New Media program, University of Akron

h exhibitions around the world. Dr. Kang holds a PhD in the new media field, which is pioneering and rare.

* Headquartered in Folk Hall 162, which features a three-dimensional sound system and an immersive video projection system that combine to create an exciting interactive space.

* open to all majors in order to be a pool for innovative interdisciplinary collaborations among students from diverse backgrounds. Many of today’s students are natives of the digital age. They are born with digital technology at hand and so inevitably speak through it. Since the late 20th century, digital, computerized, networked information and communication technology have changed our life, art and research. Our society now seeks people capable of making the best use of new media — with creative approaches and thorough understanding of current advances. Not passive users!