role of medialabs in Ecuadorian public arts Higher Education: first experiences in art, science and technology
Abstract
Public university art education in Ecuador lacks subjects to study the current convergent space between art, science and technology and their creative practices. This situation reveals a certain stagnation under traditional techniques and profiles. The new medialabs of the Faculty of Arts (University of Cuenca and Central University) from Ecuador (Quito) are implementing the first practices in this regard, repairing the curriculum deficiencies of these career paths in digital culture and new media art. This study analyzes the characteristics of these centers and the methodology followed to introduce the art and new technologies pioneered in the country.
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